Meaning behind the totem that flank new science center entrance
On a sunny spring morning in mid-April, Mike Webber applies a deep cedar-toned stain to finish the second of two totem poles. After months spent designing, carving and sanding, within minutes, the stain seals the wood, preparing the pole for Cordovan weather and accentuating the distinctive beak and talons of the totem’s main character, a carved eagle.
School district will provide summer meals for children
The Cordova School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, which provides meals to all children up to 18 years of age. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Eccles Elementary School in Cordova.
Cruise ships will call on Cordova this summer
A well-known Norwegian expedition company will be visiting Cordova twice this summer and the Cordova Chamber of Commerce is hoping to give them many options in land excursions and other interaction with local businesses during their first scheduled arrival in nearly a decade.
City Council gets update on alpine ski season
“There was lots of interest and lots of participation. There were a lot of young folks learning how to ski. Every day that we could we opened it up,” beamed Reggiani.
Archibald leads new board of PWSRCAC
They also elected Amanda Bauer as vice president, Bob Shavelson as secretary and Wayne Donaldson as treasurer.
Fuel efficient ferries would boost range, capacity of AMHS fleet
State transportation officials and the Southeast Conference are partnering to conduct a Low Emission Ferry Research project as the Alaska Department of Transportation and...
$2M grant to Cordova will aid harbor upgrades
The latest bundle of several dozen multi-million-dollar federal grants to Alaska announced on Friday, April 29, by Sen, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, includes $2 million...
Renfeldt: It’s going to be as busy as ever for Cordova tourism
Cordova is anticipating for a busy 2022 tourism season, with a focus on independent travelers seeking a self-supported experience that draws them to town, says Cathy Renfeldt, director of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce.
Cordova issues latest update on drinking water quality
A new city annual water quality report, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, assures residents that drinking water may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of contaminants but that does not mean the water poses a health risk.
Chamber launches healthcare and Blue Economy programs
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), is launching what it calls a comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare option to Cordova businesses this week.