Editor & Publisher recognizes The Cordova Times as a news publisher that ‘Does It...
Editor & Publisher Magazine recognized The Cordova Times with an honorable mention in its March edition, 10 News Publishers That Do It Right. The national journalism industry publication said it researched the newspaper and found it to cover news that lead to “meaningful discussions” and “positive growth across Alaska.”
Totems hewn from 850-year-old tree will guard new science center
A pair of totems carved from a roughly 850-year-old red spruce tree will keep watch over the entrance to Prince William Sound Science Center’s new campus. Mike Webber began on the totems in December, often working for 12 or more hours per day in the Cordova workshop where he carved his first totem over 20 years ago.
Allison wins Cordova mayoral race by 2 votes
Cordova City Council voted unanimously Wednesday, March 16, to certify the results of the 2022 mayoral election in favor of candidate David Allison.
Chamber recognizes female business owners for International Women’s
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce recognizes a list of women chamber members who own or co-own local businesses or organizations in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8.
Cordova Council discusses local election, south harbor project
Cordova City Council convened March 2 to discuss myriad of topics, including the south harbor rebuild. The city is intent on keeping the project rolling and is on a quest for more funding. An overwhelming majority of Cordovans voted yes on Proposition 1, which allows the city to take a $2 million dollar Department of Environmental Conservation loan.
Cordova’s new postmaster could have the key to quicker deliveries
Nicole Barela, Cordova’s new postmaster since Feb. 12, plans to revamp how residents get their mail. By the weekend of Saturday, March 5, Barela plans to roll out a new package delivery system that she hopes will cut wait time and reduce workload on postal staff.
Successful applicants for moose hunt announced
U.S. Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District, has announced Federal Subsistence Moose Permits for Unit 6C. Here are the permit winners for 2022.
No more masks required on Cordova school buses
Cordova schools will no longer require masking on school buses and vans, Superintendent Alex Russin announced in a Feb. 28 letter.
Prop 1 passes in Cordova election; mayoral race too close to call
Cordova voters passed Proposition 1 on Tuesday, March 1, supporting a $2 million loan to help fund the South Harbor rebuild with an initial count of 756 yes votes and 52 no votes. Preliminary election results have been tallied and released by the city clerk early on Wednesday, March 2, with 827 ballots counted.
Polls open for Election Day in Cordova
Cordova residents go to the polls on March 1 to elect a new mayor, city council members and school board members and to decide on a $2 million ballot proposition to help finance rebuilding of the city’s South Harbor. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cordova Center Community Room A.
