Mahlasela sings messages of reconciliation
“Say Africa!” shouted Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane.“Say Africa!” the crowd shouted back.With each shout, Mahlasela’s smile grew.This monologue repeated itself a few times...
Cordova Family Resource Center marks 25 years of service
Cordova Family Resource Center, born out of need of a community brutalized socially and economically by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, is celebrating...
Alaska tribes, state officials denounce Indian Child Welfare Act ruling
As Alaska moves to strengthen ties with tribes over foster care and adoptions involving tribal children, a new federal court ruling out of Texas...
Culture Week engages, inspires Mt. Eccles students
On the final day of this year’s Indigenous People’s Culture Week at Mt. Eccles Elementary school, elder Bob Ladd told a story first shared...
Historic Cordova Public Library remains a community staple
A crackling fire danced in the Cordova Public Library’s copper-accented fireplace as wind and rain battered the walls outside.The community library has been a...
Low turnout on Chugach National Forest plan meeting
In the wake of a Sept. 27 open house in Cordova on future plans for Chugach National Forest, Native Village of Eyak tribal liaison...
Proposal suggests transition of EVOSTC to foundation
A proposal submitted to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council urges transition of the current council from government into a private non-profit EVOS...
Fast Ferry Volleyball Tournament kickstarts school year
The 10th annual Fast Ferry Volleyball Tournament took place in Cordova this year, providing an opportunity to break in the newly renovated Cordova Jr./Sr....
PWS Borough Advisory Committee assembled
A Prince William Sound Borough Advisory Committee for Cordova was approved during the Sept. 19 city council meeting to advise the council amidst the...
FVF Fairweather to service Cordova through Nov. 18
The Alaska Marine Highway’s fast ferry, FVF Fairweather, will service Cordova until Nov. 18.The original schedule showed the Fairweather to begin service Sept. 14,...
