Wolves emerge in darkness to harvest Tongass salmon
It was past midnight one night in August 2018 that the film crew and their Alaskan guides, out shooting for a Netflix documentary series called “Night on Earth,” found themselves sitting in the dark surrounded by wolves.
Sherman promises to champion city employees if elected
“I’d like to see us be more financially sustainable, and I don’t think more taxes are the answer,” Cathy Sherman said. “This is an expensive place to live as it is, and I’d like to see us driving some more economic development within the community… I value the city employees and how hard everybody works here, and I don’t think that the answer to our budget woes is cutting more positions.”
Games help teens open up about dating violence
“I hope that the kids learned that this is an issue that can affect them and that, if they are in that situation, that there are people who care and there is help available,” said Emily Stoddard, prevention coordinator for Cordova Family Resource Center.
At last, Dick Groff receives 2019 lifetime achievement award
When Dick Groff was selected for a prestigious lifetime achievement award in February 2019, other members of the Cordova Hunter Information and Training Program (HIT) waited for a fitting occasion to present it to him. That moment arrived on Monday, Feb. 17, when Groff was presented with an award plaque at a HIT Program training at Mt. Eccles Elementary School.
Poll: Public supports 6 percent tax on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana
The surtax has yet to make a significant dent in business, say staff at local alcohol vendors. Customers grumble while paying for their drinks — but they still pay.
City council dismisses plan for public vote on new taxes
Cordova City Council has dismissed a plan to put most tax increases to a public vote. The plan, outlined by Councilman Ken Jones, would require a majority vote of the people to implement new or increased taxes, with a possible exception made for property taxes.
The furry ecosystem engineers of the Copper River Delta
The North American Beaver is an accomplished architect, building a multi-story home that remains dry and cozy throughout the winter.
Fire dept. received over $200K in grants in 2019
“In today’s world, we do more than just put out fires,” Fire and Police Chief Mike Hicks said. “As each year passes, the public relies on us more and more for emergency services to respond to more and more complex emergencies.”
Ferry rally livestreams to audience of thousands
Roughly 150 demonstrators gathered near the Cordova Ferry Terminal Tuesday, Feb. 11, urging the state to address its growing transportation crisis. The icy stretch of pavement may have seemed an out-of-the-way venue for a rally, but an online video stream operated by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce ensured the event was seen by thousands.
Ice worms spotted in Cordova city limits?
A number of small black “ice worms” have been spotted in Cordova just after Cordova’s annual Iceworm Festival.
