Science center eligible for $40,000 in matching donations
Prince William Sound Science Center will receive up to $40,000 in matching donations to help fund its new campus.
Hearing clinic to open at CCMC
“Prior to us offering services in Cordova, residents there had to travel to Juneau or Anchorage to receive care,” says Kaia Rongstad, co-owner of Northland Audiology. “We know it’s critical for people to have healthcare services close to home."
City aims to cut costs without cutting services
“The instruction to everyone was: be realistic,” says City Manager Helen Howarth. “Don’t try to force things to work based on an assumed budget. Ask what you need to fulfill the responsibility of your department to the city
2019: A year in photos
A look back on the struggles, the triumphs and the losses that defined 2019.
What were our most clicked stories for 2019?
Though popularity may be no guarantee of quality, it’s interesting to see which kinds of stories attract our readers’ attention. Now, we’re sharing some of our Google Analytics data so you can join us in mulling it over.
ADF&G honors Tom Carpenter
Five members of Alaska Department of Fish and Game advisory boards, including Tom Carpenter of Cordova, have been honored with Excellence in Service awards for their leadership on local fish and game advisory committees.
City balances budget without sales tax hike
"This is a budget that’s realistic, that will cover our expenses, and our goal is to make sure we end this year saving some money on this," said City Manager Helen Howarth. "We won’t be saving money because we didn’t do necessary services, and we’re not going to be looking bad because we spent more than we said we were going to."
How will we fix the Copper River Highway?
Sometimes there are no easy answers. What is to be done about the stretches of the Copper River Highway that have been washed away by rising waters, or the bridges half-demolished by earthquakes? The DOT wants you to send in your ideas by Jan. 17.
Food pantry adds Star Wars, Minecraft toys to its shopping list
"We all have fond memories of waking up on Christmas morning and seeing gifts waiting under the tree," said Jenni Ragland, service extension director for the Alaska Division of the Salvation Army. "To be able to provide that to some families who may not be able to do that for their children is, I think, just a wonderful thing to do.”
2 hospitalized in Whitshed Road crash
Two people have been hospitalized following a single-vehicle accident.
