Cordova News

Almost two years have passed since the medical helicopter based in Soldotna went down over Prince William Sound, killing all three crew members and the patient who was being flown from Cordova to Anchorage.

Scientist and explorer Kenji Yoshikawa found permafrost on Mount Kilimanjaro, a volcano in Tanzania.

For the sixth year, the Thanksgiving Blessing Project provides the food, including a turkey and all the trimmings, to make a complete Thanksgiving meal for families in need.

Scientist and explorer Kenji Yoshikawa found permafrost on Mount Kilimanjaro, a volcano in Tanzania.

An elderly woman was struck and killed by an Alaska Railroad train Saturday night.

This Feb. 10, 2009 photo shows Rick Steiner at his office in Anchorage, Alaska. The University of Alaska is supporting a decision to pull federal funding from Steiner, who for years criticized what he considered were irresponsible actions by the oil industry, beginning with the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

It's not common for Inupiaq men to sew, or at least to let anyone know about it.

Author and activist Riki Ott will present "The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Impact: on Ecology and Community" at Friday night's Evening at Egan lecture.

On the first day of school this year, Cordova teacher Adam Low noticed something different in a handful of his students.

The Canadian government has taken delivery of two remote-controlled submarines that will be used in mapping the Arctic seabed.

Salmon is tasty, versatile, and healthful - but cooks should choose wisely. First off, opt for wild Alaskan over farmed salmon.

Link: The Cordova Times The state is telling Cordova's commercial fishermen in no uncertain terms that they must follow state trucking regulations when towing their boats on land.

A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Cordova has rescued three men stranded after their small plane reportedly flipped over while taking off from a beach on Montague Island.

Marie Smith Jones possessed more than the wisdom of her 89 years. She held the knowledge of an entire culture.

Charlie Hewitt stands by his Cirrus SR-20. Hewitt has been named as the representative for Cirrus Aircraft in Alaska.

One of the best things about late summer in Alaska is the arrival of the sweet orange gold at local farmers' markets.

A wildlife trooper helped pull a 79-year-old man from a creek near Cordova on Tuesday and likely saved him from drowning, the Alaska State Troopers said.

Cordova is one of five communities in Alaska participating in a program to recycle nylon gillnet and seine web.

MORATORIUM: Temporary ban prevents nursing care in the home. Published: August 19th, 2009 09:45 PM Last Modified: August 19th, 2009 09:45 PM Some disabled, ill and elderly Alaskans are suing over a temporary ban that prevents them from getting help in their home through Medicaid.

A newly installed weather station at Cape St. Elias on Kayak Island, 62 miles southeast of Cordova in Prince William Sound, is providing mariners and aviators with better weather information.