Camille Botello
Camille Botello is the managing editor of The Cordova Times. After graduating with degrees in Journalism and Spanish from Linfield University in Oregon, she took a leap of faith and moved to the Last Frontier where she began her career at the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai. She moved on to The Cordova Times in November 2022, and has additional bylines in two New York publications: The Bronx Times and The Rye Record. In her spare time, Botello enjoys hiking, live music, going to museums and traveling. Reach her at [email protected].
After public opposition, City Council votes to maintain current property tax rate for 2026
For a month the City Council has deliberated on whether or not to raise the property tax rate to cover funding gaps, including an additional $181,000 council members committed to the Cordova City School District.
Visiting veterinarians planning second annual trip to Cordova this month
ARVO made the trip out to Cordova for the first time last year.
City to vote on another property tax increase to cover funding gaps
The public hearing takes place directly before the June 3 meeting, starting at The Cordova Center at 6:45 p.m.
Cordova school officials to institute new cell phone restrictions for 9th graders next year
Half of the surveyed teachers said they already don't allow high school students to use cell phones in the classroom.
Squeezing blood from a stone: City increases school funding contribution, but council remains split...
Both the city and the school district have been forced to make substantial cuts in services and personnel in recent years.
Seven Cordovans form housing solutions committee
Mayor Kristin Smith, who created the Housing Supply Accelerator Committee, appointed the new members during last week's council meeting.
Cordova Little League looks to Opening Day after city waives facility fees
Opening Day is May 23, with a ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. before games start.
Annual Copper River Delta Shorebird Fest kicks off Thursday
The annual event has brought birders and nature enthusiasts together for more than three decades.
Cordova Times columnist Hank Nuwer wins Alaska Press Club award for profile writing
The annual Alaska Press Club conference and awards took place April 15-19 this year in Anchorage.
Cordova Community Foundation awards $20K to nine organizations
Since its beginning in 2019, the foundation has awarded more than $80,000 in grants for local Cordova organizations.
