Kinsey Brown

Kinsey Brown
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Kinsey Brown is a writer and researcher interested in the intersection between nature and culture. She received both her B.A. and M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Hawai'i Mānoa. Brown currently lives in Cordova year round with her husband and daughter. Reach her at [email protected].

Grant funds replace equipment at Bidarki

The Cordova Department of Parks and Recreation recently replaced outdated equipment at Bidarki Recreation Center.   Two new treadmills were purchased by the department in order...

Stage of the Tide to return this spring  

Stage of the Tide, Cordova’s local theater group is planning a return to the stage this coming spring. Their upcoming show “Don’t Drink the...
Ashley Taylor holds bouquets of fresh tulips in her shop space at Kicker Room Blooms on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Photo by Kinsey Brown for The Cordova Times

Cultivating joy: Kicker Room Blooms grows fresh hydroponic flowers mid-winter  

Kicker Room Blooms is providing Cordova with fresh tulips in the middle of winter. The new florist business is operated by Ashley Taylor who...

Tax increase goes into effect in the new year, elections announced 

A 1% city sales tax increase took effect last week. This action raised the local sales tax from 6% to 7% overall.   The tax increase...

Local family creates interactive holiday light show for the community  

For the past several years a delightful display has illuminated the drive up to the ski hill. Mike and Melani Towle have built a...

Cordova Christmas Bird Count records 8,029 birds, abundance of finches thanks to good cone...

Cordova’s bird watching community completed the annual Christmas Bird Count with the local chapter of the Audubon Society last week.   The Christmas bird count is...

Local furrier delights shoppers with rare pop-up

Cordova shoppers were in for a treat this week when local furrier Mark Casey opened a pop-up event to sell vintage and pre-owned furs....

Holiday season brings local art appreciation to the forefront 

Cordovans have ample opportunities to support local arts this holiday season with various sales, events, and galleries around town.   The Copper River gallery in the...

Boswell Bay Lumber makes artisan cuts from local wood  

Boswell Bay Lumber is busy for the holiday season creating artisan goods out of local trees. Kyle King, who owns the small business, mills...

As Cordovans look forward to opening day on the slopes, focus turns toward maintaining...

Anticipation is building in town for the upcoming ski and snowboard season at the Mt. Eyak Ski Hill after major maintenance during the offseason.  This...