Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Exhibit features portraits of workers who braved pandemic
"It’s a great example of how art can connect people,” curator Denis Keogh said. “It’s a matter of showing appreciation to all those people that have been potentially at risk, who have been in public contact a lot because of their jobs."
Cordova man charged with felony drug misconduct
Skylar D. Jensen, 21, of Cordova, was arrested after police received a call reporting that an adult was selling marijuana to a juvenile.
First bike giveaway set for May 22
Cordova Gear will give a bicycle away to the public May 22. It will be the first bicycle distributed via a joint program by Cordova Gear and the Cordova Police Department to refurbish abandoned bikes.
CPD officer receives certification
Cordova Police Department Officer Kyle Butler has received a new certification from the Alaska Police Standards Council.
Former chief warns of ‘witch hunt’ against police
"My view of this whole thing is that it is turning into a witch hunt directed at the police department by a few individuals," wrote Mike Hicks, former Cordova police chief and current Cordova fire chief. “This needs to end now. It will destroy your police department."
City may reduce virus mandates in June
Cordova’s Unified Command may recommend a reduction in coronavirus-related restrictions in June. However, the city hopes to attain a 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate for eligible recipients before reducing mandates.
Cordova makes cautious return to in-person events
Mayor Clay Koplin praised community health care providers and the city’s medical response team for their efforts to get the public vaccinated."When you couple that with the work by the community to reduce our active cases back to zero again from our last mini-outbreak, and I think we can feel confident that it is time to relax protocols and get back to normal," Koplin said.
Rescuing Cordova’s orphaned bikes
"Sometimes it’s hard for people to afford a bike, so we’re trying to increase the population base that can get and ride a bike," Natasha Casciano said.
Library launches creative journal
The Cordova Public Library is accepting submissions for an upcoming quarterly creative journal.
City steps down virus updates
The city will no longer issue daily updates on coronavirus numbers. Instead, weekly updates will be issued on Fridays.
