Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Update: Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19
Update: Although investigation is ongoing, the Cordova Medical Response Team does not believe transmission of the virus occurred at school.
2 new virus cases reported over weekend
Two new local cases of the novel coronavirus were reported over the Nov. 14-15 weekend, officials said.
As winter sets in, one farmer moves indoors
With clean white surfaces and glowing LEDs, Kristy Andrew’s workplace looks more like an Apple Store than a farm. Nonetheless, Kale’n Thyme’s “farm in a box” is harvesting lettuce and herbs even as frigid storms sweep across Cordova.
Cordova reports 38th virus case
The newly identified coronavirus-positive individual was admitted to hospital for non-coronavirus-related end-of-life care, where the virus was discovered during screening, officials said.
Greenhouse could supply Cordova with fresh produce
"The community really needs more local produce," Christopher Iannazzone said
Cordova Republicans dispute Biden win
"This election is not over and Joe Biden is not president-elect," William Deaton said. "We do not know the results and we will not know for some time. Do not lose faith."
Mt. Eccles students study light-emitting animals in the wild
Mt. Eccles Elementary School Students observed light-emitting organisms in Orca Inlet. The after-dark field excursions were led by Prince William Sound Science Center oceanographer Rob Campbell aboard the research vessel M/V New Wave.
Amidst national confusion, an orderly local vote
“I think Alaska has a great process,” Diana Rubio said. “They dot every I and cross every T… There’s none of these hanging chads!”
Cordova reports 37th virus case
Cordova reported its 37th case of the novel coronavirus Thursday, Nov. 5.
City will close budget gap with cuts, not taxes
“The city is not looking to the public to make up this gap — we’re looking to ourselves,” City Manager Helen Howarth said.
