Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Cordova reports 4 virus cases in 1 day
Cordova reported four new cases of the novel coronavirus Friday, Oct. 9, pushing the city’s cumulative case count to 27.
City takes up issue of dilapidated post office
"The issue remains here, with our local post office, of the deplorable conditions both inside and outside," Councilman Tom Bailer said. “The place is really a mess."
Update: At last, Cordova gets its Coast Guard City ceremony
Rear Admiral Matthew T. Bell will participate in a public ceremony formally recognizing Cordova as a Coast Guard City.
Update: City raises alert after spate of new virus cases
"Changing the level is not intended to be a cause of alarm," Dr. Hannah Sanders said. "We just want to encourage community members to proceed with caution and make sure that we’re protecting the vulnerable and fragile people in our population."
New virus case is connected to Oct. 2 case
Cordova’s 21st case of the novel coronavirus was reported Tuesday, Oct. 6.
CEC helps fire dept. buy 13 new protective suits
A $1,500 tailored suit isn’t always a luxury — for a firefighter, it can be a necessity.
Students cheer return to classrooms
"I don’t mind wearing a mask if I get to see my friends," fourth grader Milana Merritt said.
20th virus case is Cordova resident
Cordova reported its 20th case of the novel coronavirus Friday, Oct. 2.
Gross: Ferry schedule should be more flexible
"Now, it’s becoming really expensive because there aren’t any ferries," Dr. Al Gross said. "People have to fly, and that’s really compromising the abilities of the communities to interact with each other, which I think is one of the things that makes Alaska such a special place: you get to know people in all these other communities.”
Update: Tech problems bedevil census effort
As the deadline for the U.S. census approaches, technical difficulties have left many Cordova residents uncertain whether they’ve been counted once, twice or not at all.
