Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
City council dismisses plan for public vote on new taxes
Cordova City Council has dismissed a plan to put most tax increases to a public vote. The plan, outlined by Councilman Ken Jones, would require a majority vote of the people to implement new or increased taxes, with a possible exception made for property taxes.
Fire dept. received over $200K in grants in 2019
“In today’s world, we do more than just put out fires,” Fire and Police Chief Mike Hicks said. “As each year passes, the public relies on us more and more for emergency services to respond to more and more complex emergencies.”
Houston Republicans join Cordova in demanding rule changes
Republicans in Houston, Alaska are following Cordova’s lead in demanding changes to party rules.
Ferry rally livestreams to audience of thousands
Roughly 150 demonstrators gathered near the Cordova Ferry Terminal Tuesday, Feb. 11, urging the state to address its growing transportation crisis. The icy stretch of pavement may have seemed an out-of-the-way venue for a rally, but an online video stream operated by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce ensured the event was seen by thousands.
Gideon Freudmann: Writing new music for silent films
In his college days, cellist Gideon Freudmann loved to practice at sunset, improvising a soundtrack for the clouds as they changed shape in front of him. Since then, Freudmann has built a career composing soundtracks for motion pictures, both new releases and classics of the 1920s.
Iceworm Festival flourishes despite big freeze
The ice worm spends its life burrowing through glaciers, something this year’s Iceworm Festival participants may relate to. Snows that buried vehicles, threatened the Copper River Highway with avalanches and halted air travel made a complex event even more challenging for organizers to pull off.
Chamber announces Feb. 11 ferry protest
A rally in support of the Alaska Marine Highway System is planned for noon on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Cordova Ferry Terminal.
With racy theatrics, swimmers win perfect score
They weren’t the fastest swimmers, they didn’t execute a perfect stroke and they didn’t break any records — but they still walked away from the Feb. 1 Iceworm Survival Suit Races with a perfect score.
Councilman Ken Jones will run for reelection
Ken Jones will run to retain his seat on Cordova City Council, he announced Wednesday, Feb. 5. Jones will run against Cathy Sherman, former director of Cordova Public Library and the Cordova Historical Museum.
For Miss Iceworm 2020, persistence and determination are key
Ria Smyke was named Miss Iceworm at the Jan. 31 Iceworm Festival Variety Show.
