Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Vax rate may be lower than reported
"People need to stop reading the voodoo stories on the internet," Councilman Tom Bailer said. "Talk to some real doctors and get the dang shot and quit putting the rest of the people in the community at risk."
School will resume with masks required
"We can’t justify not having students wear masks right now," Barb Jewell said. "And I have to tell you, we were all pretty heartbroken because we were hours from saying, 'Gosh, we might not have to have masks at school.'"
Fentanyl linked to June overdose death
"These deadly drugs are circulating in Cordova and there’s really no way to distinguish these from oxycodone," Police Chief Nate Taylor said.
COVID-19 Update: Aug. 10, 2021
Seventeen novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from Aug. 4-8, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Rev. Mickelson honored by Alaska Masons
The Rev. Belle Mickelson became the first recipient of a newly created award from the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Alaska.
School plan emphasizes learning outside the classroom
"When you’re learning something new, you want to see the relevance, because that will help you be a little bit more engaged — not just, 'You need to learn this because I said so,'" Superintendent Alex Russin said.
COVID-19 Update: Aug. 4, 2021
Two novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from Aug. 2-3, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
COVID-19 Update: Aug. 2, 2021
Seven novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from July 30-Aug. 1, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Culvert installation closes 2nd year of project
A 75-foot culvert installed at mile 18 of the Copper River Highway will help salmon migrate freely around the surrounding watershed.
New doc wants to bring colonoscopies
“They’re much quicker now, and not nearly as uncomfortable,” Dr. Ben Head said. “I’d say, don’t stay away from a colonoscopy because of the prep.”
