Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Cordova Republicans want to change party rules
Cordova Republicans have mobilized to make their influence felt by the party at large. At a Saturday, Jan. 25 rally, the Republican Party’s Cordova Precinct passed four resolutions, one of which called for the abolition of the party’s binding-caucus rule.
Review: Mishima – A Life in Four Chapters
Newly released in 4k definition, “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters” is a passionate and challenging film that defies our expectations of the “great man” biopic.
Review: Countdown
Life as a young horror fan must be tough. If you can’t convince your parents to get you in to see “Midsommar” or “Us,” you end up watching something like “Countdown”: a beige, textureless, PG-13-rated horror movie that looks like it emerged from the pages of a JCPenney clothing catalogue.
Up-and-coming fishermen meet with legislators at summit
Eight scholarship recipients traveled to a fisheries training and networking event in Juneau, where they met with lawmakers, scientists and fisheries officials.
Residents receive free kids’ car seats
Native Village of Eyak distributed free children’s car seats to residents at a Monday, Jan. 27 event. Car seat technician Jessica Weaver also checked that residents’ car seats were correctly installed.
In search of the elusive ice worm
Ice worms have drawn the attention of scientists with their unusual physiology, which includes an “antifreeze” protein in their blood.
Alaska Airlines flight lands in Cordova after lightning strike
“I heard a loud bang and saw, right around the engine cowling, sparks and fire emanating,” said passenger Steve Bambakidis. “There were no announcements, so, obviously, your head’s spinning as to what the scenario could be.”
Update: Census Bureau fingerprinting rescheduled to Feb. 3
A U.S. Census Bureau recruiter will take applicants’ fingerprints from 1:30–3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Cordova Center.
Review: The Lighthouse
Is it possible to enjoy an infinitely stylish, infinitely original, infinitely well performed film even if it’s not clear what’s actually going on onscreen?
Review: Under the Sun
Mansky’s opus deserves a look from anyone even passingly curious about how the other half lives.
