Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Costume 5K draws 71 runners, up from 2018
Seventy-one people participated in an Oct. 26 5K run through Cordova, many wearing Halloween costumes or other whimsical outfits. The event was organized through Cordova Family Resource Center’s Girls on the Run program, which focuses on physical and emotional self-development for girls in grades three through six.
City: as snow approaches, clear rights of way
It's legal to park your car on a right of way, but it's not legal to store your car on a right of way.
300 residents take spooky tour of new ship
“Not every ship does this, and not every community has the same relationship with their Coast Guard cutters as this one,” said Collin Bronson, captain of the USCGC Fir.
CCMC says Tribal management could boost revenue
“If you look at any hospital in Alaska in these small communities, we’re operating at about the same budget and with the same deficits,” said Greg Meyer, chair of the CCMC Board of Directors. “It’s just the way the state has hampered these facilities… I thought it was a lot more complicated when I got on, but it seems to be simply that.”
Nazarene Church fundraiser nets $1,200
“The uniqueness of this town is that we love having rummage sales,” Pastor Steve Leppert said. “All of these clothes could be in the landfill right now, if we didn’t have a place for them.”
Cordova expects up to 6 cruise ship visits in 2020
Four cruise ships visits have been planned to Cordova next year. These four visits may be supplemented by two additional visits by Le Soléal, the 264-passenger liner that unexpectedly dropped in on Cordova in August.
8 delightful ’80s horror movies to stream
Eight '80s horror gems guaranteed to enliven your Halloween and to tide you over until the next season of "Stranger Things."
Unalaska mayor declares emergency as flights halt
Unalaska Mayor Vincent M. Tutiakoff, Sr., has declared a state of emergency following an Oct. 17 plane crash landing. As a result of the crash, no regularly scheduled commercial air service is expected before Nov. 8.
Fire department appeals to young would-be firefighters
At its annual open house, the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department showcased the dramatic and challenging side of firefighting for the benefit of young residents. Such activities could pique the interest of children who will later go on to join the department, Lt. Stephen Phillips said.
Fitness center celebrates grand opening
A new fitness center has officially opened its doors on First Street.
