Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Visiting vet recommends keeping close eye on pet health
"It boils down to being observant, watching for trends in your critter," said veterinarian Dr. Ken Hill.
Confusion over unannounced cruise ship visit
On Aug. 21, a 466-foot French cruise liner appeared unexpectedly in Orca Inlet.
Review: Suleiman Mountain
“Suleiman Mountain” draws a sensitive but unromantic portrait of daily life along the remote byways of Kyrgyzstan.
Review: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Perhaps it’s enough that "The Secret Life of Pets 2" will succeed in amusing children without annoying their parents.
Cordova Gear now offering repair to all bikes
How does a business like Cordova Gear compete with Amazon? Any bike part that can be found on Cordova Gear’s shelves can also be found under Amazon’s “Outdoor Recreation” tab. But there is one thing online retailers can’t do: install a bike part or repair it when it breaks.
Kucera plans Thai-Alaskan menu for Wild Harvest Feast
“For me, more than what’s on the table, it matters to me who’s in the chairs,” chef Lindsay Kucera said. “Even if I’m making macaroni and cheese, if I’m doing it with someone interesting and vital, that’s the best experience I could have.”
City manager’s contract will not be renewed
Cordova City Manager Alan Lanning will not have his contract renewed after it expires on Oct. 17, Mayor Clay Koplin has announced.“The City would...
Meals Reservoir nears critical depletion
"I can’t tell you where the point is where we can’t pump out of the reservoir anymore, but it’s getting critical," said Samantha Greenwood, director of public works. "It’s just a crazy situation.”
Mt. Eccles renews focus on science fieldwork
"They’re not just learning science from a book," Principal Gayle Groff said. "They’re out there seeing how it works in the real world and in a real job."
CFRC revamps Girls on the Run program
“They’re not little kids, but they’re not teenagers,” said CFRC Prevention Coordinator Emily Stoddard. “They’re at that age when it’s really important to hit on these topics … We want to teach girls that confidence isn’t just in image, it’s in self-worth.”
