Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Salmon Jam VIP guests cancel visit as virus outbreak increases
Rep. Louise Stutes and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer canceled plans to attend this year’s Copper River Salmon Jam, citing unsafe conditions.
What to do with Eyak Lake’s failing weir?
After 49 years, the Eyak Lake weir is failing and water levels are falling. Now, organizers are asking the community for their input on a weir renewal project.
Cordova hits 38 active virus cases
"We know what to do," City Manager Helen Howarth said. "We have experience. We know how to protect ourselves and our neighbors. If we all do our part, we can stop this particular outbreak, and we can continue to enjoy our community socially and otherwise."
Update: Officials will discuss substance abuse at public forum
Update: A public forum on substance abuse originally scheduled for July 20 has been postponed due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak.
Update: City raises virus alert level following outbreak
The city of Cordova raised its public health alert level Monday, July 12.
Update: 21 active cases in new virus outbreak
Update: Coronavirus vaccines produced by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna will be available by appointment at local clinics throughout the week of Monday, July 12.
When cemetery maintenance was cut, citizens stepped up
In preparation for the traditional July Fourth flag-placing, volunteers assembled to give Cordova Cemetery a much-needed sprucing up.
Salmon Jam ditches the ‘big top’
This year's Salmon Jam will include almost all of the events expected in pre-pandemic years, with one major difference: they'll no longer be centralized in one location.
Active COVID-19 case count climbs to 13
“We ask the community to be mindful that COVID is not yet over,” City Manager Helen Howarth said.
After virus delays, volunteers return to cemetery cleanup
In 2020, the annual Bill Hansen Jr. Pioneer Cemetery Cleanup was canceled for the first time in its then 10-year history. This year, with coronavirus restrictions lifted, volunteers returned to Cordova’s Pioneer Cemetery to clean up two years’ worth of plant growth.
