Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Grade schoolers learn programming with mini robots
Mt. Eccles Elementary School students learned the basics of programming using pingpong ball-sized robots.
City ends mask mandate
At a Wednesday, May 19 meeting, Cordova City Council voted unanimously to repeal most local COVID-19 rules, including a rule requiring the wearing of face coverings.
Church offers ‘DIY’ blessing kits for faithful fishermen
This year, the Rev. Michael Kim is offering a special service for COVID-conscious Catholics: a “do-it-yourself” kit that fishermen can use to bless their own boats and gear.
City council may end mask mandate at May 19 meeting
Cordova City Council will, at its Wednesday, May 19 meeting, consider repealing the city's mask mandate and relaxing its emergency public health rules.
CRWP gears up for online documentary film screening
“We have selected films that we feel celebrate and advocate for the environment, fish, social justice and wild spaces for future generations,” said Copper River Watershed Project Executive Director Lisa Docken. “We want to be inclusive and safe this year, and bring wild spaces to everyone, no matter where you live.”
Shellhorn among finalists for Alaska Sports Hall of Fame award
Basketball referee and Cordova Times columnist Dick Shellhorn was among three finalists for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s Joe Floyd Award.
Update: Cordova man charged with assault, harassment, indecent exposure
Update: Ryan Tyler Labruyere, 46, of Cordova, was arrested on charges of assault in the fourth degree, disorderly conduct, harassment in the second degree, indecent exposure in the second degree, and violation of conditions of release.
Flushed disinfectant wipes clog sewer pumps
As the production of disinfectant wipes has increased, so has the number of wipes clogging up Cordova’s sewer system.
City prepared to reduce mask rules by June 9
“We’re moving forward toward that day when we’re going to say, ‘No more masks,’” City Manager Helen Howarth said.
CFRC threatened with $80K cut to victim services
Cordova Family Resource Center is facing a possible 33% cut to its victim services funding, even as demand for those services is rising.
