National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets’ website Poets.org serves as a hub for […]
Author: Sue Bergstrom
Police Fire and Rescue March 6th through 12th
Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 03/06 Theft Property: A caller reported that someone broke into his home and removed documents. This is a civil issue between two individuals. 03/07 Cyber Crime: A caller reported that her […]
Good Named President of Alaska Library Association
Valdez, AK – Valdez Consortium Library Head Librarian Mollie Good was recently appointed president of the Alaska Library Association. On February 25, 2017, Mollie Good was appointed President of the Alaska Library Association Executive Council at the organization’s annual general membership meeting in Ketchikan, Alaska. Ms. Good will serve a […]
A Local Man Takes on the Housing Shortage
There’s an old cliche that says everyone talks about the weather but no one ever does anything about it. Here in Valdez, many people feel the same is true of our perennial housing shortage. It’s a problem. It’s difficult to attract new business when you can’t offer people coming in […]
A Tip From the City of Valdez
PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT March 10, 2017 With cold temperatures and wind chill, plumbing is more likely to freeze and pipes can burst. Several Valdez homeowners have experienced frozen pipes this winter, so please remember to keep water running in your home or business to prevent pipe freeze-up. A pencil […]
Gov. Walker Introduces Legislation Promoting Safer Alaska Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 17-026 Contact: Katie Marquette, Press Secretary – (907) 269-7447 Jonathon Taylor, Deputy Press Secretary – (907) 465-3985 Gov. Walker Introduces Legislation Promoting Safer Alaska Communities Bills protect vulnerable residents, allow for greater trooper presence in rural Alaska Advertisement March 8, 2017 JUNEAU […]
Governor Walker Introduces Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Police, Fire and Rescue February 27 through March 5
Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 02/27 Traffic Complaint: A truck was reported driving slowly on the side of the road inbound on the Richardson Hwy. An officer made contact with the driver to make sure […]
City Notices
COV PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE March 1, 2017 Refuse collection on Thursday, March 2nd in Black Gold Subdivision is cancelled due to strong winds. Residents are encouraged to use dumpsters in the area to dispose of their trash. For additional information, please contact Public Works @ 834-3474. Allie […]
Governor Walker Responds to Bomb Threat at Anchorage Jewish Center
February 28, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker issued the following statement on yesterday’s bomb threat at the Lubavitch Jewish Center of Alaska: “I am deeply unsettled that a religious community and school children were targeted by recent threats. Alaska’s diversity is among its greatest strengths. I stand with our […]