Author: Sue Bergstrom

Book Basket Auction Big Success

Book Basket Auction Big Success

Valdez, AK – The Valdez Consortium Library broke fundraising records during its 17th annual Book Basket Auction in Valdez on Saturday, November 5th. This year’s event raised $11,561, surpassing the record set last year by almost $1,000. Seventy baskets were donated by citizens, agencies, and businesses. Over 200 people attended […]

Valdez United Way 2017 funding applications are available and any interested non-profit organization that did not already receive the application can send a request to applications@valdezunitedway.org and one will be sent.  Applications are due on January 6, 2017 and funding presentations will be held on January 21, 2017.  Any questions […]

Alaska Firefighters Assisting in Southeastern States

Alaskans head to southeastern U.S. to help battle wildfires (Fairbanks, AK) – Alaska’s state and federal wildfire suppression agencies are deploying personnel to the Lower 48 to help battle wildfires in the drought-stricken southeastern U.S. In the last two weeks, more than a dozen personnel from state and federal agencies […]

Police and Fire 10/31-11/6/16

PRESS RELEASE FOR THE WEEK OF October 31, 2016 – November 6, 2016 Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 10/31 DUI: Sambo, Rhonda Lynne, DOB: 01/05/1973, of Valdez was arrested for driving under the influence and Failure […]

Police and Fire October 24 through 30, 2016

PRESS RELEASE FOR THE WEEK OF  October 24, 2016 – October 30, 2016   Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  10/24 Public Appearance:  Valdez Police Department conducted a mock DUI at the Gilson Middle School.  3 students […]

Trapping Safety Class Wednesday, November 2 at the Civic Center

Trapping Safety Class – November 2, 6:00 pm, Valdez Civic Center Conference Room The Valdez Municipal Code requires that all persons who trap within the City limits must register with the Valdez Police Department. At the time of registration trappers must show proof of completion of an approved trapping safety […]