It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Doug Desorcie. Doug was a UAF alumnus and served as the president of the college from 2005 to 2012, when PWSC was separately accredited. Doug was an amazing advocate for the college who gave his time and talent […]
Author: Sue Bergstrom
Alaska Communities Debate Location of LNG Project-AP
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska community has criticized the process used to select the terminus of the proposed $43 billion Alaska LNG Project, a report said. An environmental review by federal regulators indicates Nikiski is the preferred location, but the city of Valdez has protested, The Alaska Journal of […]
Weather Forecasters Issue Red Flag Warning for Alaska Yesterday-AP
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Weather forecasters in Alaska issued a red flag warning Wednesday for a large portion of the parched state ahead of expected lightning storms that could spark wildfires. A red flag warning means “that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly,” according […]
Alaska Lawmakers Again Fail to Override-AP
1 of 3State Sen. John. Coghill, a Fairbanks Republican, speaks during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Juneau, Alaska. Lawmakers are meeting for a second day to consider overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes, but still don’t have the needed 45 votes as about […]
Valdez Museum Launches Community Outreach Campaign
Valdez, Alaska, July 9, 2019 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive (VMHA) is working hard to raise public awareness of its efforts to build a new museum facility. VMHA Board members manned a booth at the City of Valdez Annual Fourth of July Celebration to talk with people, answer […]
Family Music Camp: July 25 –28, 2019
Attention Musical Families!! Family Music Camp: July 25 –28, 2019 with Ian Wahl, Rachel Baima, And Michelle McAfee For more information please visit our McCarthy Family Music Camp web site https://www.wrangells.org/familymusiccamp Advertisement
Beautiful Valdez Glacier
Photos courtesy of Derek Morris of Valdez
Dunleavy Vetos-AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has slashed the budget for the University of Alaska system, vetoing more than $130 million in funding. Dunleavy also has cut state support for public broadcasting and reduced spending for Medicaid. The Republican governor also eliminated the Senior Benefits Program in vetoes announced […]
Valdez Museum Hosting Guided Walking Tours of Old Town Valdez
Answers from Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska
End of life issues are especially hard to deal with when they involve dementia. Here’s some information from Alzhiemer’s Resource of Alaska. For more information or to learn about resources available to care providers, loved ones and family of persons with dementia, contact Gay Wellman RN Education Specialist Alzheimer’s Resource […]