Author: Sue Bergstrom

VCVB Seeking New Director

VCVB Seeking New Director

Executive Director   The Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau seeks a Full Time, benefited Executive Director. The Executive Director must be skilled in communications and marketing and possess a working knowledge of the tourism industry. He or she must have relevant experience in advertising, sales and/or marketing, be able to […]

Salmon Jam  July 13th and 14th in Cordova

Salmon Jam July 13th and 14th in Cordova

  An authentic Alaska community, the surprisingly artsy, coastal town of Cordova lives and breathes fishing. Every July, through this family-friendly festival, local nonprofits and loads of volunteers come together to raise awareness of the region’s rich resources and raise funds to support art opportunities with 2 days of live […]

Husky Saves Injured Hiker

Husky Saves Injured Hiker

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 7-year-old Alaskan husky is credited with helping rescue an injured woman hiking a trail east of Anchorage, Alaska. The dog named Nanook helped pull Amelia Milling to shore after she fell while crossing the Eagle River last month, the Alaska Star reported . Milling, a […]

Alaska marijuana tax collections reach another new high

Alaska marijuana tax collections reach another new high

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State marijuana tax revenue has reached another new high in Alaska. The state Department of Revenue reported collecting nearly $1.2 million in May. It is the fourth time this year that state tax collections topped $1 million. Cultivation facilities pay the tax, which is imposed when […]