Author: Sue Bergstrom

US court bars Trump from reversing transgender troops policy-Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington on Monday barred President Donald Trump’s administration from excluding transgender people from military service. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that transgender service members who had sued over Trump’s policy were likely to win their lawsuit. She directed a return to the […]

Visiting Angels-KCHU 10/19/17

Visiting Angels-KCHU 10/19/17

  Advertisement KCHU Reporter Marcia Lynn interviewed representatives of the Independent Living Center of Kenai, serving the region that includes the Kenai Peninsula, Copper River Valley, Valdez, Cordova and Kodiak. Navigating the ins and outs of how to apply for Social Security or Medicare benefits is a daunting task. In […]

Governor Walker Signs Compact to Improve Child Welfare System

Governor Walker Signs Compact to Improve Child Welfare System

  October 19, 2017 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker signed a historic compact with Alaska Tribes and Tribal Organizations today that will strengthen the state’s child welfare system and reduce over time the disproportionate number of Alaska Native children in foster care. The compact – signed at the 51st annual […]

Police, Fire and Rescue October 16-29

Police, Fire and Rescue October 16-29

Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 10/16 MVA – Damages: High winds caused the landfill gate to slam into a vehicle causing damage to the rear door. The gate was undamaged. Safety Hazard: Officers contacted an individual […]

Temporary Entry and Exit-Valdez Pool

Temporary Entry and Exit-Valdez Pool

Advertisement PUBLIC NOTICE The Valdez pool has experienced a leak in the heater located in the entryway ceiling of the facility. The leak will cause no harm and the pool remains open. However, we are temporarily redirecting entry into and exit out of the pool facility until repairs are complete. […]