Author: Sue Bergstrom
PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT Potential Flooding Warning
The City of Valdez received notice from Dr. Wolken at the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys that the Valdez Glacier Ice-Dam Lake formed early this year. The lake, formed by run-off water pooling behind glacial formations, is located in the mountains above Valdez Glacier. When enough water […]
Police, Fire and Rescue, June 12th Through 18th, 2017
Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06/12 Domestic Disturbance: Officers responded to a local apartment for a report of the occupants fighting. Upon arrival it was determined to be a verbal argument and the parties were separated […]
Governor Walker Signs SB55 to Prioritize Testing of Sexual Assault Evidence
Governor Walker Signs Bill to Help Build a Safer Alaska SB 55 prioritizes testing sexual assault evidence; clarifies last year’s criminal justice reform bill June 19, 2017 JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker today signed major corrections reforms into law as a critical next step in building a Safer Alaska. The bill […]
Drawing Upon The Collection-Cars, Trucks and Transportation
Free Concert Saturday, June 24th
Advertisement Celebrate long summer nights with a free night of music this Saturday night, June 24th at the Kelsey Plaza when Levitation 49 presents Music on the Sound with multi-instrumental singer-songwriter Trevor Green. Special guests include Kage Free of the Shoot Dangs and Valdez’ own Acoustic Avalanche. Music and beer […]
United Way Board Vacancy
The Valdez United Way is currently accepting letters of interest from community members in order to fill an unexpected vacancy on our Board of Directors. Community members with financial experience are especially encouraged to apply. Advertisement The Valdez United Way is an all-volunteer board that is dedicated to supporting non-profit […]
Police, Fire and Rescue June 5 through 11, 2017
Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06/05 Bear Incident—Bears got into a full dumpster out at the shooting range. The baler was asked if they could dump it so the bears wouldn’t have anything to attract […]
First Lady Donna Walker to Keynote Women and Children Conference in China
Alaska’s Sister State Heilongjiang, China Hosts First Lady Donna Walker First Lady to Headline Child & Family Cultural Exchange Conference June 13, 2017 JUNEAU—By invitation initiated by the First Lady of the People’s Republic of China, Madame Peng Liyuan, First Lady Donna Walker will be the keynote speaker for […]
Columbia Return to Service Delayed
Columbia Return to Service Delayed Additional repairs are needed to propeller system. The vessel is expected to return to service July 26. (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced today that due to ongoing repairs the M/V Columbia will require additional time at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, […]
