Alaska

Copper River Watershed Project Vehicle Cleanup

Copper River Watershed Project Vehicle Cleanup

Kotsina River Cleanup for Abandoned Vehicles Advertisement If you’ve ever crossed the Copper River bridge near Chitina, chances are you’ve noticed several half-buried vehicles, motorhomes, and other junk upstream from the bridge, where the Kotsina River joins the Copper River. And chances are if you’ve noticed, you’ve wondered why “someone” […]

LeConte Crew Member Positive

LeConte Crew Member Positive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 10, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 AMHS M/V LeConte Crew Member Tests Positive for COVID-19No close contacts identified aboard ship or in Juneau (JUNEAU, Alaska) – An Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) crew member who recently returned home after working a two-week rotation on the […]

Public Review Ferry Plan

Public Review Ferry Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 10, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2020 Winter Ferry Operating PlanComments may be submitted through August 14, 2020 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) operating plan for October […]

Early Voting Has Begun

Early Voting Has Begun

The Division of Elections (DOE) would like to inform you that early voting has begun at over 150 locations throughout the state. This is an option available to you if you do not want to vote at your polling place on Election Day. Here are some things you can expect […]

A Report from Valdez Glacier-KCHU Audio

A Report from Valdez Glacier-KCHU Audio

On the evening of July 7th into the early hours of July 8th, the Valdez Glacier underwent a massive separation and calving event. According to drone footage, it appears the entire remainder of floating toe has separated, leaving the rest of the glacier to sit upon land. KCHU’s
Gabriella Palko looks into the historical and climatic impact of this story.

A Word from McCarthy Area Council

A Word from McCarthy Area Council

The summer tourism season has begun in the McCarthy-Kennecott community.  The McCarthy Area Council welcomes visitors to our beautiful valley this summer but wants to remind everyone that the area has limited access to medical care and resources.  Please visit responsibly and safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The council asks that people […]

Valdez Museum Reopens 7/1

Valdez Museum Reopens 7/1

Valdez Museum Reopens to Visitors on July 1st Valdez, Alaska, June 25, 2020 –The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive on Egan Drive in downtown Valdez will reopen on July 1st, under new health guidelines that ensure a safe environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. With the July 1st reopening visitors will experience the “new normal” […]