Alaska
Interview with Chief Hinkle-KCHU Audio
KCHU’s Gabriella Palko interviewed Valdez Chief of Police Bart Hinkle about policing policies and his reactions to the national news. Click play to listen or read the transcript below.
Two More COVID-19 Cases in Valdez
New AMHS Protocols
Today, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced new operational protocols to protect against the transmission of COVID-19 on vessels.
‘Into the Wild’ Bus Removed -AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was removed Thursday, state officials said.
About Testing in Valdez
Scroll down for information about testing for high risk populations and for travel vouchers
Infected up to 7 on the Tustie
Preceding stories below Six Additional AMHS Employees Test Positive for COVID-19“All six passengers and the remaining 28 employees test negative.” *(ANCHORAGE, Alaska)*Six additional employees aboard the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) M/V Tustumena have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 positive crewmembers to seven. The […]
Valdez Economic Relief Checks Mailed 5/29
Coffee Break with Mary Odden-KCHU Audio
Alaskan author Mary Odden discusses her new book, Mostly Water: Reflections Rural and North, an essay compilation that form a memoir of life in the 49th state.
Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As things open up, many Alaskans are more than ready to travel. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shared this information from the TSA to help you do so safely.
