Serving Alaska's Prince William Sound & Copper River Valley
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Alaska Division of Forestry’s Valdez/Copper River office would like to remind Area residents that general burn permits for any open burning and the use of burn barrels are required beginning April 1st through August 31st. Burn permits are free and available at local State Forestry offices or can be […]
ATTENTION REAL PROPERTY OWNERS The 2019 Assessment Roll for the City of Cordova has been completed and assessments mailed March 6, 2019. It is your duty to advise the assessor promptly in writing of any errors or omissions in the assessment of your property via the Property Tax Assessment Appeal […]
The Valdez City Council met on February 26th to respond to State of Alaska proposed Seizure of Oil and Gas Property taxes. KCHU’s James Devens presents the City of Valdez News Release regarding the Council’s action. Click on the City Logo below to hear the story. Advertisement
After a weeks-long nationwide search, the Copper River School District hired a new superintendent on February 20. The School Board selected Therese Ashton from a group of three finalists. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat reports. Click on his picture below to hear the audio. A written transcript of the story follows Therese […]
This years Elk’s Tournament was a huge success because of the support of the Valdez Community and all the Volunteers who made this tournament possible. A big “Thank You” to all the fans who attended the games and all the behind the scenes workers who made this a Great experience for […]
The longest running celebration of ice climbing in the world just added one more year to its history. The 36th annual Valdez Ice Climbing Festival attracted scores of climbers from around the country for a weekend of steep waterfalls, live music and winter weather. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat reports. Click on […]
Statewide cases of influenza have skyrocketed in the last month. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports a 250% increase in lab-confirmed cases compared to any season since 2015. A flu outbreak in the Valdez City Schools District led to an absence rate of nearly 30% in […]
