Announcements

Desorcie to be Inducted into 2017 Nanook Hall of Fame

Desorcie to be Inducted into 2017 Nanook Hall of Fame

News Release from alaskananooks.com FAIRBANKS, Alaska – On Tuesday, the Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics officially announced the first inductee of the Nanook Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017, which includes former Alaska hockey goaltender Doug Desorcie, a member of the team from 1982-84. In only the program’s third year […]

2016 participants Danielle Rabinovitch, Michelle Gardner, Kim Estes, Christina A. Eagleson, Barry Levine.

25th Last Frontier Theatre Conference Begins June 10th

News Release   2016 Last Frontier Theatre Conference May 25, 2017 The  Annual Last Frontier Theatre Conference is coming up on June 10-17. Now in its twenty-fifth year, the event draws hundreds of participants yearly. While a majority come from within the state, there are also many participants from the lower […]

Police, Fire and Rescue May 15th Through 21st

Police, Fire and Rescue May 15th Through 21st

  Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 05/15 Disturbance Noise – A caller reported loud music coming from a residence.  Officers contacted two individuals who apologized for the disturbance and turned the music down. Sound of Shots […]

High School Gym Closing

High School Gym Closing

PUBLIC NOTICE The Valdez High School Gym Facility will be closed May 30th until July 26th for replacement of the gym floor.  All summer VHS Gym activities have been rebooked to other locations. During the closure, residents and visitors are encouraged to use alternate gyms or outdoor recreation areas around […]

Wrangell Names Lisa Von Bargen Borough Manager

On April 11th the Wrangell Borough Assembly voted unanimously to hire Lisa Von Bargen as their new Borough Manager. Von Bargen is currently City of Valdez Director of Community and Economic Development; a position she has held since 2001.  The Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for a wide […]

Alternative Transportation Offered for AMHS Cargo Impacted by Tustumena Delay

Alternative Transportation Offered for AMHS Cargo Impacted by Tustumena Delay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2017 CONTACT: Meadow Bailey, (907) 451-2240, Meadow.Bailey@alaska.gov   Alternative Transportation Offered for AMHS Cargo Impacted by Tustumena Delay (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced today that Coastal Transportation, Inc. will assist AMHS customers impacted by the delay of the M/V Tustumena. […]