As the coronavirus pandemic lingers on, so does policy to protect against it. Valdez City Council met on Tuesday to do just that. KCHU’s Gabriella Palko reports.
City of Valdez
11th Local Diagnosed-28 Total Cases in Valdez to Date
The community of Valdez received confirmation of its eleventh resident case of COVID-19 on Monday. The new resident case is an adult who experienced symptoms and remained in isolation since the onset of their illness. They are following the guidance of their medical provider and public health officials. All close contacts of the patient have been notified and are in quarantine.
Parks & Rec News
Facility and activity updates, upcoming classes, community cookbook…etc.
Civic Center Cinema Virus Response Information
In response to covid-19 we will be following the City of Valdez health mandates and we ask that everyone who attends our features help us remain open to the public by complying as well. We will be limiting our seating capacity to 75 people per showing for social distancing purposes; […]
Public Comment Proposed Helipad @ Mile 6.5 Rich
Please note, public comment should be submitted by mail to Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 900C, Anchorage AK 99501-3577, on or before 5:00 pm on August 26th. SVN contacted Candace Snow, the contact person for questions about this […]
Raptora Borealis Exhibit Online
The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive is pleased to announce the opening of its first online exhibition, Raptora Borealis: Alaska’s Birds of Prey, Art by Kevin Crowley.
Warning-Heavy Calving Valdez Glacier-PHOTOS
Aerial photo by Jeanne Passin
Aerial photo by Jeanne Passin
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 […]
3rd Local Positive in Valdez
Valdez COVID-19 Unified Command NEWS RELEASE # 013 For immediate release: 07/27/2020, 8:30 p.m. Valdez, AK – The community of Valdez received confirmation of its third resident case of COVID-19 on Monday. The new resident case is an adult with mild symptoms. The patient has been in isolation at home […]
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.
