City of Valdez

KCHU Audio-Erica Shirk Blends Art and Science

KCHU Audio-Erica Shirk Blends Art and Science

Valdez Museum hosted its opening reception last Friday for local artist Erica Shirk’s new exhibition “Planetary Alaska.” The works on display explored the state’s natural wonders like volcanoes and glaciers in a more abstract way. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat  has this report. Click on his photo to hear the story. Advertisement […]

Valdez School Sports

Valdez School Sports

  UPCOMING EVENTS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE THANKS TO BARB LYONS FOR THE INFO Girls JV Basketball (Coach Jodi Arnold):     Friday, January 18th:   Valdez  31,  Eielson 5   Saturday, January 19th:  Valdez  36,  Eielson 32   Coaches’ Comments:   This weekend we played our first […]

Public Trails Planned for Meals Hill

Public Trails Planned for Meals Hill

Residents and visitors in Valdez may soon have a new network of public hiking trails to enjoy right in town. An Alaskan land conservation non-profit brought updates to last Tuesday’s Valdez city council meeting about the future of Meals Hill. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat reports.  Click on his picture to listen […]

Valdez School Sports

Valdez School Sports

  UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE Nordic Ski (Coach Timi Miner – High School / Coach Cole Beck- Gilson Middle School): Skiing is a sport that should never be underestimated- there are so many variables that must be considered and so much effort put into […]

Police, Fire and Rescue December 10-16, 2018

Police, Fire and Rescue December 10-16, 2018

Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12/10/18 Juvenile Issues: A parent reported their juvenile child had received a permanent tattoo without parental consent. Subsequent investigation resulted in charges being referred to Juvenile Justice. Panic Alarm: A panic […]

2019 Fire Suppression System Property Tax Exemption Program

2019 Fire Suppression System Property Tax Exemption Program

PUBLIC NOTICE Fire Protection System 2019 Tax Exemption applications are now available at City Hall. To qualify for the fire protection system tax exemption, each structure for which you are applying must contain a fire protection system approved under AS18.70.081 in operating condition, and incorporated as a fixture or part […]

KCHU News Audio-11/30 Earthquake

KCHU News Audio-11/30 Earthquake

From KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat A magnitude 7.0 earthquake centered eight miles north of Alaska’s largest city struck at 8:30 this morning. Damage in Anchorage caused widespread power outages, school closures and shutdown of some city bridges and roadways. Governor Bill Walker issued a declaration of disaster as crews worked to […]