It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Doug Desorcie. Doug was a UAF alumnus and served as the president of the college from 2005 to 2012, when PWSC was separately accredited. Doug was an amazing advocate for the college who gave his time and talent […]
Education
Alaska Lawmakers Again Fail to Override-AP
1 of 3State Sen. John. Coghill, a Fairbanks Republican, speaks during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Juneau, Alaska. Lawmakers are meeting for a second day to consider overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes, but still don’t have the needed 45 votes as about […]
Valdez Museum Launches Community Outreach Campaign
Valdez, Alaska, July 9, 2019 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive (VMHA) is working hard to raise public awareness of its efforts to build a new museum facility. VMHA Board members manned a booth at the City of Valdez Annual Fourth of July Celebration to talk with people, answer […]
Dunleavy Vetos-AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has slashed the budget for the University of Alaska system, vetoing more than $130 million in funding. Dunleavy also has cut state support for public broadcasting and reduced spending for Medicaid. The Republican governor also eliminated the Senior Benefits Program in vetoes announced […]
Valdez Museum Hosting Guided Walking Tours of Old Town Valdez
Answers from Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska
End of life issues are especially hard to deal with when they involve dementia. Here’s some information from Alzhiemer’s Resource of Alaska. For more information or to learn about resources available to care providers, loved ones and family of persons with dementia, contact Gay Wellman RN Education Specialist Alzheimer’s Resource […]
Mighty Mites-Free Play Group
Valdez Rec Center & Library Summer Schedules
Copper River Native Association Annual Meeting Honors
CRNA’s Citizen of the Year is Lucy Pete. She was congratulated by CRNA Board President Charlene Nollner at our Annual Meeting in Gakona. One of her nominators wrote the following about Lucy: “Lucy’s commitment to the youth was shown by her creating a safe place for them to gather, time […]
News from the Copper River School District
Hello families and staff we will be live streaming the graduation ceremonies for Slana, Kenny Lake, and Glennallen schools live on our Facebook page. If you can’t make it in person to the events don’t worry. Live streams will start five minutes before the graduation ceremonies on their scheduled days […]