Events
Greater Copper Valley Chamber Meeting 2/28
42nd Annual Elks Tournament Results
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 […]
Valdez Museum Student Art-Making March First
Valdez Ice Climbing Festival 2019-KCHU Audio
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 […]
Northern Edge Timing Controversial
Military officials are scheduled to present plans for the upcoming Northern Edge 2019 training at this week’s Alaska Forum on the Environment. The controversial exercise will bring 6000 service members to the state for a war simulation. The two-week training is slated to take place in mid-May. But opponents to […]
AMSEA Marine Safety Instructor Training in Seattle
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) is conducting a forty-two-hour Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) at the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owner’s Association (NPFVOA) in Seattle, Washington, from February 11, 2019 to February 16, 2019. This is an intensive train-the-trainer course that prepares individuals to effectively teach cold-water survival […]
UAA Chancellor Visits Valdez
Officials from Prince William Sound College hosted University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Cathy Sandeen on Tuesday. Sandeen, who describes her position as “principal” of UAA, toured Valdez’s education and healthcare facilities. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat, who is a UAA student as well as a KCHU employee, has this report about how […]
What’s the Best Cure for the Winter Blues? – KCHU Audio
According to their web site, it’s Iceworm and has been since 1961. The City of Cordova is gearing up for one of its biggest festivals celebrating one of its tiniest residents. The 59th annual Iceworm Festival is a week-long community event, from January 26 through February 2, aiming to […]
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 […]
