OPINION Public Health is not Political It’s time that we stand back and take a look at our reactions to public health-related precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19. Health precautions are not effected by a person’s politics any more than a virus is. Neither has anything to do with a […]
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A Message from the City of Valdez-Wear it for Them
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A Word from McCarthy Area Council
The summer tourism season has begun in the McCarthy-Kennecott community. The McCarthy Area Council welcomes visitors to our beautiful valley this summer but wants to remind everyone that the area has limited access to medical care and resources. Please visit responsibly and safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The council asks that people […]
Valdez Museum Reopens 7/1
Valdez Museum Reopens to Visitors on July 1st Valdez, Alaska, June 25, 2020 –The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive on Egan Drive in downtown Valdez will reopen on July 1st, under new health guidelines that ensure a safe environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. With the July 1st reopening visitors will experience the “new normal” […]
‘Into the Wild’ Bus Removed -AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was removed Thursday, state officials said.
Coffee Break with Mary Odden-KCHU Audio
Alaskan author Mary Odden discusses her new book, Mostly Water: Reflections Rural and North, an essay compilation that form a memoir of life in the 49th state.
Phase 1 Paving in Valdez
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Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As things open up, many Alaskans are more than ready to travel. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shared this information from the TSA to help you do so safely.
Kory Maillet on KCHU Coffee Break
An interview and live music set with local guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Kory Maillet. Kory discussed his background and musical influences and performed both original and cover songs in the studio. There was also a discussion about the Grateful Dead, why people like them and why they don’t .
KCHU Coffee Break-Valdez Economic Relief 5/20
The COVID-19 Economic Relief Program, established by Valdez City Council, provides a one-time economic relief payment to qualifying Valdez households & local businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic. Sharon Scheidt, Mayor Pro Tem, and Brian Carlson, City Finance Director, discussed the conception, requirements, and execution of the program on KCHU’s Coffee Break on 5/20 Click play below to listen.