Fire and Rescure
Fatal Accident at Valdez Glacier
VPD adds Neighbors App
Valdez, AK – Valdez Police Department recently joined the Neighbors App by Ring as an additional way to connect with and serve the Valdez community, neighborhood by neighborhood. The free Neighbors App allows Valdez residents, even those without installed Ring devices, to connect with their neighbors and stay informed about […]
VPD Seeks Info on 9/13 Collision
Fish and Game Fire Advisory for Hunters
German Tourists Among 3 Found Dead in Valdez Glacier Stream-AP
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A German couple were among three people found dead this week in the icy waters of a glacier-fed lake in Alaska. A 62-year-old recreational guide and the couple had been canoeing before their bodies were discovered Tuesday near the toe of Valdez Glacier, officials in the […]
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Fire Update
Release Date: July 30, 2019 Contact: Joint Fire Information Center: (208) 274-3316 Final Update for Chetaslina and Long Fires COPPER CENTER, AK – With the increase of precipitation received over the Chetaslina and Long fires in the past several days, fire activity continues to be minimal. Fire personnel will continue […]
Bodies of Kayakers Recovered from Glacier Stream-Updated 7/31
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, SEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STORY https://soundandvalleynews.com/2019/07/31/german-tourists-among-3-found-dead-in-valdez-glacier-stream-ap/ Valdez Glacier Lake Access Closed Until Further Notice UPDATE (6:22pm): Preliminary investigation confirms the deceased include a 67-year old man, a 67-year old woman, and a 62-year old man. All three were visitors to Valdez. All three were found wearing life […]
Truck Fire at Petro Star
Valdez Fire department responded to reports of a truck fire at Petro Star off Dayville Road at approximately 8:30 pm on July 11th. The fire was deemed under control at 8:49 pm. No injuries were reported and Valdez Fire Department units were released from the scene at 11:36 pm. Alyeska […]
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 […]
