Health

Flu Season Tough on Valdez Schools

Flu Season Tough on Valdez Schools

  Statewide cases of influenza have skyrocketed in the last month. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports a 250% increase in lab-confirmed cases compared to any season since 2015. A flu outbreak in the Valdez City Schools District led to an absence rate of nearly 30% in […]

Healthier Valdez 2019 Kicks Off

Healthier Valdez 2019 Kicks Off

Last Saturday’s Healthier Valdez kickoff brought over 100 residents to Prince William Sound College. Visitors participated in wellness checks, learned about healthy eating and joined in on a year-long contest with prizes. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat interviewed participants and volunteers to get their perspective on this fresh iteration of the annual […]

See What the Francis Kibble Kenny Lake Library Has to Offer

See What the Francis Kibble Kenny Lake Library Has to Offer

Kenny Lake Public Library can help you enjoy winter, not just survive it, with books, movies, audiobooks, classes, eBooks, free technology, PFD forms, and more.  Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 1-4:00 and Tuesday 4-7:00.  Check by calling 822-3015 to make sure we’re open when it’s near -30º (our closing […]

Senator Murkowski to Reintroduce Bill to Help Solve Crimes Against Native Women

Senator Murkowski to Reintroduce Bill to Help Solve Crimes Against Native Women

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she plans to reintroduce a bill intended to help solve crimes against Native Americans. The bill received unanimous Senate approval after being introduced by North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp but was blocked by the outgoing chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. […]