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USO inValdez-KCHU Audio

USO inValdez-KCHU Audio

The USO gave a rare public performance in Valdez on June 6th as a thank you to the community for support to Coast Guard families during the government shutdown. KCHU’s James Devens spoke to some members of the troupe. Click on the link below to hear their story. Advertisement Click […]

KCHU Podcasts

KCHU Podcasts

If you missed your favorite volunteer show on KCHU or if you’ve always wanted to share one with a friend or family member outside of Alaska, here’s your solution. KCHU begins podcasting Eras of Country, Sweet Tides, Free Therapy with Shane, 80s Overdrive and Moods on Wednesday, May 22nd. Just […]

Salmon Report, 8/14/19-KCHU Audio

Salmon Report, 8/14/19-KCHU Audio

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Valdez Small Boat Harbor Oil Spill 4/12 – KCHU Audio

Valdez Small Boat Harbor Oil Spill 4/12 – KCHU Audio

A Ford truck parked on Harbor Drive leaked an unknown quantity of diesel into Valdez Harbor this morning (Friday). Crews with the United States Coast Guard and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation were attempting to clean up the liquid fuel before it washed with rainwater into storm drains just above […]

Shortly after leaving the Port of Valdez, the Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef. The picture below was taken 3 days after the vessel grounded, just before a storm arrived.
NOAA photo

A Look Back; 30 Years After the Exxon Valdez-KCHU Audio

Last week marked the 30th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. On March 24th, 1989, an Exxon Shipping Company-owned tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef, sending nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound. The subsequent environmental disaster affected over 1,300 miles of Alaskan coastline. Officials […]

City of Valdez Responds to State Seizure of O & G Property Taxes-KCHU Audio

City of Valdez Responds to State Seizure of O & G Property Taxes-KCHU Audio

The Valdez City Council met on February 26th to respond to State of Alaska proposed Seizure of Oil and Gas Property taxes.  KCHU’s James Devens presents the City of Valdez News Release regarding the Council’s action.  Click on the City Logo below to hear the story.   Advertisement    

Photo courtesy of Randy Lee

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 […]