Advertisement KCHU Reporter Marcia Lynn interviewed representatives of the Independent Living Center of Kenai, serving the region that includes the Kenai Peninsula, Copper River Valley, Valdez, Cordova and Kodiak. Navigating the ins and outs of how to apply for Social Security or Medicare benefits is a daunting task. In […]
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Governor Walker Signs Compact to Improve Child Welfare System
October 19, 2017 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker signed a historic compact with Alaska Tribes and Tribal Organizations today that will strengthen the state’s child welfare system and reduce over time the disproportionate number of Alaska Native children in foster care. The compact – signed at the 51st annual […]
ADOT&PF to End Seasonal Maintenance in October
Maintenance ending Oct. 15 on the Denali Highway, Taylor Highway and McCarthy Road; Oct. 1 on the Tofty/Tanana Road and Eureka/Rampart Road. (FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) will end seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice removal, on the Denali Highway, Taylor Highway, […]
Flu Shot Clinic Needs Volunteers
PFDs of $1,100.00 Distributing Starting October 5th
Permanent Fund Dividend Announcement Beginning on Thursday, October 5, an estimated 640,000 Alaskans will receive Permanent Fund Dividend checks for $1,100. This year, the Alaska Permanent Fund division expects to distribute roughly $672,000,000. An estimated 87% of Alaskans will receive funds via direct deposit funds. Those who have chosen direct […]
Featured at Valdez Animal Shelter
Valdez Animal Shelter has three special cats looking for homes. See the photo gallery below to learn about Max, Barry and O’Malley. But all the pets at the shelter are special. Like people, they come in all shapes, sizes and personalities and they are all looking for a forever […]
Alaska Retirement Management Board Fiscal 2017 Performance
Governor Walker Signs Bills Protecting Vulerable Adults
Governor Walker Signs Bills Protecting Vulerable Adults and Modernizing Asset Protection Laws SB 83 aligns state with Older Americans Act; HB 108 updates fiduciary laws to include digital property August 2, 2017 ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker today signed two pieces of legislation to update laws designed to protect Alaskans and […]
DOT&PF Reminding Alaskans to Drive Safely, Drive Sober
DOT&PF Reminding Alaskans to Drive Safely, Drive Sober Transportation engineers join law enforcement to increase highway safety in Alaska (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Transportation officials and law enforcement are joining together to ask the public to practice safe driving habits this Fourth of July weekend, including driving sober, wearing seatbelts and minimizing […]
Governor Walker Signs Legislation Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
Governor Walker Signs Legislation Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day After two years of gubernatorial action, HB 78 officially recognizes the First Peoples of Alaska June 24, 2017 UTQIAGVIK — Governor Bill Walker today signed legislation that recognizes the history and heritage of Alaska’s First Peoples. House Bill 78 officially establishes the […]