Kotsina River Cleanup for Abandoned Vehicles Advertisement If you’ve ever crossed the Copper River bridge near Chitina, chances are you’ve noticed several half-buried vehicles, motorhomes, and other junk upstream from the bridge, where the Kotsina River joins the Copper River. And chances are if you’ve noticed, you’ve wondered why “someone” […]
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Biden picks Kamala Harris AP
Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate
LeConte Crew Member Positive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 AMHS M/V LeConte Crew Member Tests Positive for COVID-19No close contacts identified aboard ship or in Juneau (JUNEAU, Alaska) – An Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) crew member who recently returned home after working a two-week rotation on the […]
Public Review Ferry Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2020 Winter Ferry Operating PlanComments may be submitted through August 14, 2020 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) operating plan for October […]
Valdez Museum to Hold Online Launch Party 8/11
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Early Voting Has Begun
The Division of Elections (DOE) would like to inform you that early voting has begun at over 150 locations throughout the state. This is an option available to you if you do not want to vote at your polling place on Election Day. Here are some things you can expect […]
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A Report from Valdez Glacier-KCHU Audio
On the evening of July 7th into the early hours of July 8th, the Valdez Glacier underwent a massive separation and calving event. According to drone footage, it appears the entire remainder of floating toe has separated, leaving the rest of the glacier to sit upon land. KCHU’s
Gabriella Palko looks into the historical and climatic impact of this story.
City of Valdez Mandates Masks
The following mandate was passed at the Tuesday, 7/7/20 City Council meeting.
Ferry Passenger Tests Positive
AMHS Passenger Tests Positive for COVID-19 Traveling companion is the only close contact, no other passengers or crew
identified as close contacts.