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Native Language Preservation Teleconference
The ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGE PRESERVATION and ADVISORY COUNCIL will hold public meetings by teleconference on Friday, August 2nd, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm and again Tuesday, August 13th, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The call originator is located at the Robert B. Atwood Building, located at 550 W. 7th Avenue, […]
Lifeguard Class 8/12 in Valdez
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 […]
Alaska Ferry Workers Picket Valdez Terminal
story and photos by Raymond O’Neill About 35 to 40 people showed up in support of the Alaska Ferry Workers strike at the Valdez Ferry Terminal on Sunday afternoon. Operating without a contract for nearly 3 years the Inland Boatmen’s Union has gone on strike for the first time in […]
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 […]
Valdez Ports and Harbor
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 […]
PWSC Remembers Doug Desourcie
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Doug Desorcie. Doug was a UAF alumnus and served as the president of the college from 2005 to 2012, when PWSC was separately accredited. Doug was an amazing advocate for the college who gave his time and talent […]