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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    

Copper River Schools Hire New Superintendent-KCHU Audio

Copper River Schools Hire New Superintendent-KCHU Audio

After a weeks-long nationwide search, the Copper River School District hired a new superintendent on February 20. The School Board selected Therese Ashton from a group of three finalists. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat reports. Click on his picture below to hear the audio.  A written transcript of the story follows Therese […]

42nd Annual Elks Tournament Results

42nd Annual Elks Tournament Results

  This years Elk’s Tournament was a huge success because of the support of the Valdez Community and all the Volunteers who made this tournament possible.  A big “Thank You” to all the fans who attended the games and all the behind the scenes workers who made this a Great experience for […]

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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 […]

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 […]