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Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan Public Meetings

Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan Public Meetings

Advertisement Don’t miss the first round of public meetings for the Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan that begins the week of February 25. During that week there will be a series of public workshops and open sessions will allow the public to provide input and help craft the master plans. […]

Northern Edge Timing Controversial

Northern Edge Timing Controversial

Military officials are scheduled to present plans for the upcoming Northern Edge 2019 training at this week’s Alaska Forum on the Environment. The controversial exercise will bring 6000 service members to the state for a war simulation. The two-week training is slated to take place in mid-May. But opponents to […]

Valdez High School Sports

Valdez High School Sports

Schedule of upcoming events is at the bottom of the page. Thanks to Barb Lyons for the info Click the links for Ralley in the Valley Brackets .  Boys’ Brackets    Girls’ Brackets Other schools in Prince William Sound and the Copper River Valley, send us your information.  We’d love to […]

UAA Chancellor Visits Valdez

UAA Chancellor Visits Valdez

Officials from Prince William Sound College hosted University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Cathy Sandeen on Tuesday. Sandeen, who describes her position as “principal” of UAA, toured Valdez’s education and healthcare facilities. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat, who is a UAA student as well as a KCHU employee,  has this report about how […]

Healthier Valdez 2019 Kicks Off

Healthier Valdez 2019 Kicks Off

Last Saturday’s Healthier Valdez kickoff brought over 100 residents to Prince William Sound College. Visitors participated in wellness checks, learned about healthy eating and joined in on a year-long contest with prizes. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat interviewed participants and volunteers to get their perspective on this fresh iteration of the annual […]

Ferries; Out with the Old, In with the New

Ferries; Out with the Old, In with the New

Advertisement The Alaska Marine Highway System plans to replace the aging ferry currently serving Prince William Sound. The Aurora, built in 1977, will be replaced in May 2020 when the new Alaska Class ferry Hubbard begins serving the region. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat reports on what led to the change and […]

Area Residents Step Up to Help Federal Employees-KCHU Audio

Area Residents Step Up to Help Federal Employees-KCHU Audio

As 800,000 federal employees returned to work on Monday, congressional researchers estimated that the US economy was expected to lose $3 billion due to the 35-day shutdown. Fundraising efforts and food drives in local communities helped those furloughed and working without pay make ends meet. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat has this […]

See What the Francis Kibble Kenny Lake Library Has to Offer

See What the Francis Kibble Kenny Lake Library Has to Offer

Kenny Lake Public Library can help you enjoy winter, not just survive it, with books, movies, audiobooks, classes, eBooks, free technology, PFD forms, and more.  Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 1-4:00 and Tuesday 4-7:00.  Check by calling 822-3015 to make sure we’re open when it’s near -30º (our closing […]