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5.6 Magnitude Quake 75 Miles South of Talkeetna Shakes Valdez
Advertisement A 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 2:32 pm 75 miles south of Talkeetna. Residents in Valdez felt an extended shake. No local damage reported. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ak11632992#general_summary
Wrangell-St. Elias Backcountry Stewardship Planning July 1st
Advertisement Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is beginning work on a backcountry and wilderness stewardship planning effort for this summer. The planning will begin with a series of public open house meetings to discuss the scope of the plan, anticipated management challenges, the planning process, and to solicit public […]
Hometown Heroes Ride to the Rescue All Over Town
By Sue Bergrstrom for Valdez City News – People are pretty fed up with sad, scary and disturbing news. They’ve had it with man’s inhumanity to man, high prices and natural disasters. They’re looking for something good to happen, someone to admire. They’re looking for heroes. Well people in Valdez […]
Early Registration Open for the 5th Annual Mineral Creek Half Marathon
Early registration for the 5th annual Mineral Creek Half Marathon ends June 26. So far, we have registrants from New Zealand, the Netherlands, and 5 different states! The event is on August 9. Register online this week to pay only $11 for a super fun race that includes a […]
Valdez Relay For Life
Thank You to everyone who came out and supported Relay this year! Sponsors, donors and volunteers!! We had a wonderful event despite the rain! With your support we were able to log another $4000 towards our event goal and are now at just over $43,500 raised! We have until August […]
Valdez Senior Center Services
Valdez Senior Center has been serving seniors living in the Valdez area since 1981, expanding the facility and services along the way. Our Mission The mission of the Valdez Senior Center is to serve as community support for the seniors of Valdez while enhancing their quality of life through care […]
Valdez Senior Center June Events
Please come and join us to celebrate our father’s on their special day. We will be holding a Father’s Day Luncheon on Friday, June 19, 2015 at noon. We’re serving ribs and all the fixings and there will be music with Cesar. RSVP by Wednesday, June 17, 2015 if you […]
Take a Hike with WISE and the BLM
Take a hike with WISE and BLM this summer! All ages welcome! Please sign up for hikes by calling the WISE office at 822-3575. Transportation may be available with prior arrangement. Mark your calendar and plan to join us. June 4, 11am Liberty Falls Trail Hike, and 1st Aid lesson. […]
