Recent News and Information

Valdez Firefighters Participate in Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle

Valdez Firefighters Participate in Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle

Valdez, AK – Valdez Fire Department personnel recently participated in the 2017 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle, Washington. Lieutenant Sam Owen and Engineer Ryan Sims traveled to Seattle to participate in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on March 12th, a fundraising event benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The timed event, […]

Police, Fire and Rescue March 20th through 26th

  Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.   03/20 Welfare Check:  A caller reported three intoxicated individuals walking around town pulling a kid on a sled.  An Officer responded to the area but did not see anyone […]

PWSRCAC; Being Concerned is Their Job and They’re Doing It

PWSRCAC; Being Concerned is Their Job and They’re Doing It

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council, usually referred to as The RCAC, was formed in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill.  Their job is to oversee the oil transportation industry and its government regulators in Prince William Sound.  A goal of the citizens’ council is to ensure […]

City Announces New Ports and Harbor Leadership Team

City Announces New Ports and Harbor Leadership Team

Valdez, AK – City administration recently appointed a new leadership team for the City’s Ports & Harbor Department. Jeremy Talbott – Ports & Harbor Director Jeremy began his service with the City in 2014 as the Valdez harbormaster and then as acting port director following the retirement of former director […]

Public Meeting About FEMA Mapping April 6th

Public Meeting About FEMA Mapping April 6th

     PUBLIC NOTICE  Multiple agencies to host an April public meeting in Valdez highlighting changes to FEMA flood mapping along the City of Valdez coastline, Lowe River, Robe River, Valdez Glacier Stream, and Mineral Creek. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, […]

National Poetry Month on KCHU

National Poetry Month on KCHU

National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets’ website Poets.org serves as a hub for […]

Police Fire and Rescue March 6th through 12th

Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  03/06  Theft Property:  A caller reported that someone broke into his home and removed documents.  This is a civil issue between two individuals. 03/07 Cyber Crime:  A caller reported that her […]