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11th Local Diagnosed-28 Total Cases in Valdez to Date

The community of Valdez received confirmation of its eleventh resident case of COVID-19 on Monday. The new resident case is an adult who experienced symptoms and remained in isolation since the onset of their illness. They are following the guidance of their medical provider and public health officials. All close contacts of the patient have been notified and are in quarantine.

Fungus Fest Goes Virtual

Fungus Fest Goes Virtual

This may be a year of unprecedented changes and challenges, but that won’t keep the Cordova Chamber of Commerce and the Turnagain Arm Mycological Society from finding the FUN in Fungus and bringing it to you to enjoy too! This year, Cordova Fungus Festival and Girdwood Fungus Fair are joining forces to offer a safe, educational, and inspiring event to enjoy from wherever you are!

Civic Center Cinema Virus Response Information

Civic Center Cinema Virus Response Information

In response to covid-19 we will be following the City of Valdez health mandates and we ask that everyone who attends our features help us remain open to the public by complying as well. We will be limiting our seating capacity to 75 people per showing for social distancing purposes; […]

Public Comment Proposed Helipad @ Mile 6.5 Rich

Public Comment Proposed Helipad @ Mile 6.5 Rich

Please note, public comment should be submitted by mail to Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 900C, Anchorage AK 99501-3577, on or before 5:00 pm on August 26th. SVN contacted Candace Snow, the contact person for questions about this […]

Matanuska Crew Tests Negative-On Schedule 8/21

Matanuska Crew Tests Negative-On Schedule 8/21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 17, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 M/V Matanuska Crew Tests Negative for COVID-19Ship will resume scheduled service on August 21 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – Last week, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) learned of five recent M/V Matanuska passengers who tested positive for COVID-19. The five […]

Official ballot mailed to voter in their mailbox.

Postal Service Rule Change Effects Mail-in Voters-AP

editorial note; Important this does not mean you can’t vote by mail. Anyone over the age of 18 can witness the signature on your ballot in Alaska if no ‘authorized official’ is available. You just can’t ask a postal worker.