Relaxation of restrictions doesn’t mean the virus is gone. Valdez just had its first case. Please be aware.
Recent News and Information
Phase 1 Paving in Valdez
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Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As things open up, many Alaskans are more than ready to travel. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shared this information from the TSA to help you do so safely.
Native Language Preservation Teleconference 5/27 10:00 AM
The Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council will be holding a public meeting Wednesday, May 27th, 2020, 10:00 to 11:00 am, via teleconference only. Council Meeting AGENDA Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:00-11:00 a.m. Advertisement 1-800-315-6338 Code: 26571# Opening prayer Call to order, roll call & establishment of quorum […]
Special Valdez Council Meeting Tuesday, 5/26
Valdez 1st COVID-19 Case
Valdez COVID-19 Unified Command FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 IN VALDEZ, NON-RESIDENT ASYMPTOMATIC MALE IS IN ISOLATION NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: 05/22/2020 10:00 p.m. Valdez, AK – The community of Valdez received confirmation of its first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) late Friday evening. The patient is an asymptomatic […]
Denali Highway is Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2020CONTACT: Caitlin Frye, (907) 451-5307, caitlin.frye@alaska.gov The Denali Highway Is Now Open for Public TravelDrivers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling. (FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Denali Highway is now open from Cantwell, on the Parks Highway, to Paxson, on the Richardson Highway. Beginning […]
Kory Maillet on KCHU Coffee Break
An interview and live music set with local guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Kory Maillet. Kory discussed his background and musical influences and performed both original and cover songs in the studio. There was also a discussion about the Grateful Dead, why people like them and why they don’t .
Wrangell-St. Elias will Maintain Certain Outhouses & Vault Toilets
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve will open and maintain certain outhouses and vault toilets on or near roads and trailheads in the park
KCHU Coffee Break-Valdez Economic Relief 5/20
The COVID-19 Economic Relief Program, established by Valdez City Council, provides a one-time economic relief payment to qualifying Valdez households & local businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic. Sharon Scheidt, Mayor Pro Tem, and Brian Carlson, City Finance Director, discussed the conception, requirements, and execution of the program on KCHU’s Coffee Break on 5/20 Click play below to listen.
