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Aurora Sailings Canceled 12/18 and 19

Aurora Sailings Canceled 12/18 and 19

Due to forecasted extreme wind and seas in the Gulf of Alaska, the M/V Aurora will cancel its sailings for December 18–19, 2017.  The Aurora will have to transit the Gulf before continuing on to service in Prince William Sound. AMHS staff is contacting affected passengers to reschedule their travel. Service notices may […]

Estimated 2018 Revenue Increased A Record 247 Million

Estimated 2018 Revenue Increased A Record 247 Million

Department of Revenue releases Fall 2017 Revenue Sources Book Juneau – Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Sheldon Fisher released the Fall 2017 Revenue Sources Book today. The Revenue Sources Book includes the Department’s final fall forecast of oil price, oil production, and state revenue. A preliminary forecast was issued in […]

Police, Fire and Rescue December 4-10

Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12/04 Civil Issue – An individual called in requesting to speak with an officer about a civil issue between herself and a person she was paying to fix her car. Officers […]

Considerable Avalanche Danger Dec. 9-10

Considerable Avalanche Danger Dec. 9-10

Advertisement 1:13 PM Friday, December 8th From Valdez Avalanche Center Avalanche danger is decreasing, but due to the huge storm, totals, large human-triggered avalanches are likely through the weekend.  All Backcountry riders headed to Thompson Pass should be prepared for rescue with beacons, probes and shovels (and airbag packs if […]

A Conversation with Valdez City Manager Elke Doom

A Conversation with Valdez City Manager Elke Doom

Valdez City Manager Elke Doom came to Valdez from North Carolina about a year ago.  She gave an update on City of Valdez happenings KCHU’s Coffe Break program in November . KCHU’s Marcia Lynn reports.  Click on the link below her picture to listen.   Advertisement 110717.Doom discussion