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Thanks from Valdez United Way

Thanks from Valdez United Way

I would like to thank everyone who was a part of making the Foraker training in Valdez a success this weekend. We had a total of 34 participants who gave up time on a busy Saturday and attended some or all of the training, representing 15 different non-profit organizations.  There […]

Lady Bucs Volleyball Takes Championship 25-19 Over Grace Christian

Lady Bucs Volleyball Takes Championship 25-19 Over Grace Christian

By Shannon Kelly Sept 16, 2017 Advertisement T he Lady Buccaneers came out victorious Saturday as they faced off Grace Christian for the volleyball championship,25-19. As you walked into the Valdez High School gymnasium you were met with sounds of whistles blowing and the ever-present squeak of athletic shoes against […]

PFDs of $1,100.00 Distributing Starting October 5th

PFDs of $1,100.00 Distributing Starting October 5th

Permanent Fund Dividend Announcement Beginning on Thursday, October 5, an estimated 640,000 Alaskans will receive Permanent Fund Dividend checks for $1,100.  This year, the Alaska Permanent Fund division expects to distribute roughly $672,000,000.  An estimated 87% of Alaskans will receive funds via direct deposit funds. Those who have chosen direct […]

Brushbusters Needed Saturday 9/16

Brushbusters Needed Saturday 9/16

Here’s the plan on a basic map. If we could get this section done that would be great. It’s only about a mile of knee to waste high grasses. It will take a good part of your day, but less if we get a good turnout. If you have a […]

Featured at Valdez Animal Shelter

Featured at Valdez Animal Shelter

  Valdez Animal Shelter has three special cats looking for homes.  See the photo gallery below to learn about  Max, Barry and O’Malley.  But all the pets at the shelter are special.  Like people, they come in all shapes, sizes and personalities and they are all looking for a forever […]

Campaign Sign Reminder

Campaign Sign Reminder

ADOT&PF reminds Alaskans of laws guiding campaign signs (JUNEAU, Alaska) – With political campaigns underway across the state the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) is reminding Alaskans that the use of public right of ways for political advertising is prohibited. In 1998, Alaskans overwhelmingly voted to keep the […]