Alaska writer buckling under pressure
Thirty below again this morning. OK then. Time to reach for the baseball bat and fine-tune the weather station.
Structure fire results in total loss of home
The Valdez Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 5155 Sealion Rd in Alpine Woods Monday night, March 9, 2026.
Long after run to glory, Balto lives on
A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs and other working breeds unique.
Notice to Taypayers
The City of Valdez mailed Property Tax Assessment notices to all property owners of record on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Marten visits are a glimpse into mystery
A trapper fresh out of the Cosna River country in Interior Alaska said he can’t believe how many martens he had caught in a small area so far this winter.
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