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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

June 18, 2021 | State and Local News (HOMEPAGE)

Take notice that on June 21, 2021 the City of Valdez filed in theValdez Superior Court, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a certified copy of the Foreclosure List for the City of Valdez for the tax years 2020 and prior years with a Petition for Judgement of Foreclosure.

MEETINGS AT CIVIC CENTER WHILE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IS BEING RENOVATED

June 14, 2021 | State and Local News (HOMEPAGE)

Valdez City Council will be meeting at the Valdez Civic Center through the end of September due to renovations taking place in City Council Chambers.

HALIBUT FISHING HAS BEEN TREMENDOUS IN VALDEZ

June 14, 2021 | Fishing, State and Local News (HOMEPAGE)

The overall leaders in the Valdez Halibut Derby have all tipped the scales at more than 100 pounds, and the top three spots are all held by Alaskans.

VCS ASKING FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

June 14, 2021 | State and Local News (HOMEPAGE)

We need your input on “What areas would you like to see Valdez City Schools consider using funds that we will be receiving from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III)?”.

POTENTIAL FLOODING WARNING

June 11, 2021 | State and Local News (HOMEPAGE)

Please anticipate rising water levels in Valdez Glacier Lake and Valdez Glacier Stream during the next few weeks due to the biannual release from the ice-dammed lake above Valdez Glacier.

Interview with Alyeska Pipeline President Brigham McCown

May 31, 2021 | Business & Community podcasts, Interviews

KVAK’s Laurie Prax interviewed Brigham McCown, President of Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.

Dr. Kathy Todd Interview 5-12-21

May 12, 2021 | COVID-19 Videos & Podcasts

KVAK’s Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathleen Todd regarding Coronavirus and the new vaccine for kids 12 to 15. Discussion also included information about end of Valdez mask mandate and looking toward summer.

Interview with Dr. Kathy Todd

May 5, 2021 | COVID-19 Videos & Podcasts, Podcasts

KVAK’s Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Kathleen Todd regarding COVID. Topics covered include: vaccine distribution in Valdez; testing in Valdez; COVID in children and looking ahead toward summer

IF

June 18, 2021 | Events

The Valdez Theatre Conference presents Sonny Midnight’s IF on June 24 and 25 at 8:00 p.m., free of charge.

Tourism & Restaurant Week – June 7th-11th

June 6, 2021 | Business and Community News, Events

Brandon Roberts enjoying KVAK’s Tourism & Restaurant Week at Mike’s Palace The KVAK Crew gave away close to 700 dollars in prizes, aired 18 interviews with local business owners/managers, talked about some of the best food in […]

AVV ANNUAL MEETING & BBQ 2021

May 17, 2021 | Events

Friday, May 21st

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes 2021

April 5, 2021 | Events

Saturday, April 10th
10am: Registration, 11am: Walk begins

P&R PROGRAMS CANCELLED UNTIL AT LEAST APRIL 5TH

April 2, 2021 | Events

Due to the recent rise in local COVID-19 cases, ALL Parks & Recreation programs have been CANCELLED and facilities will be CLOSED to the public until at least Monday, April 5th.

Biden’s silence on executions adds to disarray surrounding death penalty June 18, 2021
This 1995 photo shows the interior of the execution chamber in the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind. Activists widely expected President Joe Biden to take swift action against the death penalty as the first sitting president to oppose capital punishment, especially since an unprecedented spate of executions by his predecessor ended just days before […]
‘Moon bear’ storms Japanese military base and airport, injuring 4 people June 18, 2021
TOKYO - A wild bear went on a rampage in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo on Friday, storming a Japanese military base, forcing its way into an airport and injuring four people.Video footage showed the bear galloping across a busy road and pushing its way into a base run by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.The bear […]
Eagle River rugby player Alev Kelter gets a return trip to the Summer Olympics June 18, 2021
Alev Kelter in downtown Anchorage on June 25, 2016. (Loren Holmes / ADN) (Loren Holmes/)Alev Kelter of Eagle River, one of the top scorers for the U.S. women’s 7s rugby team, will take another shot at Olympic glory next month in Tokyo.Kelter, 30, was one of 12 players named to the U.S. Olympic team on […]
West Anchorage shooting leaves man wounded June 18, 2021
A shooting in West Anchorage on Thursday afternoon sent a man to the hospital, police said.Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2600 block of McRae Road at 4:41 p.m. and found a male victim at the scene, Anchorage police said in an alert. His condition remains unknown, and there have been […]
Temp checks, digital menus and ‘touchless’ mustard: The maddening persistence of ‘hygiene theater’ June 18, 2021
A man uses a hand sanitizer dispenser outside the United States Capitol Rotunda on June 10, 2021 in Washington. Washington Post photo by Matt McClainWASHINGTON - At an ice cream shop in Rockville, Md., gloved servers scoop the frozen treat into cups, but a sign taped to the front window says “No cones: Covid.” At […]

Borough reports lowest virus transmission in Alaska June 18, 2021
What is surprising about low transmission in the Fairbanks area is that it comes as a juxtaposition to the region’s low vaccination rate. With 42% of people fully vaccinated in the borough, we are third to last in Alaska.
66 miles to mark 66 years; Lanford runs Denali Highway for birthday and charity June 18, 2021
Lanford actually decided last summer that she would make this birthday run, after driving along the long and scenic gravel Denali Highway.
No updates from police in apparent downtown murder-suicide June 18, 2021
The Fairbanks Police Department is waiting to release the names of the deceased individuals until their identities are confirmed by the medical examiner’s office.
Court of Appeals hears testimony for new Schaeffer Cox trial June 18, 2021
The 37-year-old former Fairbanks militia leader is seeking a new trial on the conspiracy charge, and arguments about whether he should get one unfolded before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday.
Courthouse suspends some Covid-19 protocols, keeps others June 18, 2021
While visitors have been required for months to undergo a temperature check to enter the Rabinowitz Courthouse, public employees at the courthouse have not faced that same requirement.

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