City Council and School Board Elections – May 5th
Polling places open from 7am to 8pm.
Meeting deadlines and interesting people
The deadline has been my quietly relentless muse for the last 30 years. She used to give me headaches. But then I met her so many times that the headaches stopped.
Repaving Project to begin Mid-May
The City of Valdez is expecting to begin substantial repaving work on Meals Ave from intersection of Pioneer Ave, up Robe River Drive to 1st entrance of VHS, beginning in mid-May through October
Structure Fire on Gulkana Street Contained by Valdez Fire Department
No human injuries reported in late-night fire.
Notice of Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a Well House (Utility, Class I)
The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers.
Music News
Vince Gill releases the sixth EP in ’50 Years From Home’ series – ‘End Of The Night’
The sixth release in Vince Gill’s ’50 Years From Home’ series, titled ‘End Of The Night,’ is available…
Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore to headline Country Splash lineup
A brand-new music getaway is set to make waves this Labor Day Weekend as Country Splash debuts along the…
Hayley Williams unveils new live concept with “The Hayley Williams Show”
Hayley Williams is stepping into a fresh phase of her solo career, announcing a new live experience titled…
Santana and The Doobie Brothers uniting for 2026 “Oneness” summer tour
Legendary rock acts Santana and The Doobie Brothers are teaming up for a major North American run in…
Sports News
Knicks deliver historic 140-89 win to eliminate Hawks and advance to semifinals
The New York Knicks turned Game 6 into a record-breaking rout, dismantling the Atlanta Hawks 140–89 on Thursday…
Minnesota Wild eliminates Dallas Stars with 5-2 win to advance to second round
The Minnesota Wild are heading to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a convincing 5-2…
Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Toronto Raptors in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead
The Cleveland Cavaliers surged back in the closing minutes to defeat the Toronto Raptors 125–120 in Game 5,…
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires as Bronco after nine seasons in NFL
Veteran safety Justin Simmons has officially announced his retirement, announcing Wednesday that he is stepping away from the…