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
Dylan Scott scores seventh No. 1 on country radio with “What He’ll Never Have”
Dylan Scott is riding another major high at country radio, as his hit “What He’ll Never Have” climbs…
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert end feud to team up on the track ‘Horses and Divorces’
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert officially put their longtime feud behind them with the first live performance of…
Black Veil Brides unite with Lilith Czar for the emotional new single “Cut”
Black Veil Brides have unveiled “Cut,” the latest preview from their upcoming seventh studio album, Vindicate, which arrives…
The Rolling Stones tease new album ‘Foreign Tongues’ with the track ‘In The Stars’
The Rolling Stones have officially shared that their next studio album, Foreign Tongues, will arrive July 10. The…
Sports News
Knicks hold off 76ers with 108-102 win, to take 2-0 lead in Eastern Conf semifinals
The New York Knicks survived a much tougher challenge in Game 2, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 on…
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa to undergo season-ending ankle surgery
The Houston Astros have been dealt another major setback, as shortstop Carlos Correa will miss the rest of…
Colorado Avalanche take 2-0 series lead with 5-2 win against Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild’s pursuit of the Stanley Cup hit another snag Tuesday night, as the Colorado Avalanche secured…
Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland Cavaliers with 111-101 win in Game 1 of semifinals
The Detroit Pistons opened their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 111–101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on…