Alyeska conducts annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels
On April 6, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company will begin annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels in ports around Southcentral Alaska.
Rolling through a blank spot on the map
Beneath a bulbous waxing moon, we roll along on a ribbon of packed snow. The clear river ice beneath our tires is four feet thick.
Sample Ballot for the May 5th Regular Municipal Election
Candidates on the ballot
Notice of Regular Municipal and School Board Election of the City of Valdez, May 5, 2026
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to applicable law and ordinances (or Code of Laws of the City of Valdez) a general election will be held on MAY 5, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Apply for Absentee Voting by Mail ballots by May 4th
Voted ballots must be received by the City Clerk’s office by May 4th.
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Sports News
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