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
Shania Twain to host the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas
Country music icon Shania Twain is stepping into a new role this year, taking the stage as host…
Ashley McBryde previews new album with the track ‘Lines in the Carpet’
Ashley McBryde has shared the song “Lines In The Carpet,” a new preview from her upcoming fifth studio…
Goose previews new album ‘Big Modern!’ with the release of the track “Torero”
Goose is previewing its upcoming sixth studio album with the release of their new song, “Torero,” As previously…
Sting revisits a classic with ‘Desert Rose Reimagined’ EP
Sting is taking a fresh look at one of his most recognizable songs with the release of a…
Sports News
Legendary NY Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87
John Sterling, the unmistakable radio voice of the New York Yankees for more than three decades, has died…
Orlando Magic fire head coach Jamahl Mosley after first-round playoff loss
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jamahl Mosley following their first-round playoff exit, the team confirmed Monday,…
Pistons eliminate Magic, Cavaliers defeat Raptors to advance to semifinal matchup
The Detroit Pistons ended an 18-year postseason drought, defeating the Orlando Magic 116-94 in a decisive Game 7…
Canadiens eliminate Lightning with Game 7 win to advance to second-round
The Montreal Canadiens are heading to the second round of the NHL playoffs after a dramatic 2-1 Game…