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Substance Use and Reaching Out

KVAK's Laurie Prax talks to Kyra Meyer from the Valdez Counseling Center about substance use and reaching out.

 
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Risk Reduction Substance Abuse

KVAK's Laurie Prax talks to Kyra Meyer from the Valdez Counseling Center about Risk Reduction and Substance Abuse.

 
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Risk Reduction #1

KVAK's Laurie Prax talks to Kyra Meyer from the Valdez Counseling Center about Risk Reduction.

 
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BOATS FLOAT – Until they Don’t

VALDEZ - KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed USCG Petty Officer Wiliam Walker and Mo Radotich of the DEC to find out what happens when a boat sinks in the Valdez Harbor. Walker said one boat sunk during the last snow storm and provided tips to keep boats from sinking. Radotich shared information about what happens after the boat sinks and how DEC plays a role.

 
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN THERE’S HEAVY SNOW IN VALDEZ, ALASKA

December 21, 2023

VALDEZ - City snow removal crews have been busy clearing the 165 inches of snow that has fallen this season. With more snow on the way, Public Works Director John Witte tells us how the City crews move snow, where to park and even where to put trash cans when Valdez has a heavy snow. Assistant City Manager Nate Duvall talks about when to shovel boats in the harbor and how to avoid heavy snowfall hazards.

 
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HOW SNOW REMOVAL CREWS MOVE 13 FEET OF SNOW

Dec 21, 2023

VALDEZ - One hundred and sixty five inches of snow has fallen in Valdez. KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with City of Valdez Public Works Director John Witte and Assistant City Manager Nate Duvall about how the City of Valdez is handling the heavy snow. Witte explains how the City moves snow and how residents can help. Duvall explains how "Snowload" is measured and talks about how to assess whether or not a roof should be shoveled. The City is currently hiring snow shovel crews as the snowload has hit 60 pounds on some City structures.

 
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Avalanche Closes Road – Interview with Thompson Pass Foreman Edward Matson

KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with the Foreman of the Thompson Pass DOT station, Edward Matson, following the road closure caused by natural avalanches on the Richardson Highway. Matson tells us what it was like for loader and equipment operators clearing avalanches in Thompson Pass. 294 inches of snow have already fallen in Thompson Pass and Matson said during the storm 51-inches of snow fell in a 48 hour period. Matson said the crew cleared huge trees that toppled onto the roadway during the storm. Matson counted 76 rings on one of the tree trunks.

Edward Matson

 
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Tim Bauer – 12.11.23 – Valdez City Schools Update

KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Valdez City Schools Superintendent Tim Bauer regarding the School Board meeting on Monday, December 11th. Topics discussed include: LETRs Training; Valdez High School Scheduling for 2024-2025; Gianna Guisti's Counselor of the Year award; Board Policy updates and holiday plans.

 
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Interview with VCS Superintendent Tim Bauer 11/13/23

KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Valdez City Schools Superintendent Tim Bauer regarding topics on the School Board agenda and the Worksession regarding Attendance.

 
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Valdez & Blue Zones – Talk with Dr. Angela Alfaro

KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Angela Alfaro about the concept of Blue Zones and the possibility of making Valdez a healthy Blue Zone. Learn about the connections and attributes that make a community healthy and learn about the Valdez Winter Wellness Challenge.

 
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