Area non-profits awarded grants
Two area non-profit organizations were recently award Tier 1 grants from the Rasmuson Foundation. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more.
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AK Shield 2012 Exercise for Valdez canceled
The City of Valdez and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security has canceled Alaska Shield 2012 Exercise. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, city officials cites Operation Snow Globe as the reason for the cancellation.
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Down year is projected for 2012 Copper River salmon run
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game projects the 2012 Copper River salmon run to be down from the previous year. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more on the projected numbers for the sockeye, king, and pink runs.
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VCVB completes 2008 and 2009 audits
The Valdez Convention and Visitors Bureau has made progress with its audits. But as KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the VCVB still has come catching up to do.
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Coast Guard housing complex targeted in string of robberies
Valdez Police are looking into a recent wave of robberies that occurred at the Coast Guard housing complex. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.
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Coast Guard expeeriences mechanical issues with Prince William Sound communications site
The Coast Guard's main Prince William Sound communications site went down over last weekend due to mechanical issues. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more.
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Former Three Bears store roof collapses
The roof of a former Valdez grocery store collapsed Tuesday night due snow overload. Valdez Police and Fire crews responded to the incident that happened at the old Three Bears building. Crews arrived on scene to find the roof caved in. K-C-H-U’S calls to the Valdez Police Department seeking comments were not returned at this time.
Mt. Eyak Ski Hill to reopen
Cordova skiers and snowboarders will finally be able to hit the slopes. According to the Cordova Times, the Mount Eyak ski hill is expected to open this weekend if the weather permits. The area’s towers and chair lifts had been buried in snow due the recent winter storm that occurred two weeks ago. According to Mount Eyak Ski Area General Manger Dan Branshaw, crews had made significant progress in digging the towers out from under the snow
Branshaw says the towers suffered no structural damage during the storm. He says crews have been removing snow around the towers in order to operate the chair lifts. The Mount Eyak ski area is slated to open tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday from 11 A-M to 4 P-M.
CVEA members to receive fuel credit
Copper Valley Electric Association members can breathe a little bit after getting blindsided by rate increases last month. During their regular meeting, yesterday (Thursday), C-V-E-A Board members approved a 500-thousand dollar fuel cost assistance credit toward residential power bills through May. The credit is worth 5-point-97 cents per kilowatt hour. That brings the cost of power from 25-point-3 to 19-point-4 cents per kilowatt hour.
C-V-E-A members got a shocker from finding a rate hike in last month’s bills. The cooperative cited the cost of fuel and hydro generation as reasons for the hike.
Cordova students return to school after winter storm
Earlier this week, students in the Cordova School District went back to school for the first time in three weeks. The second semester of the school year was delayed by the recent winter storm. K-C-H-U’s Tony Gorman stopped by Mount Eccles Elementary School, Monday, the first day back.
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