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Alaska National Guard responds to snow disaster in Cordova
By Tony Gorman
The Alaska National Guard has been called to help Cordova through its biggest snowstorm in recent years. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the response comes after the city issued a disaster declaration.
The Alaska National Guard has been called to help Cordova through its biggest snowstorm in recent years. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the response comes after the city issued a disaster declaration.
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Record snowfall hits Valdez
By Tony Gorman
December was a record-setting month for Valdez. The Prince William Sound community dubbed the "Snowiest City in the Nation" by the Weather Channel in 2010 set a record for total snowfall last month. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, Valdez is on it's way to setting a bigger record.
December was a record-setting month for Valdez. The Prince William Sound community dubbed the "Snowiest City in the Nation" by the Weather Channel in 2010 set a record for total snowfall last month. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, Valdez is on it's way to setting a bigger record.
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Lady Bucs have a tough time at ACS Tournament
By Tony Gorman
The Valdez High School girls' basketball team went 1-2 at the ACS/Pepsi Tournament over the weekend. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.
The Valdez High School girls' basketball team went 1-2 at the ACS/Pepsi Tournament over the weekend. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.
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Bucs place third at ACS Tourney
By Tony Gorman
The Valdez High School boys' basketball team closed out 2011 with a third place finish at the ACS/Pepsi Tournament over the weekend. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more.
The Valdez High School boys' basketball team closed out 2011 with a third place finish at the ACS/Pepsi Tournament over the weekend. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more.
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Longtime B&B owner found dead
By Tony Gorman
Longtime bed & breakfast owner and business man Robert "Swifty" Swift was found dead over the weekend. Valdez Police say Swift died from self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.
Longtime bed & breakfast owner and business man Robert "Swifty" Swift was found dead over the weekend. Valdez Police say Swift died from self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.
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AK Superior Court judge increases TAPS value
By Tony Gorman
After a long legal fight, an Alaska Superior Court judge has decided to increase the value of the Tran-Alaska Pipeline System. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, last week's decision affects the pipeline's taxable value from 2007-2009.
After a long legal fight, an Alaska Superior Court judge has decided to increase the value of the Tran-Alaska Pipeline System. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, last week's decision affects the pipeline's taxable value from 2007-2009.
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Sound Developer raised from Cordova Harbor
By Tony Gorman
The Sound Developer is finally out of the Cordova Harbor after the Coast Guard determined the vessel wasn't a risk to the environment. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the 135 ft. landing craft had been producing oil sheen since its sinking in 2009.
The Sound Developer is finally out of the Cordova Harbor after the Coast Guard determined the vessel wasn't a risk to the environment. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the 135 ft. landing craft had been producing oil sheen since its sinking in 2009.
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Lunceford returns as mayor of Whittier
By Tony Gorman
It took two months, but the Whittier City Council is officially complete. The Whittier City Council voted 5-2 at Tuesday night's meeting to re-elect Lester Lunceford as mayor and Jerry Vandergriff as vice mayor.
The decision comes after the city held a runoff last week to determine on Seat F and Proposition 1. Lunceford, who was mayor last year, never formally filed to run for re-election. But, he garnered enough write-in votes to beat out candidates Shannon Tolman and Alren Arneson. The final results of the runoff show Lunceford received 71 votes, Tolman 51 votes, and Arneson 10 votes.
The Council also voted to pass Proposition 1 which increases the 2012 property tax from 5% to 8%. The Proposition passed 66-65 in the runoff election.
It took two months, but the Whittier City Council is officially complete. The Whittier City Council voted 5-2 at Tuesday night's meeting to re-elect Lester Lunceford as mayor and Jerry Vandergriff as vice mayor.
The decision comes after the city held a runoff last week to determine on Seat F and Proposition 1. Lunceford, who was mayor last year, never formally filed to run for re-election. But, he garnered enough write-in votes to beat out candidates Shannon Tolman and Alren Arneson. The final results of the runoff show Lunceford received 71 votes, Tolman 51 votes, and Arneson 10 votes.
The Council also voted to pass Proposition 1 which increases the 2012 property tax from 5% to 8%. The Proposition passed 66-65 in the runoff election.
Valdez City Council amends 2011 Budget
By Tony Gorman
The Valdez City Council made two amendments to the 2011 Budget during Monday's regular meeting.
The Council voted unanimously to amend the budget for various funds to cover year-end projects and authorize certain expenditures. Those projects include the Ski Tow Rope at the Salmonberry Ski Hill and replacing the roofs of Valdez High School and the Valdez Civic Center.
The council later voted, 4-2, to transfer $1.7 million from the reserve fund to the Permaent Fund. The move will effectively reverse the 1.5 percent appropriation of the Permanent Fund's market value. Council members Karen Ables and Alan Sorum voted no the resolution.
City Councilman Joe Prax was not present at the time of either vote.
The Valdez City Council made two amendments to the 2011 Budget during Monday's regular meeting.
The Council voted unanimously to amend the budget for various funds to cover year-end projects and authorize certain expenditures. Those projects include the Ski Tow Rope at the Salmonberry Ski Hill and replacing the roofs of Valdez High School and the Valdez Civic Center.
The council later voted, 4-2, to transfer $1.7 million from the reserve fund to the Permaent Fund. The move will effectively reverse the 1.5 percent appropriation of the Permanent Fund's market value. Council members Karen Ables and Alan Sorum voted no the resolution.
City Councilman Joe Prax was not present at the time of either vote.
Captiol Hill Consulting Group and Hutchinson get lobbying contracts from Valdez
By Tony Gorman
The City of Valdez is sticking to its guns for its lobbying need on the federal and state levels.The Valdez City Council voted unanimously to award lobbying contracts to Capitol Hill Consulting Group and Kim Hutchinson of Trust Consultants.
Capitol Hill has lobbied in Washington, D.C., on behald of the city for the past three years. The firm's contract is worth over $36,000 dollars.
Hutchinson's contract is worth $50,000. Hutchinson and his firm, Trust Consultants, have lobbied in Juneau for the past 19 years.
City councilman Joe Prax was not present at the time of the vote.
The City of Valdez is sticking to its guns for its lobbying need on the federal and state levels.The Valdez City Council voted unanimously to award lobbying contracts to Capitol Hill Consulting Group and Kim Hutchinson of Trust Consultants.
Capitol Hill has lobbied in Washington, D.C., on behald of the city for the past three years. The firm's contract is worth over $36,000 dollars.
Hutchinson's contract is worth $50,000. Hutchinson and his firm, Trust Consultants, have lobbied in Juneau for the past 19 years.
City councilman Joe Prax was not present at the time of the vote.