Valdez School Board approves budget
The Valdez School Board unanimously approved the the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year budget Monday night. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the District plans to ask the City of the Valdez for additional funds to stay in the black.
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Sixth grade to move to Gilson Jr. High School
The Valdez School Board unanimously approved to move the sixth grade from Hermon Hutchens Elementary School to Gilson Junior High School during Monday night's regular meeting. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.
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Valdez men walk a mile in women's shoes for charity
Last week, communities across the state participated in Governor Sean Parnell’s Choose Respect March against domestic violence. A group in Valdez is continuing that effort this month because April is Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This week, Advocates for Victims of Violence held another “march”. This time, it was for men ONLY. KCHU’s Tony Gorman attended at the Valdez Civic Center and filed this report.
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Excessive snow load causes Mt. Eccles Elementary School play area roof to collapse
Mt. Eccles Elementary School will not have a playground for quite sometimes. The roof of the covered play area collapsed last Monday night due to an excessive snow load. KCHU’s Tony Gorman reports.
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Valdez School District faces budget deficit
The Valdez School Board spent last weekend discussing next year's budget. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the Valdez School District is facing a $341,000 deficit.
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PWSRCAC calls for improvements to oil spill prevention and cleanup plans
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council is recommending changes to the proposed new oil spill prevention and cleanup plans for the Prince Williams Sound that were recently submitted by major oil companies. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.
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Fithian reappointed to Commission
A Copper Center resident is heading back to the National Park and Park Monument Subsistence Resource Commission. Governor Sean Parnell’s office announced Robert Fithian‘s reappointment Monday. Fithian is a master guide and has been the executive director of the Alaska Professional Hunter’s Association since 2002. He’s also a member of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council. His seat is reserved to represent Wrangell-St. Elias Park and Preserve.
Area communities participate in Choose Respect March
Communities within the KCHU area participated in Governor Sean Parnell's Choose Respect March. The annual event is held to raise awareness against domestic violence. KCHU's Tony Gorman attended the Valdez event and filed this report.
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AK DOT extends Copper River Highway closure
A portion of the Copper River Highway is expected to be closed for several more years. The Alaska Department of Transportation announced that the highway will remain closed at Bridge 339 at 36.5 Mile due to safety concerns. Increased water flow forced DOT to close it down last summer.
A replacement bridge is in the works. Last fall, DOT received funding to begin the design phase to replace the 35 year-old bridge and is expected to progress through 2013. If the project gets agency permitting in 2014, construction could begin as early as 2015. KCHU’s Tony Gorman has more.
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Alaska Redistricting Board releases new map
The Alaska Redistricting Board released its latest version of the legislative district map to the public Tuesday night. It is the first draft since the Alaska Supreme Court deemed the original draft unconstitutional because it put too much emphasis on protecting Native voting rights. How does it affect our area? KCHU’s Tony Gorman takes a look at where each community would end up if the “Hickel” map stands.
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