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Area non-profits awarded grants

KCHU — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:16:13 GMT

By Tony Gorman

Two area non-profit organizations were recently award Tier 1 grants from the Rasmuson Foundation. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more.

AK Shield 2012 Exercise for Valdez canceled

KCHU — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:10:47 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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.

Down year is projected for 2012 Copper River salmon run

KCHU — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:43:18 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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.

VCVB completes 2008 and 2009 audits

KCHU — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:08:10 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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.

Coast Guard housing complex targeted in string of robberies

KCHU — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:53:30 GMT

By Tony Gorman

Valdez Police are looking into a recent wave of robberies that occurred at the Coast Guard housing complex. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.

Coast Guard expeeriences mechanical issues with Prince William Sound communications site

KCHU — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:29:25 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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.

Former Three Bears store roof collapses

KCHU — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:20:59 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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

KCHU — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:27:36 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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

KCHU — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:24:09 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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

KCHU — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:53:05 GMT

By Tony Gorman

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.

Cordova officials reflect on recent winter storm

KCHU — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:22:59 GMT

By Tony Gorman

After a week of record amounts of snow, the City of Cordova is back to normal. With three months left in the winter season, city officials aren't looking to repeat last week's events. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more on how the city is preparing for the rest of the winter.

Cordova businesses deal with the roof collapses

KCHU — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:08:34 GMT

By Tony Gorman

During the winter storm, two Cordova businesses' warehouses' roofs collapsed. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more on how both businesses are coping with their losses...

Valdez City officials decide against emergency declaration

KCHU — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:23:49 GMT

By Tony Gorman

The City of Valdez has decided not to declare of a state of emergency. The City Council determined that it will instead look at other resources to address its snow removal needs. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more on how Valdez is trying to keep up with this year's record setting season.

Alyeska Pipeline Co. bolsters snow removal crews at the Valdez Marine Terminal

KCHU — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:13:43 GMT

By Tony Gorman

The Alyeska Pipeline Company is adding to crews to help with snow removal at the Valdez Marine Terminal. There are currently 50 contracted workers digging snow from the terminal. Alyeska plans to add 20 more workers by next Monday.

Valdez City School District closes schools for the rest of the week

KCHU — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:54:20 GMT

By Tony Gorman

The Valdez City School District decided to cancel classes at all school for the rest of the week. District officials made the decision Wednesday after the snow weight/per square foot on the roof of Valdez High School exceeded its limit. The District says it will try to reopen schools on Monday.

Cordova School District closes schools for the rest of the week

KCHU — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:35:56 GMT

By Tony Gorman

Students in the Cordova School District will have to until next week to go back to class. The District announced Tuesday night that schools are closed for the rest of the week. The decision comes after assessing input from city officials, meteorologist reports, and information from the district's own investigation.

Despite the closure, the District says both Mt. Eccles Elementary School and Cordova Jr./Sr. High School are deemed secure. The District plans to take an unoffical reading of the weight/square foot of snow on the schools' roofs.

More snow to come for Valdez and Cordova

KCHU — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:18:53 GMT

By Tony Gorman

The weather forecasts for Valdez and Cordova predicts more snow for both communities. KCHU's Tony Gorman reports.

Snowstorms and avalanches prompt AK DOT to shutdown Whittier Tunnel

KCHU — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:11:29 GMT

By Tony Gorman

The Alaska Department of Transportation closed the Whittier Tunnel due to winter storms avalanches along the Seward Highway. KCHU's Tony Gorman has more.

Valdez and Cordova schools close due to extreme weather

KCHU — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:02:43 GMT

By Tony Gorman

The Valdez and Cordova School Districts made the decision Tuesday close their schools due to the extreme weather conditions in their areas. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the snow loads on their buildings' roofs were factors in both decisions.

Cordova prepares for another big storm

KCHU — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:49:30 GMT

By Tony Gorman

There weather in Cordova was better Monday and locals took advantage of it. With the Alaska National Guard on hand, Cordova residents worked to shovel snow from most of the town's public buildings. But as KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, they are also preparing for another big storm...