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A Day to Remember in Valdez

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Valdez marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Valdez, Alaska with AmericanTowns Valdez Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Valdez Cordova County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Valdez organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Valdez is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Valdez

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Valdez area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Valdez in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alaska is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Valdez Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Valdez, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alaska

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alaska Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Valdez Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Valdez Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Valdez elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alaska AK

Alaska Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alaska. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Valdez and across the country. With...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alaska AK

We have the best Alaska apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alaska. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

Back to School for Valdez - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Valdez! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Alaska natural gas cheapest to export

Alaska natural gas cheapest to exportReport says project worth billions to Alaska By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Alaska’s reserves of natural gas would be the most...

Feds charge couple with tax evasion

Feds charge couple with tax evasion Indictment claims Valdez pair also failed to file By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star The federal grand jury in Anchorage handed down a six-count...

Funding for VHS gym projects approved

Funding for VHS gym projects approvedCouncil awards contract to fix floor, add new bleachers By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star The Valdez City Council threw its full support behind...

Cordova Times publisher announces closure

Cordova Times publisher announces closureANI will cease printing its six rural newspapers By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star The oldest newspaper in Prince William Sound – the...

Delays will impact high school sports season

Delays will impact high school sports seasonThe ball is now in city council’s court By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star First the good news. The numerous humps, bumps and lumps...

Halibut Derby heats up in ninth week

Halibut Derby heats up in ninth weekSilver Salmon Derby off to a great start From the Valdez Fish DerbiesFor the Star A new fish has landed on the Valdez Halibut Derby leaderboard...

Dog attacked by black bear during run

Dog attacked by black bear during runOwner says dog later saved him from charge By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Brock, a four-year-old Akita mix, is on the mend after surviving an...

Chance to run for public office opens

Chance to run for public office opensSeats open for council and school board By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Ever wanted to run for public office?

Anglers ready for Silver Salmon Derby

Anglers ready for Silver Salmon DerbyField wide open for halibut and silvers From Valdez Fish DerbiesFor The Star Amid the sea of youngsters weighing in pink salmon during...

Primo fishing for sport and commercial

Primo fishing for sport and commercial Kids Pink Salmon Derby is this Saturday By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Fish are on in Valdez. “I was out at Allison Point this...

Race to Valdez sets new records

Race to Valdez sets new records Fireweed 400 lit up roadways last week By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Valdez ladies Kristina Lawrence, Sarah Jorgenson, Jamie Mayer and Jennie...

Sue Nims left legacy to Theatre Conference

Sue Nims left legacy to Theatre ConferenceAward named for ardent supporter By Ron HolmstromFor the Star The late Sue Nims, an ardent supporter of the Last Frontier Theatre...

First-time fisherwoman catches the big one

First-time fisherwoman catches the big one Beginners luck lands Fairbanks woman 335.7 halibut From Valdez Fish Derbies For the Star Fairbanks woman Annette Gutierrez landed a...

First-time fisherwoman catches the big one

First-time fisherwoman catches the big one Beginners luck lands Fairbanks woman 335.7 halibut From Valdez Fish Derbies For the Star Fairbanks woman Annette Gutierrez landed a...

First-time fisherwoman catches the big one

First-time fisherwoman catches the big one Beginners luck lands Fairbanks woman 335.7 halibut From Valdez Fish Derbies For the Star Fairbanks woman Annette Gutierrez landed a...

Funny money no joke for business

Funny money no joke for businessSmall counterfeit bills circulating in Valdez By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Small amounts of counterfeit currency – five and ten dollar...

Walkathon raises $38K for cancer cure

Walkathon raises $38K for cancer cureRelay for Life participants help those in need By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Months of preparation, fundraising and planning came to a slow...

End of an Era: Shana Anderson retires

End of an Era: Shana Anderson retires Animal control officer leaving post after two decades By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Valdez is seeing the end of an era as Shana Anderson,...

More arrests expected after drug busts

More arrests expected after drug busts Seven charged in recent weeks on dope charges By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Valdez police are continuing a crackdown on the never-ending...

Brash brown bears creating problems

Brash brown bears creating problems Effort underway to relocate some grizzlies By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Black bears marauding through residential neighborhoods is nothing...

Electric costs will be high through summer

Electric costs will be high through summerLow water levels at dam blamed for high price By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star The cost of power portion on electricity bills will be...

Insiders view on Last Frontier Theatre Conference

Insiders view on Last Frontier Theatre ConferenceErma Duricko recipient of Jerry Harper Service Award Special to the Starby Ron Holmstrom Congratulations to Dawson Moore, Doug...

Relay for Life begins Friday night

Relay for Life begins Friday nightMarathon walk reaches out to all By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star What do bake sales, flocks of fake pink flamingoes and Elvis all have in common?

Donations needed at Valdez Food Bank

Donations needed at Valdez Food BankOperation to feed the hungry low on staples By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Like many charitable organizations across the country, the Valdez...

Heroin bust a first for Valdez cops say

Heroin bust a first for Valdez cops sayStreet and prescription drug abuse hard to combat By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Two young Valdez women were behind bars Sunday night after...

Hundreds attend Last Frontier Theatre Conference

Hundreds attend Last Frontier Theatre ConferenceValdez invited to get in on the action By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Saturday marked the kick-off of the 2011 Last...

$1,943,877,120 value of TAPS in Valdez

$1,943,877,120 value of TAPS in Valdez Major renovations accounts takes hit to balance budget By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star The City of Valdez will transfer approximately $3.5...

Natural gas: Projects fall one by one

Natural gas: Projects fall one by oneValdez sees nothing concrete in last 10 years By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star The Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority, ANGDA, the public...

City Budget SARB Update June 2

$4 plus million must be cut from city budgetState rules TAPS worth $8.6 billion for tax purposes By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star TAPS – the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System...

Axing fluff can balance city budget

Axing fluff can balance city budget City officials prepare for oil tax decision By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star A proposed ice rink, renovations to facilities and what City...

Negligent homicide trial set for June 6

Negligent homicide trial set for June 6Don Morgan accused in 2009 death of motorcyclist By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star Valdez man Donald Morgan is scheduled to face a Valdez jury...

Strong start in Valdez Halibut Derby

Strong start in Valdez Halibut Derby North Pole man leading with153 pounder From the Valdez Fish DerbiesFor the Star John Tester of North Pole reeled in a 153.5 pound halibut...

Adventure is the name of the game

Adventure is the name of the gameSummit 2 Sound Challenge this Sunday By Lee RevisEditor, Valdez Star While many people in Valdez will spend this Memorial Day Weekend gardening or...