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Federal Subsistence Board Approves 10-day Moose Season Extension in the FM1203 hunt area of Unit 12

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) approved Emergency Wildlife Special Action Request WSA26-13 as modified by the Office of Subsistence Management (OSM), regarding moose in …
The Glennallen Lady Panthers 2026 Volleyball Team at a recent volunteer event.

Lady Panthers Volleyball Preview: Experienced Roster Returns

The Glennallen volleyball team will have head coach Kelsey Stanbro back for her fourth year leading the program. The Lady Panthers had a mixed bag when it came to results last year. While they were …
Nature Journal by Kristin Link

benghaan' saeni

It's nice to pause and notice the signs of the fall season since last week's equinox, during this short period of equal days and nights. Looking up McCarthy Creek, there is termination dust snow on the peaks. The creek is getting low and clear, as most glacially influenced rivers do during this season. The aspen and cottonwood leaves turn bright yellow while higher elevations are tinged red. In Ahtna benghaan' saeni, pronounced "ben-gon san-nee", means "middle time" for October.

Obituaries
Robert Day Browner (1947-2025)
Our beloved Robert Day Browner passed away peacefully at the age of 77. He is survived by his family. He was born in southern Oregon in 1947. In elementary school, Robert met the love of his …
Harriet Alberta Willa Kohlmann (1951-2026)
With heavy hearts we say farewell to our beloved Harriet Alberta Willa Kohlmann.  Born in 1951, the youngest child of three daughters, Harriet has always been inquisitive, quick witted, …
Calvin Lee Datta (1940 - 2025)
Calvin Lee Datta (Cal) went to his heavenly home on November 30 in Paducah, Kentucky. Cal was born and raised in Montana. In 1958 he joined the Navy and served for four years. Cal met and married the love of his life, Doris Saeman in 1962. In 1970, …
Linda Christine Krohn (1949-2025)
Please join us as we celebrate the life of Linda Christine Krohn. Burial services will be held on June 6th at 2:00 PM at Cannon Hill Cemetery in Chitina. Following the service, everyone gathered at …
Lynn Basham (1943-2026)
Lynn Basham died on Tuesday, April 21, surrounded by his family. Copper Valley residents will remember Lynn from his many years calling the square and contra dances on the Friday nights before the …

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Sockeye Salmon

2026 Chitina Subdistrict Personal Use Dip Net Permit Reports Due Online by October 15

  (Glennallen) - The Chitina Subdistrict personal use salmon fishery closed on September 30, 2026. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) would like to remind Chitina …
Sockeye Salmon

Public Comment Opportunity on Dipnet Proposals

The Southcentral Regional Advisory Council meeting is on Monday, September 28th and Tuesday, September 29th. Meeting materials are found here: Southcentral Council Meeting Materials | U.S. Department …
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