Arts - Copper River Record

Michelle McAfee - CRR StaffFaded bell-bottom jeans hang from a red rope between cottonwood trees near Kristin Link’s home in McCarthy, Alaska. Stunning illustrations of black ravens with blue … more

Michelle McAfee | 7/27/22

Cooking Your Catch: Salmon Head Soup

Fish heads make a rich, fatty broth, similar to chicken broth. Although this recipe calls for a lot of garlic, somehow the end product does not taste very … more

Allison Sayer | 7/21/22

Irish Photographer’s McCarthy Love Affair

Michelle McAfee - CRR StaffRedheaded, blue-eyed photographer Paul Scannell from Dublin, Ireland, was hell-bent on visiting Bus 142, or the Magic Bus, where Christopher McCandless’ journey ended … more

Michelle McAfee | 7/14/22

Maggie Nylund Cultivates Art, Food, Community, and Pride!

Michelle McAfee - CRR Staff Fourteen years ago, Maggie Nylund needed a job. She had a knack for baking and decided to leave the biochemistry path she was on and create Magpie’s Bakery. As the … more

Michelle McAfee | 6/2/22

The Wish Belly: Part XII

A fiction serial by Shane KimberlinIn earlier installments of The Wish Belly, our nameless protagonist journeys through a world beneath the surface of our own, searching for his missing wife. He is … more

Michelle McAfee | 3/2/22

The Wish Belly: Part XI

A fiction serial by Shane KimberlinIn earlier installments of The Wish Belly, our nameless protagonist journeys through a world beneath the surface of our own, searching for his missing wife. He is … more

Michelle McAfee | 2/16/22

Sharry Miller Explores Creativity With Fused Glass

Sharry Miller radiates a sense of wonder and playfulness with creating art. Her enthusiasm is noticeable, even on her social media pages. When she was ten, she started making things, discovering … more

Michelle McAfee | 2/8/22

The Heart of The Wild Finale: A Tumble Towards Home

A Fantasy Serial by Mackenzie DysingerThe sounds of Vitus’ voice echoed across the room, “Give it up, two-legger! Maybe if you come willingly we will let you live.” He finished his offer … more

Michelle McAfee | 2/8/22

Homegrown arts commentator Shane Kimberlin.

Album Pairings: November New Releases

An Evening with Silk Sonic (Aftermath, Atlantic)Household hitmaker Bruno Mars and neighborhood … more

Shane Kimberlin, Homegrown arts commentator | 11/19/21

Thanks to the F/V Vixen for the halibut!

Cooking Your Catch: Halibut and Squash Salad

This salad has just four ingredients, but each ingredient has a strikingly different flavor and texture. You can cook the squash the day before, since it takes a long … more

Allison Sayer | 7/1/21

Thanks to the F/V Vixen for these delicious prawns.

Cooking your Catch: Peel and Eat Shrimp

With shrimp season just around the corner, I wanted to share some tips for handling and cooking these delicious creatures. This article reveals my nit-picky side for sure, but you will be glad when … more

Allison Sayer | 4/8/21

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez at the 1963 March on Washington. Photo: US Information Agency National Archives and Records Administration.

Album Pairings

The concept of "pairing," where one identifies flavors that go well together, commonly applies to food and drink. Music is just the same, working with whatever is going on in front of you, like … more

Shane Kimberlin | 2/23/21

Salmon croquettes with a sri-racha/mayo dipping sauce.

Cooking Your Catch: Salmon Cornmeal Croquettes

Ingredients: 1.5-2 pounds of salmon. If you use a fillet, poach the fish and allow to fully cool ahead of time. Refrigerate either poached or canned salmon before making the patties until … more

Allison Sayer | 1/21/21