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Photo: Tom Gilson, Gary Minish, Linda (Day) Guthrie, Martha (Kelsey) Rutherford, Denia Ruiz, Governor Bill Walker, Gracie (Wells) Brayton, Shannon Gibbons, Pat Brayton, David Rodli, Michael Lopez. Shannon and Gracie attended VHS, but weren’t in the Class of 1969.
1969 Valdez High School Class Reunion
Close to sixty years ago the Class of 1969 graduated from Valdez High School.   The 57 th reunion was hosted by Governor Bill Walker and Martha (Kelsey) Rutherford and was held in Wasilla and … more
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Ashley Hicks-Martin and Nigel Young at a ROAR plastic recycling event.
Volunteer Spotlight: ROAR Cares for the Land
For more than three decades, Recycling Our Area’s Resources, better known as ROAR, has given Copper Valley residents a way to reduce waste and help care for the lands and waters they call … more
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Sixteen.Five band members, Rebekah Donahue, Joe Donahue, and Amy Helkenn.
Sixteen.Five Headlines Kenny Lake Fair
Sixteen.Five, an eclectic folk band with jazzy vibes, featuring sisters Amy Helkenn, Rebekah Donahue, and Rebekah’s husband Joe Donahue, will be headlining the Kenny Lake Fair on Aug. 21-22. … more
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From left going clockwise: Alexa Mishler, Cherish Bailey, Koa Chourre, Jocelyn Boone hike to the Tonsina River Bluff during KLPL Book Camp.
Kenny Lake Library Hosts Week-Long Book Camp
The Kenny Lake Public Library celebrates another successful year of Book Camp, our traditional summer literacy program. The camp was held July 6-10 and welcomed a group of 40 people, including 28 … more
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The Village of Gulkana has received funds to build a new community center.
Gulkana Village Receives $350,000 for a New Community Center
The Gulkana Village Council was awarded $350,000 to support the construction of a new community center. Gulkana Village was one of a dozen organizations who received a combined total of … more
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Some of the attendees pose in front of the Copper Valley Telecom sign after the business and energy meeting July 10.
Politicians, Utility Managers, and Business Owners Meet to Discuss Energy Needs and Local Economy
On July 10, the Copper Valley Development Association (CVDA) hosted an energy and business meeting at the Copper Valley Telecom board room in Glennallen. Local business leaders and utility managers … more
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Senator Dan Sullivan (right center) stands by his wife Julie Fate Sullivan (left center) and members who came a picnic at Lions Memorial Park.
Senator Dan Sullivan Visits with Glennallen Public
On Thursday, July 9, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, visited with members of the public at a meet-and-greet at the Glennallen Veterans Hall followed by a free BBQ picnic at the Lions Park. … more
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Students from the Glennallen Nordic Ski club raise the US flag on the Fourth of July.
2026 Copper Valley 4th of July Parade Celebrates 250 Years of American Freedom
The Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the 2026 4th of July Parade, themed "Celebrating 250 Years of American Freedom." Seventeen parade entries participated in this year's … more
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2026 Fireweed Festival in Copper Center.
Fireweed Festival Draws a Crowd
The Klutina River Fireweed Music and Art Festival 2026 was held on Saturday, June 27 at local pub Uncle Nicolai’s grounds. The Fireweed Festival is a day of family-friendly entertainment in … more
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Carol Neeley Marks 90 Years with Community Celebration
Carol Neeley, widely regarded as one of Glennallen’s longest-standing residents, celebrated her 90th birthday with dozens of friends and relatives on Saturday, June 13 at the American Legion … more
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Kenny Lake Baseball Camp group with head coach Reed Carlson (middle front row, kneeling & proudly wearing his blue t-shirt ‘Kenny Lake Hawks’).
One of a Kind: Kenny Lake Annual Baseball Camp
For the last 4 years, the Carlson family has been coaching Baseball in Kenny Lake for a weeklong program. Reed Carlson, former Kenny Lake school teacher from 1988 and KLS principal from 1995-2008, … more
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A small group of LGBT residents and supporters gathered for the first ever pride walk in Glennallen on June 6, 2026.
Small Band Takes First Steps of LGBT Visibility in Glennallen
Twelve Copper Basin residents gathered at the Glennallen Courthouse on June 6 for an LGBT Pride walk.  Resident Lori Van Sleet, who stated she has lived here for about twelve years, said … more
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Deebo the drug sniffing dog.
New VPSO K9 Unit Brings Additional Tool for Public Safety in the Copper River Region
The Copper River region has a new partner in the fight against illegal drugs—and he has four legs. To learn more about the new VPSO canine program, I recently sat down with John Peratrovich, … more
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Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, friends, and allies gather to march in Valdez. 
Valdez Celebrates Pride
On May 29 and 30, Valdez celebrated its fifth annual Pride weekend, with a series of festivities dedicated to celebrating as a community. The events were organized by the volunteer-run organization … more
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Arlene Davidson from Kluti-Kaah helps her granddaughter Sky Winishet to work a piece of tsedi - copper - at a workshop in 2025.
Ancient Copper, Modern Youth
COPPER CENTER, AK — Community members gathered recently to learn about an ongoing archaeology and cultural education project centered around the historic Gulkana site, an important Ahtna cultural … more
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Ahtna language teacher Carol Cozzen leads Glennallen Elementary School Kindergarten students in a game.
Little Hands Carry a Big Legacy
Every day after lunch this semester, the Glennallen Elementary Kindergarten students came into the classroom excited for a round of games and songs with teacher Carol Cozzen. What’s special about … more
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Katie John pictured with her grandchildren.
Honoring Katie John: A Legacy That Still Feeds Alaska
Every year on May 31, Alaskans recognize Katie John Day — a day honoring one of the most influential Alaska Native leaders. But for many people in the Copper Basin, Katie John was far more than a … more
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Caleb Hill addresses his fellow graduates at the 2026 Upstream Learning commencement ceremony.
Homeschool Graduates Honored at Upstream Commencement Ceremony
On the evening of Wednesday, May 13, five of the 12 Upstream Learning graduates participated in the 2026 commencement ceremony for local homeschoolers in the Copper River School District. After … more
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(l-r) Cynthia Curtis, Doreen Hodges, Carmin Houser, Judy Shelton and Susan Smith show off some of their creations.
Injured Quilter Makes it to the Retreat
Tolsona Quilters had scheduled their twice yearly retreat for April.  But tragedy struck and it almost didn’t happen. The retreat is regularly held at Tolsona Lake Lodge, 10 miles west of … more
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Michelle Peterson poses with the key to the truck she won at the CVEA annual meeting.
Door Prizes, Truck Giveaway, and Diesel Discussion at CVEA Annual Meeting
On Thursday, May 7, 163 registered members from the Copper Valley Electric Association met at the Glennallen Community Center for the CVEA annual meeting. A similar meeting was held on May 5 for … more
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