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Paul Caesar Jones, Mariah Hernandez, Makanalani Gomes, Lakota McRoberts, Giselle Alvarez, and Jenna Wallace at the 2026 The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
A Seat at the Table: An Indigenous Youth at the UN Forum on Indigenous Issues
New York - The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) was created in 2000 to address a long history of Indigenous Peoples being excluded from decisions that directly impact … more
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Copper River Basin Resource Council Food Bank operates out of a small building on the CRNA campus
Food Bank Supplemental Program to End Amid Rising Need
The Copper Basin Resource Council Food Bank received a shot in the arm to food assistance last year, but it is set to expire soon. Lakota McRoberts, a core volunteer for the food bank, stated “We … more
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Princess Opening Day May 14
COPPER CENTER, ALASKA - Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge in Copper Center will open to the public on Thursday, May 14th. more
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The Jesse Lee plot of land is marked in red. The yellow line indicates the current city-owned area.
Qutekcak Tribe and the Jesse Lee Cemetery project
The Qutekcak Native Tribe has spent the last several years cleaning out the city cemetery’s Jesse Lee Home parcel, a heavily wooded, untended section of the cemetery. On April 13, the Seward … more
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L to R: Jason Carty (Freshman, as Paul Wells), Katelynn Terrell (Freshman, playing Beatrice Andrews), Amber Vollema (Senior, playing Mrs. Prescott), Ally Fields (Senior, as Mrs. Newberry), Izzy MacDonald (Junior, as Katherine Prescott), Anniyah Stone (Junior, as Jennifer Newberry), Nicholas Patrick (Senior, playing Jonathan Newberry), Rene Rock-Albert (Junior, as Myra Wells), Nolan Roslansky (Sophomore, as Messenger), and Reese Noble (Senior, playing Ira McGillicutty) Not pictured: Roman Aguila (Junior, who plays Robert Willis and "Lino"), Cadence Tubbs (Junior, who plays Jennifer's best friend Natalie Atkins), Nola Debler (Senior, who plays the maid, Miss Carlson), and Connor Johnson (Sophomore, who plays the butler, Brockington)
Don’t Miss My Cousin Lino
Don’t miss Glennallen High School’s spring play, “My Cousin Lino,” May 7, 8, and 11. Two young adult siblings in the 1920s, Katherine and Jonathan Prescott, are relying on their Italian … more
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Carol Neely (right) sits by her daughter Shannon Saavedra and poses with a pie from the 2026 Chamber of Commerce dessert auction.
After Winter Flooding, Community Raises Funds for Project Santa
On Thursday, April 23, around 45 members of the public met at the Copper Valley Air Service hangar for a community potluck and dessert auction. The event was hosted by the Greater Copper Valley … more
From Left: Copper River EMS board treasurer Jan Maslen, medic and director Natalie George, president Mike McQueen, medic/administrator Savannah Marie-Gregory, executive director Matt Lorenz, director Elizabeth Vollema, and secretary Jolene Nashlund. Not pictured: Vice president Sue Roscovious and board member Charlie Perrett.
Copper River EMS Unveils New Addiction Treatment Option, Celebrates Progress
Copper River EMS held a public annual meeting at Tazlina Hall April 16, which kicked off the 36th annual KCAM radio auction. About twenty people attended, in addition to eight board members and … more
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Emmalyne Chroniger, Denali Griffin, Ember Griffin, and Tisha Griffin walk in the 2026 Go Blue Day march.
Community Rallies Together for Child Abuse Prevention
On Thursday, April 9, at least forty members of the Glennallen community rallied for the annual Go Blue Day walk to raise awareness against child abuse. The turnout included children, families, … more
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Starting a new bed of strawberries.
Spring is Coming
I saw some snow buntings driving back from Palmer the other day: my personal litmus test.  I’ve heard it said that Alaska has four seasons: winter, winter, winter and summer.  … more
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First big trucks from Usibelli Coal Mine- (Emil Usibelli second from L).
Italians in Alaska History
Driving the Steese Highway one will find a monument at mile 16 dedicated to an Italian gold miner named Felix Pedro (Felice Pedroni). Surprisingly, Pedro is not the only Italian who left an imprint … more
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Copper Basin Area residents at a "No Kings" event on March 28.
Copper Basin Residents Gather for No Kings Event
Glennallen, Alaska - Thirty one area residents gathered at the Glennallen Courthouse on March 28 to participate in a “No Kings” event, one of many scheduled across the state and country. A … more
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WRST Announces Rec Hall Commercial Use Opportunity
COPPER CENTER, Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is accepting Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications to provide event services for the Kennecott Recreation Hall in the … more
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Flag raising at the Glennallen July 4 Celebration.
Letters: Glennallen VFW Post 10682 Needs Veterans to Step Forward
Glennallen VFW Post 10682 is in urgent need of Veterans who are willing to step up, get involved, and help keep the Post alive. For many Veterans, the VFW is more than an organization — it is … more
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Participants eagerly learned about beekeeping at the Annual Bee Social at the Kenny Lake Hall.
The Buzz in the Valley!
Saturday March 21 was the Sixth annual Copper River Valley beekeepers meeting. This year we also had people from Valdez and Fairbanks attend. Local area beekeepers and our friends from Fairbanks … more
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The Quackenbush twins of Seattle greet Balto in March 1925 after the dog and musher Gunner Kaasen arrived from Alaska.
Long After Run to Glory, Balto Lives On
A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs and other working breeds unique. Researchers have used a tiny patch of skin cut from a taxidermy … more
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The Swiss couple Paul and Melissa Antenen, with their host Richard Dennis at Red Eagle Lodge in Chistochina. Here they are on their first week of a year-long trip headed to Patagonia in South America.
Motorcycle Riding in the Minus 40s
Motorcycles here at temps in the minus 40s?  Is spring here?  Wow.  A team of two, a husband and wife team here in Alaska. They are a couple from Switzerland who are now starting a one … more
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Did You Test Your Smoke Alarm When You Changed Your Clock?
Daylight saving time started on Sunday, March 8 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. … more
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Ben Peterson, Damien Speranza and Ida Taylor after performing at the Caribou Grill.
New York and Alaska Comics Bring Laughs to Raise Firefighting Funds
The Caribou Grill was filled with laughter and community spirit during a recent comedy fundraiser benefiting GlennRich Fire Rescue. What began as a slightly reserved audience quickly turned into a … more
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Upstream Robotics Students: (L to R) Jimmy Roark, Sam Patinka, Caleb Hill, Nolan Roslansky, Micah Risner, Kenton Scribner, Ben Hill. Not pictured: Mary Proch.
Upstream Learning Teams Participate in State Robotics Competition
Two robotics teams representing Copper River School District’s Upstream Learning participated in the First Tech Challenge state robotics tournament the weekend of February 6 through 7 at Colony … more
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Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program Launch
The Institute of the North is pleased to announce the first cohort of the Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP) is open and accepting applications! This exchange aims to strengthen … more
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