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An encouraging sign stands in front of the Valdez Courthouse.
Sound Mental Health Observes Suicide Prevention Month
September marks Suicide Prevention Month and Sound Mental Health utilized this opportunity to share mental health resources and spread messages of hope with the Valdez community. On September 16, … more
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Grain silos in Valdez. Photo courtesy Andrew Carlson
The History Behind the Valdez Grain Elevator
Andrew Carlson - Guest ColumnistDriving south down the Richardson Highway one can observe a grain elevator standing on the left hand side of the road just outside the city of Valdez. … more
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American Legion Commander Terry Keizer (L) and VFW Commander Dana Becker (R) speaking at the Glennallen July 4 celebration.
Freedom and Community on July 4
This article was updated from the original print version. A correction was made to the War Wagon personnel, originally erroneously attributed to just the VFW. An update was also made to acknowledge … more
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Locals Take to the Skies at Gulkana Airport Day
Anna Somers - CRR StaffOn Saturday, June 21, hundreds of locals and visitors braved the heat and the haze to attend the fourth annual Gulkana Airport Day. This event, organized by … more
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HAARP Welcomes Public During Open House
Photo by Anna Somers HAARP’s operations building and computer research station were open for public viewing at the June 14 open house. [/caption] June 19, 2025Anna Somers - CRR StaffOn Saturday, … more
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Clint Marshall with a helicopter he piloted during his time in the Marine Corps. Photo courtesy of Clint Marshall.
Profile: Retired Major Clint R. Marshall Serving Country and Community
Michelle McAfee - CRR StaffRetired Major Clint R. Marshall served over twenty-six years in the United States Marine Corps before retiring in 2016 with many Decorations, Medals, Badges, … more
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Photo of General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, Naval History and Heritage Command. July 19, 2020
The German-Americans who Led the U.S. to Victory during World War II
Andrew Carlson – Featured ColumnistThe 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) recently occurred on May 8, 2025 and the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) … more
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Chief Animal Control Officer Mike Clupper gives shelter dog Skipper a treat using newly implemented treat baskets.
Big Changes at the Valdez Animal Shelter
Allison Sayer – CRR StaffThe Valdez Animal Shelter made sweeping changes to its visitor, adoption, foster, intake, and outreach policies in early March. All these changes are meant to … more
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Replicas of worked copper tools and ornaments found by archaeologists at The Gulkana Site. The originals are currently stored at The Museum of The North in Fairbanks.
Old and New Technology in Gulkana
This article was updated from the original print version to include a more accurate description of the video game portion of the school visits and more accurate partnership information. By Allison … more
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Kathy Stratton and daughter Rachel Morse reading to children at the Copper Valley Community Library. Photo provided by Sarah Eggebroten.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kathy Stratton’s Decades of Service
by Anna SomersThis April, the Glennallen area will wish a very fond farewell to one of its longest-residing residents. Kathy Stratton, who has been part of the Glennallen community for the past 42 … more
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M. Starr Knighten leads an Eat, Learn, Grow! Workshop under the watchful eyes of portraits of Ahtna leaders.
Ahtna’s Eat, Learn, Grow! Series Builds Knowledge, Connection, and Cultural Understanding
Ahtna’s Eat, Learn, Grow! series is an educational workshop program designed to inform and engage Ahtna employees and shareholders on a wide range of topics that support professional development, … more
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Flag bearers Bishop Bower and “Red” lead the procession out of the cemetery. Local VFW Commander Dana Becker and Vice Commander Julie Sine follow behind.
Copper Basin Honors Memorial Day
Flag bearers Bishop Bower and “Red” lead the procession out of the cemetery. Local VFW Commander Dana Becker and Vice Commander Julie Sine follow behind. Photo by Allison Sayer [/caption] June … more
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J.W. Neal with his wife and daughter. Photo courtesy of Agricultural Experiment Station Collection, UAF Rasmuson Library Archives, Accession #68-4-1212
The History of the Copper Center Agricultural Experiment Station, 1903-1908
Andrew Carlson - Feature Columnist On the left-hand side of the road of the Old Richardson Highway (when driving south towards Copper Center), there is a sign beside a pull-out describing an … more
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Getting Ahead of Flooding
On April 6, the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) held a meeting at the Glennallen American Legion to discuss mitigating and preparing for spring … more
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Where have 40 Years Gone?
Dr. Vickie Willis Literally, just after graduation from chiropractic school, we packed up our young family: a 10-month-old boy (Colby), I was pregnant (Galen), and we hit the road … more
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Hannah and David Rowland’s “Open Air Outhouse.”
The Open Air Outhouse
Hannah and David Rowland’s “Open Air Outhouse.” Photo by Hannah Rowland [/caption] Hannah Rowland - Featured Columnist My husband has built and sold many outhouses to others in the past and … more
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The chili cookoff was attended by locals from a wide range of businesses and agencies.
New Friends, Chili Champ, and Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
The Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual chili cookoff and membership meeting on January 26 at the American Legion. The well-attended event fed attendees well, … more
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Photo courtesy of Barbara Cellarius
Winter Fun Day- Oh! What a Fun Day it Was!
Jolene Nashlund - WISE On December 29th, the Wrangell Institute for Science and the Environment (WISE) partnered with Wrangell St. Elias National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) … more
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Two Ukrainian Couples Will Find Refuge in Glennallen
Glennallen local Judy Shaw is helping two couples escape the violence in The Ukraine and take shelter in Glennallen. Vova and Miia will arrive in late December, and Pavlo … more
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Photo courtesy of Yatibaey Evans.
Yatibaey Evans of Mentasta Wins Public Media Fellowship
GBH Press Release Yatibaey Evans of Mentasta, Creative Producer for GBH’s award-winning series, Molly of Denali, was selected as the 2023 Margret and Hans Rey Fellow by Boston public media … more
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