Hannah Rowland - CRR StaffAs seasonal workers return to McCarthy and business starts to ramp up, the community is witnessing the construction of the new Medical Service Building. This building, … more

Jo-Ann Hussion - CRR StaffHonor. Patriotism. Courage. Freedom. Sacrifice. Gratitude. Remembrance.These are some of the heartfelt words I heard during speeches at four local Memorial Day Services. … more

Chantelle Pence - Featured Columnist“Take on the assumption that everything you look at is as it should be.” I heard the words of Neville Goddard, a thinker who rose to prominence in the 1950s, … more

Mackenzie Dysinger - CRR StaffThe Copper Basin graduation week has been in full swing as the 2021-2022 school year has come to a close. Slana began the celebration week on Tuesday, May 17 with the … more

At a meeting a few months ago, I heard a troubling statistic: An estimated one in 20,000 visits to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (WRST) ends in a fatality. I talked with … more

From Left, Ed Charley, Harry Thomas Neely, Little Nicolai, Buster Gene, Howard Sanford, Harry Kings, Homer Oats, Chi-Na’s, Frank Charley, Stewart Nicolai, Bell Joe, Paul Snell, Mentasta Pete, and … more

Michelle LeBlanc - Valdez Adventure AllianceRead through these questions. They seem pretty basic, right? Yet they can be ever changing and sometimes even difficult to answer. I wonder how often … more

Photo by Martin Helkenn. A bird’s eye view of the Copper River Valley from the top of Mount Wrangell, 1996. The photo is currently hanging in the entryway of the Kenny Lake School. Thanks to Jamie … more

Michelle LeBlanc - Valdez Adventure AllianceVulnerability might be tough for most people, but for me it’s a hard thing to admit to. It’s been two and a half weeks since the Valdez Ice Climbing … more

Bringing your new baby to the bush can be intimidating no matter if it is your first or fifth time. Each new addition to your family will change the dynamics of life for you and your … more