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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

Anna Somers - CRR Staff | 5/28/26

Members of the Glennallen High School graduating class of 2026.

Glennallen High School Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation Night

Families, friends, teachers, and community members gathered Friday evening to celebrate the Glennallen High School Class of 2026 during a heartfelt commencement ceremony filled with reflection, … more

Lakota McRoberts - CRR Staff | 5/27/26

A moose in Cantwell, Alaska on April 23, 2019.

Proposed LNG Pipeline Land Conveyed to Ahtna, Inc.

On May 11, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it issued a conveyance of 12,195 acres of public land near Cantwell, Alaska, conveying title to Ahtna, Incorporated under Section 12(a) of the … more

Allison Sayer - CRR Staff | 5/23/26

Scene from My Cousin Vino: Back row: Roman Aguila, Izzy MacDonald and Ally Fields. Front L to R: Rene Rock-Albert, Anniyah Stone and Cadence Tubbs.

GHS Students Bring Laughs with Spring Play

The Glennallen High School theatre students presented their spring play, My Cousin Lino , on May 7, 8, and 11 at the GHS auditorium. In this comedy, two siblings, Jonathan (Nicholas Patrick) and … more

Anna Somers - CRR Staff | 5/21/26

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

Lakota McRoberts - CRR Staff | 5/14/26

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

Allison Sayer - CRR Staff | 5/14/26

Photo caption: Gubernatorial candidates who participated in a May 2 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at Glennallen High School hosted by the Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce: L to R: Tom Begich, Click Bishop, Edna DeVries, Mida DeWitt, Matt Heilala, Shelley Hughes, James “JP” Parkin IV, Treg Taylor, Bernadette Wilson.

Alaska’s Future in Focus: Gubernatorial Candidates Speak in Glennallen

Glennallen, Alaska — Community members gathered at Glennallen High School on May 2 for a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum hosted by the Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce, offering Copper Basin … more

Lakota McRoberts | 5/7/26

Roadsign on the Richardson Highway for Ts'akae Creek Crossing

Ts’akae Creek Roadsign Erected Years After Official Name Change from Derogatory Word

In April, three years and eight months after the Department of the Interior officially changed the name of a creek that crosses the Richardson Highway near 54 mile to Ts’akae Creek, a new roadsign … more

Allison Sayer | 5/5/26

An open channel in the Kennicott River, April 16 2026. The river opened suddenly, and earlier than usual.

Kennicott River Floods Early in the Spring

Early on Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, David (Rowland) looked out his window overlooking an upper section of the Kennicott River and saw blue over the whole river. A few minutes later, I awoke to … more

Hannah Rowland | 4/30/26

Local Student Wins Art Competition

Sylvia Nelson, an eleventh grader from Kenny Lake School, won first place at the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) State competition, for her drawing, "Resilience." more

Amy Hand - Kenny Lake School Art/ Indian Education Teacher | 4/30/26

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

Allison Sayer | 4/23/26

Snowmachine Rider Triggers Avalanche, SAR Call on Thompson Pass

VALDEZ, ALASKA (April 18, 2026) —A snowmachine rider triggered an avalanche on the south aspect of DOT Ridge (Loveland) near Thompson Pass Saturday afternoon and was safely transported … more

City of Valdez Press Release | 4/21/26

Legislators Hope to Mandate Tighter PFAS Regulations

Editor’s Note: This story has been shared via the Alaska News Coalition Story Share Exchange. There are some details specific to the Haines area in the story. We chose to run the full story because … more

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News | 4/15/26

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

Anna Somers | 4/15/26

BOF Rejects Subsistence Transport Ban, Trawl Standards, and PWS Hatchery Limits

The Alaska Board of FIsheries met March 17-21 in Anchorage to review proposals related to “statewide finfish and supplemental issues.” Two proposals submitted by the Ahtna Intertribal … more

Allison Sayer | 4/15/26

Federal Subsistence Board to Meet to Consider Hunting and Trapping Proposals

The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) will meet at the Egan Civic and Convention Center located at 555 W. 5th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, April 21 -24, 2026, to consider proposed changes to Federal … more

Allison Sayer | 4/8/26

NPS Submits Sweeping Proposed Rule Change

The National Park Service (NPS) submitted a Proposed Rule to the Federal Register, published March 10, that would reverse 2015, 2017, and 2024 Rules enacted for Alaska’s National parks and … more

Allison Sayer | 4/1/26

Glennallen Boys Panthers Basketball, 2026.

Glennallen Boys Saw Continued Progress Despite Coaching Change

A coaching change after the season had already started could have derailed things for Boys Panthers Basketball. Thankfully, Preston Callison was able to take the reins after former head coach Aidan … more

Ben Murphy | 4/1/26

Valdez resident Anela Dickenson throws flowers to the sea to pay tribute to the victims of the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake who were washed away.

Prince William Sound Communities Remember 1964 Earthquake

Valdez, Alaska - On March 27, over 40 people from Prince William Sound communities gathered at Kelsey Dock in Valdez to remember those lost in the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Valdez Mayor … more

Allison Sayer | 3/30/26

Caribou with snow on its nose from foraging lichens.

Opinion: Proposed Changes to Subsistence Management is A Step in the Wrong Direction

Should an international trophy hunting organization have a say in subsistence hunting regulations? The opportunity to harvest local meat to feed our families and communities is a foundation of our … more

Copper Country Alliance Board of Directors | 3/24/26