TOK, Alaska — Community members from across the Upper Tanana region gathered recently to celebrate the launch of the Manh Choh Community Fund (MCCF), a new charitable fund established through a $1 … more

Jessie Holmes, pictured here after winning the 2025 Copper Basin 300, has won again in 2026. Cody Strathe also duplicated his 2025 achievement, coming in second. David Turner finished third. … more

On December 16, the Senate Republican Caucus announced it had elected Senator Mike Cronk as its leader. The Copper Basin is part of Cronk’s district, which also includes communities along the … more

Glennallen, AK -- On November 24, McCarthy Ventures (MCV), LLC, parent company of the New Golden Saloon in downtown McCarthy, lost another bid to maintain the 2020 expansion of its licensed alcoholic beverage service … more

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a decision on December 11 on heli-ski operator permits in Thompson Pass and adjacent areas. The permits apply to 133,800 acres managed by the BLM. The … more

The Copper River School District (CRSD) held a regular meeting December 2 with all members in attendance.  The board approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CRSD, Alaska Gateway … more

On Thursday, December 4, the Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center (CAC) held its 16th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.  More than sixty community members, including a large … more

UPDATE: Since the publication of this article,  the Alaska Department of Public Safety has released information that the most likely explanation for the disappearance of 86-year-old Mary Jo Evans is that she was deceased at the scene of the fire. Compelling evidence includes the confirmation that one of the cars damaged in the parking lot belonged to Evans.  Evans was believed to be driving between Anchorage and Valdez when she disappeared. The article below makes numerous definitive statements that no one was harmed in the fire. It would have been more appropriate to make statements indicating that no harm was reported according to early reports. more

On the morning of Wednesday, November 12, one of Glennallen's core businesses was destroyed in a fire. We will reach out to those impacted in the coming weeks to learn more about the fire and their future plans. Multiple early reports have stated there were no injuries reported, and we are grateful. Photo by Caleb Hill. more

CRNA staff drove a van stuffed to the gills with sanitary products, home goods, baby products, hand warmers, bedding, and other requested items to Anchorage to help Western Alaska storm victims. The … more

With ice on Interior lakes and ponds beginning to thicken, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Sport Fish reminds ice anglers that any ice houses in the Upper Copper/Upper … more

The Copper River School District (CRSD) Board elected Mark Somerville as its new president and welcomed new member Preston Callison at its regular meeting on October 28. more

In coordination with events around the country, a “No Kings” demonstration was held at a major intersection in Valdez October 18. About 30 people gathered at the start of the rally, which … more

There are two races for Copper River School District School Board seats. Incumbent Mark Somerville is being challenged for Seat G by Carl Griffin II. Current president Joshua Scott is not seeking … more

KCAM’s local Share-a-Thon fundraiser ran from October 7-9 and helped raise over $17,000 for the local radio station. The donations will help KCAM update their remote broadcasting equipment, … more

There are two races for Copper River School District board seats October 7. Incumbent Mark Somerville is being challenged for Seat G by Carl Griffin II. Current president Joshua Scott is not seeking re-election to seat D. ... more

Recently, residents filling up water containers at the Tazlina well were greeted with a notice stating “recent testing has detected elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our water supply.” more

NOTE: This article has been updated from its original version to clarify that the Migrant Education program will be funded in the 2025-2026 school year. The date of the next school board meeting is … more

Lakota McRoberts – CRR StaffAfter repatriating 462 acres of ancestral land, the Native Village of Tazlina (NVT) is steadily advancing plans for how the land will serve current and … more

The Glennallen State Trooper Post has undergone a complete staffing turnover since spring 2024.Sergeant Jordan Chroniger, the post supervisor, transferred to … more