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The Olympic Winter Games began in Milano Cortino, Italy on 02/06/26 and the reader may be wondering: Why hasn’t Alaska had its chance to host the Winter Games yet? Alaska has not sat idly on the …
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Andrew Carlson
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2/20/26
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Curious about local science projects and what they are learning? Three upcoming WISE Science Lectures will feature local experts digging into three topics of vital importance to our …
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WISE Press Release
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2/12/26
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Fairbanks, Alaska - Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published approximately every five years since 1980, providing science-backed recommendations intended to prevent chronic illnesses such …
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Leslie Shallcross- UAF
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2/12/26
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Congratulations to Kenny Lake School Spelling Bee winner, 3rd grader Mason George. Second place was 7th grader Keira Hammons, and third place was 5th grader Evan Lorenz.
Congratulations to Julia …
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2/6/26
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Tsass, the root of hedysarum alpinum (also known as Indian Potato) is cited by Ahtna Incorporated as being the “…most important plant food of the Ahtna other than berries.” There are recordings …
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Andrew Carlson
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1/22/26
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Congratulations to Kristina Girardi of Glennallen, who has been named to Southern New Hampshire University 's Fall 2025 Dean's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum …
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1/22/26
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Glennallen, Alaska -
The Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race celebrated its dedicated volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, bringing together community members who play a vital role …
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Lakota McRoberts
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1/15/26
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Tazlina, Alaska - This holiday season, the Copper River Resource Council Food Bank was deeply touched by the outpouring of generosity from across the region. Every donation big or small helps bring warmth and comfort …
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Lakota McRoberts
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1/15/26
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Glennallen, AK – After an unusually mild November and early December, the Copper River Basin was plunged into one of the coldest December cold snaps in decades. From December 6–12, a powerful …
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Lakota McRoberts
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1/9/26
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Copper Center, AK -- A Copper Center couple traveled thousands of miles to New Hampshire last month to graduate from college together.
Tisha, 36, and Carl Griffin, 40, are busy parents of three who do it …
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Southern New Hampshire University Press Release
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12/18/25
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Every winter, Glennallen comes alive with the excitement, camaraderie, and fierce determination of one of Alaska’s most celebrated sled dog races, the Copper Basin 300, known as the "toughest …
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Lakota McRoberts
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12/11/25
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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 …
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Anna Somers
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12/10/25
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On Tuesday, November 11, Glennallen students observed Veterans Day at an assembly hosted by the student council. Following the event, local veterans were honored with a special lunch at the school.
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Anna Somers
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11/20/25
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On Saturday, November 15, local vets and the Glennallen community were invited to a Veterans Day lunch hosted by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary. The lunch included chili, stew, …
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Anna Somers
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11/20/25
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Established in 1975, The Copper Valley Historical Society maintains a cabin filled with historic treasures and archives on Loop Road in Copper Center. Eclectic highlights include stories of the …
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Allison Sayer
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11/11/25
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On November 3-6, 75 attendees met at Kluti-Kaah Hall for two back-to-back conferences on the topics of child and elder abuse prevention and healthy relationships. The conference was sponsored by the …
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Anna Somers
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11/11/25
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On October 18, the Kenny Lake Volunteer Fire Department (KLVFD) hosted a dinner at the Kenny Lake Community Hall. Volunteer firefighters and their families prepared a feast of brisket, chicken, …
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Allison Sayer
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11/11/25
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On Thursday, October 23, the Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at the Caribou Grill. There were around fifty business leaders and community members in attendance.
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Anna Somers
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11/11/25
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Lydia Fohn-Hansen, a Home Economics Teacher from the Midwest, became Alaska’s first recipient of the USDA’s Superior Service Award in 1957. Fohn-Hansen’s early career prepared …
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Andrew Carlson
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11/11/25
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This article was edited since print publication with an update from the Child Advocacy Center.
by Allison Sayer
On October 11, Copper Valley Electric Association hosted the …
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Allison Sayer
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10/28/25
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