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Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center Child Abuse Prevention and Covid-19In April of 2014, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation declaring April Child Abuse … more

John Tierney | 4/22/21

Tim Mills and his snowmachine shortly after purchase. Photo courtesy of Renee Puma.

Alone on the Valdez Glacier: Tim Mills’ Survival and Rescue

On the morning of Monday April 5, 57 year-old Tim Mills of Valdez was found alive but cold on the Valdez Glacier, having been stranded there alone since the afternoon of April 3. … more

Allison Sayer | 4/21/21

Student School Board Representative Reports

Student representatives to the Copper Valley School District School Board presented their reports to the board at the last regular board meeting on April 6. Student representatives also have the … more

John Tierney | 4/15/21

McCarthy Area Council Convenes for its First Meeting of 2021

More than 50 people tuned in to the first McCarthy Area Council (MAC) meeting of the year on March 25. Incoming president Nik Merlino started the meeting by thanking former president Mark Vail … more

John Tierney | 4/15/21

The Buzz about Honey Bees in Alaska

On March 27 and 28, Alaska Bees and Brew and J & G’s Honeybees hosted a beekeeping workshop at the Kenny Lake Community League. The weekend beekeeping class in Kenny Lake was fun and … more

Shanika Dunn | 4/8/21

THE WISH BELLY, PART IV

“The cherry trees bend over and are sheddingOn the old road where all that passed are deadThe petals, strewing the grass as for a weddingThe early May morn when there are none to wed.”-Edward … more

Shane Kimberlin | 4/8/21

Thanks to the F/V Vixen for these delicious prawns.

Cooking your Catch: Peel and Eat Shrimp

With shrimp season just around the corner, I wanted to share some tips for handling and cooking these delicious creatures. This article reveals my nit-picky side for sure, but you will be glad when … more

Allison Sayer | 4/8/21

Spike in COVID-19 Cases Causes Valdez School Closures

All three Valdez City Schools (VCS) closed last week, March 22-26, in response to the 22 active cases of COVID-19 currently in the community. Students at Hermon Hutchens Elementary School … more

Shanika Dunn | 4/2/21

Swainson’s thrush tagged with a transmitter. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.&nbsp;

From McCarthy to Bolivia: Chronicle of a Swainson’s Thrush

Swainson’s thrush tagged with a transmitter. Photo courtesy of National Park Service. [/caption] National Park Service Biologist Carol McIntyre takes a “life cycle stewardship approach” … more

Allison Sayer | 4/1/21

Alaskan Lawmakers Work to Revive the 2021 Cruise Season

With Canadian ports closed to cruise ships carrying more than 100 passengers until 2022, members of Alaska’s legislature are urging Congress to make short-term exemptions to the Passenger Vessel … more

Shanika Dunn | 4/1/21

Tazlina Village Cleans Up After World War II

Artist’s rendering from the Vision to Action Program. Image courtesy of the Native Village of Tazlina [/caption] The United States military was active in the Copper Valley during World War II, and … more

Shanika Dunn | 4/1/21

Queen

A Poem By Mackenzie DysingerSun is a fickle friend.Though I’ve never been fond of her,The Queen of the Sky does put on quite the daily entrance.Arrayed in her golden hues,I find her quite … more

Shanika Dunn | 4/1/21

Powerful Public Testimony at CRNA Climate Change Plan Meeting

On March 3, Copper River Native Association (CRNA) Environmental Coordinator Sarah Sherwood hosted a virtual community meeting. This meeting was part of the initial stages towards the ultimate goal … more

Shanika Dunn | 3/25/21

Senate Bill 39: Overdue or Unnecessary?

Sen. Mike Shower, whose district encompasses communities along the Glenn Highway from Palmer to Glennallen and areas south of the Glenn and west of the Richardson, including Valdez, is the sponsor … more

Shanika Dunn | 3/25/21

At the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ben Franklin said,

Great American Documents Seminar Class Offered at Kenny Lake Community Hall

Is it possible to rescue civic dialogue in America’s divisive political landscape -- to move forward by reaching back? That’s the lofty hope of a free community seminar class offered at Kenny … more

Shanika Dunn | 3/25/21

Chenega Village during the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Photo courtesy of ARLIS Reference.

Remembering Hardships and Hard Work on Chenega Day

March 27 is Chenega Day, and the Valdez Native Tribe (VNT) recently held a gathering circle on Facebook Live to honor the history of the Village of Chenega and celebrate the strength and … more

Amanda Swinehart | 3/25/21

Honest Spruce

A Poem By Mackenzie DysingerIf one is going out for tea to talk about the sweeter things, I recommend finding an aspen. And if you’re looking for romantic daydreams and lofty discussions … more

Shanika Dunn | 3/18/21

Op-Ed: The End is in Sight

by Governor Mike DunleavyTuesday night, I announced that COVID-19 vaccines are now available to any Alaskan who wants one. While seniors and our most vulnerable will continue to be prioritized, … more

Shanika Dunn | 3/18/21

THE WISH BELLY III

A Fiction Serial by Shane Kimberlin"Hello?" "Hi." It was her."What's going on? Are you safe?""Yes, I am safe." "But where are you?""You need to go to the cherry tree, Jack.""I am headed … more

Shanika Dunn | 3/18/21

Overview of project area and site locales. Originally published in:&nbsp;Reininghaus, Lee. (2019). Recent Archaeological Investigations of Glacial Lake Atna Shorelines in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.&nbsp;National Park Service, Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Copper Center, Alaska, 99573.

12,000 Years Ago on the Copper River

Overview of project area and site locales. Originally published in: Reininghaus, Lee. (2019). Recent Archaeological Investigations of Glacial Lake Atna Shorelines in Wrangell-St. Elias National … more

Allison Sayer | 3/13/21