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Dancers enjoying the Valentine’s Gay-la.
Valentine’s Gay-la Recap
Dancers enjoying the Valentine’s Gay-la. Photo by Selah Bauer. [/caption] On February 10, Valdez community members dressed to the nines and danced the night away at the Valentine’s Gay-la at the … more
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The New Golden Saloon in downtown McCarthy.
Who Owns McCarthy’s Streets?
Downtown McCarthy’s streets have been the subject of a convoluted legal battle involving McCarthy Ventures (MVL), better known as the LLC that owns the New Golden Saloon. This is also a story of … more
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Map of Alaska showing the study area lands in yellow crosshatch. Image created by the BLM.
Major Public Land EIS Comments Due Feb 14
The BLM is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding changing the status of nearly 28 million acres of Alaskan federal public land. They are due February 14. The BLM … more
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Squash caterpillar tunnel.
Growing Winter Squash in the Copper River Valley
Tenley Nelson - Wood Frog FarmI have successfully grown winter squash in Strelna along the McCarthy Road for many, many years now. But I have also had seasons when I only got two or three fruits … more
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Swan family of two parents and three grown cygnets in a small pond by the Richardson Highway.
“Our” Swans
I spent much of October around eight mile of the Richardson Highway. The Lowe River flats run by the highway, and it is not uncommon to see a coyote on the gravel bars. The other side of the highway … more
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Ferdinand Petrovich von Wrangell. Photo courtesy of Alaska’s Digital Archives.  
Wrangell-St. Elias: The History Behind the Name of America’s Largest National Park
Ferdinand Petrovich von Wrangell. Photo courtesy of Alaska’s Digital Archives.   [/caption] Driving down the Richardson Highway, towards Valdez, there is a sign located at mile 107 that … more
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View of Prince William Sound and the Valdez Marine Terminal of the Alyeska Pipeline.
Travels and Poems in The Copper River Watershed
By Nuala Rego - NabesnaHi! My name is Nuala Rego, and I am a second-generation Alaskan here in the Interior between Mount Sanford and the Mentasta Mountains. I enjoy kayaking and swimming in … more
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View from the Valdez Harbor.
Short Term Rentals, Helipads, Livestock and More: Valdez Seeks to Update Zoning Code
On November 29, the City of Valdez (COV) Planning Department, City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint work session to review staff and public comments on the draft revision … more
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Clarinda Bell as a sassy magic mirror in “Snow White and the Seven Endings.”
Snow White and the Seven Endings
Clarinda Bell as a sassy magic mirror in “Snow White and the Seven Endings.” Photo by Anna Somers. [/caption] Glennallen High School’s theater classes took their final bow on Monday, November … more
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McCarthy locals enjoy bowling and socializing on a cold but clear day.
McCarthy on Ice
After two warm spells that thawed out the frozen water of the McCarthy swimming hole, it was finally cold enough again to get back on the ice.  Michelle Raven and Heike Frost, with the help of … more
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From Classroom to Center Stage: Student Performers in the Spotlight
Valdez residents know a break in the clouds can be a rare sight, but the sun will surely come out on December 14 for Gilson Middle School’s production of “Annie, Jr.” at the Valdez Civic … more
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September in the Garden
I blinked and the month of September was over. Where did it go and how did it pass so dang quickly!?!In Strelna, we did not have a killing frost until the end of the month which made for a steady … more
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May in the Garden
I have not spent much time in the main garden this month. It was covered with snow until the end of the second week of May and then it has been soggy. It still is drying out in some places, a side … more
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June in the Garden
With a few hot July days under our belts complete with sun kissed skin and bug bites, it is almost hard to remember how cold and rainy the month of June turned out to be. I have always relied on … more
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July in the Garden
“The Weeds have Won, But Who Cares?” July was a really good month. The best of the year so far, perhaps. The weather has been warm and after our cold spring and cool and rainy June, there really … more
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August in the Garden
The riches of August in Alaska can be almost embarrassing. Berries dripping off bushes, salmon in the rivers, produce in the garden, and many more farm and wild harvests. It can be hard to keep up … more
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The high water mark on the outside of Carol Neeley’s home.
Glennallen Flood Has Lasting Impacts
The high water mark on the outside of Carol Neeley’s home. Photo by Allison Sayer [/caption] June 1, 2023Allison Sayer - CRR Staff Pilot cars are no longer needed to help traffic navigate rushing … more
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Flooding in Glennallen.
Glennallen Area Flood Disaster
Flooding occurred in Glennallen last week that impacted homes, businesses, public offices and infrastructure. At the peak of the flooding, pilot cars were … more
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Community members browse booths at the college and career fair set up in the VHS gym.
Wisdom at VHS College and Career Fair
Amanda Jones - CRR Staff Kate Goudreau, Valdez High School (VHS) College and Career Counselor organized a college and career fair for students at VHS, Friday, April 21st.The event brought … more
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Valdez Medical Clinic: Fixing an Airplane While Flying it
Keenan Britt In a letter last week to their patients, Dr. Kathleen Todd, M.D. and Dr. John Cullen, M.D., announced that Valdez Medical Clinic LLC will be transferring management to … more
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