Petunias, squirrels, life...

Marian Lightwood recalls the early homestead days in Kenny Lake. Here's a story about teaching, farming and living in true frontier fashion. By Kristi Knutson.
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Portrait of a daredevil

Deanna Knutson profiles Adina Knutson, a lady who lived through hard times and bounced back. Get ready for a colorful story.
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Old time Alaska story

Wyatt Miller recounts the wild stories of Tim Redington, and growing up with the legendary Joe Redington.
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Making amends in Vietnam

Dirck Rosenkrans delivers this powerful story about Neil Hannan, a Vietnam veteran who returns to the country to help one lady find a life of dignity.
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Review: What to Eat

Alexis Brown examines the fascinating world of nutrition as seen experienced through the words of Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food.

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The road to Kenny Lake

Mariah Doty profiles the person behind the job -- Stacey Stansell, Kenny Lake School's principal.
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The life of a Marine

Alexis Brown profiles Jeff Doty about his exciting life as a U.S. Marine.
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Book: Water For Elephants

Mariah Doty says its the characters that make the book Water For Elephants an exceptional read.

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BPA raises health concerns

A dangerous chemical just might be lurking in your water bottle. Leah Carlson explores the health concerns surrounding BPA, or Bisphenol A.

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Review: The Graveyard

Harold Love reviews a book that journeys to the creepy underworld.

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High cost of college

Mariah Doty describes the daunting future that awaits high school students who dare to go to college.

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Review: Flying Bush

Wyatt Miller takes you along on a wild ride through some remarkable Bush pilot history. Hang on for a wild adventure through Alaska's wilderness.

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Review: A heroic nurse

Abbie Schierholt examines the life of heroic nurse Florence Nightingale, who battled obstacles and the prejudices of the day to transform nursing.

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Rubik's Cube Nerds

Wyatt Miller explores three of Kenny Lake School's champion Rubik's Cube solvers. Guess who's the fastest?

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Limit GPS tracking in U.S.

Hawknews writer Harold Love explores the controversy surrounding the use of GPS tracking devices without warrants.

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Notes from an Icy River

In early June, 11 Kenny Lake students rafted the Copper River, from Chitina to the Million Dollar Bridge. The students battled dust, mud, and wind -- all for the goal of acquiring precious documentary video footage.

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Time to end animal neglect

Kailey Wilson delivers a heartfelt essay on how animal neglect is creating a problem that should concern all Alaskans and Americans.

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For Art's Sake

Kenny Lake students spent two weeks learning how to create metal arts from master Art Koeninger.

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Nursing: The noble career

Leah Carlson believes America must find a way to educate and train more nurses. Our future as a nation depends on solving this critical problem.

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FAS destroys potential

Abbie Schierholt delivers a strong attack against Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a very preventable disease that has destroyed the lives and potential of children all across America.

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Making tracks with Kailey

Hawknews writer Harold Love digs deep to uncover the dreams of Kenny Lake School's Renaissance girl Kailey Wilson. Kailey loves speed -- whether it's atop a horse or on the track. She also has a special dream to become a veterinarian -- an ambition she has had nearly her whole life.

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The heart of a poet

Despite the difficult times, Harold Love finds peace, friendship, and a love for poetry at Kenny Lake School. Kailey Wilson delves into the heart of Kenny Lake School junior Harold Love's hair, his life, and his poetry.

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Colors of Kennecott

During the last beautiful days of Fall, five Kenny Lake students journeyed up to Kennecott to work on their documentary about the construction of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway. They encountered blisters,  bears, and beauty. That's Alaska!

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From war to art

Deanna Knutson tells the story of Kenny Lake's very own Jackson Lain, a young man who has gone from warrior to artist.

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Raising the H.S. bar

Alichia Stevens ponders whether the decision by the Copper River School District to raise the number of credits required to graduate is a good thing. Her opinion just might surprise you.

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