Kris Capps

Denali/Healy columnist

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Kris Capps is a longtime, award-winning Alaska journalist who has lived and worked in the Denali National Park area since 1991. She is active in the community, routinely marvels at the talented people who are her neighbors, and loves to share that community through her column.

Recent Stories

Friends hail injured Denali pilot
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
HEALY — Friends dubbed him “Super Dan.”
Denali Chamber of Commerce hopes to build an auditorium
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
DENALI PARK - The Denali Chamber of Commerce has a grand plan for the upcoming year.
Clear Sky Sportmen’s Club hopes to raise $30,000 for land
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009
The Clear Sky Sportsmen’s Club desperately needs $30,000 to buy the nine acres of land that has been the longtime home to its clubhouse and trap range.
Time capsule is buried in new McKinley Village Playground
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
DENALI PARK -- Twenty-five years from now, in the year 2034, residents will dig up a time capsule buried at the new McKinley Village Playground.
Alaska’s largest solar water heating system opens in McKinley Village
Monday, Aug. 31, 2009
DENALI PARK — The sun wasn’t shining on the new array of solar panels at the Denali Education Center Friday. But it didn’t matter.
Alaska’s largest solar water heating system sprouts up in Denali area
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
The largest solar water heating system in Alaska is operating in the Denali area.
Great Denali Duck Race tops off wildwater festival
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
There’s probably a much easier way to raise money for a good cause, but somehow chasing 960 toy ducks down the Nenana River seemed like the perfect event to add to the Nenana River Wildwater Festival last weekend.
Wild Times On The Nenana River
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
DENALI NATIONAL PARK—The Schauer dynasty remains intact.
Schauers keep grip on Denali whitewater title
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
DENALI PARK -- The Schauer dynasty remains intact.
But it almost didn’t happen.
Denali Duck Race helps youth
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
HEALY — The mission: Leave no duck behind.
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