The ECHO | Day in the Life

As I walked into Whatnot Consignment Shop, I was struck by the copious amounts of stuff and the distinct warmth of a gracious proprietor.

The herculean efforts of the volunteers of the Chugiak-Eagle River Food Pantry have spread quite a lot of love towards our community.

Chef Sarah heads up the cooking school at Allen & Petersen. She and her staff offer a wide variety of fun cooking classes.

Huey is a Master Hunter. James Ohlinger had always wanted a bird dog, but growing up there wasn't money for an expensive dog.

For almost 40 years Jon and his team have offered year-round horse-drawn carriage rides, hay rides in fall, and sleigh rides in winter.

In 1999 the Rempel Family Farm became one of the first Organic Farms in the State of Alaska and helped form the Alaska Organic Association.

This Chugach State Park full rugged mountains and abundant wildlife is patrolled by four Alaska State Park Rangers, like Ranger Tom Crockett.

For more than 40 years, Jon Van Zyle’s paintings, posters, and book illustrations have vividly captured the very essence of Alaska life.

Chaplain Brandt is the Directing Chaplain of a five-member unit within the CPD, and a Priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago.

As Michelle reflected on her career as a truck driver and heavy equipment driver, it's very apparent that she loves her job.