My name is Madeline Perreard and I’m a new reporter at Chilkat Valley News. I grew up between Washington, Oregon and Iowa. Some don’t believe me when I tell them I love Iowa just as much as Alaska, but most people haven’t seen the price of groceries there.

You may recognize me from my other job working for Alaska Seaplanes. If you don’t recognize me, try to recall me saying “I’m sorry, your flight has…