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Update News: Friday, January 18, 2013

In Friday’s news: Inaction has Nome’s Mike Benchoff dealing with authorities regarding his boat, the Rustler; After serving in Nome for 17 years, Superior Court Judge Ben Esch is retiring; Graphite deposit on Seward Peninsula labeled second-largest graphite source in the world; Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race says colder temperatures have set up icy and [...]

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Update News: Friday, August 24, 2012

A low front from Siberia brings strong winds, high water, and rain to the Seward Peninsula/Norton Sound; a Navy SEAL with Aniak roots publishes a book about his experiences in the operation that killed Osama Bin Laden; initial drill results at a graphite deposit 40 miles north of Nome could be “one of the most significant” graphite resources in the world; U.S. Senator Mark Begich to introduce legislation creating a national seafood marketing effort; NOAA charges American Seafoods with 39 violations of Magnuson-Stevens Act for fish fraud; Alaska State Museum seeks entries for biennial exhibition on Alaskan photography

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