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Sounding Board: Climate Change

By on December 10, 2012 in Sounding Board, Talk

Where is the snow? That’s what many communities are asking throughout Western Alaska. This Thursday on Sounding Board (December 13, 2012 at 10am), we’re talking about climate change. What changes have you noticed in the weather this year? How has this impacted your work or your lifestyle? Why do you think these environmental changes are [...]

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Update News: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

By on June 27, 2012 in Audio, Update News

In Wednesday’s news: Local and national groups meet in Nome to discuss ways the Bering Strait & other arctic environments can be protected; Two Shell vessels leave Seattle for exploratory drilling in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; The Nome School Board considers expanding Anvil City Science Academy charter school; TriWest Healthcare and Norton Sound Health [...]

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Profile: Diomede Helicopter Pilots

By on May 24, 2012 in Audio, Profiles

Evergreen Helicopters is resuming mail service to Diomede after the ice runway went out last week. The company has a new pilot, Mike Maness, taking over the Diomede route and moving his family to Nome full time.   The outgoing pilot, Mike Kutyba, discusses the unique nature of the job and the relationships he’s formed.

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Update News: Thursday, May 24, 2012

By on May 24, 2012 in Audio, Update News

In Thursday’s news: Rep. Joule won’t seek re-election; South African gold company and leading diamond firm announce plans for their 20-mile long stretch of 26 leases offshore; Suicide prevention training required for school personnel; Late sea ice break-up has herring fishery managers biting their nails.

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Update News: Tuesday, April 24, 2012

By on April 24, 2012 in Audio, Update News

Councilman Anderson questions Mayor Michel’s decisions on GO bond for causeway extension; Nome Port Commission tasked with accommodating increased vessel traffic in harbor; Diomede residents may again get weekly helicopter service; Nenana Ice Classic over, clock stopped at 7:39 p.m. Monday.

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