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Update News: Friday, January 18, 2013

By on January 18, 2013 in Audio, Update News

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

By on August 24, 2012 in Audio, Update News

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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Update News: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

By on June 12, 2012 in Audio, Update News

In Tuesday’s news: With the purchase of the Rock Creek Mine, BSNC plans to bring the mine back into production (hear more in Tuesday’s Profile); Stubborn ice conditions mean no processor for the 2012 Norton Sound commercial herring fishery; Alaska plans to seek waiver from provisions of No Child Left Behind; A warm, dry spring [...]

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Caught Doing Something Good: Helena Oxereok of Wales

By on February 17, 2012 in Audio, Caught Doing Something Good

This month, we travel to the western edge of the Seward Peninsula to the village of Wales, where 19-year-old Helena Oxereokshares her story. Helena is a single mom working to finish high school and to raise her son at the same time. In between caring for her child and finishing her final classes, Helena works at [...]

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