Norton Sound 450 Race Canceled
Officials cite trail conditions, logistics, and “changes to racer needs” as reasons for the cancelation.
Nome School Board Selects Arnold as New Superintendent
Arnold has been interim superintendent since his predecessor resigned in December; he came to Nome in July as the district’s director of human resources and special programs.
Opera Student Brings Rare Musical Performance to Nome
Nome hosted a unique performance this week when Kira Eckenweiler, an opera student at the University of Alaska Anchorage, shared her talent with a local audience.
Mushers Brace for Fast, Icy Trail in Kuskokwim 300
Twenty-five mushers will take off from Bethel over a fast, icy trail to Aniak and back Friday night in the 36th annual running of the Kuskokwim 300.
NOAA Fisheries Plans Western Alaska Meetings on Ringed Seal ‘Critical Habitat’
The proposed habitat covers roughly 350,000 square miles along the Bering Strait and the northern Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas.
With New Museum/Library on Budget, City Council Discusses Utility Loans, NSEDC Donations
On budget with the city’s new museum, library, and cultural center, the City Council addressed the utility’s loans before discussing how to spend an NSEDC donation and how to eventually deal with legal marijuana sales.
Grand Jury Hands Down 3 Murder Charges in White Mountain New Year’s Day Killing
Gilbert Olanna, 31, already faced one charge of first degree murder. The grand jury indictment means he faces two additional charges of second degree murder in the death of Esther Lincoln.
Placer Mining Big Business in Alaska, Report Finds
The report finds the majority of placer mines are mining for gold, off of the road system, and with small crews of about four people.
Yukon Quest Lineup Includes Nome Musher, Redington’s Rookie Run
Nome musher Rolland Trowbridge and Iditarod veteran Ray Redington, Jr. will be among the rookies running the 2015 Yukon Quest from Whitehorse to Fairbanks.
White Mountain Man Charged with New Year’s Day Murder of Girlfriend
Gilbert Olanna, Jr., 31, was arraigned in the Nome court Saturday. He faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of Esther Lincoln.