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Norton Sound Women Gather to Discuss Environmental Health
More than a dozen women from around the region came together to share their concerns and ideas at the 2nd Norton Sound Indigenous Women’s Gathering.
Read MoreIn Unalakleet, BSSD Students Learn to Lead
Students from around the Bering Strait School District gathered in Unalakleet for a weekend of workshops, games, storytelling and dancing.
Read MoreState Grant Could Fund Nome Preschool For Three Years — If District Finds Long-Term Solution
The school board also approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Nome Elementary School and a technology upgrade for the entire district.
Read MoreUnalakleet’s Nick Hanson Advances to Next Round on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Hanson completed the qualifying obstacle course in 4:44 for a 13th-place finish. Now he’ll compete for a spot in the National Finals.
Read MoreUnaatuq Breaks Ground on Pilgrim Hot Springs Development
This summer, Pilgrim Hot Springs will go from a deteriorating historical site to an operational community garden. At least that’s the vision of Unaatuq, LLC, which owns the property.
Read MoreHydroponics Business Brings Local Produce to Kotzebue
Arctic Greens will harvest its first crop on June 21. Soon after, the produce will go on sale at Kotzebue’s AC store.
Read MoreSeaside Center Moves Into Larger Facility with Classroom Space
The halfway house is now bigger, cleaner, and safer, according to Director Bob Weston. Seaside staff and residents moved into the new building in February.
Read MoreDepartment of Fish and Game Wants to Repeal Caribou Closure for Non-Local Hunters
On Wednesday, the state officials asked the Federal Subsistence Board to reconsider the yearlong closure, which goes into effect on July 1.
Read MoreNome Public Schools Will Purchase New Computers and Grow Aviation Club Next Year
The club won’t certify students with pilot licenses, but it will give them basic skills and knowledge, according to science teacher Dave Padvorac.
Read MoreTroopers Investigate Two Deaths in Gambell: Missing Woman and Person of Interest
The State Medical Examiner is working to identify a body found in Gambell on Monday. Troopers believe it’s Gladys Aningayou, who went missing last week.
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