State 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.
Unalakleet’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.
Unaatuq 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.
Hydroponics 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.
Seaside 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.
Department 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.
Nome 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.
Troopers 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.
Nome Port Commission Awaits City Council Approval After Finalizing Budget Proposal at $1.9 Million
The City Council will hold its first reading of the port proposal on Monday and finalize the budget by June 13.
Quintillion Chooses Denise Michels as Community Rep for Fiber Optic Cable Construction
Michels will coordinate between Quintillion, the City of Nome, and NJUS as the telecom company works to bring high-speed internet to western Alaska.