BSSD Passes $56.9 Million Budget, Picks Unalakleet to Host Basketball Tournament
The Board of Education for the Bering Strait School District made the decisions Tuesday at a regular meeting in Teller.
Hydropower Project in Bristol Bay Earns Federal Recognition
The Ocean Renewable Power Company was named the 2016 Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters for its ability to bring hydropower to the Bristol Bay village of Igiugig.
Emmonak VPSO Arrested on Assault Charges
Jay Leroy Levan, 68, has been charged with three counts of third-degree assault and one count of official misconduct.
Nome Public Schools Adopts $15.2 Million Budget for 2017
The school board unanimously approved the budget, which does not dip into fund balance or make cuts to staff.
Alcohol Sales Begin in Bethel, But Effect on Yukon-Kuskokwim Communities Remains Unclear
Legal alcohol sales began in Bethel last week. Some community leaders are concerned about how sales may affect dry villages.
Nome Public Schools Finalizes Budget at $15.2 Million
The Board of Education has scheduled a special session next week to approve and adopt the final budget.
As Breakup Begins, Elim Officials Urge Travelers to Avoid Sea Ice
Most shorefast ice is already starting to break away. “I think it’s probably three or four weeks early,” said Robert Keith of the Elim IRA Office.
After Disaster Declaration, Emmonak Seeks Aid to Rebuild Commercial Fishery and Public Safety Infrastructure
Beyond rebuilding five structures, the emergency funding would help Emmonak buy a new fire truck and construct a water line booster station.
Fifteen Mushers Set to Compete in Kobuk 440 Race
Dog teams will pass through six Western Alaska villages. The winner is expected across the finish line on Saturday.
Search Efforts Continue for Missing Koyuk Snowmachiner
Roger Hannon, 22, went missing in blizzard conditions last Thursday while traveling between Elim and Koyuk.