Shishmaref Airstrip Should Remain Open After Visit From FAA

Aviation officials from across the state are visiting runways and airports throughout Western Alaska to gain an eye-witness understanding of rural aviation.

The search for Olanna explored Grantley Harbor (right) and Port Clarence (left). The community of Teller is in the foreground, with Brevig Mission faintly visible across the water. Photo: KNOM File.

As Troopers Suspend Search, Local Efforts Continue for Missing Brevig Man

Troopers are suspending their involvement in the search for 21-year-old Clarence Ray Olanna from Brevig Mission, but local searchers pledge to continue.

A musk ox bull. Photo: Tim Bowman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Date unknown.

Brevig Boy Reaches Plea Deal in 2012 Musk Ox Killings

One of two boys charged with chasing a herd of musk ox with four wheelers before killing several of the animals has reached a deal with state prosecutors.

A photo of missing Brevig Mission man Clarence Olanna, 21, provided by his family.

Search Continues for Missing Brevig Mission Man

Clarence Olanna, 21, has been missing from Brevig Mission since Monday, July 14.

Alaska DEC conducting a spill response drill in 2010. Photo: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

First Ever Oil Response Drill in Port Clarence Slated for Wednesday

The Department of Environmental Conservation is working with one of Alaska’s five Oil Spill Response Organizations on a drill near Teller in the days ahead.

DNR Meeting in Teller. Photo: Anna Rose MacArthur, KNOM.

Large Dredge Unlikely in Grantley Harbor this Season

The AU Grabber is unlikely to appear in Grantley Harbor this season, says the Department of Natural Resources, but not guaranteed.

One operator is looking to expand offshore mining westward, towards claims in Grantley Harbor. Photo: Zachariah Hughes, KNOM News.

Bering Sea Gold Miner Aims to Expand Operations Towards Teller

Amid Nome’s on-going off-shore gold boom, one operation is trying to expand into the waters near Teller and Brevig Mission.

Map of Port Clarence and the Seward Peninsula. Image: Google Earth, 2013.

Few Regional Benefits in BSNC’s Analysis of Port Clarence Development

The Bering Straits Native Corporation completed a study on the economic feasibility of developing a support base for arctic traffic at Port Clarence, analyzes regional benefits.

Representative Don Young speaking in Washington, DC. Photo: Don Young congressional webpage.

Rep. Young Pushing Land Bill for Port Clarence Site

Congressman Don Young is introducing a bill in Washington to speed up developing an area of the Seward Peninsula that many are eyeing as one piece of a future Arctic Port.

Earthquake near Brevig Mission and Teller

Earthquake Near Brevig Mission Rattles Seward Peninsula

Seward Peninsula residents may have felt a jolt Thursday night after a magnitude 4.36 earthquake struck five miles east of Teller and Brevig Mission.

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