Posts Tagged ‘Bristol Bay’
Nearing Graduation, Musician Byron Nicholai Looks Forward to College and New Challenges
In the fall, Nicholai will start at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His goal is to teach Yup’ik language and culture in rural Alaska.
Read MoreHydropower 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.
Read MoreSounding Board: Get Out The Vote
Alaska’s Nov. 4 election is just days away. Join us Thursday to share what’s important to you in this election.
Read MoreAFN, BSNC Endorse Begich, Walker/Mallot ‘Unity’ Ticket
As AFN endorses candidates in the Governor and Senate races, Bering Straits Native Corporation follows suit, with an additional endorsement for Don Young.
Read MoreBallot Measure 4 Debated at Hearing in Kotzebue
The public hearing on Ballot Measure 4 in Kotzebue earlier this month yielded more questions than answers about how the “Bristol Bay Forever” initiative would be implemented, if it passes the vote in November.
Read MoreUpdate News: March 3rd, 2014
In Monday’s News: EPA announces it’s starting a formal process to stop development at the proposed Pebble Mine; Iditarod Ceremonial Start in Anchorage is a festive affair; Small businesses in Nome gear up for economic bump with influx of Iditarod visitors. http://www.knom.org/wp-audio/2014/03/2014-03-03-knom-update-news.mp3
Read MoreUpdate News: January 28th, 2014
In Tuesday’s news: The Nome Common Council discussed the Richard Foster Building, mushing, and other city issues at last night’s meeting; Alaska Department of Transportation says highway access to Valdez is indefinitely cut off following avalanches; Record winter temperatures were set in Nome yesterday, and warm weather is expected to persist; Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, snowboarder with…
Read MoreUpdate News: December 16th, 2013
In Monday’s news: Two oil covered gulls were recently found off St. Lawrence Island; Last week DHS set up disaster relief stations in Stebbins and Kotlik; The EPA will not be publishing it’s long-promised Bristol Bay Water Shed Assessment before end of the year; Nome high school wrestlers win at state tournament in Anchorage. http://www.knom.org/wp-audio/2013/12/2013-12-16-knom-update-news.mp3
Read MoreUpdate News: October 2nd, 2013
In Wednesday’s news: Nome’s preliminary city election results have been released; Hear in brief how the federal government shutdown affects Alaska; Teller hosted its 9th annual Cultural Festival this weekend; The NWS is changing its marine weather forecast for the Bristol Bay region. http://knom.org/wp-audio/2013/10/2013-02-10-update-news.mp3
Read MoreUpdate News: Wednesday, August 28, 2013
In Wednesday’s news: Dillingham man dies in SUV crash; Bristol Bay region welcomed new EPA Administrator to Dillingham yesterday; Nome Public Schools called for a precautionary lockdown yesterday; Nome Board of Education shares new state school rating system; Seismologists say moderate earthquake jolted community in Alaska’s Interior. http://www.knom.org/wp-audio/2013/08/2013-08-28-knom-update-news.mp3
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