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NSEDC to Provide Rare Mid-Year Community Benefit Share

By Davis Hovey | May 23, 2018 |

An aerial view of a small, coastal village

On May 10th, NSEDC’s Board of Directors approved a mid-year community benefit share of approximately $2 million, which will be spread to 15 communities. This is only the second time NSEDC has issued a mid-year benefit outside of its annual one provided in November.

As Fewer VPSOs Face More Challenges, White Mountain’s Reaches 25 Years

By Gabe Colombo | February 13, 2018 |

Man in tan security uniform sits at the kitchen table inside his home.

Sergeant Dan Harrelson recently reached 25 years as the sole law enforcement figure in White Mountain. He’s one of only six VPSOs in the Bering Strait region, where 10 VPSO positions are currently vacant.

NSEDC To Pay Roughly $1.5 Million Towards Regional Residents’ Electric Bills

By Davis Hovey | February 9, 2018 |

Following a vote from NSEDC’s Board of Directors, the corporation will issue $575 to every household throughout 15 NSEDC member communities.

Keeping the Peace

By David Dodman | February 2, 2018 |

Most villages in Western Alaska are too small to support full-time police. Village Public Safety Officers, or VPSOs, are often the local first responders. Volunteer reporter Gabe Colombo is shining the spotlight on the unique state of rural Alaska law enforcement in an ongoing project for KNOM News.

With NSEDC Contribution, Regional Wellness Center One Step Closer to Being Funded

By Davis Hovey | December 15, 2017

The Nome hospital at dusk, viewed from the front, with light streaming through its windows.

On November 27th and 28th, NSEDC’s Board voted to provide millions in funds to a Norton Sound Health Corporation wellness center which will provide substance abuse treatment and detox services in Nome. Public relations specialist for NSHC Reba Lean says NSEDC’s $2 million donation will help fund the $14 million dollar multipurpose building.

Coastal Trail Conditions Look ‘Smooth’ for 2016 Iron Dog

By Laura Kraegel | February 19, 2016

Local snowmachiners travel on the river ice past White Mountain. Photo: Laura Kraegel, KNOM.

Last weekend, snowmachiners got a taste of trail conditions Iron Dog racers will face on their snowmachines this year.

With Crab and Salmon Booming, NSEDC Board Considers Residency Requirements for Commercial Salmon

By Matthew F. Smith | August 10, 2015 |

Fish delivered to a buyer in late 2007. Photo: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

As more than $2.6 million is paid out to summer crab and salmon fishermen, NSEDC’s board met in August to discuss commercial fishing in Norton Sound and beyond.

NSEDC Boosts Scholarship Amount for Norton Sound Students

By Jenn Ruckel | January 23, 2015

Photo courtesy of kylebaker via Flickr Creative Commons.

In response to the increasing cost of higher education, Norton Sound students will receive a boost in scholarships through NSEDC this year.

Thermal Imaging Cameras Donated to Villages for Use in Search and Rescue

By Jenn Ruckel | September 9, 2014

Photo taken with a FLIR thermal imaging camera. Photo credit: Bernard Rose via Flickr Creative Commons.

Village Public Safety Officers in Norton Sound just got a boost thanks to NSEDC’s donation of 16 thermal imaging cameras for use in search and rescue missions.

Update News: Friday, August 3, 2012

By Laureli Kinneen | August 3, 2012

In Friday’s News: NSEDC communities will receive an additional $200-thousand benefit share, $100-thousand designated toward youth activities; Alaskans to see smaller Permanent Fund dividend this fall; City Council and Port Commission discuss year’s priority projects; fishing vessel capsizes northwest of Sitka; Coast Guard offering free inspections in Nome this weekend.