Posts by Davis Hovey
Sea ice in dramatic decline for spring season despite ice pack around Nome
Sea ice extent in the Bering Sea has been up and down this spring. But within the last two weeks, sea ice models show a collapse of conditions.
Read MoreIce seal survey underway in Bering Sea as NOAA designates ‘critical habitat’
After a failed attempt in 2020, NOAA Fisheries is currently surveying ice-associated seals in the Bering Sea. Their research will concentrate on waters between the Norton Sound and St. Matthew Island.
Read More2022 Kobuk 440 features mix of Northwest Arctic mushers and top Iditarod finishers
Last year’s winner Ryan Redington returns, along with other Iditarod finishers and local Northwest Arctic competitors.
Read More30 of Nome’s ‘chronically homeless’ staying at local hotel, other temporary solutions in place
Temporary housing options are the main solutions Bering Strait Regional Housing Authority and other agencies have been able to use lately to keep the unhoused in Nome off the streets. But locals may have also noticed a recent spike in people “living” on Front Street…
Read MoreBun Hardy receives apology and three-quarters of a million dollars in sexual assault case settlement from City of Nome
The city, former police chief John Papasadora and former police officer Nicholas Harvey all signed the agreement by Monday, March 21st.
Read More‘Paying it forward’, Aaron Burmeister is done with competitive mushing
Aaron Burmeister finished the 2022 Iditarod sled dog race the evening of March 15 in 8th place. Even though bringing an Iditarod win home to Nome has continued to elude him, after more than 20 years of competing, Burmeister said it’s time to focus on other parts of his life.
Read MoreSea ice coverage ‘running out of time’ as strong winds push over Norton Sound
Sea ice in the Eastern Norton Sound is breaking up as temperatures continue to warm and strong winds threaten to shift the Bering Sea ice pack even more.
Read MoreNational Guard tests preparedness in Nome joint exercise
National Guard members from multiple states, including Alaska, have landed in Nome for a pre-scheduled military exercise called Arctic Eagle. This large, statewide exercise has taken place every two years since 2012, but this is the first time it has partially been held in Nome.
Read MoreAklestad and Olstad closing in on Iron Dog victory, team 10 and team 6 chasing
Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad are closing in on the Rohn roadhouse checkpoint as their path to victory in this year’s Iron Dog seems more and more secure. About 20 miles behind them are Brad George and Robby Schachle.
Read MoreBering Sea ice reaches St. Paul for a week, now recedes north
The main Bering Sea ice pack has begun its retreat to the north after extending to the Pribilofs earlier this month. This winter’s freeze-up has been reminiscent of more historical sea ice conditions.
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