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Posts by Davis Hovey

Five COVID-19 Cases Active in Norton Sound, Two of Them in Koyuk

By Davis Hovey | February 9, 2021 | 0
Image of coronavirus particles

Two separate cases of COVID-19 have been identified in two different communities over the last two days. There are now five active cases in the Norton Sound region.

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IPOP Submits Another Gold Mining Permit Application to U.S. Army Corps

By Davis Hovey | February 8, 2021 | 0
Flakes of gold across a blue gold pan.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is still reviewing a gold mining project proposed by IPOP LLC from last year. But as of February 1st, the company submitted another permit application to the Corps for review.

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First Publicly Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Koyuk

By Davis Hovey | February 5, 2021 | 0
Koyuk, Alaska

A resident of Koyuk has tested positive for COVID-19. Norton Sound Health Corporation announced the latest case was identified yesterday.

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Faster Internet Speeds Could End Digital Divide in Western Alaska

By Davis Hovey | February 3, 2021 | 0
Silhouette of internet tower in Noorvik, Alaska, at sunset.

Quintillion and GCI recently announced a partnership that will provide faster internet speeds to residents in Nome and Kotzebue. These services will make the rural hubs similar to urban cities, and potentially reduce the digital divide for Western Alaskans.

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Community Spread Occurring in St. Michael, NSHC Pushing for More COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Davis Hovey | February 3, 2021 | 0
A photo of the village of White Mountain.

Norton Sound Health Corporation originally said late last night two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the region, but in fact only one was found in White Mountain.

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St. Michael Residents Test Positive for COVID-19, Five Active Cases in Norton Sound

By Davis Hovey | February 1, 2021 | 0
A view of St. Michael. Photo: KNOM File.

A resident in St. Michael has tested positive for COVID-19 and Norton Sound Health Corporation says they aren’t sure how the individual contracted the virus.

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Iron Dog Racers Will Come to Nome but With Less Support, More Regulations

By Davis Hovey | February 1, 2021 | 0
Team #8: Aklestad/Johnson

The 2021 Iron Dog is slated to begin in two weeks out of Big Lake. Although the race route has been slightly adjusted and COVID-19 precautions put in place, the world’s longest snow machine race will come to Nome as the usual halfway point.

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Two More Nome Residents Contract Coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccines Opened to Almost Everyone Locally

By Davis Hovey | January 28, 2021 | 0
The Nome hospital at dusk, viewed from the front, with light streaming through its windows.

Another Nome resident and a healthcare employee have tested positive for COVID-19. Norton Sound Health Corporation announced the newest case earlier today and the other was identified on Tuesday.

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“We’re on the Upswing Now,” Says Fish & Game Going Into Winter Crabbing Season

By Davis Hovey | January 27, 2021 | 1
Red crabs piled on top of one another.

There will be commercial crabbing in the Norton Sound this winter. Whether there’s Red King Crab around or enough fishers to catch them remains to be seen, but ADF&G is optimistic.

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Over 3,000 Norton Sound Residents Taken One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

By Davis Hovey | January 25, 2021 | 0
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While COVID-19 cases continue to climb, so do the number of vaccinations in the Norton Sound. According to NSHC, more than a third of eligible residents in the region have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine at this point.

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