Posts by Davis Hovey
Nome-Council Road passable again after suffering significant damage from severe September storm
Three weeks after ex-typhoon Merbok hit Western Alaska and breached the Nome-Council Road, Department of Transportation crews and local contractors finished their repairs.
Read MoreRoy Ashenfelter recognized for his ‘dedication to and love of the subsistence way of life’
A Nome resident was the recipient of this year’s ‘Katie John Hunter-Fisher’ award at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.
Read MoreCameron Piscoya swears into Nome City Council
Two new members participated in their first Nome Common Council meeting Monday night. Student Representative Kellie Miller and Councilmember Cameron Piscoya.
Read MoreNome’s Inner Harbor project back on track, inflation affects Deep Draft Port project
Ahead of the December deadline, the Nome Port Commission has selected a plan to deepen the inner harbor. This is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Inner Harbor CAP 107 Study.
Read More400 plus Alaskans received financial assistance from FEMA, application deadline is Nov. 22
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has disbursed $3.3 million to help Western Alaskans rebuild after ex-typhoon Merbok struck the coast a month ago.
Read MoreSenator Dan Sullivan discusses Deep Draft Port funding in Nome
During his visit to Nome this week, Senator Dan Sullivan alluded to the strong possibility of the City of Nome having a smaller financial obligation than previously required.
Read MoreNanooks win Arctic Pinkies Tournament, beat Mt. Edgecumbe in championship set
The Lady Nanooks volleyball team is the tournament champion of this year’s Arctic Pinkies tourney. Competition over the weekend included Cordova, Mt. Edgecumbe, Barrow and Bethel.
Read MoreMissing Nome man seen alive by Troopers a day before he was found deceased
39 year old Bo Adams of Nome was reported missing on Tuesday morning but seen later that day by Alaska State Troopers flying overhead. More than 24 hours afterwards, Adams was located deceased, and his family is questioning why help didn’t arrive in time to save him.
Read MoreWestern Alaskans compete at state cross country meet, Unalakleet runner places 3rd in division
Six runners from the Bering Strait School District and five from Nome-Beltz High School had several top 50 finishes during the State Cross Country meet over the weekend. In the girls’ division three race, Ourea Busk of Unalakleet was third best in the state.
Read MoreWestern Alaska receives millions to repair roads and storm-damaged communities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is providing $9 million to pay for needed repairs in Western Alaska. FHWA released the emergency relief funds on Oct. 6 to help cover the cost of damages incurred by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok.
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