Posts by Emily Hofstaedter
Emergency Response Workshop Details Communication Shortfalls in Rural Alaska
The Arctic Domain Awareness Center came to Nome last Friday looking for answers: specifically, how rural Alaskans, particularly Alaska Natives, felt they were prepared to handle a major, weather-related crisis.
Read MoreCity of Nome Again Delays Reading on Public Safety Commission
The City of Nome is no closer to having a public safety commission after the City Council decided again to delay the second reading of the ordinance during Monday night’s meeting.
Read MoreAlaska House Resolution Would Support Arctic Deep Draft Port in Nome
The Alaska State Legislature is currently reviewing a resolution that would provide extra support to the City of Nome for a deep draft port.
Read MoreCity Council Discusses Preschool Funding and Audit Plans in First April Meeting
The Nome City Council may be funding the Nome Preschool in a future city budget, after councilmembers expressed strong support for the school’s funding request during Monday night’s meeting.
Read MoreRedington, a Rookie, Wins 2019 Kobuk 440
Ryan Redington claimed victory in the 2019 Kobuk 440 on Sunday morning, pulling into Kotzebue with six dogs in harness just after midnight. Redington is a veteran of sled dog mushing, but 2019 was his first year on the Kobuk 440 trail.
Read MoreNome City Council Seeks Audit Services for 2019
Audit services for the City of Nome are the main agenda item for Monday evening’s City Council meeting.
Read MorePetit, Redington Head-to-Head Through Kiana in Competitive Kobuk 440
It is stiff competition at the top of the Kobuk 440 pack this year. Race rookies are trying to snatch victory from the hands of last year’s champion, Nic Petit. KNOM’s Emily Hofstaedter reports from Kiana, where teams took a short rest before moving on to Ambler.
Read MoreReady, Set, Mush: 2019 Kobuk 440 Underway
Sixteen dog teams left Kotzebue at 12:30 this afternoon on a perfectly clear day to begin the Kobuk 440, the last mid-distance qualifier race of the season.
Read MoreIn Resolution, Nome City Council Pushes Back Against Dunleavy Budget
In response to Governor Mike Dunleavy’s recent budget proposal, the Nome City Council decided to amend their resolution endorsing the 2019 State legislative priorities and position statements during their regular meeting on Monday. The amendments recommend the state look at alternative ways of collecting income, such as collecting a school tax to fund education, instituting a state sales tax, and capping PFD distributions.
Read MoreUnderwater Rover Could Aid Search and Rescue Missions in Norton Sound
The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) announced late last month that they will be acquiring an underwater drone for all member communities to use in search-and-rescue missions.
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