Posts by Emily Hofstaedter
Nome Library Works Toward Pick-Up Service, Gets Titles in Online Catalogue
The Kegoayah Kozga Library in Nome is working to get their catalogue online, so that patrons can browse the stacks digitally and select their titles from home.
Read MoreAlaska Native Women Rally to Search for Missing Nome Woman
A community-wide search began Saturday, but Florence Okpealuk of Nome has still not been found. Some local women, who have also been searching, don’t think that response was fast enough.
Read MoreDay 5: Details on Volunteer Efforts to Find Florence Okpealuk of Nome
Anyone interested in joining the search for 33 year-old Florence Okpealuk can meet at the Nome Volunteer Fire Hall on Bering Street at 12pm Saturday to hear a plan and briefing.
Read MoreUPDATE: Nome Police Continue 4-Day Search for Missing Woman
Florence Okpealuk of Nome was last seen on West Beach around 4pm Sunday afternoon. Okpealuk is approximately five feet, two inches and weighs approximately 130 pounds.
Read MorePort Commission Considers Plans for Thornbush Site, Discusses Latest Finances
Despite the cancellation of cruise ships and slowed down tourism at the Port of Nome the Port’s budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2020 is still shrinking.
Read MoreFoster Wins Primary, Looks Ahead to November General Election
While the results are not yet certified, incumbent Neal Foster now has over 52% of the vote with 1,063 votes. But he had some good competition from Tyler Ivanoff of Shishmaref who took about 47%.
Read MorePrices at the Gas Pumps in Nome Down to Reflect Earlier Coronavirus Market
For instance, a motorist in Nome can now fuel up at one of two local gas stations for less than $4 a gallon. On Friday, gas dropped to as low as $3.69.
Read MoreNome Public Schools Navigating Federal Program for At-Home Internet Access
Every NPS student in the third grade and up has access to a school laptop or tablet that they can take home. But once they’re at home, many of those devices have nothing to connect to.
Read MoreCouncil Discusses Solutions for Census Undercount, Approves NPD Investigator
City Manager Glenn Steckman told the Nome City Council during their meeting on Monday that only 31% of Nome’s population has been counted so far for the census.
Read MoreNome Man Arrested For Disorderly Conduct, Police’s Methods Questioned
The Nome Police Department is under scrutiny after some community members questioned why NPD officers used force on a man who was already on the ground.
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