Elections/Politics

Aerial view of Unalakleet. There is mountains in the distance with water in the forefront. Buildings line the coastline. It is winter and snow is covering the ground.

This year’s REAA election on Oct. 5 sees a race between five candidates for REAA II’s Bering Strait Section IV Seat H. Seat H is the only seat in Section IV up for election in 2021.

There are two candidates for seat C of the Bering Strait Regional Educational Attendance Area board: incumbent Winfred Olanna Jr. and newcomer Marcus Barr. Both men are from Brevig Mission.

An aerial view over a snowy, coastal Alaska village in wintertime

REAA elections are coming up, and three seats are open on the Lower Yukon School District’s board.

The halls of Shishmaref's school are housing students at 170 percent capacity. Photo: Jenn Ruckel, KNOM.

In section III of the REAA election, Willow Olson runs uncontested for seat D of the regional school board. Incumbent Irene Navarro withdrew from re-election, leaving Olson as the only candidate for section III. REAA election day is October 5.

Municipal elections in Nome take place at Old St. Joe's on Tuesday, October 3rd.

Nome’s elected officials are considering a change to elections that they say could encourage more people to run for local office.

Flying over the Kigluaik Mountains. Photo: Jenn Ruckel, KNOM.

The Department of the Interior is delaying plans that could have opened 28 million acres of BLM lands in Alaska to mining and mineral development.

Woman in white vest stands next to Alaska Native painting and shelves of vinyl records.

Savoonga’s Viola “Vi” Waghiyi is one of the 26 members chosen by President Biden and Vice-President Harris for the new White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.

Improvement projects for the Nome-Beltz gym were some of the main beneficiaries of the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation’s 2020 year-end Community Benefits Share.

Man and woman sitting at same side of table discussing topic with audience.

Nome’s Public Safety Advisory Commission did not hold its scheduled discussion on the use of force policy during their Monday meeting. The intent was to gain input from a drafted use of force policy before it is approved by the City Manager’s office.

Double doors with a small placard reading "Council Chambers."

During tonight’s Nome Common Council regular meeting the council will discuss a resolution allowing for temporary animal trapping at Nome’s Inner Harbor. The resolution is likely a response to widespread community concern about a large and active fox population roaming the streets of Nome.

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Five candidates run to represent Stebbins, St. Michael and Unalakleet in the 2021 REAA election

REAA candidates agree on prioritizing teachers

Lower Yukon’s REAA candidates talk supporting teachers, engaging parents and increasing cultural activities

REAA candidate Willow Olson plans to prepare students for futures beyond high school

Nome Common Council Evaluates Election Process, Why Public is Hesitant to Run for Office

DOI Halts Development on Millions of Acres of Seward Peninsula and Alaska Lands

Savoonga’s Vi Waghiyi Appointed White House Advisor for Environmental Justice

New Concessions Stand for Nome-Beltz Gets a Boost from NSEDC Funds

Nome’s PSAC Fails to Make Quorum Again, NPD’s Use of Force Policy Not Discussed

Council Will Discuss Trapping and Budget Audits in Regular Meeting