Nome News
Nome City Council Has New Public Comments Process, Discussions to Continue
As the city incorporates technology, the process for how citizens can participate in their city meetings is changing.
Read MorePort Commission Talks Spring Cleaning, Project Updates
In a recent meeting, the Nome Port Commission shared updates on major port repairs like the Ramp Replacement Project and the CAP 107 Dredging Project.
Read MoreNome-Beltz Nanooks Advance to ASAA 3A Semi-Finals
The Nome-Beltz Nanooks boys basketball team beat the Delta Junction Huskies 67-39 in opening action at the 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska Boys Basketball State Championships last night at Colony High School in Palmer.
Read MoreRed Fox Rabies Outbreak in Nome
The head of Alaska’s Wildlife Disease and Health Surveillance Program confirms that the City of Nome has a higher than normal case count of rabies in the red fox population.
Read MoreUSDA Wants Gluten-Sensitive Individuals to Double-Check Chicken Noodle Soup
If you require a gluten-free diet and have recently purchased pre-made chicken noodle soup at Hanson’s in Nome, you might want to double-check your soup packaging.
Read MoreNome City Council Begins Discussion on Real Property Sales Tonight
They plan to approve the dates for the Board of Equalization meeting and begin discussions on selling some city owned real properties. The Nome Planning Commission recommends allowing unused city property to be sold over- the counter if nobody bids on the property. Those discussions will begin tonight.
Read MoreNome’s Public Safety Commission Approves New Use of Force Policy
Nome’s Public Safety Advisory Commission convened this month to discuss the drafted use of force policy. After several cancelled meetings due to COVID-19, and failing to make quorum, the commission did meet on Monday for the first time since October of 2020.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Discusses Tariffs, Cruise Ship Season in Regular Meeting
Nome’s Port Commission met on February 18th to discuss the upcoming cruise ship season, tariffs, Covid-19 criteria for the harbor, and more updates for the Deep Draft Port project.
Read MoreNome Council Allocates Funds for Youth Groups, Passes Budget Amendments in Tonight’s Meeting
Youth programs in Nome will have a bit more money to carry them through COVID-19 after the Nome Common Council officially allocates extra funding during their regular meeting tonight.
Read MoreNJUS Budget Passes with Little Change to Rates, Council Hears Iron Dog COVID Plans
The Nome Common Council approved the operations and capital budgets for the Nome Joint Utility System during their regular meeting on Monday. The budget has been in effect since the start of the new year.
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