Nome News
Nome School district gears up for new year
As children in the Nome school district head back to classes this week, Nome Superintendent of Schools Jamie Burgess explained what the biggest changes are going to be for this coming school year.
Read MoreSmall Fire in Nome Quickstop
On Aug. 1, A small fire on Nome’s Front Street was quickly extinguished by the Nome Volunteer Fire Department or NVFD.
Read MoreCity of Nome plans to waive permit fees, tackle local emergency services
The Nome Common Council went over a new proposed ordinance to waive certain permit fees for any construction project valued at less than 500 thousand dollars.
Read MoreNome Common Council renews city fee and fine rates
The Nome Common Council voted on June 27 to approve the city’s schedule of fees and fines for fiscal year 2022.
Read MoreNome resident presents solution to youth vandalism
As summer hits Nome, there is typically an increase in reports of vandalism around town. One thing that has repeatedly concerned Nome property owners is preventative measures for vandalism, which appears to be mostly from youth.
Read MoreNome School District refreshes accreditation, safety policies and maintenance
The Nome Public School’s Board of Education first meeting of the summer discussed accreditation, audits and repairs, that the district will need for the 2022-2023 school year.
Read MoreNome Common Council approves demonstration of new housing technology
The Nome Common Council approved a plan on June 13 for the city to collaborate with Pennsylvania State University and a nonprofit called the Xtreme Habitats Institute to demonstrate the use of 3D printing technology in home construction.
Read MoreAs election day approaches, here’s what voters need to know
Alaska’s much anticipated Special Primary Election to fill the state’s sole U.S. House of Representatives’ seat is taking place June 11. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreGraphite One holds community meetings as work begins for 2022
Graphite One has resumed preparation for the eventual establishment of a graphite mine in the Kigluaik Mountains north of Nome. The company will be wrapping up work on the pre-feasibility study in June before moving onto work for the feasibility study later in the season.
Read MoreRadar to track sea ice movements coming to Nome in June
Using a radar system from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, scientists and residents will be able to watch coastal sea ice form and shift up to six nautical miles away from Nome.
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