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Nome News

Nome Port Commission Discusses Ramp Replacement Project, Deep Draft Port

By Catherine Rubano | January 28, 2021 | 0

During their extended meeting on January 21, the Nome Port Commission clarified the next steps for the Deep Draft Port, discussed funding for the Ramp Improvement Project, and decided to request more funding from the Nome City Council.

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Police Shortages, Public Safety, and Community Funds Covered At Nome Common Council

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 27, 2021 | 0

Every year, the city sends a letter to federal and state legislators requesting that they put resources into certain projects or areas of concern. This marks the second year the council has made both sexual and domestic violence their top priority.

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Council Will Discuss Trapping and Budget Audits in Regular Meeting

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 25, 2021 | 0
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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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Fire Caused by Electrical Heater in Nome Apartment

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 21, 2021 | 0
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An electrical fire on Wednesday caused no injuries but did some significant damage to the apartment units at 603 Seppala Drive in Nome.

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More Close Contact COVID-19 Cases in Nome, Norton Sound Reaches 300

By Davis Hovey | January 18, 2021 | 0
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Over the weekend, three residents of the Norton Sound tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. There are currently 14 active cases of COVID-19 in the region.

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Drug Market On The Rise In Western Alaska

By Colin O'Connor | January 13, 2021 | 0
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Nome’s Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team had success in 2020 stemming the flow of illegal distribution of illicit drugs into the region. However, larger challenges remain in addressing substance abuse in Western Alaska.

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Nome Council Postpones Vote on Funding for City Hall Heating and Ventilation

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 13, 2021 | 0

During a sparsely attended Nome City Council session, the council opted not to spend any money in their first regular meeting of 2021.

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Arctic Deep Draft Port Project in Nome Authorized by Congress

By Catherine Rubano | January 12, 2021 | 3

After years of waiting, the Arctic Deep Draft Port project in Nome was authorized by Congress on December 21st and is ready to move forward.

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Nome Public Schools and Bering Strait School District Go to In-Person Instruction, Lower Yukon Still in “RED”

By Sophia Desalvo | January 12, 2021 | 0
Nome Beltz High School "den of the mighty nanooks"

Following the winter holidays, Nome Public Schools and the Bering Strait School District are returning to in-person instruction, while the Lower Yukon School District will proceed with a distance-learning model.

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Regional Hospital Sees First Baby of New Year on January 6th

By Davis Hovey | January 12, 2021 | 0
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Norton Sound Health Corporation announced that RosaLynn Roxie Reamer was born shortly after 11pm on January 6th. According to the baby girl’s parents, Sarah Iyapana and Wayne Reamer of Nome, RosaLynn was supposed to be due at the end of the month.

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February 2021 Articles

“Happy Birthday”, Western Alaska-Style

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Listen to a few distinctively Western Alaska versions of the Happy Birthday” songs heard each day during Hotlines.

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