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Public Safety

Fire Caused by Electrical Heater in Nome Apartment

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 21, 2021 | 0
Two men looking at a building that has signs of fire.

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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Legislator Seeks to “Rewrite” Alaska’s Consent Law, Speed Up Rape Kit Testing

By Davis Hovey | January 19, 2021 | 0
Stack of papers and a rape kit supplies on a table.

Rep. Geran Tarr pre-filed House Bill 5 earlier this month which includes rape kit testing reform, further protections for underage victims of sexual abuse, and updates the state’s sexual consent law.

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Emmonak Man Found Dead In His Home After Alleged Assault

By Colin O'Connor | January 5, 2021 | 0
Flood waters recede in Emmonak in July 2013. Photo: Adam DuBrowa, FEMA.

After receiving a report at 3:25am on January 1st, Alaska State Troopers found 39-year-old Brian Agwiak of Emmonak deceased in his residence.

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Alaska Criminal Justice System Continues to Disproportionately Affect Marginalized Populations

By Colin O'Connor | December 30, 2020 | 0
Empty seats inside the Nome jury box

Within Alaska’s criminal justice system, the poor and vulnerable have experienced the greatest impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. KNOM reports on what those in the court system are saying about those affected.

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White Mountain Search and Rescue Successful, But Travelers Beware

By Colin O'Connor | December 9, 2020 | 0
Aerial image of dark blue water, a field of ice chunks, and a small vessel involved in search-and-rescue efforts.

White Mountain Search and Rescue Team successfully rescued an overdue snow machiner outside of White Mountain on Monday, after rough trails left him stranded. Public safety officials warn of poor travel conditions outside of the White Mountain area.

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Tech Support Scams Increasing in Alaska, Says FBI

By Emily Hofstaedter | December 2, 2020 | 1
Low angle shot of laptop viewing the keyboard.

This holiday season will likely see more shoppers going online to do their shopping. But as more people go online, the FBI is warning that more scammers are online too.

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Nome Jury Rules Elim Elder’s Death Did Not Involve Foul Play

By Colin O'Connor | November 25, 2020 | 0

Thomas Saccheus Sr., who went missing in September of last year, received a presumption of death and a Nome Court jury found that his death was caused by exposure to elements.

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Magistrate Ivanoff Receives Nora Guinn Award for Her Service in Unalakleet

By Emily Hofstaedter | November 16, 2020

The Judge Nora Guinn Award goes to someone making extraordinary efforts to help residents in rural parts of the state access the legal system, particularly Alaska Natives.

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Nome Public Safety Commission Still Unable to Review Certain Police Policies

By Colin O'Connor | November 16, 2020

Over a year into its existence, the Nome Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) is encountering challenges in fulfilling its duties, as outlined by City ordinance.

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Multi-Agency Officers Seize Meth En-Route to Nome, Second Bust in Two Weeks

By Emily Hofstaedter | November 12, 2020
An Alaska State Trooper cruiser. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM file.

Law enforcement officers seized over $64,000 worth of methamphetamine and marijuana bud from a Nome man at the Ted Stevens Airport on Monday.

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“Happy Birthday”, Western Alaska-Style

A vintage photo of an igloo on a field of snow and ice, with a pair of snowshoes and a handwritten sign that says “Happy Birthday from Nome.”

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