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Seeking Protection, Wanting Justice
Disparities in Sexual Assault Crimes in Nome
Part 4 – Seeking Justice, Wanting Protection: Disparities in Sexual Assault Crimes in Nome
This is the fourth in a five-part series called “Seeking Protection, Wanting Justice” that explores the community dynamics around sexual assault in Nome, and efforts by law enforcement to heal long-standing mistrust within the Alaska Native community.
Part 3 – Seeking Justice, Wanting Protection: Disparities in Sexual Assault Crimes in Nome
This is the third in a five-part series called “Seeking Protection, Wanting Justice” that explores the community dynamics around sexual assault in Nome, and efforts by law enforcement to heal long-standing mistrust within the Alaska Native community.
Part 2 – Seeking Protection, Wanting Justice: Disparities in Sexual Assault Crimes in Nome
This is the second in a five-part series called “Seeking Protection, Wanting Justice” that explores the community dynamics around sexual assault in Nome. Other segments deal with law enforcement and prosecution, but this part focuses on victim experiences.
Profiles
Meet the Three Candidates Vying to be Nome’s Next Mayor
Nome’s 2020 Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th. Although there are several seats up for grabs, only one has multiple candidates running for the same position: Nome’s Mayor.
Nome-Beltz Teacher Receives STEM Grant for Research Lab Kits, to Develop Young Scientists
Dr. Anthony Husemann, a full-time science teacher at NBHS, received $5000 in grant money to serve as a mentor for Nome students to be able to conduct science research independently, as well as to develop STEM projects.
Carol Seppilu: Running for Life
In the last ten years, Seppilu has been actively running all over the Nome area. Her love for running is fueled by a deeper purpose: to promote suicide prevention.
Public Safety
Trial for Teller Man Could be Scheduled Soon as Jury Trials Resume in Nome
Nome courthouse staff confirm Bradley Gene Okpealuk was arraigned this morning and his case now moves onto a trial. In-person jury trials resumed in Nome earlier this month.
Local Shismaref GoFundMe Organized to Aid Victims of House Fire
A local Shishmaref fundraiser is aiding residents who lost their home in a fire early Sunday morning. Law enforcement say other crimes took place leading up to the blaze that same day.
Federal Case Against Man From Aniak
On Thursday last week, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Alaska announced that 35-year-old Alfred Morgan of Aniak had been indicted on federal gun charges.
COVID-19
White Mountain Leads Regional Vaccinations
As the COVID-19 vaccination rate in the Norton Sound slowly climbs, some communities are seeing most eligible adults get the first dose of the vaccine. White Mountain, a community of about 200, leads the Norton Sound region in vaccination rates.
Third of Norton Sound Residents Vaccinated for COVID-19
Based on Norton Sound Health Corporation’s latest data, just under 7,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the Norton Sound.
Bering Strait School District Approves Travel for Basketball Competition Between Villages in “GREEN”
In a meeting last week, the School Board for the Bering Strait School District approved a plan for basketball teams to travel between villages that are in the “GREEN” zone.
Environment & Climate
Recovery Crews Responding to Fuel Spill Near Wales School
Crews in Wales continue to recover hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled near the Kingikmiut School last week.
Offshore SeaBirds Feel Effects of Warmer Ocean Waters
Coastal seabirds have experienced significant die-offs in Western Alaska the past few years. But recent results suggest that offshore birds are also feeling the impact of low ice and warming ocean temperatures in the Bering Sea.
USCG Cutter Polar Star Completes 12-Week Deployment in Bering Strait Region
The US Coast Guard’s sole heavy icebreaker, Polar Star, recently broke the nation’s 40-year winter absence from the Arctic Circle.