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Top News
Disparities in Sexual Assault Crimes in Nome
Profiles
KNOM’s Tribute to Former Mayor Beneville
Nome Mayor James “Richard” Beneville reflects on a life of service in Western Alaska. In the fall of 2019 Richard sat down with KNOM to share his wisdom in this final interview.
Gambell Seamstress Keeps Knowledge of Traditional Siberian Yupik Sewing Alive
Published by Lydia Apatiki of Gambell, with support from Kawerak Inc., “Sivuqam Kelugwi: A St. Lawrence Island Traditional Sewing Curriculum” uses a symbiosis of technology and traditional knowledge to revitalize a forgotten art.
Profile: Update from Senator Lisa Murkowski on COVID-19, State of the State Economy, and Rural Alaska
Last week, Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke with KNOM Radio about COVID-19 stimulus money, the coronavirus pandemic, and issues relevant to the Bering Strait region.
Public Safety
Shaktoolik Welcomes New VPSO
Travis Savetilik stepped into the role of Shaktoolik’s Village Public Safety Officer on July 12. He graduated from the Alaska Law Enforcement Training program in Sitka a month earlier.
USCG Opens Forward Operating Location in Kotzebue for the Summer
A crew from the Coast Guard’s Air Station in Kodiak opened the seasonal forward operating location in Kotzebue as a response to warming waters and increased ship traffic in the Arctic.
Man Forcibly Arrested Outside Hansons, No Body Camera Footage Exists Say Police
Police arrested twenty-year old Javen Slwooko of Gambell in the Hansons grocery store on an active arrest warrant. He was mandated to return to the Seaside Center after completing his shift at Hanson’s on Friday, April 23rd but did not– prompting authorities at Seaside to notify the Nome Police for Slwooko’s arrest.
COVID-19
Stebbins Goes On Lockdown In Response to Outbreak
Stebbins is “hunkering down” in response to an outbreak in the village.
COVID-19 Update for Norton Sound Region: Two New Cases in Nome
As of July 12th, two more cases of COVID-19 were identified in Nome. Norton Sound Health Corporation announced July 12th that both local residents contracted the virus over last week.
Two New Cases of COVID in Koyuk as of June 30th
On June 30th, Norton Sound Health Corporation identified two more positive COVID-19 cases. Both patients are residents of Koyuk and the source of the virus is community spread.
Environment & Climate
Multiple Buyers Turn Norton Sound’s Commercial Fishing Season Around
After the Norton Sound Commercial Fishery canceled its chum season due to record low chum runs, a promising run of pinks turned the summer around.
Disaster Declaration Announced for 2019 Norton Sound Red King Crab Fishery
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, announced a disaster declaration for the 2019 Norton Sound red king crab season.
Unalakleet Residents to Support Coast Guard’s Response Efforts
Local Norton Sound residents will help the United States Coast Guard respond to emergencies such as oil spills and rescue efforts.