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Profiles
Alaska Safe Riders gears up for Iron Dog
Alaska Safe Riders Director Mike Buck discussed snow machine safety, such as sharing a trip plan, using proper equipment and communication technology, as people gear up for Iron Dog. Alaska Safe Riders offers snow machine, ATV and ROV safety courses as well as other resources at alaskasaferiders.com.
Recover Alaska leads first dry January challenge
Executive Director Tiffany Hall shared about Recover Alaska, an organization dedicated to reducing alcohol misuse and harm across the state.
Representative Mary Peltola, Senator Lisa Murkowski and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visit Nome & Bering Strait region
On Saturday, three prominent federal government officials were in Nome to survey the damage done by the significant storm that devastated Western Alaska. Hear the full interview on KNOM.org
Public Safety
Storms Erode Bering Sea Ice Pack; Caution Is Urged
Winter storms currently buffeting the Bering Sea have caused sea ice coverage to be reduced by almost 25% since late January. Ice cover is variable throughout the region, and extra caution and vigilance are urged for residents considering going out on the sea ice.
COVID-19
CDC reports racial disparity in COVID impact
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (coauthored by a Department of Health and Social Services employee) found that Alaska Native people face disproportionate risks from COVID-19, compared to white residents in Alaska.
“We’re past the worst of it,” NSHC medical director says of COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has entered its endemic phase in the Norton Sound and Bering Strait region, NSHC Medical Director Dr. Mark Peterson said. That’s where the virus exists at a fairly consistent level within a population as a part of everyday life.
Nome Common Council votes to keep current rules for sale of alcohol
The Nome Common Council at Monday’s meeting voted down a proposed ordinance that would have changed the legal hours to sell alcohol in the city.
Environment & Climate
FEMA extends disaster application deadline
Western Alaskans have an extra two weeks to apply for state and federal disaster assistance as recovery efforts from ex-Typhoon Merbok are still ongoing in various communities.
Western Alaska receives millions to repair roads and storm-damaged communities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is providing $9 million to pay for needed repairs in Western Alaska. FHWA released the emergency relief funds on Oct. 6 to help cover the cost of damages incurred by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok.
Community needed for Nome campsite cleanup
JT Sherman with Sitnasuak Native Corporation called on listeners for help cleaning up Nome campsites.