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Top News
Disparities in Sexual Assault Crimes in Nome
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
Red Fox Rabies Outbreak in Nome
The head of Alaska’s Wildlife Disease and Health Surveillance Program confirms that the City of Nome has a higher than normal case count of rabies in the red fox population.
Nome’s Public Safety Commission Approves New Use of Force Policy
Nome’s Public Safety Advisory Commission convened this month to discuss the drafted use of force policy. After several cancelled meetings due to COVID-19, and failing to make quorum, the commission did meet on Monday for the first time since October of 2020.
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.
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.