Story49: The Kobuk Comes to Ambler
The village of Ambler, 45 miles above the Arctic Circle, is the main stop on the Kobuk 440 dogsled race. Volunteers at the checkpoint say it takes the whole village to make it happen.
Caught Doing Something Good: Kayle Kavairlook
Our CDSG pick for this month, Kayle, tells us how he helped put out a fire that threatened the tundra surrounding his community of Koyuk.
NSEDC to Provide Rare Mid-Year Community Benefit Share
On May 10th, NSEDC’s Board of Directors approved a mid-year community benefit share of approximately $2 million, which will be spread to 15 communities. This is only the second time NSEDC has issued a mid-year benefit outside of its annual one provided in November.
Regional Wellness Conference Focuses on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Sexual assault and domestic violence have been discussed more frequently in Nome recently. Kawerak and the Bering Sea Women’s Group continued that public conversation earlier this month by hosting a regional wellness conference.
Norton Sound Herring Bait Harvest Breaks 10-Year Record
The herring bait fishery has seen the best harvest numbers since 2008 and could break the 1997 record if the 100-ton quota is met.