White, wet Christmas for Western Alaska during exceptionally cold, stormy winter
Nome and Western Alaska are on track to break a few climate records this winter. Following one of the top five coldest Novembers in climate history, the region is now facing its wettest December in decades.
Shaktoolik, Diomede and Wales to receive new homes after COVID delayed construction
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to build homes in Western Alaska. But it’s also provided opportunities for more funding to alleviate some housing issues that exist in the region.
Two arrests in Nome for drug possession
A tip submitted to the Nome Statewide Drug Enforcement, or SDEU, resulted in quick action and the arrest of two women for drug possession.