Iron Dog Racers Mike Morgan and Chris Olds Continue Top Three Streak
Mike Morgan of Nome and teammate Chris Olds finished among the top three in this year’s Iron Dog, for the fourth consecutive year.
2021 Iron Dog Red Lantern Finishers Joseph and Israel Hale Make Historical First
On Saturday Joseph and Israel Hale became the first ever disabled team to finish the full 2,600-mile Iron Dog race.
Local Shismaref GoFundMe Organized to Aid Victims of House Fire
A local Shishmaref fundraiser is aiding residents who lost their home in a fire early Sunday morning. Law enforcement say other crimes took place leading up to the blaze that same day.
Nils Hahn Wins Nome Kennel Club’s 26-Mile Race
Nome Kennel Club hosted a 26-mile race this past Saturday, the third of their short-distance races this season. Five teams participated on what was a sunny dry cold afternoon in Nome as temperatures averaged 15 below.
Nome’s PSAC Fails to Make Quorum Again, NPD’s Use of Force Policy Not Discussed
Nome’s Public Safety Advisory Commission did not hold its scheduled discussion on the use of force policy during their Monday meeting. The intent was to gain input from a drafted use of force policy before it is approved by the City Manager’s office.
Saildrones Chart Arctic Waters, Safer Exploration of Alaska Sea Floor
Sea floor mapping continues to utilize unmanned technologies potentially making nautical travel safer and more efficient in Western Alaska.
Federal Case Against Man From Aniak
On Thursday last week, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Alaska announced that 35-year-old Alfred Morgan of Aniak had been indicted on federal gun charges.
Nome’s Oldest Mushing Organization Hosted 20-Mile Race
Nome Kennel Club hosted a 20-mile sled dog race on Saturday, with the requirements being a minimum of three mushers and each team having at least eight excited dogs.
Navy Releases Strategic Plan For Arctic Militarization, “Blue Arctic”
The U.S. Department of the Navy is shifting its focus to be more visibly present in the Arctic. Their newly released Blue Arctic plan recognizes the increasingly navigable waters present from the Arctic’s rapidly melting sea ice and remarks that these open waters will require a sustained American naval presence.
Drug Market On The Rise In Western Alaska
Nome’s Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team had success in 2020 stemming the flow of illegal distribution of illicit drugs into the region. However, larger challenges remain in addressing substance abuse in Western Alaska.