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Posts by Catherine Rubano

Bering Strait shores collect more foreign marine debris but still no solution

By Catherine Rubano | October 12, 2021

For the second year in a row, Bering Strait residents are finding foreign debris on their shores — and are still looking for the source.

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Lower Yukon’s REAA candidates talk supporting teachers, engaging parents and increasing cultural activities

By Catherine Rubano | October 1, 2021
An aerial view over a snowy, coastal Alaska village in wintertime

REAA elections are coming up, and three seats are open on the Lower Yukon School District’s board.

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Nome Port Commission begins planning development of deep draft port project

By Catherine Rubano | September 23, 2021

From the Governor’s visit in August to the Port of Nome sponsoring and presenting at the Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators, the Arctic Deep Draft Project is moving forward in development.

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Alaska Fisheries Science Center appoints first tribal research coordinator

By Catherine Rubano | September 16, 2021
Mabel Baldwin-Schaeffer

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association hired its first tribal research coordinator for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center.

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Shaktoolik community and archaeologist collaboration uncovers the past

By Catherine Rubano | September 9, 2021
Difchahakl land depressions

Ongoing research is digging into the history of one of Alaska’s oldest archaeological sites.

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Port Commission, City Council Receive Request for Discounted Rate on Large Gravel Haul

By Catherine Rubano | August 27, 2021

In their first meeting since May, the Nome Port Commission discussed a request to reduce rates for one of the largest shipments of gravel the port has seen in recent years.

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Stebbins Goes On Lockdown In Response to Outbreak

By Catherine Rubano | July 30, 2021

Stebbins is “hunkering down” in response to an outbreak in the village.

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Nome Port Commission Holds Open House

By Catherine Rubano | July 29, 2021

On July 15, the Nome Port Commission held an open house at Old Saint Joe’s to give community members a chance to ask questions about port projects.

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Disaster Declaration Announced for 2019 Norton Sound Red King Crab Fishery

By Catherine Rubano | July 27, 2021

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, announced a disaster declaration for the 2019 Norton Sound red king crab season.

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Unalakleet Residents to Support Coast Guard’s Response Efforts

By Catherine Rubano | July 21, 2021
A sunny day in Unalakleet. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)

Local Norton Sound residents will help the United States Coast Guard respond to emergencies such as oil spills and rescue efforts.

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