USCG Opens Forward Operating Location in Kotzebue for the Summer
A crew from the Coast Guard’s Air Station in Kodiak opened the seasonal forward operating location in Kotzebue as a response to warming waters and increased ship traffic in the Arctic.
$20 Million Grant Awarded for Water and Sewer in Norton Sound Communities
Millions of dollars are being awarded to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in rural Alaska.
Climate Change May Increase Levels of Mercury in Arctic Ocean
Recent research suggests that climate change increases the input of mercury into the Arctic Ocean, and ultimately in the amount found in fish and marine mammals.
Cruise Ships Cancel Ports of Call in Nome
All cruise ships originally scheduled to stop in Nome this summer have been cancelled.
COVID-19 Cases Identified in Unalakleet, Nome
On Thursday, a Nome resident tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. Norton Sound Health Corporation says the virus was acquired through community spread.
Kawerak Celebrates Ten Years of E-Waste Recycling
After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, Kawerak was able to celebrate ten years of their E-Waste Program by collecting over ten thousand pounds of old electronics.
Nome Trailer Catches Fire, No Injuries Reported
A trailer caught fire on East Third Avenue in Nome the night of Tuesday, June 8th. The blaze left quite a bit of damage, but no injuries were reported.
Six More Positive Cases of COVID-19 Found in Nome
Five new positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in Nome by Norton Sound Health Corporation on Monday, June 7th. An additional case was identified later in the day
Community-Spread Case of COVID-19 Found in Nome
On Wednesday, Norton Sound Health Corporation identified a positive case of COVID-19 from a Nome resident. The case is considered community-spread. The patient is safely isolating and close contacts have been notified.
Lieutenant Governor Visits Nome to Talk Relief from Diminished Cruise Season
Nome recently had its first visitors from the state capitol since the pandemic began. Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer and former representative Bill Thomas arrived on April 30th to learn how local business owners have been impacted by the decimated cruise season.