Seafloor mapping project begins with research vessels in Nome
![The R/V Thunder research vessel docked at the Port of Nome.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06SeabedWRAP-1200x900.jpg)
A plan to map the seafloor of the entire planet will see researchers operating out of Nome this summer and fall.
Annual event aims to rid region of hazardous electronic waste
![The 12th annual e-waste dropoff event was held at the parking lot between Kawerak and the Methodist church on Friday and Saturday.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/05EwasteWRAP-A-1200x900.jpg)
Kawerak and the City of Nome partnered over the weekend on an electronic waste recycling event.
Board of Equalization hears appeals on property valuations in Nome
![Appraisers Arne Erickson (left) and Martins Onskulis addressed assessment appeals during the Nome Board of Equalization meeting on Wednesday, May 31.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/02AssessmentsWRAP-1200x857.jpg)
Questions of transparency arose this week during the Nome Board of Equalization’s two-day meeting, Wednesday and Thursday, May 31, and June 1. The board took up appeals to property assessment values both days.
See a stranded marine mammal? Alaska Sea Grant wants to know about it
![A seal on the ice at Nome's small boat harbor. Photo: Laura Kraegel, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2015-11-20-untitled-087-2432px-1200x900.jpg)
With climate change becoming a reality in the Bering Straits region, the National Marine Fisheries Service is reporting a growing number of what they call “stranded” seals on shore.
City: ‘U Call We Haul’ and other programs aim to clean up Nome
![Garbage bags for the U Call We Haul cleanup event are available at Nome City Hall.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/31CleanupDays-1-1200x800.jpg)
City officials are hoping to give Nome a facelift this week as cleanup efforts gets underway.
‘Native-inspired’ food vendor at Alaska State Fair has deep roots in Nome
![Meyer (left) shows off a seafood dish with singer-songwriter Hobo Jim. Photo courtesy Buffy Meyer](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/30StateFairWRAP-900x1200.png)
A company whose founders have roots in Nome is set to showcase Alaska Native-inspired dishes at the 2023 Alaska State Fair in Palmer.
Dan Graham named as interim president, CEO of Bering Straits Native Corp.
![Bering Strait Native Corporation Interim CEO/President Dan Graham. Photo courtesy BSNC](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DAN-GRAHAM.png)
Gail R. Schubert, who has been CEO of Bering Strait Native Corporation since 2009 and president since 2010, will no longer serve in that role.
Nome-Beltz Nanooks host annual basketball camp
![Lane Schuerch and Cole Crowe battle for the ball during a drill at the camp.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BASKETBALL-CAMP-1200x1098.jpg)
Students entering grades three through nine took part in the camp, which is led by Nanook boys’ head coach Pat Callahan and a crew of his high school players.
Steckman: Nome budget process continues, mill rate may go lower
![Nome City Hall Building](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_8552-1024x683.jpg)
According to Nome City Manager Glenn Steckman, the property tax mill rate has been set by staff and the council in recent weeks at 11 mills, which is a drop from last year’s 12-mill rate.
Nome city council honors Tom Vaden for decades of volunteerism
![Image at top: Nome Mayor John Handeland congratulates Tom Vaden for his decades of service on May 22.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/24VadenWRAP-A-1200x1067.jpg)
The Nome Common Council passed a resolution on Monday, May 22 honoring Tom Vaden for his decades of service to the community, and his years of work with the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Service.