Nome resident presents solution to youth vandalism
As summer hits Nome, there is typically an increase in reports of vandalism around town. One thing that has repeatedly concerned Nome property owners is preventative measures for vandalism, which appears to be mostly from youth.
Nome School District refreshes accreditation, safety policies and maintenance
The Nome Public School’s Board of Education first meeting of the summer discussed accreditation, audits and repairs, that the district will need for the 2022-2023 school year.
Federal IHS funds go to rural Alaska sanitation and wastewater projects
Communities in Western Alaska will receive a portion of three and a half billion dollars from the federal government to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.
As election day approaches, here’s what voters need to know
Alaska’s much anticipated Special Primary Election to fill the state’s sole U.S. House of Representatives’ seat is taking place June 11. Here’s what you need to know.
Nome School Board wraps up another successful school year
The final Nome Public School’s Board of Education meeting of the school year discussed graduation, past school trips and sports meets and future educational programs for students and teachers alike.
New NOAA technology to study changing ocean ecosystem
NOAA plans to debut the Oculus Coastal Glider summer 2022 to study the Bering Sea.
Federal Subsistence Board makes regulation changes to Units 22 and 23
The FSB’s teleconference in April covered issues relevant to Units 22 and 23. Those topics included a decision to conserve Alaska hare in Units 22 and 23, a redefinition of Alaska hare, closures and rescinded closures in moose hunting, and a special action for musk ox permits.
Nome NYO athletes thrive at in-person meets
Nome’s NYO season came to a close in April. The team participated in the first in-person state meet since 2019 in Anchorage, and a record-setting meet in Juneau.
Nome Public School Board discusses new measures and understaffing
A new reading program, a new response to COVID-19 and an old problem were the main topics at the April Nome Public School’s Board of Education meeting.
Introducing Nome-Beltz School’s new varsity-level ski team
Nome-Beltz Middle High School added a new varsity-level sport to its list. Before spring semester 2022, cross country skiing only existed at Nome-Beltz as a club sport. Now, it is a school-sponsored and funded sport: the Nome-Beltz Ski/Biathlon Team.