Nome resident arrested in sexual assault case
Nome Police arrested Isaac Ozenna Sr. on May 4 on multiple charges of sexual assault of a minor and coercion.
Nome port expansion project needs additional funding by November
As the project to expand the Port of Nome moves forward, the Nome Port Commission discussed funding and design issues at its April meeting.
Nome Common Council suspends summer sales tax increase for third year
The Nome Common Council voted on April 25 to suspend Nome’s seasonal sales tax increase during the months of May, June, July and August. That means the sales tax rate will remain at 5% rather than increasing to 7% as described in the Code of Ordinances of Nome.
“We’re past the worst of it,” NSHC medical director says of COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has entered its endemic phase in the Norton Sound and Bering Strait region, NSHC Medical Director Dr. Mark Peterson said. That’s where the virus exists at a fairly consistent level within a population as a part of everyday life.
BSNC chair Henry Ivanoff Sr. remembered for leadership and service
Henry Ivanoff left a legacy of leadership and service to the people of Western Alaska.
Nome schools face high closure rates during 2021–2022 school year
Nome-Beltz Middle/High School was closed on the days leading up to the 2022 spring break due to a lack of staff. And that wasn’t the first time in the school year a local school had to close.
Nome Common Council recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Nome Common Council voted on April 4 to officially recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. Mayor John Handeland asked City Clerk Bryant Hammond to read the entire text of the resolution aloud at the meeting, rather than just the title as usual, in order to emphasize its importance.
Nome Common Council approves partnership between Nome police and National Park Service
That was an agreement between the Nome Police Department and Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.
AHFC urges homeowners to apply for assistance by April 4
After multiple rounds of rent relief in 2021, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is now offering similar support to homeowners. The application period for AHFC’s Homeowner Assistance program began on March 14 and runs until 11:59 p.m. on the night of Monday, April 4.
Coast Guard requests comments on shipping through Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
Since 2018, the U.S. Coast Guard has been running a Port Access Route Study, or PARS, for the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas to determine how vessel traffic in the region should be routed.