![The halls of Shishmaref's school are housing students at 170 percent capacity. Photo: Jenn Ruckel, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-11-untitled-001-2432px-300x225.jpg)
REAA candidate Willow Olson plans to prepare students for futures beyond high school
In section III of the REAA election, Willow Olson runs uncontested for seat D of the regional school board. Incumbent Irene Navarro withdrew from re-election, leaving Olson as the only candidate for section III. REAA election day is October 5.
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Nome Common Council Evaluates Election Process, Why Public is Hesitant to Run for Office
Nome’s elected officials are considering a change to elections that they say could encourage more people to run for local office.
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DOI Halts Development on Millions of Acres of Seward Peninsula and Alaska Lands
The Department of the Interior is delaying plans that could have opened 28 million acres of BLM lands in Alaska to mining and mineral development.
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Savoonga’s Vi Waghiyi Appointed White House Advisor for Environmental Justice
Savoonga’s Viola “Vi” Waghiyi is one of the 26 members chosen by President Biden and Vice-President Harris for the new White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
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New Concessions Stand for Nome-Beltz Gets a Boost from NSEDC Funds
Improvement projects for the Nome-Beltz gym were some of the main beneficiaries of the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation’s 2020 year-end Community Benefits Share.
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Nome’s PSAC Fails to Make Quorum Again, NPD’s Use of Force Policy Not Discussed
Nome’s Public Safety Advisory Commission did not hold its scheduled discussion on the use of force policy during their Monday meeting. The intent was to gain input from a drafted use of force policy before it is approved by the City Manager’s office.