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Nome officials, artists and businesses weigh in on this year’s Iditarod

By Greg Knight | March 28, 2023 |

The 2023 Iditarod has come and gone from the finish line at the end of Front Street in Nome, but local businesses are feeling the effect of what it brought to the city, financially.

Radar study reveals 1918 pandemic graves at Pilgrim Hot Springs cemetery

By Greg Knight | March 28, 2023 |

The results of a ground-penetrating radar study of the Pilgrim Hot Springs cemetery, located about 60 miles northeast of Nome, have been released.

US Coast Guard shares arctic pollution response plan

By Greg Knight | March 27, 2023 |

A look at the topic of pollution response in the Bering Strait was the item of discussion during a recent installment of the Strait Science lecture series, sponsored by the University of Alaska Northwest Campus.

Troopers investigating homicide in Mountain Village

By Greg Knight | March 27, 2023 |

Alaska State Troopers are investigating a homicide at a residence in Mountain Village.

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