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Board of Equalization hears appeals on property valuations in Nome

By Greg Knight | June 2, 2023 |

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

By Greg Knight | June 1, 2023 |

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

By Greg Knight | May 31, 2023 |

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

By Greg Knight | May 30, 2023 |

A company whose founders have roots in Nome is set to showcase Alaska Native-inspired dishes at the 2023 Alaska State Fair in Palmer.

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