In Nome, State Experts Ponder Responses to Potential Bering Sea Crises
![With snow on the beach, the Bering Sea remained unfrozen at the end of October 2017.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6272-1200x900.jpg)
Experts from throughout Alaska gathered in Nome last week to discuss marine mammals and potential responses to different types of emergencies that may happen in the Bering Sea.
LEPC, Kawerak, and State Fostering Regional Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Local Workshop
![Oiled Wildlife](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/¦-¦-i-u-¦_07-2432px-1024x684.jpg)
Thomas Riley works in the planning division for DHSEM. Riley recently visited Nome for three days and spoke with organizations like Kawerak and the LEPC about specific emergencies that may arise in the region. Anahma Shannon of Kawerak said of Riley’s visit, “I think one of the things they (the State) realized is that people kept bringing up oil spill response, increased vessel traffic, oiled wildlife…”
Incidents of “Criminal Mischief” in Elim, Teller This Week
![An Alaska State Trooper cruiser. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM file.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Nome-Troopers-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
In Elim, Troopers received a report on Tuesday of an unoccupied dwelling being broken into. That same day, in Teller, Troopers responded to a report of vandalized vehicles. On Wednesday, Troopers were informed of a burglary and items being stolen from a Teller residence.
Confusion Over Legalities is Hurting Alaskan Ivory Market, Locals Say
![Various carvings made from ivory on display at Maruskiya's in Nome. Most of these pieces are made from walrus ivory. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Maruskiyas-1-1200x900.jpg)
An educational brochure is available that explains how Native Alaskans’ use of walrus ivory is excluded from an elephant ivory ban in the U.S., which was established last year by an executive order from President Obama.