Posts Tagged ‘Donny Olson’
Nome Schools May Find Funds for Music and Librarian
Superintendent Shawn Arnold says the savings from retiring long-time teachers’ higher salaries could keep the music program off the chopping block. As for the librarian, he says: talk to your elected officials.
Read MoreGraphite Mine Bill Provokes Mixed Reactions in Western Alaska
While some people are optimistic about possible economic benefits of a proposed graphite mine on the Seward Peninsula, others express concern about the mine’s potential impact on subsistence.
Read MoreSpring’s slow arrival, and a special nod from the Alaska Legislature
In rural Alaska, spring is arriving in stops and starts. As our daylight hours rapidly increase – by more than six minutes each day – our skies alternate between sunshine, clouds, and heavy fog. Temperatures hover near the freezing point during the day, and the snow and ice are beginning to recede. Perhaps most noticeably,…
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