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Citing Tribes’ Rights, Kawerak and BSEG Oppose Kavanaugh

Man in dark suit stands inside the White House, looking at a folder of papers.

The Bering Sea Elders Group and Kawerak have both released public statements opposing U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The Western Alaska organizations cite what they view as threats to subsistence and other rights of Alaska Native tribes.

Fire In Little Diomede Destroys One Home

Diomede, Alaska

The fire that erupted in a home late Friday night was mostly put out within two hours, and no one was seriously injured. It’s the second major emergency for the community in less than a month.

LEPC, Kawerak, and State Fostering Regional Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Local Workshop

Oiled Wildlife

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…”