Alaska National Guard Turns Over Rural Armories for Public Use
The Alaska Army National Guard is handing over ownership of over 60 armories in rural communities, mostly to municipalities.
Northwest Arctic Ice Road Will Not Open This Year
Sea ice has been too thin this year to make it safe to construct the ice road, which normally runs from Kotzebue to Noorvik and Kiana.
GCI Expands High-Speed Broadband to Norton Sound Villages
Residents of six Norton Sound villages can expect to see high-speed terrestrial broadband coverage from GCI by the end of 2017, the company says.
Keeping the Inupiaq Language Alive, Through a Website
It’s now possible to learn basic Inupiaq online, thanks to a graduate student at the University of Alaska–Fairbanks.
Elder Voices: Lela Oman
Lela has lived all across Western Alaska during her lifetime, but the constants in her life are faith and family.
Honey Buckets, Slow Internet
Western Alaska’s lack of infrastructure and reliable basic services affect KNOM listeners profoundly. Through your support, it’s been a frequent subject of recent news stories.
#FocusWesternAK: Noorvik
The next installment of our #FocusWesternAK series takes us above the Arctic Circle, to the community of Noorvik.