Operation Santa Claus Brings Cheer to St. Michael
Alaska National Guard airmen — and Santa Claus himself — delivered toys and treats to children in St. Michael during the 61st annual Operation Santa Claus.
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.
Regional Wrestling, Volleyball Teams Compete In Kotzebue, Unalakleet
Nome and Kotzebue led the tallies at Kotzebue’s Bush Brawl Tournament, while Unalakleet fought to victory at home in the Unalakleet Mixed-Six Smash Classic.
Nanooks Wrestle Their Way to Early Victories at Nome Invite
Nearly 100 student wrestlers from around Western Alaska flew into Nome last weekend for the Nome Wrestling Invite. Athletes from larger teams like Nome, Kotzebue, and Bethel competed along with students from Gambell, Golovin, Savoonga, Shishmaref, St. Michael, and White Mountain.
In Unalakleet, BSSD Students Learn to Lead
Students from around the Bering Strait School District gathered in Unalakleet for a weekend of workshops, games, storytelling and dancing.
Western Alaska Student Runners Head to State
After regional championships this past Saturday, athletes from across the region will compete at the state cross-country running competition in Anchorage this weekend.
Two Boaters Found Dead South of Unalakleet After Joint Search and Rescue Efforts
On Tuesday, Peter Nanouk’s boat was found swamped without him or Justin Nanouk onboard. Soon after, both men were found deceased on the beach near Golsovia River, south of Unalakleet.
Two Incidents of Theft Occur in Stebbins, St. Michael; Troopers in Unalakleet Respond
Richard Hunt of Stebbins was believed to have committed more than one crime, including stealing an item from a residence he entered unlawfully. In St. Michael, multiple items with a value of approximately $200 were reportedly stolen from a local business, and one juvenile suspect is in custody.
ANTHC Searching for Long-Term Solution Regarding St. Michael’s Frozen Water and Sewer Lines
After more than a month without sewer or water, both services are functional again in the community of St. Michael. But because of the amount of water required to thaw the entire system, services won’t be restored in full until the summer.