The Midnite Sun Reindeer Ranch outside of Nome is investing in its future by getting local kids involved in reindeer herding now.
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Warmer waters believed to be main cause for dead pink salmon in Norton Sound
Norton Sound residents have reported salmon die-offs in unusually large numbers during the last week.
Western Alaska students save abandoned bearded seal pup
An abandoned and starving bearded seal pup is making her way towards good health thanks to a group of students in Shaktoolik.
Emmonak votes to keep alcohol and remain ‘damp’
Voters in the Western Alaska community of Emmonak have narrowly decided to continue restricted alcohol sales and remain a so-called “damp” community under local option laws.
Behind the scenes of the Regional Native Youth Olympics for Bering Strait School District
Last week, White Mountain hosted thirteen teams for the Bering Strait School District’s regional Native Youth Olympics
Emergency response workshop details communication shortfalls in rural Alaska
The Arctic Domain Awareness Center came to Nome last Friday to learn how rural Alaskans, particularly Alaska Natives, felt they were prepared to handle a major, weather-related crisis.
‘Ragin’ Contagion’ exercise tests Nome’s ability to respond to epidemics
In the event of widespread disease, it could take several days before help arrives in a remote Alaska community like Nome.
Busiest cruise ship season ever for Nome expected this summer
The first cruise ship to pass through the Port of Nome will arrive in July. So far, seven ships have booked arrangements to stop in Nome this year.
Alaska delegation introduces bills to curb states’ bans on walrus ivory
Alaska’s congressional delegation has introduced legislation to pre-empt states from banning walrus ivory, whale bone and other marine mammal products.
Iditarod mushers react to rules reducing maximum dog team size
Race officials reduced the maximum team size from 16 to 14 for this year’s Iditarod. That means quite a bit for race strategies, speeds and the trade-offs that mushers face as they travel across Alaska.