In the beginning of this year, Amazon started applying local sales tax to municipalities in Alaska. According to the City of Nome, the online company first contacted them in late 2018.
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Years of data suggest ecosystem shifts in the Northern Bering Sea
Scientists say based on years of observations and data gathered in the Northern Bering Sea, as well as a recent research cruise, they can see warming waters and biological changes going farther north.
Nome-area ranch works to get youth into reindeer herding
The Midnite Sun Reindeer Ranch outside of Nome is investing in its future by getting local kids involved in reindeer herding now.
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.