One of the new owners says the independently-owned Nugget is “a reporter’s dream,” because of its nature as a community paper.
KNOM - Nome
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New Alaska law allows license to fish to be on your phone
Gov. Bill Walker signed House Bill 260 into law, allowing carriers to show their license in paper form or on their cellphone. including a digital copy, or a photograph of a paper copy.
Diesel fuel spills in Gambell after pipeline fails
In late June, a pipeline failed in Gambell causing an estimated 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel to spill, but the spill was only recently discovered, according to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
Alaska National Guard turns over rural armories for public use
So far, 15 rural armories have been divested. The guard plans to divest 60 in rural communities total, mostly to municipalities.