The record was driven in part by a heavy rainstorm that set Kotzebue’s single-day precipitation record.
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Kotzebue couple charged with assaulting and starving children in their care
Court documents detail the physical assault of four different children occurring between 2015 and 2019.
Babies in regalia: Kotzebue marks return of in-person beauty pageants
Cloudy skies and a light drizzle didn’t dampen the spirits of residents of Kotzebue on the Fourth of July as hundreds gathered across town to celebrate.
‘Like Rocky Balboa stuff’: Kotzebue MMA fighter Aaron Phillips says his hometown prepared him for the big leagues
A wide swath of TV shows depicting “reality” in Alaska center on hunting, fishing, the wilderness and harsh conditions. But a new spin on reality TB has come out of Kotzebue, through MMA fighter Aaron Phillips.
Kotzebue man pleads guilty to 2018 murder, sexual abuse of 10-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr
Johnson-Barr’s death rippled across the state, generating outrage over the high rates of violence against Alaska Native women and children.
The village of Shungnak hasn’t had fuel since April
The 70s-era vintage fuel truck they used to transport fuel from the airport to the store has been broken down since last year.
With a haul of 11 whales this season, Point Hope gears up for Qaġruq festival
Over the first two days, captains will haul the whaling boats up and show off their crews flags before cutting up the whale for the large communal feast.
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Northwest Arctic Borough renews push to get VPSOs in every village
The borough would have to hire five more VPSOs to meet the goal of having one in each village. Another priority is getting them up to speed on Inupiaq culture.
GCI plans wireless upgrades across Alaska, including faster speeds for rural communities
As rural Alaska communities begin to see improved service, the current fastest speeds in Alaska will double to 2-gig speed starting in 2022.
Kotzebue elementary school works to better incorporate Iñupiaq culture in classrooms
Principal Faith Jurs says all grade levels will see a boost in Iñupiaq content under the new curriculum.