Johnson-Barr’s death rippled across the state, generating outrage over the high rates of violence against Alaska Native women and children.
KOTZ - Kotzebue
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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.
Northwest Alaska village of Buckland assessing flood damage as water levels drop
The governor’s disaster declaration opens up resources to Buckland, a village in Northwest Alaska.
Northwest Alaska village of Buckland floods due to ice jam
An ice jam caused by warming spring temperatures near the village of Buckland has left most of the town underwater and cut off access to the airport road.
Spring is in the air in Kotzebue, and so are the birds
Brittany Sweeney of the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge says the annual Bird Sighting Contest helps scientists pick up changes in bird migration patterns.
For newly minted Iñupiaq doctoral graduate, opening doors for Native scholars is vital
For one Iñupiaq woman, hearing the words doctor next to her name was emotional: Her response to passing her dissertation defense went viral this month after hundreds of thousands of people watched her reaction.









