There are several communities in close proximity to new fires.
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‘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.
No cruise ships are coming to Nome this year
Jen Martin with Lindblad Expeditions said the cancellations were caused in part by issues with docking in Provideniya.
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.





