For the first time ever, hunters who live outside the Northwest Arctic will not be allowed to hunt caribou on federal lands.
Western
High-speed internet is on the way to Western Alaska
Quintillion will begin work laying subsea fiber optic cable off Nome’s coast the first week of July.
Yukon subsistence fisherman get first targeted opening for Yukon salmon in 5 years
Subsistence fishermen on the Yukon are getting some rare gillnet openings during the middle of the summer season, and will be allowed to keep any king salmon they catch.
Nome Port Commission preps for a busy summer
The Nome Port Commission is preparing for a steady stream of visitors this summer. Vessels serving the fiber optic cable installation will be in harbor the last week of June. But it’s the month of August that will likely be the busiest for Nome’s port. While the city isn’t the official host, the U.S. Coast…
Bethel elders face closure of senior center
Seniors will remain fed and supported, but they could be spending a lot more time alone.
Dual language program helps student succeed in Yup’ik and English
Educators in Kwigillingok are preparing their students for bright educational futures – in both English and Yup’ik.
Nome works to keep its preschool open once state funding is gone
Nome Public Schools is eligible for a $6 million grant. But the funding requires the district to find a long-term solution that doesn’t rely on Pre-K money from state.
Unalakleet man advances to next round on American Ninja Warrior
The Unalakleet athlete qualified with a top-15 finish last week, and now he’ll compete for a spot in the National Finals.
Hydroponics business brings local produce to Kotzebue
In the middle of a gravel lot, surrounded by rusty equipment and old storage containers, one brand-new connex is making history.
Hot springs in Western Alaska to become community garden
Starting this summer, an abandoned hot springs in the heart of Western Alaska will go from a deteriorating historical site to an operational community garden.