The city of Nome confirmed in a Facebook post Monday morning that Mayor James “Richard” Beneville, 75, died overnight from pneumonia at Norton Sound Regional Hospital.
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The Cost of Cold: Staying warm in Nome
As the Bering Strait becomes more accessible, the mayor of Nome says there’s an upside to less sea ice.
Nome City Council declines to house sex offenders at Nome’s halfway house In 3-2 Vote
After more than an hour of discussion, Nome City Council decided not to allow sex offenders who actively are receiving treatment to stay at the Seaside halfway house.
Nome City Council set to pass seasonal sales tax increase
Two ordinances regarding Nome city sales tax are in the second reading phase for tonight’s City Council meeting. One ordinance, if passed, would amend the deadline to apply for a sales tax exemption, and the other would increase the seasonal sales tax.
Arctic tourism hot topic at industry convention
Alaska gets close to 2 million visitors a year. More and more of them are visiting the Arctic Circle and beyond.