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Hunter harvests summer polar bear at Woolley Lagoon

Polar Bear · Nome

Hunter harvests summer polar bear at Woolley Lagoon

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By Sarah Manriquez When Jared Wiggins saw a polar bear walking toward him near his camp by Woolley Lagoon last week, he knew what was at stake. “It was either him or me,” Wiggins said. “And it wasn’t gonna be me. Not that day, anyways.” Wiggins, 30, is a lifelong Nome resident and a descendant of King Islanders—an Iñupiat community that once lived on King Island in the Bering Sea about 40 miles offshore. For generations, King Islanders were kno…See the Story

Horned Lark ––A masked alpine songster with horns

Nome, United States · Nome

Horned Lark ––A masked alpine songster with horns

MALE HORNED LARK – A male horned lark is showing the spiky feather tufts on the top of his head, which give these larks their name. Story and photos by Kate Persons Alpine tundra is among my favorite habitats, and there I’m always on the lookout for a favorite bird—the horned lark. With the face of an elfin, black-masked bandit and black feather tufts that can be raised like horns, this is a charismatic but seldom seen bird. The horned lark ca…Read Article

Stroke-N-Croak welcomes international competitor

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Stroke-N-Croak welcomes international competitor

Overcast skies, cool temperatures and a light fog obscuring Anvil Mountain were the backdrop to last Sunday’s running of the 41st annual Stroke-n-Croak Triathlon. The event consists of a one mile-swim, an eight-mile bike course and a four-mile run. It was a family affair as many teams featured family members competing in one or more of the legs. The Woehler family — Ruth, Thomas and Ryan — completed the event, with Lawrence counting the swimmi…Read Article

Bypass mail rate to increase soon

By Anna Lionas In less than two weeks the price for the Alaska Bypass Mail Service will increase by 9.4 percent, with grocery bills expected to increase because of it. This price change is occurring because bypass revenue didn’t cover the cost it takes the United States Postal Service to operate it. “The price for Alaska Bypass will increase by 9.4 percent to fully comply with PRC regulations since this product’s revenue did not cover its…Nome, United States · Nome Read Article

Are you in favor of the big budget bill the U.S. Senate passed?

Choices Yes No I don't know what this bill is aboutU.S. Senate · Nome Read Article

Birds on Parade set to replace Nome’s painted sled dog art

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Nome celebrates summer solstice

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By Sarah Manriquez From costumed heists to icy plunges and paddle-powered raft races, Nome celebrated the summer solstice in style during the annual Midnight Sun Festival, held over the weekend. The festival drew crowds of locals and visitors alike, eager to participate in time-honored traditions under the nearly endless daylight of the Arctic summer. Gold Dust Dash Saturday morning kicked off the festivities with the Gold Dust Dash, a 5K race …Nome, United States · Nome See the Story

Nome School District asks for more money from city

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By Anna Lionas Nome Public Schools is facing a deficit of over $1 million for the next school year, following funding reductions at both the local and state level. Now, they’re asking the City of Nome to provide an additional 315,000 in funding to balance their budget for the 2025/2026 school year. Two weeks ago, Governor Mike Dunleavy removed part of the funds the Legislature allocated for school districts in a line-item veto. Originally the…Nome, United States · Nome See the Story

Warmer Summers = Higher Gardening Potential

By Rick Thoman Alaska Climate Specialist Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness International Arctic Research Center/University of Alaska Fairbanks Environmental change has greatly impacted western Alaska already, and additional change is sure to come. Much of the focus has been on changes in sea ice: the timing, thickness and quality of ice. Given the importance of marine resources to the region this is naturally a significant…Poland · Poland See the Story

Do you approve of raising the Nome sales tax to 6 percent to balance the city's budget?

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Coast Guard oil spill drill reveals valuable lessons

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By Laura Robertson On June 10, an imaginary fishing vessel was approaching the Port of Nome when its engine caught fire. The ship crashed into the rocks with 18 people, 150,000 gallons of fuel oil, and 60,000 pounds of frozen fish onboard. This was the drill scenario members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Alaska Chadux Network, and Nome community were responding to last week. From the command cente…Coast Guard · Nome See the Story

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