As aging water systems and government bureaucracy threaten the public health of Alaska Native villages across the Bering Strait region, community leaders struggle to obtain funding for critical water and sewer infrastructure.
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Shaktoolik awarded for COVID-19 accommodations, hospitality during Iditarod
The Native Village of Shaktoolik is being recognized for their makeshift checkpoint during this year’s unusual Iditarod sled dog race.
First confirmed COVID-19 case announced in Bering Strait region
Norton Sound Health Corp. announced Tuesday that the Bering Strait region has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
Nome, Iditarod officials postpone end-of-race festivities
Iditarod mushers will still be finishing on Front Street in Nome next week, but the city of Nome will not be hosting any festivities.
In severely overcrowded housing market, Nome residents are finding creative solutions
The Kugzruk Kommons used to be a local Baptist church. Now it’s a place residents call home.
State senator calls for REAL ID extension to help rural Alaskans
Sen. Donny Olson, D-Golovin, says that both Gov. Mike Dunleavy and President Donald Trump should ensure the REAL ID mandate is implemented properly, so as not to infringe upon Alaskans’ rights to travel.