Around 9 p.m., sections of the whale had been given to community members from Napaskiak, Atmautluak, Bethel, Akiachak, Tuluksak, and Akiak.
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GCI tells customers “No Worries” increases data plan for “rural hub communities”
As of Tuesday, customers in Nome, Kotzebue, Bethel, and Utqiagvik, were automatically upgraded to the No Worries Plan.
Legislature passes capital budget in one-day special session
The vote allows road projects and other construction to move forward. It was the only piece of business for the six-hour special session.
“Red Horde” swims through Nome escapement goals; managers predict strong silver run
Jim Menard, says he and his staff are encouraging subsistence fishers to get out there and stop the “red horde” before it overtakes Salmon Lake.
Recent Kuskokwim openings leave boats heavy with chum
Some families told ONC that they witnessed “chum chucking” during the openings.
Norton Sound beluga whale population is ‘abundant,’ new survey suggests
A recent aerial survey of the eastern Bering Sea suggests the Norton Sound beluga whale population is abundant in number.