Alaska State Troopers thwarted two attempts to import alcohol to the community of Elim over the weekend. Troopers seized an estimated total of 10 liters of alcohol in Nome Sunday, Jan. 8, in two separate incidents: one, an estimated 7 liters, the other about 3 liters.
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Working group supports Fish and Game proposal for caribou hunt changes
In a meeting last month, the Western Arctic Caribou Herd Working Group voted to give its official support of the Department of Fish and Game’s proposal to modify the caribou hunt structure in five northern hunting units.
Federal act funds water infrastructure in western AK
A federal act signed by the president this month will bring millions of dollars for water and sewer systems in Alaska over a five-year period.
State arts council urges protections for Native use of ivory
The Alaska State Council on the Arts is urging Alaska’s congressional delegation to protect Native use of ivory after recent domestic ivory bans.
Nome-based non-profit hopes to revitalize Inupiaq with ‘language nest’
Coming to the region at the start of the new year is a “nest” project focused on Inupiaq language revitalization. A Nome-based non-profit organization called Inuusiq Inc., which started up this year, is spearheading the project.
ABC Board will decide the owner of Bethel’s final liquor license
The final liquor license that will be granted to a Bethel business is being sought by three businesses. Which one gets it could be left up to chance.