Once President Barack Obama signs the National Defense Authorization Act into law, the City of Galena will acquire a hefty plot of public land — 1,290 acres where the Campion Air Force Radar Station used to be located will be conveyed to Galena for the purpose of preventing future flood damage to the city.
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Obama draws fury and joy with Bering Sea protection
For 64-year-old Harry Lincoln, a subsistence hunter from Tununak, this isn’t a case of the president imposing his will on distant seas.
Troopers investigate break-ins in White Mountain
An investigation continues after a series of break-ins that occurred in the community of White Mountain late last month.
Alaska National Guard rescues two men stranded near Nome
Two men were rescued Saturday, Dec. 3, near Nome after being reported overdue from ATV travel out of the community of White Mountain.
Community of Stebbins experiencing ‘water crisis’
The community of Stebbins has been experiencing an ongoing “water crisis” for the better part of this week.
Study says climate change hinders some subsistence efforts in Alaska
The results of a study gathered from University of Alaska Fairbanks-led interviews says climate change is having a significant effect on subsistence and travel activities in Alaska.