Since October 2011, the city-owned Kotzebue Package Store has been selling alcohol. Come October 4th, local voters will decide the fate of the store, when they’re asked if the city should ban alcohol sales all over again. Hans Nelson, resident of Kotzebue since 2009, says he led the alcohol ban solo from initial petition through…
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Police investigate weekend theft in Emmonak
An investigation is underway for a local theft that occurred in the community of Emmonak on September 18th.
City Council approves zoning changes for five Nome blocks
The Nome Planning Commission passed an ordinance Aug. 30 to rezone portions of blocks 109, 110, 125, 126, and 127 from general use to commercial use. The ordinance then passed to the city council, who allowed for a public hearing on this piece of business during their regular meeting.
Search continues for missing 18-year-old from Shageluk
Search efforts are still underway to find a man who went missing last week in the community of Shageluk. Alfred Hamilton, 18, of Shageluk has been reported missing since midnight Sept. 7, after consuming alcohol with friends and refusing to return home.
No concesssion from Nageak as recount boosts Westlake’s lead
Westlake’s lead doubled Monday from four to eight votes over Nageak in final results in the closely watched recount.
Walker vetoes bill that would guarantee university board seats to regions
The governor will continue to be able to appoint the 11 Board of Regents members without geographic limits on where they live.