The Biden administration gave $75 million in aid to the three communities in Alaska and Washington. Eight other Tribal communities received an additional $40 million.
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Fire destroys the only grocery store and fuel source in Stebbins
Gov. Dunleavy said the state’s emergency operations center is coordinating with the village on a response.
After nearly a month, running water restored to homes on St. George Island
After the loss of pressure in the water lines, city crew members scrambled to find the cause.
Banishment of Kipnuk principal followed allegations of disrespect, poor communication and COVID safety fears
Instruction for the school’s roughly 200 students is happening online for the foreseeable future.
Western Arctic Caribou Herd decline continues, bringing population to a third of peak size
Caribou and reindeer populations have been declining around the circumpolar north.
Village school closed after principal is banished from Kipnuk
Two weeks ago, the council sent a letter to all Kipnuk households prohibiting children in the village of around 700 people from attending school, citing concerns for students’ safety.