Storms tore more land away from Napakiak’s already heavily eroded riverbank last weekend. About 8 feet of bank fell into the Kuskokwim River, adding to the more than 100 feet of shoreline that has already been lost this year.
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Russian nuclear power plant afloat in Arctic causes anxiety across Bering Strait
A Russian barge mounted with nuclear reactors is expected to traverse the Arctic this month. Across the Bering Strait, Alaskans are worried — though one Arctic security expert also sees room for optimism.
Storms flood Kotlik as other Western Alaska communities see little damage
Weekend storms battered the coast of Western Alaska. While flooding damaged some villages, others fared better.
Bethel water testing shows lead and copper levels exceeding federal standards at some locations
The city tested 10 locations in Bethel in September 2018. Half of those locations showed levels of lead and/or copper that exceeded federal standards.
Honored nationally, a Juneau scientist helps Alaska fisheries managers see the bigger picture
Elizabeth Siddon is the only Alaskan this year to receive the highest honor from the U.S. government for early career scientists. Her work helps Alaska’s fisheries managers see the bigger picture.
Questions remain as Amazon charges online sales tax in Nome
In the beginning of this year, Amazon started applying local sales tax to municipalities in Alaska. According to the City of Nome, the online company first contacted them in late 2018.