Some residents of Crooked Creek see the potential for much needed economic development while others see the possible disruption of their subsistence lifestyle.
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Mock election helps Nome students — and their parents — prepare for the real thing
Tuesday’s mock elections weren’t meant for students just to play or pretend. Students spent time researching the candidates on various websites and by perusing different campaign commercials.
Donlin Gold still waiting for big state permits
Donlin Gold, the company developing a proposed gold mine in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, says that it hopes to get most of its major permits out of the way this year. But so far, progress has been a bit slow.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks aviation, climate change during Bethel visit
Climate change and rural aviation are major issues in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. And Sen. Lisa Murkowski addressed both during her visit to the region last week.
Barrick Gold takes Donlin mine development ‘very seriously’ during big merger
Barrick Gold also wants to build one of the world’s largest gold mines, the Donlin gold mine, in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta. And this merger could have future implications for the project.
After decades of ineligibility, the small island of Diomede is finally included in Essential Air Service
Until 2012, people could only fly to Diomede standby on a mail carrier if there was enough room among the parcels and letters.