One of the new owners says the independently-owned Nugget is “a reporter’s dream,” because of its nature as a community paper.
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More Y-K Delta tribes protest Donlin Mine as permitting process progresses
Six tribes have passed resolutions against the proposed mine in the past two months; and eight have spoken out against it in the last two years.
Inupiaq woman criticizes use of her image in Dunleavy ad, campaign deletes footage
Marjorie Tahbone said she became aware of the ad on social media when friends forwarded it to her.
Alaska National Guard turns over rural armories for public use
So far, 15 rural armories have been divested. The guard plans to divest 60 in rural communities total, mostly to municipalities.
Are great white sharks sinking their teeth into Bering Sea seals?
In the past three years or so, Brandon Ahmasuk says something strange has been opening its jaws to marine mammals in the Bering Sea.
Top four gubernatorial candidates voice support for Donlin mine
Walker, who is running for re-election as an independent, and three other top gubernatorial candidates have pledged support for the Donlin mine, which would be the one of the biggest gold mines in the world.