GRAVE MATTERS — Splintered wood from fallen and smashed coffins are being investigated by an archaeologist in St. Michael.
Graves continue to erode at historic St. Michael cemetery
A year after ex-typhoon Merbok, hit the region, an archaeologist has returned to St. Michael this month to help recover graves that were exposed due to erosion.
NOME INVITATIONAL— Middle school students and community members race off during the community race, held in conjunction with the Nome XC Invitational race, held on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Nome Cross Country Invitational draws teams from 12 villages
Racers came by boat, plane or car to Nome last week to race in the Nanook Cross Country Invitational last Saturday.
TORY TIME— Michaela Goade reads her story Berry Song to a group of kids at the Katirvik Center, on Sunday afternoon.
Award-winning illustrator Michaela Goade visits Nome
Award-winning illustrator Michaela Goade visited Nome this week for a meet and greet, a workshop and visits to Nome schools. Kegoayah Kozga Public Library Director Marguerite La Riviere organized Goade’s trip to Nome.
A WALE(S) OF A GOOD TIME — Iris Tokeinna of Wales danced with the rest of her group during their final performance of the 22nd Annual Kingikmiut Dance Festival.
Kingikmiut Dance Festival comes back after 4-year hiatus
The 22nd Annual Kingikmiut Dance Festival took place in Wales over Labor Day Weekend for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
TELLER— The townsite of Teller is located between Grantley Harbor and Port Clarence.
Teller may move to higher ground
This summer, Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority began investigating a new subdivision site across from the airport in Teller for 40 houses — some newly built, some relocated —away from flood threatened areas.
BERM REMNANTS— Lewis Nakarak shows one of the last remnants of the original berm, which was mostly destroyed by ex-typhoon Merbok.
GRAVE MATTERS — Splintered wood from fallen and smashed coffins are being investigated by an archaeologist in St. Michael.
NOME INVITATIONAL— Middle school students and community members race off during the community race, held in conjunction with the Nome XC Invitational race, held on Saturday, Sept. 16.
TORY TIME— Michaela Goade reads her story Berry Song to a group of kids at the Katirvik Center, on Sunday afternoon.
A WALE(S) OF A GOOD TIME — Iris Tokeinna of Wales danced with the rest of her group during their final performance of the 22nd Annual Kingikmiut Dance Festival.
TELLER— The townsite of Teller is located between Grantley Harbor and Port Clarence.

Quintillion repairs are complete, internet service restored

After three months since the Quintillion fiberoptic cable suffered a catastrophic failure on June 11, this week brought the long-anticipated news: repairs have been completed and service is 100 percent restored, according to Quintillion President...

U.S. Army Corps won’t hear new public input on IPOP

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it won’t open a new public comment period in its reappraisal of IPOP’s permit application. IPOP’s initial permit application for a controversial project to dredge for gold in Bonanza Channel and Safety Sound...
BERM REMNANTS— Lewis Nakarak shows one of the last remnants of the original berm, which was mostly destroyed by ex-typhoon Merbok.

Still waiting on Merbok aid, Shaktoolik braces for fall storms

By Stephen Lezak SHAKTOOLIK—One year after ex-typhoon Merbok destroyed the 28-foot-tall berm that separated Shaktoolik from Norton Sound, residents look to autumn with a mix of fear and frustration. Without the berm’s protection, the village is...
GRAVE MATTERS — Splintered wood from fallen and smashed coffins are being investigated by an archaeologist in St. Michael.

Graves continue to erode at historic St. Michael cemetery

A year after ex-typhoon Merbok, hit the region, an archaeologist has returned to St. Michael this month to help recover graves that were exposed due to erosion. In the immediate aftermath of Merbok, the community of St. Michael reported impacts to...
NOME INVITATIONAL— Middle school students and community members race off during the community race, held in conjunction with the Nome XC Invitational race, held on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Nome Cross Country Invitational draws teams from 12 villages

Racers came by boat, plane or car to Nome last week to race in the Nanook Cross Country Invitational last Saturday. Teams arrived from Gambell, Golovin, Kotzebue, Koyuk, Savoonga, Shaktoolik, Shishmaref, St. Michael, Teller, Unalakleet, and White...

BSNC invests $2 million in Graphite One

Bering Straits Native Corporation announced last week that it has invested $2 million in the mining exploration company Graphite One. “This is not just an investment in Graphite One, it is a long-term investment in our region,” Dan Graham, BSNC’s...
TORY TIME— Michaela Goade reads her story Berry Song to a group of kids at the Katirvik Center, on Sunday afternoon.

Award-winning illustrator Michaela Goade visits Nome

Award-winning illustrator Michaela Goade visited Nome this week for a meet and greet, a workshop and visits to Nome schools. Kegoayah Kozga Public Library Director Marguerite La Riviere organized Goade’s trip to Nome. “When I found out that...

Council votes down proposed BSNC man camp site for port expansion in town, looks at two other locations

UPDATE: In a special session, the Council passed a resolution to lease a portion of Satellite Field, west of the Softball Field, from Alaska Gold Co. NOME—The Nome Common Council voted down a resolution to lease land located in town from Bering...

GCI cell service interruption impacts emergency calls

Telecommunications company GCI sent out an alert last Thursday September 7 informing customers in Nome they are unable to place or receive calls between mobile and landline phones including emergency phone numbers like 911. “There was an equipment...

Obituaries

December 2, 1989 – August 4, 2023
Dustin Roy Aqumelghii Iworrigan
Dustin Roy Aqumelghii lworrigan was born to William Tony lworrigan and Janice Reyes on December 2, 1989. He went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2023. Dusty was taken in by Grandma Irene Ross...

Education

CHAMPIONS— Qughsatkut WindBlazers and Coach Gladys Borillo (second from left), travelled to Colorado for the National KidWind Challenge. They won the coveted Blade Engineer Award for their baleen blades.
Western Alaska welcomes teachers from near and far

This year Nome Public Schools welcomes six international teachers to their staff, four of them from the Philippines.

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