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IN PERSON MEETINGS— The NSEDC board met last week for in person board and annual meetings in Nome. Pictured are board members Joe Garnie, Preston Rookok, Art Amaktoolik, Dan Harrelson, J.T. Sherman, Sara Seetot, Morris Nashoanak, Harvey Sookiayak, Frank Katchatag, Milton Cheemuk, Melvin Otton, Joel James, Truman Kava and Oscar Takak. Some members attended virtually.

NSEDC sets 2022 CBS at $100,000

By Peter Loewi For the first time since January 2020, the public was able to attend the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation’s Board Meeting and Annual Meeting, which were held from...

NOAA trawl survey: Cold pool returns in the Bering Sea

By Megan Gannon The Bering Sea’s cold pool, a critical part of the seafloor ecosystem, had shrunk to a worrying degree in recent years, but it is continuing to slowly return, according to the latest...

Election Candidate Forum: Alaska House of Representatives Incumbent and Candidate Neal Foster

Nome Nugget: What do you identify as the most pressing issues the State of Alaska faces and how do you propose to address these issues? Neal Foster: The most pressing issue the state faces is finding...

Election Candidate Forum: Alaska House of Representatives Candidate Tyler Ivanoff

Nome Nugget: What do you identify as the most pressing issues the State of Alaska faces and how do you propose to address these Issues? Tyler Ivanoff: The Permanent Fund is going to continue to be a...

Election Candidate Forum: Governor Incumbent and Candidate Mike Dunleavy

Nome Nugget: What are the most pressing issues the state faces and how do you propose to solve them? Mike Dunleavy: The priorities of my next term will build on the priorities I’ve focused on during...

Election Candidate Forum: Governor Candidate Les Gara

Nome Nugget: What are the most pressing issues the state faces and how do you propose to solve them? Les Gara: All people deserve opportunity and dignity, whether born rich or poor, and no matter...

Election Candidate Forum: Governor Candidate Bill Walker

Nome Nugget: What are the most pressing issues the state faces and how do you propose to solve them? Bill Walker: Throughout the campaign, I have traveled from Nome to Fairbanks to Klawock and...

Election Candidate Forum: Governor Candidate Charlie Pierce

Nome Nugget: What are the most pressing issues the state faces and how do you propose to solve them?Charlie Pierce: Alaska is once again facing a financial problem. How often have we seen this...

Election Candidate Forum: US House Candidate Sarah Palin

Nome Nugget: What is your stance on abortion and what Congressional action would you support regarding abortion and/or contraception? Sarah Palin: I’m 100 percent pro-life and will always vote to...

Election Candidate Forum: US Senate Candidate Pat Chesbro

Nome Nugget: What is your stance on abortion and what Congressional action would you support regarding abortion and/or contraception? Pat Chesbro: I believe that health care, specifically...