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At Kobuk 440, volunteers 'make the race happen' - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
At Kobuk 440, volunteers 'make the race happen' - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 17 April 2024 | 1:01 am
Federal Subsistence Board Signs Off On Northwest Alaska Subsistence Caribou Harvest Limit Reduction - Alaska Sporting Journal
Federal Subsistence Board Signs Off On Northwest Alaska Subsistence Caribou Harvest Limit Reduction Alaska Sporting Journal
Published on 11 April 2024 | 11:23 pm
Federal regulators cut Western Arctic caribou harvest limit to 15 animals a year - Anchorage Daily News
Federal regulators cut Western Arctic caribou harvest limit to 15 animals a year Anchorage Daily News
Published on 11 April 2024 | 2:34 am
No injuries reported as fire destroys bingo hall in Kivalina - Anchorage Daily News
No injuries reported as fire destroys bingo hall in Kivalina Anchorage Daily News
Published on 9 April 2024 | 7:00 am
No injuries reported as fire destroys two buildings in Kivalina - Anchorage Daily News
No injuries reported as fire destroys two buildings in Kivalina Anchorage Daily News
Published on 9 April 2024 | 7:00 am
OPINION: A devastating vote for rural schools - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
OPINION: A devastating vote for rural schools - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 March 2024 | 7:00 am
With hope fading for additional state education funding, Alaska's rural school districts prepare to make difficult cuts - Anchorage Daily News
With hope fading for additional state education funding, Alaska's rural school districts prepare to make difficult cuts Anchorage Daily News
Published on 23 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Tikigaq girls win second at state - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Tikigaq girls win second at state - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 March 2024 | 7:00 am
The whole Nunamiut girls' team received the Player of the Game award at state - Anchorage Daily News
The whole Nunamiut girls' team received the Player of the Game award at state Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Buckland girls win 4th place at state basketball tournament with speed and energy - Anchorage Daily News
Buckland girls win 4th place at state basketball tournament with speed and energy Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue residents file lawsuit against Vitus over cold-weather fuel issues - Anchorage Daily News
Kotzebue residents file lawsuit against Vitus over cold-weather fuel issues Anchorage Daily News
Published on 13 March 2024 | 7:00 am
North Slope Borough to split the Department of Finance and Administration in two to streamline its functions - Anchorage Daily News
North Slope Borough to split the Department of Finance and Administration in two to streamline its functions Anchorage Daily News
Published on 12 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Hunters across several Alaska regions unite to advocate for Western caribou herd protection - Anchorage Daily News
Hunters across several Alaska regions unite to advocate for Western caribou herd protection Anchorage Daily News
Published on 12 March 2024 | 7:00 am
In Arctic, Federal Grant Will Bring Heat Pumps And Solar Energy To Villages - RealClearEnergy
In Arctic, Federal Grant Will Bring Heat Pumps And Solar Energy To Villages RealClearEnergy
Published on 11 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Alaska Gets $125 Million for Five Rural Energy Projects - Alaska Business
Alaska Gets $125 Million for Five Rural Energy Projects Alaska Business
Published on 6 March 2024 | 8:00 am
In Northwest Arctic, federal grant will bring heat pumps to homes, solar energy to villages - Anchorage Daily News
In Northwest Arctic, federal grant will bring heat pumps to homes, solar energy to villages Anchorage Daily News
Published on 5 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Grant could steeply reduce costs of home heating and power generation for Northwest Alaska • Alaska Beacon - Alaska Beacon
Grant could steeply reduce costs of home heating and power generation for Northwest Alaska • Alaska Beacon Alaska Beacon
Published on 1 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Several people testify against caribou hunting restrictions on federal lands in Northwest Alaska - Anchorage Daily News
Several people testify against caribou hunting restrictions on federal lands in Northwest Alaska Anchorage Daily News
Published on 27 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Get to Know the Latest Clean Energy Projects Selectees from Remote or Rural Alaska - Energy.gov
Get to Know the Latest Clean Energy Projects Selectees from Remote or Rural Alaska Energy.gov
Published on 27 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Two Iñupiaq women work to become village-based lactation counselors to better support mothers in Northwest Alaska - Anchorage Daily News
Two Iñupiaq women work to become village-based lactation counselors to better support mothers in Northwest Alaska Anchorage Daily News
Published on 22 February 2024 | 8:00 am
State declares an emergency for Kotzebue water service interruptions - Anchorage Daily News
State declares an emergency for Kotzebue water service interruptions Anchorage Daily News
Published on 20 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Russian war on Ukraine obstructs Arctic research - Anchorage Daily News
Russian war on Ukraine obstructs Arctic research Anchorage Daily News
Published on 15 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Alaskan tribal communities form independent power producers for renewables projects - pv magazine USA
Alaskan tribal communities form independent power producers for renewables projects pv magazine USA
Published on 6 February 2024 | 8:00 am
State adopts reduced subsistence hunting limit for Western Arctic caribou of 15 animals a year - Anchorage Daily News
State adopts reduced subsistence hunting limit for Western Arctic caribou of 15 animals a year Anchorage Daily News
Published on 1 February 2024 | 8:00 am
State regulators limit hunting of Western Arctic caribou to 15 animals a year - Anchorage Daily News
State regulators limit hunting of Western Arctic caribou to 15 animals a year Anchorage Daily News
Published on 30 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic - GSA
Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic GSA
Published on 29 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Woman and 5 children die in Northwest Alaska house fire - Anchorage Daily News
Woman and 5 children die in Northwest Alaska house fire Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 January 2024 | 8:00 am
A new children's book about ringed seal highlights traditional knowledge and science in Kotzebue - Anchorage Daily News
A new children's book about ringed seal highlights traditional knowledge and science in Kotzebue Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Residents unaccounted for after residential fire in Noorvik - Anchorage Daily News
Residents unaccounted for after residential fire in Noorvik Anchorage Daily News
Published on 24 January 2024 | 8:00 am
NorthWestern endures spike, imports power during Arctic blast - Missoula Current
NorthWestern endures spike, imports power during Arctic blast Missoula Current
Published on 16 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Local school boards speak in favor of internet speed increase - Anchorage Daily News
Local school boards speak in favor of internet speed increase Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Winter Storm knocks out power in Oregon, drops Seattle into deep freeze - Fox Weather
Winter Storm knocks out power in Oregon, drops Seattle into deep freeze Fox Weather
Published on 14 January 2024 | 8:00 am
New Winter Storm Set To Bring Snow To Northwest | Weather.com - The Weather Channel
New Winter Storm Set To Bring Snow To Northwest | Weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 12 January 2024 | 8:00 am
New Winter Storm Heather Meets Arctic Air In Northwest - Videos from The Weather Channel - The Weather Channel
New Winter Storm Heather Meets Arctic Air In Northwest - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
Published on 12 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Arctic air is blasting the Pacific Northwest with bitter cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills - NBC Right Now
Arctic air is blasting the Pacific Northwest with bitter cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills NBC Right Now
Published on 12 January 2024 | 2:24 am
Utqiaġvik might consider allowing alcohol sales on city premises - Anchorage Daily News
Utqiaġvik might consider allowing alcohol sales on city premises Anchorage Daily News
Published on 11 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Arctic blast coming to Inland NW | Local and regional news | Lewiston Tribune | lmtribune.com - Lewiston Morning Tribune
Arctic blast coming to Inland NW | Local and regional news | Lewiston Tribune | lmtribune.com Lewiston Morning Tribune
Published on 9 January 2024 | 3:33 pm
Parade of storms, Arctic blast to wallop Northwest and northern Rockies - AccuWeather
Parade of storms, Arctic blast to wallop Northwest and northern Rockies AccuWeather
Published on 8 January 2024 | 6:10 pm
Good Morning, News: Arctic Blast Incoming, Colonizing Crustaceans, and Watch Out for Respiratory Illness! - Portland Mercury
Good Morning, News: Arctic Blast Incoming, Colonizing Crustaceans, and Watch Out for Respiratory Illness! Portland Mercury
Published on 5 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Proposals Could End Non-Resident Caribou Hunts in Northwest AK - Outdoor Life
Proposals Could End Non-Resident Caribou Hunts in Northwest AK Outdoor Life
Published on 3 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Thinning ice and shrinking caribou hurt not only safety and food security but also mental health - Anchorage Daily News
Thinning ice and shrinking caribou hurt not only safety and food security but also mental health Anchorage Daily News
Published on 28 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Grizzly bear spotted close to Kotzebue - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Grizzly bear spotted close to Kotzebue - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 27 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Alaska Marines deliver toys throughout Northwest Arctic Borough for Toys for Tots - DVIDS
Alaska Marines deliver toys throughout Northwest Arctic Borough for Toys for Tots DVIDS
Published on 22 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Northwest Alaska residents keep up push for hunting limits to protect Western Arctic caribou - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest Alaska residents keep up push for hunting limits to protect Western Arctic caribou Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Noatak children make gingerbread houses to honor late education advocate - Anchorage Daily News
Noatak children make gingerbread houses to honor late education advocate Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 December 2023 | 8:00 am
North Slope Borough officials hear complaints about issues with heating and fuel deliveries - Anchorage Daily News
North Slope Borough officials hear complaints about issues with heating and fuel deliveries Anchorage Daily News
Published on 12 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Annual Arctic Report Card focuses on Indigenous knowledge and resilience after warmest summer on record - Anchorage Daily News
Annual Arctic Report Card focuses on Indigenous knowledge and resilience after warmest summer on record Anchorage Daily News
Published on 12 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Couple charged with illegally transporting caribou hunters to Northwest Alaska - Anchorage Daily News
Couple charged with illegally transporting caribou hunters to Northwest Alaska Anchorage Daily News
Published on 5 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Local Knowledge Carries Caribou Forward | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - US Fish and Wildlife Service
Local Knowledge Carries Caribou Forward | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service
Published on 29 November 2023 | 8:00 am
North Slope police identify man who died in Utqiaġvik shooting - Anchorage Daily News
North Slope police identify man who died in Utqiaġvik shooting Anchorage Daily News
Published on 29 November 2023 | 8:00 am
To keep health aides safe, Northwest Alaska's Maniilaq Association is hiring security guards - Anchorage Daily News
To keep health aides safe, Northwest Alaska's Maniilaq Association is hiring security guards Anchorage Daily News
Published on 23 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Caribou arrive in the Northwest Arctic region - Anchorage Daily News
Caribou arrive in the Northwest Arctic region Anchorage Daily News
Published on 22 November 2023 | 8:00 am
For families in Northwest Alaska, questions remain about unsolved deaths and 'suicides' - Anchorage Daily News
For families in Northwest Alaska, questions remain about unsolved deaths and 'suicides' Anchorage Daily News
Published on 21 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Snowmachiner dies in Selawik over the weekend - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Snowmachiner dies in Selawik over the weekend - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Ship traffic ramps up through the Northwest Passage as Arctic ice retreats - The Globe and Mail
Ship traffic ramps up through the Northwest Passage as Arctic ice retreats The Globe and Mail
Published on 5 November 2023 | 7:00 am
Western Arctic Caribou Herd keeps shrinking, 2023 census shows - Anchorage Daily News
Western Arctic Caribou Herd keeps shrinking, 2023 census shows Anchorage Daily News
Published on 29 October 2023 | 7:00 am
NANA creates Shareholder Trust Permanent Fund to collect Red Dog mine proceeds for future generations - Anchorage Daily News
NANA creates Shareholder Trust Permanent Fund to collect Red Dog mine proceeds for future generations Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 October 2023 | 7:00 am
Arctic Cowboys Complete Northwest Passage - paddlingmag.com
Arctic Cowboys Complete Northwest Passage paddlingmag.com
Published on 15 October 2023 | 7:00 am
Winner of the only contested Northwest Arctic Borough race wants to lower the cost of living - Anchorage Daily News
Winner of the only contested Northwest Arctic Borough race wants to lower the cost of living Anchorage Daily News
Published on 10 October 2023 | 7:00 am
Hats Off to the Arctic Cowboys, Who Just Became the First Paddlers to Cross the Northwest Passage - Texas Monthly
Hats Off to the Arctic Cowboys, Who Just Became the First Paddlers to Cross the Northwest Passage Texas Monthly
Published on 10 October 2023 | 7:00 am
Election results for mostly uncontested Northwest Arctic Borough races are still flowing in - Anchorage Daily News
Election results for mostly uncontested Northwest Arctic Borough races are still flowing in Anchorage Daily News
Published on 4 October 2023 | 7:00 am
Estonian yacht crosses the Northwest Passage and visits Kotzebue to reconnect with history - Anchorage Daily News
Estonian yacht crosses the Northwest Passage and visits Kotzebue to reconnect with history Anchorage Daily News
Published on 1 October 2023 | 7:00 am
Funds Awarded for Clean Energy in Alaska - Energy.gov
Funds Awarded for Clean Energy in Alaska Energy.gov
Published on 28 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Candidates for Northwest Arctic Borough and Kotzebue city races talk about road maintenance, Red Dog Mine and ... - Anchorage Daily News
Candidates for Northwest Arctic Borough and Kotzebue city races talk about road maintenance, Red Dog Mine and ... Anchorage Daily News
Published on 27 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Four seasoned candidates run for the North Slope Borough mayor position - Anchorage Daily News
Four seasoned candidates run for the North Slope Borough mayor position Anchorage Daily News
Published on 27 September 2023 | 7:00 am
The first cruise ship arrived in Point Hope since the pandemic - Anchorage Daily News
The first cruise ship arrived in Point Hope since the pandemic Anchorage Daily News
Published on 22 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Severed cable off Arctic Alaska is repaired with internet, cell service improvements underway - Anchorage Daily News
Severed cable off Arctic Alaska is repaired with internet, cell service improvements underway Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Kivalina school opens three weeks late - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Kivalina school opens three weeks late - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 14 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Emotions ran high on the first days of school in the Arctic - Anchorage Daily News
Emotions ran high on the first days of school in the Arctic Anchorage Daily News
Published on 29 August 2023 | 7:00 am
Transportation secretary visits Kotzebue to speak about the needs of rural aviation and Cape Blossom Port construction - Anchorage Daily News
Transportation secretary visits Kotzebue to speak about the needs of rural aviation and Cape Blossom Port construction Anchorage Daily News
Published on 22 August 2023 | 7:00 am
National health officials praise the benefits of traditional food - Anchorage Daily News
National health officials praise the benefits of traditional food Anchorage Daily News
Published on 17 August 2023 | 7:00 am
National Geographic film 'Lost in the Arctic' revisits Northwest Passage explorations - WABC-TV
National Geographic film 'Lost in the Arctic' revisits Northwest Passage explorations WABC-TV
Published on 11 August 2023 | 7:00 am
Arctic Copper-Zinc-Lead-Silver-Gold Project, Alaska, US - Mining Technology
Arctic Copper-Zinc-Lead-Silver-Gold Project, Alaska, US Mining Technology
Published on 28 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Federal Financing Supports Broadband Expansions in Northwest Alaska by Fastwyre and Unicom - Alaska Business
Federal Financing Supports Broadband Expansions in Northwest Alaska by Fastwyre and Unicom Alaska Business
Published on 19 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Internet outage closes government offices, businesses and university campus in Kotzebue - Alaska Public Media News
Internet outage closes government offices, businesses and university campus in Kotzebue Alaska Public Media News
Published on 14 June 2023 | 7:00 am
Internet and cell outages in Northwest Alaska, North Slope caused by offshore fiber optic cut - Anchorage Daily News
Internet and cell outages in Northwest Alaska, North Slope caused by offshore fiber optic cut Anchorage Daily News
Published on 12 June 2023 | 7:00 am
A large fish that fills freezers in Northwest Alaska could be in danger - KTOO
A large fish that fills freezers in Northwest Alaska could be in danger KTOO
Published on 1 June 2023 | 7:00 am
Ice jam floods continue to plague Alaska river communities - KTOO
Ice jam floods continue to plague Alaska river communities KTOO
Published on 19 May 2023 | 7:00 am
Melting Sea Ice May Fog Out the Famed Northwest Passage - Scientific American
Melting Sea Ice May Fog Out the Famed Northwest Passage Scientific American
Published on 1 May 2023 | 7:00 am
North By Northwest: Arctic wolf hunt results in an adventure for Texan - Tyler Morning Telegraph
North By Northwest: Arctic wolf hunt results in an adventure for Texan Tyler Morning Telegraph
Published on 20 April 2023 | 7:00 am
Two Arctic boroughs support Ambler Road - North of 60 Mining News
Two Arctic boroughs support Ambler Road North of 60 Mining News
Published on 14 April 2023 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue declares disaster amid back-to-back blizzards and water system failures - KTOO
Kotzebue declares disaster amid back-to-back blizzards and water system failures KTOO
Published on 8 March 2023 | 8:00 am
Western Arctic Caribou Herd shrank more in 2022, hurting Northwest Arctic subsistence hunters - Anchorage Daily News
Western Arctic Caribou Herd shrank more in 2022, hurting Northwest Arctic subsistence hunters Anchorage Daily News
Published on 7 November 2022 | 8:00 am
Coast Guard inspectors conduct facility inspections in Northwest Arctic Borough - DVIDS
Coast Guard inspectors conduct facility inspections in Northwest Arctic Borough DVIDS
Published on 15 July 2022 | 7:00 am
Northwest Arctic Heritage Center, Kotzebue, Alaska - Noatak National Preserve (U.S - National Park Service
Northwest Arctic Heritage Center, Kotzebue, Alaska - Noatak National Preserve (U.S National Park Service
Published on 9 May 2022 | 7:00 am
2022 Kobuk 440 features mix of Northwest Arctic mushers and top Iditarod finishers - Knom
2022 Kobuk 440 features mix of Northwest Arctic mushers and top Iditarod finishers Knom
Published on 4 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council - National Guard Bureau
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council National Guard Bureau
Published on 1 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue, AK | Things to Do, Recreation, & Travel Information - Travel Alaska
Kotzebue, AK | Things to Do, Recreation, & Travel Information Travel Alaska
Published on 16 February 2022 | 8:32 pm
Partnering with the Northwest Arctic Borough to Support Local Communities - Teck Resources Limited
Partnering with the Northwest Arctic Borough to Support Local Communities Teck Resources Limited
Published on 30 June 2021 | 7:00 am
Smoke impacts communities south of two large fires burning in the Northwest Arctic - akfireinfo.com
Smoke impacts communities south of two large fires burning in the Northwest Arctic akfireinfo.com
Published on 22 June 2021 | 7:00 am
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Northwest Arctic Borough renews push to get VPSOs in every village - KTOO
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Northwest Arctic Borough renews push to get VPSOs in every village KTOO
Published on 9 June 2021 | 7:00 am
Solar project in Northwest Arctic villages set to break ground next spring - Alaska Public Media News
Solar project in Northwest Arctic villages set to break ground next spring Alaska Public Media News
Published on 16 December 2020 | 8:00 am
Solar project in Northwest Arctic villages set to break ground next spring - KTOO
Solar project in Northwest Arctic villages set to break ground next spring KTOO
Published on 15 December 2020 | 8:00 am
Northwest Arctic leaders urge Ambler Metals to focus on local hire for future mining - KTOO
Northwest Arctic leaders urge Ambler Metals to focus on local hire for future mining KTOO
Published on 23 September 2020 | 7:00 am
Northwest Arctic Borough pushes for restricting outside hunters over COVID-19 concerns - Alaska Public Media News
Northwest Arctic Borough pushes for restricting outside hunters over COVID-19 concerns Alaska Public Media News
Published on 27 August 2020 | 7:00 am
Northwest Arctic Borough continues effort to fill vacant VPSO positions - Alaska Public Media News
Northwest Arctic Borough continues effort to fill vacant VPSO positions Alaska Public Media News
Published on 18 June 2020 | 7:00 am
After months with no VPSOs in villages, Northwest Arctic Borough hires three - Alaska Public Media News
After months with no VPSOs in villages, Northwest Arctic Borough hires three Alaska Public Media News
Published on 13 January 2020 | 8:00 am
Northwest Arctic Trade Fair (U.S - National Park Service
Northwest Arctic Trade Fair (U.S National Park Service
Published on 31 July 2019 | 7:00 am
Empowering Youth to Drive Change in the Northwest Arctic - Teck Resources Limited
Empowering Youth to Drive Change in the Northwest Arctic Teck Resources Limited
Published on 23 March 2019 | 9:31 am