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Northwest Passage - Arctic Exploration, Maritime Trade, Climate Change - Britannica
Northwest Passage - Arctic Exploration, Maritime Trade, Climate Change Britannica
Published on 10 April 2025 | 5:00 am
Federal employees in the Northwest Arctic laid off in massive national sweep - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Federal employees in the Northwest Arctic laid off in massive national sweep - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
I Canoed the Northwest Passage Solo. The Arctic Nearly Killed Me — Twice - Outdoor Life
I Canoed the Northwest Passage Solo. The Arctic Nearly Killed Me — Twice Outdoor Life
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Missing snowmachiner John Booth found alive in Northwest Arctic Borough - Your Alaska Link
Missing snowmachiner John Booth found alive in Northwest Arctic Borough Your Alaska Link
Published on 20 February 2025 | 3:59 pm
Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic - GSA (.gov)
Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic GSA (.gov)
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
‘The world order could start to evolve from the Arctic’: Trump, thin ice and the fight for the Northwest Passage - The Guardian
‘The world order could start to evolve from the Arctic’: Trump, thin ice and the fight for the Northwest Passage The Guardian
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Northwest Arctic energy projects would be impacted by federal funding uncertainty - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest Arctic energy projects would be impacted by federal funding uncertainty Anchorage Daily News
Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Kotzebue City Manager Tessa Baldwin steps down - Anchorage Daily News
Kotzebue City Manager Tessa Baldwin steps down Anchorage Daily News
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Subsea cable break could interrupt, slow Arctic communications for months, company says - Anchorage Daily News
Subsea cable break could interrupt, slow Arctic communications for months, company says Anchorage Daily News
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Caribou herds in Arctic Alaska tundra areas are on opposite trends - Alaska Beacon
Caribou herds in Arctic Alaska tundra areas are on opposite trends Alaska Beacon
Published on 20 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Siikauraq Whiting Named Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands - National Park Service (.gov)
Siikauraq Whiting Named Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
In the Northwest Arctic, damaging late-season storms could also be delaying sea ice formation - Anchorage Daily News
In the Northwest Arctic, damaging late-season storms could also be delaying sea ice formation Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Alaska Statewide Mentor Project is Reaching Rural Teachers - Federation of American Scientists
Alaska Statewide Mentor Project is Reaching Rural Teachers Federation of American Scientists
Published on 8 January 2025 | 8:40 pm
Rising Tensions and Shifting Strategies: The Evolving Dynamics of US Grand Strategy in the Arctic - The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
Rising Tensions and Shifting Strategies: The Evolving Dynamics of US Grand Strategy in the Arctic The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Annual meeting highlights positive trends for Western Arctic Caribou Herd though there is no population count this year - Anchorage Daily News
Annual meeting highlights positive trends for Western Arctic Caribou Herd though there is no population count this year Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Feds approve key step toward expansion at major Northwest Alaska zinc mine - Alaska Beacon
Feds approve key step toward expansion at major Northwest Alaska zinc mine Alaska Beacon
Published on 9 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Up North: Confronting Arctic Insecurity Implications for the United States and NATO - Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
Up North: Confronting Arctic Insecurity Implications for the United States and NATO Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
Published on 5 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Report: Climate Change Impacting Polar Bear Habits In Northwest Alaska - Alaska Sporting Journal
Report: Climate Change Impacting Polar Bear Habits In Northwest Alaska Alaska Sporting Journal
Published on 4 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Kiana in Northwest Alaska has been without running water for days - Alaska Public Media
Kiana in Northwest Alaska has been without running water for days Alaska Public Media
Published on 4 December 2024 | 8:00 am
New report highlights increased polar bear presence and challenging travel in Northwest Alaska as the Arctic warms up - Anchorage Daily News
New report highlights increased polar bear presence and challenging travel in Northwest Alaska as the Arctic warms up Anchorage Daily News
Published on 3 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Burke wins race to represent Alaska’s House District 40 - Anchorage Daily News
Burke wins race to represent Alaska’s House District 40 Anchorage Daily News
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Award Wednesdays | November 20, 2024 - Department of Energy (.gov)
Award Wednesdays | November 20, 2024 Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Person found dead after house fire in Selawik - Anchorage Daily News
Person found dead after house fire in Selawik Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Helicopter rescue, washed-out roads: After flooding displaces 80 people, Kotzebue begins recovery - Anchorage Daily News
Helicopter rescue, washed-out roads: After flooding displaces 80 people, Kotzebue begins recovery Anchorage Daily News
Published on 23 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue flooding declared state disaster as residents recover - Alaska Public Media
Kotzebue flooding declared state disaster as residents recover Alaska Public Media
Published on 23 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Fall storm damages houses in Kotzebue and Northwest Alaska villages - Anchorage Daily News
Fall storm damages houses in Kotzebue and Northwest Alaska villages Anchorage Daily News
Published on 22 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Is an arctic fox loose in Portland? Experts aren’t sure - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Is an arctic fox loose in Portland? Experts aren’t sure Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Moto elected as Northwest Arctic Borough mayor for a 2nd term - Anchorage Daily News
Moto elected as Northwest Arctic Borough mayor for a 2nd term Anchorage Daily News
Published on 2 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Western, Northern Alaska polls to receive oversight by federal observers - Alaska's News Source
Western, Northern Alaska polls to receive oversight by federal observers Alaska's News Source
Published on 30 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly candidates bring up ideas for declining budget and mental health needs - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly candidates bring up ideas for declining budget and mental health needs Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Longtime Northwest Arctic elected official challenges current borough mayor - Anchorage Daily News
Longtime Northwest Arctic elected official challenges current borough mayor Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Arctic Alaska House race focuses on issues that candidates say unite the remote region - Alaska Beacon
Arctic Alaska House race focuses on issues that candidates say unite the remote region Alaska Beacon
Published on 19 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue to receive over $3 million from federal government for solar energy projects - Anchorage Daily News
Kotzebue to receive over $3 million from federal government for solar energy projects Anchorage Daily News
Published on 15 September 2024 | 7:00 am
The brothers on a four-month voyage through the Arctic Circle - BBC
The brothers on a four-month voyage through the Arctic Circle BBC
Published on 25 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Sea Ice Chokes the Northwest Passage - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Sea Ice Chokes the Northwest Passage NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Published on 7 August 2024 | 7:00 am
At 71, a longtime Northwest Arctic leader wins the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics sportsmanship award - Anchorage Daily News
At 71, a longtime Northwest Arctic leader wins the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics sportsmanship award Anchorage Daily News
Published on 17 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Climate-driven ice breakage is shortening shipping season in Northwest Passage: Study - The Hill
Climate-driven ice breakage is shortening shipping season in Northwest Passage: Study The Hill
Published on 11 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Pacific salmon move north to Arctic Canada from Alaska when ocean conditions allow - Alaska Beacon
Pacific salmon move north to Arctic Canada from Alaska when ocean conditions allow Alaska Beacon
Published on 12 June 2024 | 7:00 am
In Northwest Alaska, an economic engine runs low on ore - Alaska Public Media
In Northwest Alaska, an economic engine runs low on ore Alaska Public Media
Published on 3 June 2024 | 7:00 am
New tribal apprenticeship program provides a pathway to certify more local teachers - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
New tribal apprenticeship program provides a pathway to certify more local teachers - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 2 June 2024 | 7:00 am
The Northwest Arctic Borough is the first Alaska region in years to arm a VPSO - Anchorage Daily News
The Northwest Arctic Borough is the first Alaska region in years to arm a VPSO Anchorage Daily News
Published on 26 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Introducing our Arctic Energy Ambassadors: Meet Chan, Sean, Tyler, and Kathleen - Department of Energy (.gov)
Introducing our Arctic Energy Ambassadors: Meet Chan, Sean, Tyler, and Kathleen Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 19 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Power restored after a community-wide outage in Wainwright - Anchorage Daily News
Power restored after a community-wide outage in Wainwright Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 May 2024 | 7:00 am
With Red Dog Mine scheduled to run out, Northwest Arctic Borough considers the future of shrinking budget - Anchorage Daily News
With Red Dog Mine scheduled to run out, Northwest Arctic Borough considers the future of shrinking budget Anchorage Daily News
Published on 7 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Northwest Arctic school officials plan to cut additional meals and middle school sports to balance budget deficit - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest Arctic school officials plan to cut additional meals and middle school sports to balance budget deficit Anchorage Daily News
Published on 30 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Two candidates enter race for House District 40 seat highlighting education needs and public safety - Anchorage Daily News
Two candidates enter race for House District 40 seat highlighting education needs and public safety Anchorage Daily News
Published on 24 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Teacher Shortages (and Dog Sledding) in Northwest Alaska - The Daily Yonder
Teacher Shortages (and Dog Sledding) in Northwest Alaska The Daily Yonder
Published on 11 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Wilderness in Kobuk Valley National Park - National Park Service (.gov)
Wilderness in Kobuk Valley National Park National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 10 April 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
Caribou declines causing angst for Alaska hunters are part of wider North America trend - Alaska Beacon
Caribou declines causing angst for Alaska hunters are part of wider North America trend Alaska Beacon
Published on 14 March 2024 | 7:00 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
Get to Know the Latest Clean Energy Projects Selectees from Remote or Rural Alaska - Department of Energy (.gov)
Get to Know the Latest Clean Energy Projects Selectees from Remote or Rural Alaska Department of Energy (.gov)
Published on 27 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
Free home internet for Northwest Arctic student households ends this month - Anchorage Daily News
Free home internet for Northwest Arctic student households ends this month Anchorage Daily News
Published on 20 February 2024 | 8:00 am
State regulators limit hunting of Western Arctic caribou to 15 animals a year - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
State regulators limit hunting of Western Arctic caribou to 15 animals a year - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 30 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Police Say They Won’t Reopen Case of Alaska Woman Found Dead on Mayor’s Property - ProPublica
Police Say They Won’t Reopen Case of Alaska Woman Found Dead on Mayor’s Property ProPublica
Published on 30 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
Northwest shelters striving to ease housing shortage face challenges - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest shelters striving to ease housing shortage face challenges Anchorage Daily News
Published on 11 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Arctic blast: Pacific Northwest gears up for bitter cold and low elevation snow - NBC Montana
Arctic blast: Pacific Northwest gears up for bitter cold and low elevation snow NBC Montana
Published on 11 January 2024 | 8:00 am
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
Subsistence - National Park Service (.gov)
Subsistence National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 14 December 2023 | 8:00 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
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
Funds Awarded for Clean Energy in Alaska - Department of Energy (.gov)
Funds Awarded for Clean Energy in Alaska Department of 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 recreation - Anchorage Daily News
Candidates for Northwest Arctic Borough and Kotzebue city races talk about road maintenance, Red Dog Mine and recreation Anchorage Daily News
Published on 27 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council - nationalguard.mil
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council nationalguard.mil
Published on 12 August 2023 | 2:22 am
Internet outage closes government offices, businesses and university campus in Kotzebue - Alaska Public Media
Internet outage closes government offices, businesses and university campus in Kotzebue Alaska Public Media
Published on 14 June 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
NATO's Arctic Command: A Case for the Expansion of NATO’s Mission in the High North - The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
NATO's Arctic Command: A Case for the Expansion of NATO’s Mission in the High North The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
Published on 17 January 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
North Pacific Arctic Conference - East-West Center
North Pacific Arctic Conference East-West Center
Published on 4 November 2022 | 1:59 am
Northwest Alaska: ‘Vast, Beautiful and Resilient.’ Let’s Keep It That Way. - National Parks Conservation Association
Northwest Alaska: ‘Vast, Beautiful and Resilient.’ Let’s Keep It That Way. National Parks Conservation Association
Published on 20 October 2022 | 7:00 am
Coast Guard Task Force Returns from Conducting Facility Inspections in Northwest Arctic Borough - Hstoday
Coast Guard Task Force Returns from Conducting Facility Inspections in Northwest Arctic Borough Hstoday
Published on 21 July 2022 | 7:00 am
2022 Kobuk 440 features mix of Northwest Arctic mushers and top Iditarod finishers - Alaska Public Media
2022 Kobuk 440 features mix of Northwest Arctic mushers and top Iditarod finishers Alaska Public Media
Published on 5 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council - army.mil
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council army.mil
Published on 1 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Qatŋut: Celebrating the Legacy of Trade, Dance, and Connection at Sisualik - National Park Service (.gov)
Qatŋut: Celebrating the Legacy of Trade, Dance, and Connection at Sisualik National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 31 January 2022 | 8:00 am
North to Alaska, Bobcat finds her first teaching job an adventure above the Arctic Circle : Newsroom - Texas State University
North to Alaska, Bobcat finds her first teaching job an adventure above the Arctic Circle : Newsroom Texas State University
Published on 14 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Many see Red Dog as an ANCSA success story. What happens when the ore runs out? - KTOO
Many see Red Dog as an ANCSA success story. What happens when the ore runs out? KTOO
Published on 9 December 2021 | 8:00 am
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
The village of Shungnak hasn’t had fuel since April - KTOO
The village of Shungnak hasn’t had fuel since April KTOO
Published on 19 June 2021 | 7:00 am
Map of Arctic Alaska, including the North Slope and Northwest Arctic... - ResearchGate
Map of Arctic Alaska, including the North Slope and Northwest Arctic... ResearchGate
Published on 31 March 2021 | 3:26 pm
Geopolitical Implications of New Arctic Shipping Lanes - The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
Geopolitical Implications of New Arctic Shipping Lanes The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
Published on 18 March 2021 | 7:00 am
Power restored in Selawik weeks after outage, but 'detrimental' impacts to water system remains - KTOO
Power restored in Selawik weeks after outage, but 'detrimental' impacts to water system remains KTOO
Published on 4 March 2021 | 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
Northwest Arctic Borough pushes for restricting outside hunters over COVID-19 concerns Alaska Public Media
Published on 27 August 2020 | 7:00 am
Race for Northwest Arctic and North Slope House seat heats up - Alaska Public Media
Race for Northwest Arctic and North Slope House seat heats up Alaska Public Media
Published on 14 April 2020 | 7:00 am
Citing ‘escalation of violence,’ Noorvik pleads with local, state officials for law enforcement - KNBA
Citing ‘escalation of violence,’ Noorvik pleads with local, state officials for law enforcement KNBA
Published on 3 March 2020 | 8:00 am
After 50-Plus Years, GSA Northwest/Arctic Regional Headquarters Leaving Auburn - GSA (.gov)
After 50-Plus Years, GSA Northwest/Arctic Regional Headquarters Leaving Auburn GSA (.gov)
Published on 19 February 2020 | 8:00 am
Northwest Arctic Trade Fair - National Park Service (.gov)
Northwest Arctic Trade Fair National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 31 July 2019 | 7:00 am
Get to know: GSA Region 10 — Northwest/Arctic - Federal News Network
Get to know: GSA Region 10 — Northwest/Arctic Federal News Network
Published on 12 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
Arctic Care 2018 Readiness Training Event Begins in Northwestern AlaskaMarine Corps Sgt. M - pacom.mil
Arctic Care 2018 Readiness Training Event Begins in Northwestern AlaskaMarine Corps Sgt. M pacom.mil
Published on 10 February 2019 | 7:34 pm
Arctic Care 2018 Readiness Training Event Begins in Northwestern Alaska - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
Arctic Care 2018 Readiness Training Event Begins in Northwestern Alaska U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
Published on 16 April 2018 | 7:00 am
The Future of the Northern Sea Route - A “Golden Waterway” or a Niche Trade Route - The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
The Future of the Northern Sea Route - A “Golden Waterway” or a Niche Trade Route The Arctic Institute – Center for Circumpolar Security Studies
Published on 8 December 2017 | 11:42 pm
Red Dog - Teck Resources Limited
Red Dog Teck Resources Limited
Published on 24 November 2017 | 9:51 pm
In July 2017, icebreaker makes earliest traverse of Arctic's Northwest Passage - Climate.gov Home
In July 2017, icebreaker makes earliest traverse of Arctic's Northwest Passage Climate.gov Home
Published on 3 August 2017 | 7:00 am
Northwest Arctic Borough to receive almost $200 million over 10 Years from Red Dog Mine - KTOO
Northwest Arctic Borough to receive almost $200 million over 10 Years from Red Dog Mine KTOO
Published on 28 April 2017 | 7:00 am
Tax case between mine and Northwest Arctic Borough delayed after Judge recusal - Alaska's News Source
Tax case between mine and Northwest Arctic Borough delayed after Judge recusal Alaska's News Source
Published on 13 December 2016 | 8:00 am
Melting Permafrost and Camping with Muskoxen: Planning for Oil Spills on Arctic Coasts - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)
Melting Permafrost and Camping with Muskoxen: Planning for Oil Spills on Arctic Coasts National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)
Published on 6 August 2015 | 7:00 am