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Stormy weather across Northwest Alaska, with ridge building across the state - Webcenter Fairbanks
Stormy weather across Northwest Alaska, with ridge building across the state Webcenter Fairbanks
Published on 19 November 2024 | 5:50 pm
Strong winds knock out power for many in Point Hope - Anchorage Daily News
Strong winds knock out power for many in Point Hope Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Northwest Passage - Arctic Exploration, Maritime Trade, Climate Change - Britannica
Northwest Passage - Arctic Exploration, Maritime Trade, Climate Change Britannica
Published on 19 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 18 November 2024 | 7:23 am
Kotzebue | Arctic Town, Northwest Alaska, Inupiat - Britannica
Kotzebue | Arctic Town, Northwest Alaska, Inupiat Britannica
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Alaska National Guard Joins Flood Response in Kotzebue - United States Army
Alaska National Guard Joins Flood Response in Kotzebue United States Army
Published on 29 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue airport reopens as flood damage assessments and cleanup continue - KTOO
Kotzebue airport reopens as flood damage assessments and cleanup continue KTOO
Published on 25 October 2024 | 7:00 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
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
Barrow Dancers share stories about friendship, hunting and basketball through their performance - Anchorage Daily News
Barrow Dancers share stories about friendship, hunting and basketball through their performance Anchorage Daily News
Published on 21 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Is an arctic fox loose in Portland? Experts aren’t sure - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Is an arctic fox loose in Portland? Experts aren’t sure Oregon Public Broadcasting
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
With weeks of no bus service in Kivalina, parents are expected to get kids to school 7 miles away - Anchorage Daily News
With weeks of no bus service in Kivalina, parents are expected to get kids to school 7 miles away Anchorage Daily News
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
Kotzebue Native Village to construct new building for Iñupiaq immersion school - Anchorage Daily News
Kotzebue Native Village to construct new building for Iñupiaq immersion school Anchorage Daily News
Published on 5 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Maniilaq opens wellness and mental health center in Kotzebue - Anchorage Daily News
Maniilaq opens wellness and mental health center in Kotzebue Anchorage Daily News
Published on 1 September 2024 | 7:00 am
The brothers on a four-month voyage through the Arctic Circle - BBC.com
The brothers on a four-month voyage through the Arctic Circle BBC.com
Published on 25 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Fungal aerosols over the Northwest Pacific to Arctic Ocean: the influence of air mass and environmental factors - ScienceDirect.com
Fungal aerosols over the Northwest Pacific to Arctic Ocean: the influence of air mass and environmental factors ScienceDirect.com
Published on 23 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic - GSA
Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic GSA
Published on 16 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Wrestler from Shungnak featured by NBC’s Soldier Spotlight series - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Wrestler from Shungnak featured by NBC’s Soldier Spotlight series - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 13 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Arctic Ice Won’t Let Go: The Surprising Truth Behind the Northwest Passage - SciTechDaily
Arctic Ice Won’t Let Go: The Surprising Truth Behind the Northwest Passage SciTechDaily
Published on 8 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Sea Ice Chokes the Northwest Passage - nasa.gov
Sea Ice Chokes the Northwest Passage nasa.gov
Published on 7 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Hunters harvest bearded seals and teach youth - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Hunters harvest bearded seals and teach youth - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 7 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Man in custody at Kotzebue jail accused of assaulting corrections officer - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Man in custody at Kotzebue jail accused of assaulting corrections officer - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 5 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Miss Top of the World and Miss Arctic Circle shine at WEIO - Anchorage Daily News
Miss Top of the World and Miss Arctic Circle shine at WEIO Anchorage Daily News
Published on 29 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Arctic Shipping Dreams on Thin Ice: Northwest Passage Faces Unexpected Challenges - Environment+Energy Leader
Arctic Shipping Dreams on Thin Ice: Northwest Passage Faces Unexpected Challenges Environment+Energy Leader
Published on 23 July 2024 | 7:00 am
German scientists get bird's-eye view of permafrost thaw in Northwest Arctic - KYUK
German scientists get bird's-eye view of permafrost thaw in Northwest Arctic KYUK
Published on 19 July 2024 | 7:00 am
1 missing, 4 safe after boat capsizes near Noorvik - Alaska Public Media News
1 missing, 4 safe after boat capsizes near Noorvik Alaska Public Media News
Published on 17 July 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
Search ongoing for missing Northwest Alaska resident after boat capsizes on Kobuk River - Anchorage Daily News
Search ongoing for missing Northwest Alaska resident after boat capsizes on Kobuk River Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Residents find dead birds in Kotzebue area - Anchorage Daily News
Residents find dead birds in Kotzebue area Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue police respond to false gun threat - Anchorage Daily News
Kotzebue police respond to false gun threat Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Melting Sea Ice Is Making the Northwest Passage More Dangerous - Yale Environment 360
Melting Sea Ice Is Making the Northwest Passage More Dangerous Yale Environment 360
Published on 15 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Thick sea ice flowing from Arctic Ocean shortening shipping season in Northwest Passage, analysis finds - Phys.org
Published on 11 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Melting sea ice is hindering, not helping, Canadian Arctic shipping - New Scientist
Melting sea ice is hindering, not helping, Canadian Arctic shipping New Scientist
Published on 11 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Evolving Arctic maritime hazards: Declining sea ice and rising waves in the Northwest Passage - pnas.org
Evolving Arctic maritime hazards: Declining sea ice and rising waves in the Northwest Passage pnas.org
Published on 8 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Historic NWS thunderstorm warnings issued as rare storms move over Arctic Alaska - The Watchers
Historic NWS thunderstorm warnings issued as rare storms move over Arctic Alaska The Watchers
Published on 29 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Powering Kotzebue: The Numerous Components to Keeping the Lights On and Homes Heated in Rural Alaska - Energy.gov
Powering Kotzebue: The Numerous Components to Keeping the Lights On and Homes Heated in Rural Alaska Energy.gov
Published on 14 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
In Northwest Alaska, an economic engine runs low on ore - Alaska Beacon
In Northwest Alaska, an economic engine runs low on ore Alaska Beacon
Published on 30 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Kotzebue police sergeant resigns after investigation into inflammatory racial comment on social media - Anchorage Daily News
Kotzebue police sergeant resigns after investigation into inflammatory racial comment on social media Anchorage Daily News
Published on 28 May 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 - Energy.gov
Introducing our Arctic Energy Ambassadors: Meet Chan, Sean, Tyler, and Kathleen 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
Northwest Alaska Native corporation to pull land use permit for Ambler Road - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest Alaska Native corporation to pull land use permit for Ambler Road Anchorage Daily News
Published on 8 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
New AC store promises to bring more fresh produce to Anaktuvuk Pass - Anchorage Daily News
New AC store promises to bring more fresh produce to Anaktuvuk Pass Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 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
Another break in fiber network causes temporary internet and cell service outage in Arctic Alaska - Anchorage Daily News
Another break in fiber network causes temporary internet and cell service outage in Arctic Alaska Anchorage Daily News
Published on 23 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Wilderness in Kobuk Valley National Park - National Park Service
Wilderness in Kobuk Valley National Park National Park Service
Published on 10 April 2024 | 7:00 am
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 10 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
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
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
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
Alaskan Engagement at the 2024 Tribal Clean Energy Summit - Energy.gov
Alaskan Engagement at the 2024 Tribal Clean Energy Summit Energy.gov
Published on 1 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Grant could steeply reduce costs of home heating and power generation for Northwest Alaska - Alaska Beacon
Grant could steeply reduce costs of home heating and power generation for Northwest Alaska Alaska Beacon
Published on 1 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Shooting in Point Hope leaves 2 dead, 2 seriously injured - Anchorage Daily News
Shooting in Point Hope leaves 2 dead, 2 seriously injured Anchorage Daily News
Published on 26 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
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
Northwest Alaska Caribou Bag Limits Reduced To Help Western Arctic Herd Numbers - Alaska Sporting Journal
Northwest Alaska Caribou Bag Limits Reduced To Help Western Arctic Herd Numbers Alaska Sporting Journal
Published on 31 January 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 31 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
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
Arctic Blast to Hit the U.S. Again as First One Ends - TIME
Arctic Blast to Hit the U.S. Again as First One Ends TIME
Published on 17 January 2024 | 8:00 am
NorthWestern endures spike, imports electricity during Arctic blast - Missoula Current
NorthWestern endures spike, imports electricity during Arctic blast Missoula Current
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 This Weekend - The Weather Channel
New Winter Storm Set To Bring Snow To Northwest This Weekend 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
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
Proposals Would Close Non-Resident Caribou Hunting in Northwest Alaska - Outdoor Life
Proposals Would Close Non-Resident Caribou Hunting in Northwest Alaska Outdoor Life
Published on 3 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Northwest Passage Kayakers Face National Parks Charges - ExplorersWeb
Northwest Passage Kayakers Face National Parks Charges ExplorersWeb
Published on 3 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Grizzly bear spotted close to Kotzebue - Anchorage Daily News
Grizzly bear spotted close to Kotzebue Anchorage Daily News
Published on 27 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Search continues for Wainwright hunter missing since Dec. 15 - Anchorage Daily News
Search continues for Wainwright hunter missing since Dec. 15 Anchorage Daily News
Published on 26 December 2023 | 8:00 am
#TBT: Arctic Cowboys' historic journey: Conquering the Northwest Passage in a single season with human power alone - KEYE TV CBS Austin
#TBT: Arctic Cowboys' historic journey: Conquering the Northwest Passage in a single season with human power alone KEYE TV CBS Austin
Published on 29 November 2023 | 8:00 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 - 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 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
Kivalina school opens three weeks late - Anchorage Daily News
Kivalina school opens three weeks late Anchorage Daily News
Published on 14 September 2023 | 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 12 August 2023 | 2:22 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
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
Regional Administrator - Sukhee Kang - GSA
Regional Administrator - Sukhee Kang GSA
Published on 11 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
2022 Kobuk 440 features mix of Northwest Arctic mushers and top Iditarod finishers - Alaska Public Media News
2022 Kobuk 440 features mix of Northwest Arctic mushers and top Iditarod finishers Alaska Public Media News
Published on 5 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council - United States Army
Alaska National Guard hosts Arctic Interest Council United States Army
Published on 1 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Qatŋut: Celebrating the Legacy of Trade, Dance, and Connection at Sisualik - National Park Service
Qatŋut: Celebrating the Legacy of Trade, Dance, and Connection at Sisualik National Park Service
Published on 31 January 2022 | 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
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 Trade Fair - National Park Service
Northwest Arctic Trade Fair 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