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Statsraad Lehmkuhl Had to Cancel Northwest Passage Voyage - High North News
Statsraad Lehmkuhl Had to Cancel Northwest Passage Voyage High North News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Northwest Passage - Arctic Exploration, Maritime Trade, Climate Change - Britannica
Northwest Passage - Arctic Exploration, Maritime Trade, Climate Change Britannica
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheefish habitat is expanding, study finds - Anchorage Daily News
Sheefish habitat is expanding, study finds Anchorage Daily News
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
2025's Most Underrated Towns In Alaska - WorldAtlas
2025's Most Underrated Towns In Alaska WorldAtlas
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 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
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
Seabourn Unveils 2026 Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic Voyages - Travel Market Report
Seabourn Unveils 2026 Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic Voyages Travel Market Report
Published on 20 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Health professional offers safety tips as Arctic air moves into Northwest Montana - KPAX News
Health professional offers safety tips as Arctic air moves into Northwest Montana KPAX News
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Siikauraq Whiting Named Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands - NPS.gov
Siikauraq Whiting Named Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands NPS.gov
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Temperatures to Plunge as Arctic Airmass Arrives in Northwest Montana on Friday - Flathead Beacon
Temperatures to Plunge as Arctic Airmass Arrives in Northwest Montana on Friday Flathead Beacon
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Freezing cold arctic blast on the way to Northwest Florida - WEAR-TV
Freezing cold arctic blast on the way to Northwest Florida WEAR-TV
Published on 5 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Several Northwest Alaska communities should have internet speeds as fast as in Anchorage - Anchorage Daily News
Several Northwest Alaska communities should have internet speeds as fast as in Anchorage Anchorage Daily News
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Arctic cold front Tuesday night; subzero temperatures and wind chills ahead - MPR News
Arctic cold front Tuesday night; subzero temperatures and wind chills ahead MPR News
Published on 10 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
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
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
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 15 November 2024 | 8:00 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
Escalating erosion prompts move to repair Noatak’s water system, secure fuel tanks and protect airport - Anchorage Daily News
Escalating erosion prompts move to repair Noatak’s water system, secure fuel tanks and protect airport Anchorage Daily News
Published on 3 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
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
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
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
Alaska Maps & Facts - WorldAtlas
Alaska Maps & Facts WorldAtlas
Published on 18 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
Economic impacts of mining in Alaska include wages, taxes and career training, report says - Alaska Beacon
Economic impacts of mining in Alaska include wages, taxes and career training, report says Alaska Beacon
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 Earth Observatory (.gov)
Sea Ice Chokes the Northwest Passage NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
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
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
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 a boater near Noorvik - Anchorage Daily News
Search ongoing for a boater near Noorvik Anchorage Daily News
Published on 16 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Melting Sea Ice Is Making the Northwest Passage More Dangerous - Yale E360
Melting Sea Ice Is Making the Northwest Passage More Dangerous Yale E360
Published on 15 July 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
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
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
Wilderness in Kobuk Valley National Park - NPS.gov
Wilderness in Kobuk Valley National Park NPS.gov
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
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
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
Woman and 5 children die in Northwest Alaska house fire - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Woman and 5 children die in Northwest Alaska house fire - The Arctic Sounder 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
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
News - Alaska Marines deliver toys throughout Northwest Arctic Borough for Toys for Tots - DVIDS
News - 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
Recent NBA player visits more Northwest Alaska villages and opens up about personal challenges - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Recent NBA player visits more Northwest Alaska villages and opens up about personal challenges - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 5 December 2023 | 8:00 am
#TBT: Arctic Cowboys' historic journey: Conquering the Northwest Passage in a single season with human power alone - KEYE
Published on 30 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Northwest Arctic health aides receive awards - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest Arctic health aides receive awards Anchorage Daily News
Published on 14 November 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
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
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
Distribution and morphometry of pingos, western Canadian Arctic, Northwest Territories, Canada - ScienceDirect.com
Distribution and morphometry of pingos, western Canadian Arctic, Northwest Territories, Canada ScienceDirect.com
Published on 15 June 2023 | 7:00 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
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
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
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
Former Kotzebue Mayor Named NPS Western Arctic Parks Superintendent - NPS.gov
Former Kotzebue Mayor Named NPS Western Arctic Parks Superintendent NPS.gov
Published on 19 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Dispersion modeling of particulate matter from the in-situ burning of spilled oil in the northwest Arctic area of Canada - ScienceDirect.com
Dispersion modeling of particulate matter from the in-situ burning of spilled oil in the northwest Arctic area of Canada ScienceDirect.com
Published on 1 January 2022 | 8:00 am
Santa rides a C-130: Marines bring toys to Northwest Arctic Borough - Juneau Empire
Santa rides a C-130: Marines bring toys to Northwest Arctic Borough Juneau Empire
Published on 23 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Ice Persists in the Northwest Passage - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Ice Persists in the Northwest Passage NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Published on 7 September 2021 | 7:00 am
Arctic sea ice variation in the Northwest Passage in 1979–2017 and its response to surface thermodynamics factors - ScienceDirect.com
Arctic sea ice variation in the Northwest Passage in 1979–2017 and its response to surface thermodynamics factors ScienceDirect.com
Published on 12 August 2021 | 4:50 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
Plio-Pleistocene Establishment of Irtysh River in Junggar, Northwest China: Implications for Siberian-Arctic River System Evolution and Resulting Climate Impact - AGU Publications
Published on 8 June 2021 | 7:00 am
Report on Shipping in the Northwest Passage Launched - Arctic Council
Report on Shipping in the Northwest Passage Launched Arctic Council
Published on 13 April 2021 | 7:00 am
Map of Arctic Alaska, including the North Slope and Northwest Arctic... - researchgate.net
Map of Arctic Alaska, including the North Slope and Northwest Arctic... researchgate.net
Published on 31 March 2021 | 3:26 pm
Geopolitical Implications of New Arctic Shipping Lanes - The Arctic Institute
Geopolitical Implications of New Arctic Shipping Lanes The Arctic Institute
Published on 18 March 2021 | 7:00 am
Variation of sea ice and perspectives of the Northwest Passage in the Arctic Ocean - ScienceDirect.com
Variation of sea ice and perspectives of the Northwest Passage in the Arctic Ocean ScienceDirect.com
Published on 16 February 2021 | 8:38 am
A Bridge Across Two Oceans: The Arctic Challenge to Panama Canal Shipping - The Arctic Institute
A Bridge Across Two Oceans: The Arctic Challenge to Panama Canal Shipping The Arctic Institute
Published on 7 January 2021 | 8:00 am
As Arctic warming accelerates, permafrost thaw hits Red Dog mine with $20 million bill - Alaska Public Media
As Arctic warming accelerates, permafrost thaw hits Red Dog mine with $20 million bill Alaska Public Media
Published on 1 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
Caribou Resource Brief for the Arctic Network - NPS.gov
Caribou Resource Brief for the Arctic Network NPS.gov
Published on 27 July 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
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
A Northwest Arctic Borough program cut water bills by about two thirds, but one village says it doesn't need the help - Alaska Public Media
A Northwest Arctic Borough program cut water bills by about two thirds, but one village says it doesn't need the help Alaska Public Media
Published on 5 December 2019 | 8:00 am
Brother of trooper in charge of Northwest Arctic drug crimes banished from Kiana for alleged meth dealing - Alaska Public Media
Brother of trooper in charge of Northwest Arctic drug crimes banished from Kiana for alleged meth dealing Alaska Public Media
Published on 20 September 2019 | 7:00 am
Northwest Arctic Trade Fair - NPS.gov
Northwest Arctic Trade Fair NPS.gov
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
Why Did Dunleavy Quit as Northwest Arctic’s Schools Chief? - The Anchorage Press
Why Did Dunleavy Quit as Northwest Arctic’s Schools Chief? The Anchorage Press
Published on 1 November 2018 | 7:00 am
The Future of the Northern Sea Route - A “Golden Waterway” or a Niche Trade Route - The Arctic Institute
The Future of the Northern Sea Route - A “Golden Waterway” or a Niche Trade Route The Arctic Institute
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
Alaska Native Place Names in Arctic Parks - NPS.gov
Alaska Native Place Names in Arctic Parks NPS.gov
Published on 21 September 2017 | 7:00 am
In July 2017, icebreaker makes earliest traverse of Arctic's Northwest Passage - NOAA Climate.gov
In July 2017, icebreaker makes earliest traverse of Arctic's Northwest Passage NOAA Climate.gov
Published on 3 August 2017 | 7:00 am
Synthesis of Coastal Issues and Projects in the Western Arctic National Parklands - NPS.gov
Synthesis of Coastal Issues and Projects in the Western Arctic National Parklands NPS.gov
Published on 6 April 2017 | 7:00 am
Ski trip through northwest Arctic invites comparison to hut-to-hut trekking in the Alps - Anchorage Daily News
Ski trip through northwest Arctic invites comparison to hut-to-hut trekking in the Alps Anchorage Daily News
Published on 9 February 2017 | 8:00 am
Northwest Arctic officials move ahead on new school for climate-threatened village - Anchorage Daily News
Northwest Arctic officials move ahead on new school for climate-threatened village Anchorage Daily News
Published on 15 January 2017 | 8:00 am
A Nearly Ice-Free Northwest Passage - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
A Nearly Ice-Free Northwest Passage NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Published on 19 August 2016 | 7:00 am
In Northwest Arctic, controversy continues on eve of new caribou restrictions - Alaska Public Media
In Northwest Arctic, controversy continues on eve of new caribou restrictions Alaska Public Media
Published on 28 June 2016 | 7:00 am
Federal Board Closes Caribou Hunting to Non-Locals in the Northwest Arctic - KNOM Radio Mission
Federal Board Closes Caribou Hunting to Non-Locals in the Northwest Arctic KNOM Radio Mission
Published on 28 April 2016 | 7:00 am
Melting Permafrost and Camping with Muskoxen: Planning for Oil Spills on Arctic Coasts - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)
Melting Permafrost and Camping with Muskoxen: Planning for Oil Spills on Arctic Coasts National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)
Published on 6 August 2015 | 7:00 am
Building Relationships out on the Ice in the Arctic Circle - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)
Building Relationships out on the Ice in the Arctic Circle National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)
Published on 8 June 2012 | 7:00 am