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Light mag. 3.0 earthquake - 82 mi northeast of Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, Alaska, United States, on Tuesday, May 21 ... - VolcanoDiscovery
Light mag. 3.0 earthquake - 82 mi northeast of Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, Alaska, United States, on Tuesday, May 21 ... VolcanoDiscovery
Published on 21 May 2024 | 1:40 pm
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 | 8:01 pm
Borough declares emergency after Wainwright power plant failure causes community-wide outage - Anchorage Daily News
Borough declares emergency after Wainwright power plant failure causes community-wide outage Anchorage Daily News
Published on 17 May 2024 | 9:47 am
Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - Yukon-Koyukuk, 59 mi east of Kobuk, Northwest Arctic, Alaska, United States, on Thursday ... - VolcanoDiscovery
Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - Yukon-Koyukuk, 59 mi east of Kobuk, Northwest Arctic, Alaska, United States, on Thursday ... VolcanoDiscovery
Published on 17 May 2024 | 8:57 am
Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - 79 mi northeast of Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, Alaska, United States, on Tuesday, May 7 ... - VolcanoDiscovery
Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - 79 mi northeast of Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, Alaska, United States, on Tuesday, May 7 ... VolcanoDiscovery
Published on 8 May 2024 | 10:18 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 24 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Another fiber network break causes temporary internet and cell outage in Arctic Alaska - Anchorage Daily News
Another fiber network break causes temporary internet and cell outage in Arctic Alaska Anchorage Daily News
Published on 23 April 2024 | 7:00 am
A women-only snowmachine race draws mothers, daughters and sisters from across Northwest Alaska - Anchorage Daily News
A women-only snowmachine race draws mothers, daughters and sisters from across Northwest Alaska Anchorage Daily News
Published on 22 April 2024 | 7:00 am
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 16 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Teacher Shortages (and Dog Sledding) in Northwest Alaska - Daily Yonder
Teacher Shortages (and Dog Sledding) in Northwest Alaska Daily Yonder
Published on 11 April 2024 | 7:00 am
State declares disaster after Kivalina fire and power outages - Anchorage Daily News
State declares disaster after Kivalina fire and power outages Anchorage Daily News
Published on 10 April 2024 | 7:00 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
Disaster declaration to help residents after fire destroys Kivalina buildings - Alaska's News Source
Disaster declaration to help residents after fire destroys Kivalina buildings Alaska's News Source
Published on 9 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Looking north: Conference on security in the Arctic - Atlantic Council
Looking north: Conference on security in the Arctic Atlantic Council
Published on 2 April 2024 | 8:22 pm
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
Caribou declines causing angst for Alaska hunters are part of wider North America trend • Alaska Beacon - Alaska Beacon
Caribou declines causing angst for Alaska hunters are part of wider North America trend • Alaska Beacon Alaska Beacon
Published on 14 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
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
Ice measuring in Kotzebue can help snowmachiners and scientists alike - Anchorage Daily News
Ice measuring in Kotzebue can help snowmachiners and scientists alike Anchorage Daily News
Published on 5 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 - 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
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
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
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
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
Utqiaġvik residents evacuated over the weekend to avoid smoke from a structure fire - Anchorage Daily News
Utqiaġvik residents evacuated over the weekend to avoid smoke from a structure fire Anchorage Daily News
Published on 29 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
North Slope officials discuss recent emergency response and infrastructure plans - Anchorage Daily News
North Slope officials discuss recent emergency response and infrastructure plans Anchorage Daily News
Published on 25 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Longtime North Slope educator honored for putting Inupiaq at the center of learning - Anchorage Daily News
Longtime North Slope educator honored for putting Inupiaq at the center of learning Anchorage Daily News
Published on 18 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Arctic Chill Sweeps U.S. - nasa.gov
Arctic Chill Sweeps U.S. nasa.gov
Published on 17 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Arctic Blast to Hit U.S Again as First One Ends - TIME
Arctic Blast to Hit U.S Again as First One Ends TIME
Published on 17 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Arctic Cold Outbreak Could Break More Records | Weather.com - The Weather Channel
Arctic Cold Outbreak Could Break More Records | Weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 17 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
Arctic Cold Front arrives in Northwest Florida next week - WEAR
Arctic Cold Front arrives in Northwest Florida next week WEAR
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
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
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: Pacific Northwest gears up for bitter cold and low elevation snow - KATU
Arctic Blast: Pacific Northwest gears up for bitter cold and low elevation snow KATU
Published on 10 January 2024 | 8:00 am
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
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
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
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
Search continues for Wainwright hunter missing since weekend - Anchorage Daily News
Search continues for Wainwright hunter missing since weekend Anchorage Daily News
Published on 19 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Paddling The Northwest Passage: An Interview With West Hansen - Paddling Magazine
Paddling The Northwest Passage: An Interview With West Hansen Paddling Magazine
Published on 18 December 2023 | 12:04 pm
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
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
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
#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
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
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
NATO's Military Leader: “We Must Be Prepared for Military Conflicts Arising in the Arctic” - High North News
NATO's Military Leader: “We Must Be Prepared for Military Conflicts Arising in the Arctic” High North News
Published on 30 October 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
Record North Atlantic heat sees phytoplankton decline, fish shift to Arctic - Mongabay.com
Record North Atlantic heat sees phytoplankton decline, fish shift to Arctic Mongabay.com
Published on 12 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
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
Experienced local politicians and new faces run for North Slope Borough and Utqiaġvik city elections - Anchorage Daily News
Experienced local politicians and new faces run for North Slope Borough and Utqiaġvik city elections 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
Kaktovik captain landed the first whale of the season for the region - Anchorage Daily News
Kaktovik captain landed the first whale of the season for the region Anchorage Daily News
Published on 14 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Subsea fiber repairs are underway off Arctic Alaska, but when services will be restored is unknown - Anchorage Daily News
Subsea fiber repairs are underway off Arctic Alaska, but when services will be restored is unknown Anchorage Daily News
Published on 14 September 2023 | 7:00 am
As repairs of the fiber cut start, tribal government declares an emergency in light of continuous internet outages - Anchorage Daily News
As repairs of the fiber cut start, tribal government declares an emergency in light of continuous internet outages Anchorage Daily News
Published on 31 August 2023 | 7:00 am
Construction of Kaktovik school is underway - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Construction of Kaktovik school is underway - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 31 August 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
Utqiagvik City asks residents to properly dispose of beluga bones or request help with cleanup - Anchorage Daily News
Utqiagvik City asks residents to properly dispose of beluga bones or request help with cleanup Anchorage Daily News
Published on 24 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
Residents, engineers and scientists discuss permafrost thaw - The Arctic Sounder - Anchorage Daily News
Residents, engineers and scientists discuss permafrost thaw - The Arctic Sounder Anchorage Daily News
Published on 17 August 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
National Geographic film 'Lost in the Arctic' revisits Northwest Passage explorations - WLS-TV
National Geographic film 'Lost in the Arctic' revisits Northwest Passage explorations WLS-TV
Published on 11 August 2023 | 7:00 am
Alaska Airlines will add a new flight between Utqiaġvik and Anchorage - Anchorage Daily News
Alaska Airlines will add a new flight between Utqiaġvik and Anchorage Anchorage Daily News
Published on 4 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
Spy planes over the North Pole: Could climate change fuel war in the Arctic? - Euronews
Spy planes over the North Pole: Could climate change fuel war in the Arctic? Euronews
Published on 14 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
Cut cable causes internet and cellphone outages in Arctic Alaska - Alaska Public Media News
Cut cable causes internet and cellphone outages in Arctic Alaska Alaska Public Media News
Published on 12 June 2023 | 7:00 am
Microgrids producing energy for remote arctic communities - Alaska's News Source
Microgrids producing energy for remote arctic communities Alaska's News Source
Published on 25 May 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
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