Ben Matheson, KNOM - Nome
Ben Matheson is a contributor with the Alaska Public Radio Network.
Pieces Coming Together For Historic Nome Fuel Delivery
The pieces are coming together for Sitnasuak’s historic fuel delivery later this month in Nome.
Potential Norton Sound Health Aides Strike May Result In Job Loss
Community Health aides across Norton Sound learned today that they could lose their jobs if they go ahead with a strike on Monday.
Norton Sound Health Aides Prepare To Go On Strike
Health Aides in 15 communities across the Norton Sound are set to go on strike Monday if a dispute with hospital administration is not resolved.
Estimated $24 Million Needed To Repair Nome-Council Highway
The single biggest item on Governor Parnell’s disaster declaration for the Bering Sea storm was damage to the Nome-Council Highway.
Nome Hopes to Tap into Nearby Natural Gas
The Nome city council wants to take advantage of natural gas in the Norton Sound. Facing high electric rates and unstable heating fuel prices, the council wants legislative support in renewing efforts to tap into gas just 25 miles off shore from Nome.
About 70 Homes Without Power In Savoonga
Around 70 households are without power Friday morning in Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island. Alaska Village Electric Co-op says power has been out since 5 a.m. Thursday following days of snow and freezing rain. A linecrew is set to fly out this morning from Nome before another storm systemmoves in.
Gov. Declares State Disaster Status From November Storm
Governor Parnell has declared a state disaster for damage from the November West Coast Storm and is asking for a Presidential disaster declaration.
Fuel Shipment May Be Able Get To Nome
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The shipping season may not be over in Nome. Delta Western’s delivery of 1.6 million gallons of fuel was delayed by the storm and stopped by thick ice earlier this month.
Season’s Last Fuel Delivery Unable to Make it to Nome
The impact of this fall’s storm may last into next summer in Nome. The last fuel delivery of the season did not make it in due to the storm and a quick freeze up.
Crews Finish Storm Damage Surveys
State and federal disaster survey crews have departed Western Alaska after visiting communities impacted by the fall storm. The team based in Nome left Sunday after surveying Nome, Teller, Brevig Mission and Unalakleet. A total of 16 communities were surveyed along the west coast of the state.
Archaeologists Uncover Unusual Bronze Artifact in Northwest Alaska
Archeologists working at Cape Espenberg at the northern tip of the Seward Peninsula have discovered the earliest bronze artifact found in Alaska. The find raises questions about possible international trade hundreds of years ago.
Government Sending Crews to Survey Storm Damage
The State and Federal governments are dispatching crews to Western Alaska to survey damage from last week’s storm. They will first report to the Governor, who has the option to declare a disaster and activate the state’s disaster assistance programs.
Teller Man Missing After Storm
State troopers and search and rescue personal are looking for a man missing in Teller. Trooper Ann Sears says 26 year-old Kyle Kohmok was last seen on a yellow 4 wheeler around 4 p.m. yesterday.
Western Alaska Villages Dealing With Rising Water
Communities on Alaska's west coast are still being battered by a huge storm. The national weather service says the intensity of the storm can be compared to a category 3 hurricane. Wind gusts up to almost 90 miles per hour were recorded in some communities over night. Now, villages are dealing with rising water.
Nome Expected to be Among Hardest Hit
Nome is expected to be one of the hardest hit communities. The national weather service says Nome could see sustained winds to 60 miles per hour. St. Lawrence Island may see sustained winds at 70 and gusts to 90 miles per hour. Up to 14 inches of snow is expected, with 8 or more feet of storm surge moving in Tuesday night.
Western Alaska Prepares for Potentially Massive Storm
The storm heading toward the west coast of Alaska is starting to move in. Officials with the national weather service say the forecasts call for up to 14 inches of snow, sustained winds of...
Rock Creek Mine to Close
Nova Gold will permanently close the troubled Rock Creek mine in Nome.
Wales Man Gets Jail Time for Child’s Truancy
A Wales man was sentenced last week to 15 days in jail for failing to ensure his child attended school. Michael Ahkinga Senior was charged with five misdemeanor counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors Under 16 through truancy. He pleaded guilty and was convicted on one charge, with the remaining four being dropped.
Nome Man Arrested in Woman’s Death
A 21-year-old Nome man was arrested Friday following the death of a young woman of the same age.
Beringia Celebration Kicks Off in Nome
Beringia Days began today in Nome. The conference and celebration brings together American and Russian scientists, government leaders and local residents.