Ben Townsend, KNOM - Nome
China bans export of critical minerals to U.S. as graphite mine near Nome pushes forward
The massive Graphite One project could become the largest U.S. source of the mineral as China reviews graphite exports.
Landslides to late freezes: New report makes sense of changes to Alaska’s environment
Staff were doubled for this year's revision of the original 2019 report, which documents climate change effects statewide.
Coast Guard secures new icebreaker from civilian service
The Aiviq, named after the Inupiaq word for walrus, was acquired last month. It will join the Coast Guard fleet in 2026.
Make-A-Wish sends Shishmaref boy’s family to Disney World
Ten-year-old Owen Ningeulook suffers from aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder that results in low red blood cell counts.
Golovin awaits arrival of 2 delayed power generators
Golovin Power Utility officials say the generators were to be delivered by boat, but will now be flown to the western Alaska village.
Alaska Supreme Court makes its first school visit to Nome
During Monday's Supreme Court LIVE event at Nome-Beltz High School, justices heard a case before a student audience.
Nome’s new battery system promises more consistent energy costs
The new battery energy storage system, fitted in two shipping containers, can help take up slack from other energy sources.
Army Corps cancels Nome port expansion contracting over costs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the $662.5 million proposed cost exceeded limits set by federal law and available funding.
Sullivan calls for increased military presence in Arctic after close call with Russian fighter
Sen. Dan Sullivan blasted "reckless and unprofessional maneuvers of Russian fighter pilots" seen in the Sept. 23 intercept.
NOAA pilots persevere through September weather for critical algae research in Bering Sea
“The goal is to try to get as much data as we can, and then try to see if we can tell if there is a potential harmful algae bloom happening down there," said project lead Jiaxu Xhang.
Coast Guard icebreaker Healy to revisit Arctic after repairs
The Healy, one of the U.S. Coast Guard's two operational icebreakers, had returned to Seattle after an electrical fire off Nunavut.
Inside Graphite One: A look at Alaska’s largest graphite deposit
During a tour of the project's camp near Nome, officials discussed their plans to extract a key element in making electric vehicles.
White spruce log to become Iditarod’s new Burled Arch in Nome
Veteran Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race musher Ramey Smyth is leading the effort to build the new arch, replacing one that collapsed in April.
Gambell man shot, wounded in standoff with troopers
Troopers say Vaughn Walunga, 46, was shot in the hand as they tried to arrest him on terroristic-threatening charges.
Coast Guard icebreaker Healy cancels Arctic mission after electrical fire
The Healy, one of only two operational U.S. icebreakers, had just begun its summer patrol northwest of Alaska in the Chukchi Sea.
FEMA announces $108M award to Merbok-related projects
Authorities announced the approval of $108.8 million for Alaskan communities reeling from 2022’s Typhoon Merbok.
Stebbins residents banded together to fight fast-moving fire that destroyed their school
“I literally grew up in that building, I have so many memories and it’s a tragedy that it’s lost,” said George Dan.
Fire destroys Stebbins school and surrounding buildings
Nome firefighters have flown to Stebbins to help fight the blaze, which reportedly started in a shop next to the local school Wednesday night.
Elim, Unalakleet claim feds sidestepped tribal consent in broadband project
A lawsuit from the Native villages claims the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded nearly $70 million in grants without obtaining their consent.
Veteran musher Ramey Smyth to rebuild Iditarod’s collapsed Burled Arch in Nome
The veteran musher is also the owner of Willow-based Smyth Logwork and Construction, with a family history of building log homes.