Greg Knight, KNOM - Nome

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a ground-penetrating radar

Radar study reveals 1918 pandemic graves at cemetery near Nome

The study shows several anomalies consistent with previously unknown burials at Pilgrim Hot Springs, about 60 miles north of Nome.
end of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Nome officials, artists and businesses weigh in on this year’s Iditarod

Businesses reported a feeling of strong sales and a post-COVID return to more normal business conditions, according to City Manager Glenn Steckman.
a Coast Guard cutter

U.S. Coast Guard shares Arctic pollution response plan

One of the scenarios the U.S. plans and trains for is an oil spill off the Seward Peninsula, potentially involving Russian vessels, that reaches Alaska shores.
Koyuk

BSNC to donate bottled water to Koyuk amid infrastructure issues

The Bering Strait Native Corporation is providing 100 cases of drinking water to Koyuk after a recent freeze affected homes and other buildings.
Ivory Okleasik

Nome woman recovering after serious snowmachine crash

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Ivory Okleasik, who crashed during the annual Nome-Golovin snowmachine race on March 12.
Miron Golfman

Anchorage man wins 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational

Miron Golfman crossed the finish line of the Iditarod Trail Invitational in downtown Nome at 12:51 p.m. Wednesday.
the Burled Arch in Nome

One less hotel leaves Nome with fewer Iditarod beds

Space could be short for visitors to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race's finish in Nome.
an observer measuring a king crab

Norton Sound crabbers become catcher-sellers to offload winter harvest

With no local buyer to purchase Norton Sound red king crab this winter, commercial fishermen are getting creative to sell their catch.