Tag: Norton Sound
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.
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.
First Fall Chums Heading up Yukon River
The first fall chums are heading up the Yukon River. Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Jeff Estensen says the run, which began on the lower Yukon last week, is expected to be stronger than recent years.
Alaska News Nightly: July 28, 2011
Arctic Scientist Under Investigation, Officials Hammer Out Details on U.S. Russia Polar Bear Treaty, UAF Researchers Unlocking Secret of Hibernation, Young Argues to Strip Park Service’s Power in Yukon Charley Preserve, and more...