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House gives final approval to Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
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House gives final approval to Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

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Whale poop links toxic algal blooms to climate change
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Whale poop links toxic algal blooms to climate change

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By Anna Lionas After nearly 20 years of bowhead whale poop data collection, scientists were able to draw a direct line between warming oceans and an increase in harmful algal blooms resulting in toxins found in the whales’ feces.   Using data collected by the North Slope Borough in collaboration with the Eskimo Whaling Commission, scientists tracked levels of toxins in subsistence harvested bowhead whales’ fecal matter, linking the increase to …See the Story
King Islanders honor polar bear with celebration
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King Islanders honor polar bear with celebration

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By Laura Robertson King Island tribal members celebrated the harvest of a polar bear on July 8. For generations, King Islanders have been polar bear hunters, honoring the harvest of a polar bear with a community celebration of its life, marked by dancing, eating and gift-giving. Last week, another celebration was held, to honor a polar bear taken at Woolley Lagoon at the end of June. “Everybody got together and we celebrated,” said Caroline Ag…See the Story

Spotted Sandpiper––a Shorebird with Standout Looks and Behavior

*/ By Kate Persons Perhaps you have noticed a small shorebird constantly bobbing its backend as it works its way along the edges of our local streams and ponds. Other shorebirds might not grab your attention, but the spotted sandpiper catches your eye with its nonstop teetering motion and distinctive dark spots on its white breast. This shorebird is a handsome standout in the lineup of small, rather similar-looking sandpipers. FEEDING—  A spott…Oklahoma, United States · OklahomaSee the Story

Bering Strait School Board approves tight budget

By Anna Lionas The Bering Strait School District approved a $69.4 million budget for the 2025/26 school year, after months of working to balance a deficit budget made more difficult by a fluctuating promise of funding from the state. The district needs to submit an approved budget to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development by July 15, but Superintendent Tammy Dodd said revisions can be made at any time. Last month, Governor Mi…Nome, United States · NomeRead Article

Tyler Rhodes wins 48th Anvil Mountain Run Tyler Rhodes wins 48th Anvil Mountain Run

By Laura Robertson The Anvil Mountain run is a time-honored Fourth of July tradition in Nome, a nearly half-marathon length race to from City Hall on Front Street to the White Alice towers and back. But this year, its 48th running, it almost didn’t happen. Reba Lean had been training casually for the race since April. Her brother Andy was in town and she wanted to run it with him. The last time she’d done it was in 2017. Then, a couple days bef…Nome, United States · NomeRead Article

Nome celebrates Fourth of July

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“It’s about our freedom… about who we are as a people, from all over the world, different languages, different backgrounds. We’re the United States of America.” - City Manager Lee SmithBy Sarah Manriquez With blue skies overhead and balmy temperatures of 77°F on the thermometer, Nome residents lined Front Street on Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July with an all-day celebration of patriotism, family and friendly competition. The heat brought…Nome, United States · NomeSee the Story

A heat wave in Nome

By Rick Thoman Alaska Climate Specialist Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness International Arctic Research Center/University of Alaska Fairbanks Most of the region has experienced a number of days of very warm weather since the summer solstice. This week's Climate Watch graphic shows the highest temperatures reported during the first five days of July. On the Seward Peninsula and St. Lawrence Island these are the warmest te…Heatwaves · NomeRead Article

Panel Recommends Public Reprimand for Nome Superior Court Judge

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Judge Romano DiBenedetto has been on paid administrative leave since March 8, with other judges sharing the workload in his absence.Nome, United States · NomeSee the Story

Bear Wandering Through Town Killed by Authorities

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By: Anna LionasA young brown bear that wandered into town was shot Tuesday morning at the intersection of Spokane and West King Place. The Nome Police Department received calls about the bear roaming the streets of Nome and contacted the Alaska Department of Fish and Game who have the authority to humanely kill a bear if it’s a threat to public safety, according to ADF&G Assistant Wildlife Biologist Alicia Carson. The bear was first shot at twic…Health · NomeSee the Story

Horned Lark ––A masked alpine songster with horns

MALE HORNED LARK – A male horned lark is showing the spiky feather tufts on the top of his head, which give these larks their name.   Story and photos by Kate Persons Alpine tundra is among my favorite habitats, and there I’m always on the lookout for a favorite bird—the horned lark. With the face of an elfin, black-masked bandit and black feather tufts that can be raised like horns, this is a charismatic but seldom seen bird. The horned lark ca…Nome, United States · NomeRead Article

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