News from Nome, Alaska
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has established a Wednesday-to-Monday subsistence fishing schedule and 25-fish household limits for Norton Sound salmon fisheries in 2026, prioritizing escapement and subsistence needs over commercial harvest.
The state transportation department is accepting bids until May 1, 2026, for a lodging rental in Nome for a federally funded project.
Alaska DOT will impose varying seasonal weight restrictions on Northern Region roads starting April 22 to protect pavement during spring thaw, with limits ranging from no restrictions on the Dalton Highway to 50 percent on some rural roads.
The state transportation department is implementing varying seasonal weight restrictions on northern highways starting May 6, with limits ranging from 50 to 100 percent of legal axle loads depending on road conditions.
The state is seeking engineering firms to develop an updated master plan for Nome Airport, with proposals due May 15, 2026.
The Alaska Judicial Council is accepting applications until May 8, 2026, for a superior court judge position in Nome following Judge Romano DiBenedetto's resignation.
The Southern Norton Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 27 to discuss game regulation proposals, with a May 1 deadline for public submissions.
Alaska environmental officials approved a categorical exclusion for Nome's $2.5 million wastewater lift station replacement project.