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Nome subsistence salmon fishers face new weekly schedule, 25-fish limits
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.
by Alaska News1d ago3 min readNome1 viewAI
State approves indefinite easement for Red Devil Airport runway zone
Alaska DNR approved an indefinite land management agreement giving DOT&PF control over 8.82 acres of Kuskokwim River submerged lands for Red Devil Airport runway protection zones.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readRed Devil, Alaska3 viewsAI
Bering Strait School District holds second budget meeting in nine days
The Bering Strait School District scheduled its second Finance and Budget Committee meeting in nine days for May 13, 2026, as the board works through budget planning for 15 schools serving 1,800 students in remote northwest Alaska villages.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readBering Strait region3 viewsAI
Kotzebue Corp. Seeks Permit for 9-Acre Wetland Gravel Mine at Nimiuk Point
Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation is seeking state approval to extract 104,000 cubic yards of gravel from 8.8 acres of wetlands at Nimiuk Point to supply Kotzebue construction projects through 2030.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readNimiuk Point, Hotham Inlet, Northwest Arctic Borough3 viewsAI
Rural Alaska faces fuel crisis as prices surge, shortages loom
Rural Alaska villages face potential fuel shortages and prices that could double to over $6 per gallon for diesel, adding $6,000 per person in annual costs as war in Iran disrupts supplies.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readRural Alaskans2 viewsAI
State seeks Nome lodging rental bids for federally funded project
The state transportation department is accepting bids until May 1, 2026, for a lodging rental in Nome for a federally funded project.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readNome, Alaska3 viewsAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Northern Region roads April 22
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.
by Alaska News4w ago2 min readAlaska5 viewsAI
State imposes seasonal weight limits on northern highways starting May 6
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.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readNorthern Region, Alaska1 viewAI
Public Hearings Set for Four Alaska Judicial Vacancies in May
The Alaska Judicial Council will hold public hearings in Anchorage and Kotzebue in May to receive comments on applicants for four judicial vacancies.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks bids for Shaktoolik airport maintenance contract
The state transportation department is soliciting bids for maintenance work at Shaktoolik's rural airport, with proposals due May 21, 2026.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readShaktoolik1 viewAI
State seeks engineering firm for Nome Airport master plan update
The state is seeking engineering firms to develop an updated master plan for Nome Airport, with proposals due May 15, 2026.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readNome1 viewAI
Red Dog Mine seeks air quality permit renewal; comments due May 25
The state is seeking public comment on air quality permit renewals for the Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue, with a May 25 deadline for input.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readRed Dog Mine, 90 miles North of Kotzebue, Alaska1 viewAI
Alaska Judicial Council seeks applicants for Nome Superior Court judge
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.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readNome1 viewAI
Southern Norton Sound Fish and Game Committee seeks public input by May 1
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.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readNome, Alaska1 viewAI
Nome wastewater lift station replacement gets environmental approval
Alaska environmental officials approved a categorical exclusion for Nome's $2.5 million wastewater lift station replacement project.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readNome, Alaska1 viewAI
