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Sheefish habitat is expanding, study finds

Sheefish habitat is expanding, study finds

A staple fish that fills freezers in Northwest Arctic could be expanding its habitat

Desiree Hagen, KOTZ

State biologists forecast average returns for Kotzebue Sound commercial salmon, following last year’s crash

According to state data, just over 5,000 commercial salmon were harvested last year.

Desiree Hagen, KOTZ

Arctic sea ice extent hits record low at peak of season

Temperatures recorded between 3.6 and 10 degrees warmer in some areas this winter.

Carey Restino

Thousands of pounds of fish are distributed in Kotzebue following a dismal salmon season

Desiree Hagen, KOTZ

Federal employees in the Northwest Arctic laid off in massive national sweep

Desiree Hagen, KOTZ

Atlantic water may be impacting sea ice formation in Arctic

Carey Restino

North Slope residents gather for Kivgiq 2025

Carey Restino

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Trump administration is ending NOAA data service used to monitor sea ice off Alaska

Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon

Arctic refuge oil exploration could begin as soon as this winter, court documents indicate

James Brooks, Alaska Beacon

Judge rejects bid to halt state’s Southwest Alaska bear-killing program, finding it still invalid

Zachariah Hughes

Citing federal uncertainty, 2 major tribal groups rejoin Alaska Federation of Natives

Alex DeMarban

Rescue crews search near Nome for Bering Air plane with 10 aboard

Zaz Hollander

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Iñupiaq and Yup’ik educators discuss teaching children in immersion settings and gaining fluency as adults

Alena Naiden

Several Northwest Alaska communities should have internet speeds as fast as in Anchorage

Alena Naiden

Assembly votes for North Slope Borough to pay for officials’ family to join them on business trips

Alena Naiden

New report highlights increased polar bear presence and challenging travel in Northwest Alaska as the Arctic warms up

Alena Naiden

New Kotzebue AC offers ATVs, flowers and more fresh produce

Alena Naiden

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