http://www.thearcticsounder.com Serving the Northwest Arctic and the North Slope en-us 2012 Alaska Newspapers, Inc. Thu, 17 May 2012 03:37:29 CDT 1440 http://www.thearcticsounder.com http://www.thearcticsounder.com/graphics/rss_as.gif http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219arctic_in_bloom_scientist_seeks_study_of http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219arctic_in_bloom_scientist_seeks_study_of Most people who live Outside aren't that familiar with the Arctic's long growing season. It's that reputation for darkness and cold that usually takes the forefront in perception's of the northernmost climate. Thu, 19 Oct 425572 17:06:59 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219spring_whaling_safe_successful_so_far http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219spring_whaling_safe_successful_so_far With a few weeks left in the season, whaling crews on the North Slope have marked a fruitful and safe spring hunt thus far. quot;It's been very good for us,quot; said Eugene Brower, President of the Barrow Whaling Captains' Association. Wed, 11 Oct 425572 00:46:59 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219some_advice_on_small-business_ownership http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219some_advice_on_small-business_ownership Chances are you have read plenty of advice about how to run a business. It's easy to find helpful hints and inspiring success stories. But what about the mistakes you should take care to avoid? Thu, 28 Sep 425572 23:53:39 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219taking_the_long_way_home_mushing_across_the http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219taking_the_long_way_home_mushing_across_the This spring Chuck Schaeffer ran his team of huskies across the state. This is Part 1 of a series on his adventures. Sun, 17 Sep 425572 10:06:59 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219far_from_home_close_call_for_mother_daughter http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219far_from_home_close_call_for_mother_daughter My mom is addicted to drama. She and I visited Italy one summer, traveling by jet many thousands of miles from our home in Kotzebue, Alaska. Tue, 5 Sep 425572 20:20:19 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219ilisagvik_college_celebrates_graduation_day http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219ilisagvik_college_celebrates_graduation_day If there had been a theme to this year's commencement among the speakers at the Ilisagvik College , it would have been perseverance. On April 27, Ilisagvik College held its 17th commencement exercise with a class of 38 college graduates and 19 students receiving their GED. Tue, 29 Aug 425572 10:33:39 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219marathon_club_runners_take_it_one_lap_at_a http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219marathon_club_runners_take_it_one_lap_at_a Barrow schoolchildren Kevin, Janessa, Kara and Louden have probably never been to Berlin, Chicago, London and New York, but they've run marathons there. Sat, 12 Aug 425572 07:26:59 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219fish_factor_tsunami_debris_hits_alaska http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219fish_factor_tsunami_debris_hits_alaska Soccer balls...motorcycles...reminders of the massive tsunami in Japan a year ago are now appearing along Alaska's coastlines. quot;It's safe to say that tsunami debris is here,quot; said Merrick Burden, director of the Juneau-based Marine Conservation Alliance Foundation. Fri, 28 Jul 425572 17:26:59 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219wanted_arctic_policy_makers http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219wanted_arctic_policy_makers The Alaska Legislature is hanging out a quot;help wantedquot; sign for the job of creating Alaska's Arctic policy. Wed, 28 Jun 425572 09:40:19 CST http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219officials_dropped_the_debris_ball http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1219officials_dropped_the_debris_ball It's been more than a year since a massive tsunami hit Japan, ripping its coastline to shreds and devastating the country. Fri, 23 Jun 425572 07:26:59 CST