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Atqasuk election results still unrecorded by state due to local election process confusion

Atqasuk City Mayor said that the two local poll workers missed the instruction to call in the results and just mailed the ballots to Juneau.

Human skull washed up in Kotzebue last month is ancient, village officials say

In October, a resident reported a discovery of a human skull in the South Tent City area of Kotzebue.

Robyn Burke holds major lead in Alaska’s House District 40 race

Burke had a lead of 18 percentage points over her next closest opponent, Saima “Ikrik” Chase. Both Democrats are running to unseat incumbent independent Rep. Thomas Baker, who’s now in third place.

A series of thefts target Kotzebue liquor store

The the Arctic Spirits upgraded its camera system in recent months.

Point Hope City Council elects new mayor

The new City Mayor Henry Nashookpuk said he plans to address the city’s budget needs and have an audit within the next months.

Weeks after storm damaged over 50 Kotzebue properties, local responders carry on with repairs

Kotzebue residents can apply for assistance through the State, borough and city.

After flood, Kotzebue residents take stock of damaged homes and property, and take care of one another

At least 30 houses still needed repairs, cleanup was ongoing, and the city’s residents grappled with the need to fix snowmachines, keep their soaked houses warm and prepare for future emergencies.

Kotzebue tackles cleanup and repairs, ‘racing against the clock’ before winter

Most evacuees were able to return home or stay with relatives, but two families still needed shelter, local officials said.

Helicopter rescue, washed-out roads: After flooding displaces 80 people, Kotzebue begins recovery

Other storm impacts include damaged houses, a destroyed harbor, washed-away roads and an airport inundated with water, city officials said.