North Alaska News

Read some of our favorite 2022 stories

Investigating the Incident

Several days after shots were fired at two Kotzebue houses, local and state authorities are investigating the incident.

Cupcake Lady

The Cupcake Lady, Della Hoya, Miracle Boy, and the list goes on -- learn more about the nicknames Arctic residents are proud to have.

Investigating

The Kotzebue Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired on Jan. 4 a block away from the Kotzebue Bible Baptist Church.

Reflect

Today, we are taking a moment to reflect on all of the exciting projects and events that happened in our communities in 2022.

2022 AEF Winter Raffle

AEF is holding its annual raffle to support its college students!

Ivory Earrings

Thank you to Agnes Giordano for the beautiful ivory earrings with aqpik berries donated to the 2023 Ivalu Gala silent auction.

Thank You

Thank you to Ashley Lowery for this beautiful ivory earring and bolo set donated to the 2023 Ivalu Gala silent auction.

North Alaska News area weekly mass times

By North Alaska News | Jan 14, 2023

The following parishes in the North Alaska News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Caught

Kaktovik fisherman Robert Thompson has caught salmon before, but lately he has been observing more and more of it in the area.

Assembly

Addressing substance abuse

Solar Energy Project

The Shungnak solar energy project that allows the community to use less diesel and save money on energy was highlighted by the industry magazine this month as the microgrid project of the year.

Kinship Workshop

Interested in learning about your family's lineage?

Registration

Check out this fun opportunity for little dribblers! Be sure to sign up, the deadline is tomorrow.

Sea Otter Leather

Thank you to Dana Chrestman for this beautiful sea otter leather hat donated to the 2023 Ivalu Gala silent auction.

Join Our Team

Arctic Education Foundation is hiring a Cultural Education Program Assistant!

Walrus Earrings Donated

Thank you to AEF alumni Joshua Ahsoak for this beautiful walnut and brass earring rack and curly maple, cherry, and walrus earrings donated to the 2023 Ivalu Gala silent auction.

Items Donated