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In rural Alaska villages, internet banking comes with challenges

In rural Alaska villages, internet banking comes with challenges

NAPASKIAK, Alaska — Megan Williams felt lucky that she was carrying $800 in cash when she crossed the river into the nearby city of Bethel.

At the store in her western Alaska village of Napaskiak, most items are remarkably expensive. A five-pound bag of flour costs $13.85, a two-pound bag of rice is $9.70 and a 2-liter bottle of Tide detergent is $28.05.

So every few weeks, Williams goes to buy her groceries in Bethel, which is just across the Kuskokwim River. Things aren't cheap there either, since the city of more ... Read more

Alaska villages facing erosion, flooding receive relocation

Two Alaska villages facing serious erosion are two of three recipients to receive relocation grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Newtok Village and the Native Village of Napakiak will each receive $25 million US, the departm ... Read more

‘It was a real joy’: Alaska National Guard brings Santa

Santa and Mrs. Claus head back to the Black Hawk after a long day of spreading holiday cheer in Scammon Bay, Alaska on Nov. 16, 2022. (MaryCait Dolan/KYUK)

Santa Claus ditched his sleigh in favor of one of the Alaska National Guard’s B ... Read more

US to Relocate 3 Tribal Groups Impacted by Climate Change

The Biden administration has allocated $135 million to help Native American groups grappling with the climate crisis, with about half of the funds going to three tribes that need to relocate due to severe flooding, erosion, and destructive storms.
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Christopher Nolan's Insomnia Was Never Meant To Be A 'Follow-Up' To Memento

Christopher Nolan's Insomnia Was Never Meant To Be A 'Follow-Up' To Memento

This post contains spoilers for "Insomnia"

Love him or hate him, Christopher Nolan is fascinating if only for being a bit of a contradiction. His films are known for their mind-bending narratives, unusually deep philosophical ruminations, and for generally trying to push the art of filmmaking beyond what you'd typically see in the mainstream. But for all his progressive ambitions, Nolan has always respected many of the industry's more tradition ... Read more

Over 44,000 Acres of Critical Bristol Bay Habitat Permanentl

Conservation easements on Pedro Bay Corporation land safeguard cultural, ecological and subsistence resources and block construction of Pebble Mine transportation route

PEDRO BAY — Last week — Last week Th ... Read more

Warming centers offered in Decatur

Decatur Civic Center

1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur

Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oasis Day Center

243 W. Cerro Gordo St., Decatur

7 days week/365 days a year

They will do th ... Read more

Holiday storms and extremes

Last week’s massive Arctic outbreak is now being called a “100-Year,” or “once-in-a-generation” event. During one of the busiest holiday travel times, about 5,300 flights were canceled and major highways were closed in parts of the northern ... Read more

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