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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

Real estate and internet in Lower Kalskag, Alaska, Bethel Ce

Apartments, houses, lands, offices and retail estates in Lower Kalskag, Alaska, Bethel Census Area, United States – Market Report 2022

Real estate map of Lower Kalskag will appear soon.

Lower Kalskag on Mapcarta.

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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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‘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

How Christopher Nolan Used Daylight To Make Insomnia Feel Even Darker

How Christopher Nolan Used Daylight To Make Insomnia Feel Even Darker

Imagine yourself trapped, helplessly bound in an emotional void of blacks and grays, condemned by forces that are out of your control. That's the vibe of the film noir genre. The French phrase translates to "black film," as in dark, both literally and figuratively. Created in the 1940s, the genre was crafted partly due to feelings of post-war dread as American soldiers returned home to a changing society.

World War II left many weary of U.S. politics ... Read more

Dan Fagan hanging up the microphone on the popular Dan Fagan

Dan Fagan said it was “liberating” to turn in his 30-day resignation today. After the end of the year, Fagan, who is a household name in Alaska, will call it good on his four-year run hosting the Dan Fagan Show on 650-KENI.

“I know ... Read more

Guardsmen Do Double Duty as Santa’s Helpers

Alaska Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Ryan Montgomery, a pilot with 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), visits with children during Operation Santa Claus in Scammon Bay, Nov. 16, 2022. Operation Santa Claus is th ... Read more

What annual race begins in Anchorage and ends in Nome, Alask

What annual race begins in Anchorage and ends in Nome, Alaska?

What annual race begins in Anchorage and ends in Nome, Alaska? If you are searching for the answer, then you are in the right place. Get the right answer for What annual race ... Read more

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Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.

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