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

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

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 Black Hawk helicopters, as part of the Guard’s “Operation Santa” events which transport the holiday favorite to rural Alaska communities.

Kids in Scammon Bay welcomed a special guest a little bit early this year when Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the community of around 600 near the ... Read more

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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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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 the Alaska National Guard’s yearly community relations and support program that provides gifts to children in remote communities across the state. In partnership with the Salvation Army and with more than a dozen volunteers, the program delivered 1,780 pounds of gifts, backpacks, hygiene supplies, a ... Read more

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While Tornado Alley may be the most well-known corridor for severe weather across the country, there remains a vast area that is impacted by other damaging weather events. Analysis by AccuWeather's data science team provided a clearer picture of wher ... Read more

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

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How Christopher Nolan Used Daylight To Make Insomnia Feel Even Darker

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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.