Your source for breaking news, weather, and sports in the North Slope Borough area․
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Breaking News
Tragic news from Point Hope: A mass shooting occurred on Sunday night․ Multiple fatalities have been reported․ Mayor Josiah Patkotak has confirmed there is no active threat․
Weather Update
Alaska Weather Source reports heat advisories and Red Flag Fire weather warnings are in effect through Saturday․ Expect continued warm temperatures․ For Utqiagvik: Currently 71․29 N, 156․79 W․ Check Weather Underground for detailed local forecasts․
Sports News
Local sports are thriving! School pupils participate in various sports games at the district and city level․ Stay tuned for updates on local competitions and achievements․
Your source for breaking news, weather, and sports in the North Slope Borough area․
Tragic news from Point Hope: A mass shooting occurred on Sunday night․ Multiple fatalities have been reported․ Mayor Josiah Patkotak has confirmed there is no active threat․ Further details are still emerging, and we will provide updates as they become available from official sources․ Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time․
Alaska Weather Source reports heat advisories and Red Flag Fire weather warnings are in effect through Saturday․ Expect continued warm temperatures․ For Utqiagvik: Currently 71․29 N, 156․79 W․ Check Weather Underground for detailed local forecasts․ Be sure to take necessary precautions to stay safe in the heat, including staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activities during peak hours․
Local sports are thriving! School pupils participate in various sports games at the district and city level․ Stay tuned for updates on local competitions and achievements․ We’ll be covering upcoming events like the annual cross-country meet and the regional basketball tournament․ Keep an eye out for profiles of local athletes making a difference in their communities․
Local Interest Stories
Recently, the North Slope Borough announced that three officers connected to the Feb․ 5 incident involving the transport of a Utqiagvik teenager’s body behind an ATV are under investigation․ The incident has sparked community concern, and we are committed to reporting on the progress of the investigation and its impact on the community․ We aim to provide fair and balanced coverage of this sensitive issue․
Community Events
Don’t forget about the upcoming community cleanup at the lake north of town! It’s a great opportunity to give back and keep our beautiful area clean․ The white sand is clean and extends far into the lake thanks to regular patrols․ Check our calendar for more details and other upcoming events in the Borough․
Police Blotter
North Slope Police Sgt․ James Michels and Officer Anthony Fonua responded to a call recently․ Details are limited at this time, but we will provide updates as they become available․
