We loved meeting Bob. His story was picked up by the Alaska Economic report last week. Do you know a small business in the region with a unique story? Feel free to email us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you.

Alaska Rep. Josiah Patkotak (I-Utqiagvik) has filed to run for North Slope Borough mayor. #akleg

July 4, 1955, a group of women in Kotzebue. The three women facing camera together are, from left to right, Alta Wilson, Maggie Melton, and Bessie Barr. Via Anchorage Museum. #alaskahistory #alaska #kotzebuehistory #kotzebue

Scientists are concerned that permafrost thaw could lead to declines in the sheefish population, a staple food for many people in Alaska's Northwest Arctic. buff.ly/3IRMf2B

Congratulations, Ida Taiyaaq Biesemeier. Biesemeier was recognized as the Elder of the Year by the Native Village of Kotzebue. There are five generations in this picture!

1954 "Dogs at Kotzebue, Alaska" oil on board by John Clymer (1907-1989). Via Tacoma Art Museum. #alaskahistory #alaska #kotzebue

On Sunday morning, many Kotzebue residents woke up to find their internet down and cell phones without service. Several days later, there’s still little to no communications in or out, and it might be two months until services are restored to normal. alaskapublic.org/2023/06/14/kot…

Kotzebue and Oregon have the same Internet speed right now

Congratulations to KOTZ's former News Director, Wesley Early!

We just ran a story about the Caleb Scholars program on our local newscast. It was so great to talk to former fellows, Denali Whiting and Cheyenne Akuliaq Tickett-Foote about this unique program.

1967 Miss Arctic Circle contestants in Kotzebue. #alaskahistory #alaska #kotzebue

Today is our birthday and KOTZ is celebrating 5 decades on the air. Come join us for lunch if you are in Kotzebue! Thank you so much listeners and supporters for making it happen.

Excellent reporting by @Nat_Herz

State Rep. Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak of Utqiaġvik is the presumed winner in the race for North Slope Borough mayor. At 29 years old, he'll become the youngest person to serve in the position. alaskapublic.org/2023/10/04/sta…

Red Dog’s dwindling ore is forcing the entire region to consider its future. KOTZ reporter Desiree Hagen, based in Kotzebue, joined us to discuss what it would mean if the mine closes. Take a listen: alaskapublic.org/2024/06/20/red…

a moment of zen

Thanks KYUK News for publishing our story. kyuk.org/science-and-en…

"We know that that line will break," said Chris Hatch, the public safety coordinator for the Northwest Arctic Borough. "Whether it breaks before ice or after, it will be broken this year.” alaskapublic.org/2024/09/27/dun…

Migrations can take weeks longer when caribou encounter roads, study finds kotz.org/kotz-local-new…