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Native Village of Kotzebueclosed 10/12KotzebueThe Native Village of Kotzebue will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Quyanaq!

Native Village of Kotzebue Office Closure for Indigenous Peoples Day

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KOTZSep 29

Overnight gunfire in Ambler leads to community lockdown and a felony chargeAn Ambler man faces a felony charge after troopers say he walked through the village firing a rifle on Sept. 17. The incident triggered a lockdown and canceled school.

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Maniilaq Family Crisis Centerdue in 6dKotzebueJoin us in our first activity to start off our Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Maniilaq Family Crisis Center is holding a scavenger hunt to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month! 📆 Start Date: October 1, 2026 📅 End Date: October 15, 2026 ❗Send in all 5 photos to crisis.center@maniilaq.org for a chance to win $50 Amazon gift cards❗ We will be drawing four $50 gift cards to Kotzebue participants and six $50 gift cards to others in the service area who participate.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Selfie Scavenger Hunt

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KOTZSep 17

Kotzebue’s Cape Blossom Marathon triples turnout in its second yearThis year, with 49 total racers, the Cape Blossom Marathon hosted nearly three times more participants than its inaugural race last year.

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Northwest Arctic Boroughclosed 10/19Kotzebue

Northwest Arctic Borough Office Closure for Alaska Day

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Rare albino caribou calf photographed for what might be the first timeSightings like this are almost unheard of. The last record Fish and Game has is from 1976, when someone watched an albino calf from the Porcupine Herd through a spotting scope for about two minutes. No photos were taken.

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NANAsign upKotzebueIf your survey packet has been sitting on the counter, now is a great time to complete it. Remember: Complete it online or by mail Responses are confidential Every voice helps shape NANA's future Complete your survey by Nov. 20 to be entered in the prize drawing. If we reach a 35% response rate, the cash prizes will double! Thank you to everyone who has already participated.

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KOTZOct 1

Two Kotzebue homes test above federal limit for lead in drinking waterThe city collected water samples from 10 homes during a routine check in August.

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