Northwest Arctic Borough·Kotzebue🚨 BOATER SAFETY REMINDER 🚨
With current freezing temperatures across the region, the Northwest Arctic Borough is reminding residents to use extreme caution when traveling by boat.
Our Search & Rescue team have seen an influx of stranded boaters throughout the region. As temperatures continue to drop, becoming stranded on the water can quickly become a dangerous situation.
If you choose to travel by boat, please take extra precautions:
Travel prepared. Bring extra warm clothing, gear, fuel, food, and water in case your trip takes longer than expected.
📱 Carry a reliable means of communication. Bring an inReach or other satellite communication device, or a cell phone capable of satellite texting where available.
Let someone know your plans. Tell a family member or trusted person where you are going and when you expect to return.
🌡️ Check the weather and conditions before heading out. Freezing temperatures and changing conditions can make travel more hazardous than expected.
Know your route and your equipment. Make sure your boat, motor, fuel, safety equipment, and communication devices are ready before departing.
Stay safe, look out for one another, and make sure someone knows where you are going before you head out.
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Northwest Arctic Borough·KotzebueComprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030Read on nwabor.org
Northwest Arctic Borough·Kotzebue2026 Northwest Arctic Borough General Election
The Northwest Arctic Borough General Election will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A sample ballot is provided for voter reference and includes the Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly and Northwest Arctic Borough School District Board seats appearing on the ballot.
Voters are encouraged to review the sample ballot prior to Election Day to become familiar with the offices and candidates on the ballot.
Election Day: October 6, 2026
Voting Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please see the attached sample ballot for additional information.43 shares
Northwest Arctic Borough·KotzebuePosted: 09/23/2026
Northwest Arctic Borough is looking to fill the following positions:
~ Assistant to the Mayor
~Temporary Administrative Assistant
~VIF Administrator
~Village Public Safety Officer
Interested applicants can apply at https://nwabor.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Positions are open until filled.52 shares
Northwest Arctic Borough·KotzebueHere is an outlook of wind gusts greater than 50 mph on the West Coast and through the Alaska Range passes from tonight through Sunday morning. Winds along the West Coast are expected to pick up by this evening as the approaching low brings strong southeast flow into the YK Delta. #akwx On Facebook
Northwest Arctic Borough·Kotzebue🎒 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: PACK A GO BAG!
Emergencies don’t always give us time to gather everything we need. A Go Bag is a simple way to make sure the essentials are ready to grab when you need to evacuate quickly.
This National Preparedness Month, build a Go Bag for each person in your household and keep it somewhere easy to access.
🎒 What should go in it?
💧 Water and easy-to-carry food
🔦 Flashlight and extra batteries
📻 Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
🔋 Phone charger/power bank
🩹 First-aid supplies
💊 Medications and important personal items
🧤 Extra clothing and sturdy shoes
🧼 Hygiene and sanitation supplies
📄 Copies of important documents
🐾 Supplies for pets and service animals
🧸 Comfort items for children
🦽 Items needed for accessibility or other individual needs
And don’t forget to personalize it! What works for one household may not work for another. Think about your family’s needs, your community’s hazards, and where you might need to go.
Once it’s packed, check it regularly. Replace expired food, update medications, change clothing as children grow, and make sure batteries and equipment still work.
🎒 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: PACK A GO BAG!
Emergencies don’t always give us time to gather everything we need. A Go Bag is a simple way to make sure the essentials are ready to grab when you need to evacuate quickly.
This National Preparedness Month, build a Go Bag for each person in your household and keep it somewhere easy to access.
🎒 What should go in it?
💧 Water and easy-to-carry food
🔦 Flashlight and extra batteries
📻 Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
🔋 Phone charger/power bank
🩹 First-aid supplies
💊 Medications and important personal items
🧤 Extra clothing and sturdy shoes
🧼 Hygiene and sanitation supplies
📄 Copies of important documents
🐾 Supplies for pets and service animals
🧸 Comfort items for children
🦽 Items needed for accessibility or other individual needs
And don’t forget to personalize it! What works for one household may not work for another. Think about your family’s needs, your community’s hazards, and where you might need to go.
Once it’s packed, check it regularly. Replace expired food, update medications, change clothing as children grow, and make sure batteries and equipment still work.44 shares
