Northwest Arctic Borough

10/06/2026

🚨 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.

Northwest Arctic Borough

Photo by Trisha Norton

10/06/2026

🗳️ ELECTION DAY — OCTOBER 6, 2026

Today is Election Day for the Northwest Arctic Borough General Election. Polls are open 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

📍 Polling Locations by Village:

• Ambler: Armory Building
• Buckland: Community Building
• Deering: Community Hall
• Noatak: IRA Building
• Noorvik: Community Hall
• Kiana: City Office
• Kivalina: Armory Building
• Kobuk: Community Building
• Kotzebue Borough Building
• Selawik: School
• Shungnak: Coffee House

Please visit your designated polling location to cast your ballot.

Northwest Arctic Borough wishes everyone a safe and informed Election Day.

10/06/2026

09/30/2026

📻 Kotzebue Radio Station Fundraiser — Auction Items! 📻

The Northwest Arctic Borough is proud to sponsor a great lineup of items for this Friday’s Kotzebue Radio Station Fundraiser!

Tune in Friday from 1:00–3:00 PM to hear the items on the air and place your bids!

🎁 Auction Items Include:

• 🧊 Whirlpool 7 Cubic-Foot Chest Freezer
• ⚡ Sportsman Gen 4000 Tri-Fuel Generator — 4,000 surge watts / 3,500 running watts
• ⛺ Crown Shades One-Touch Gazebo with screening panels
• 🧺 Laundry Bundle
• ☕ Keurig Coffee Bundle
• 🍖 Weston 2-in-1 Indoor Smoker & Slow Cooker — 6-quart
• 🧤 Outdoor Essentials Bundle — 5-gallon Jerry Jug, warm gloves & headlamp
• 💧 Humidifier
• 🤖 RoboSeries Robot Vacuum with mapping technology — sweeps & mops
• 🎃 Halloween Bundle
• 🔥 Solo Stove Ranger Fire Pit
• 🧹 Cleaning Bundle
• 🧁 Baking & Pantry Bundle — flour, sugar & active dry yeast
• 🧢 Seal Skin Hat — handmade
• 🥿 Slippers — handmade
• 🧥 Size 14 Atikluq
• ✈️ 25,000 Alaska Airlines Miles
• ⛽ 53 Gallons of Gas
• 🛢️ One Drum of Stove Oil


📻 Friday | 1:00–3:00 PM Call 907-442-3434!

Tune in, listen for your favorite items, and get your bids ready! We look forward to seeing our community come together to support Kotzebue Radio Station. ❤️

09/30/2026

2026 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.

09/23/2026

Posted: 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.

09/23/2026

Keep more heat in your home this winter. Learn about simple improvements that can make your home more comfortable and help lower household energy costs. October 7, 2026 @ Alaska Technical Center.