North Slope BoroughView organization ›Unofficial Election Results Notice, October 6
CLICK HERE for the unofficial election results. These results are unofficial and are subject to certification. Official election results will be approved by the North Slope Borough Assembly on October 13, 2026. The post Unofficial Election Results Notice, October 6 appeared first on The North Slope Borough .Read on north-slope.org
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Kaktovik Water Response Community Update, October 1
KAKTOVIK WATER RESPONSE | COMMUNITY UPDATE, OCTOBER 1 Quyanaq to everyone who attended Tuesday’s(9/29) Town Hall and to the Kaktovik community for your questions, concerns, and continued engagement. A reminder that the Do Not Drink Order has been LIFTED, and Kaktovik’s community water is safe to drink. Our primary goal is and has been to provide the community with safe, clean drinking water and to continue meeting the life-safety needs of Kaktovik residents. Moving forward, the North Slope Borough Public Works Department is taking proactive steps to strengthen the water system, including: Regular testing for glycol in the water system Additional maintenance and inspections Necessary facility improvements and upgrades These efforts will be applied across the North Slope to support safe and reliable community water systems. We remain committed to doing what is necessary to support the health and well-being of Kaktovik—and all North Slope residents. KaktovikWater.org will continue to serve as a central source for the latest water system news, announcements, updates, and other information related to the response. Thank you to our partners who have supported the Kaktovik water response, including Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, Arctic Slope Native Association, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Alaska Department of Health, and the North Slope Borough School District. CLICK HERE for a pdf version of this Community Update The post Kaktovik Water Response Community Update, October 1 appeared first on The North Slope Borough .Read on north-slope.org
North Slope BoroughView organization ›Public Service Announcements, Winter Weather Advisories
As winter conditions develop across the North Slope, residents are encouraged to use extra caution while traveling on roadways and over areas of newly forming ice. Slick road surfaces and thin or unstable ice can create hazardous conditions for motorists, pedestrians, and those traveling on or near bodies of water. The North Slope Borough has issued the following safety advisories with information and precautions residents can take to help stay safe during changing winter conditions. PSA Ice Safety PSA Slick Roads Advisory The post Public Service Announcements, Winter Weather Advisories appeared first on The North Slope Borough .Read on north-slope.org
North Slope BoroughView organization ›FALL FREEZE-UP & ICE SAFETY
As temperatures continue to drop across the North Slope, residents are reminded to use extreme caution around newly forming ice, particularly on lagoons, ponds, rivers, and coastal areas.
During freeze-up, ice conditions can change quickly. Ice that appears solid may be thin, unstable, or unsafe for travel.
Residents are reminded to:
• Avoid walking, playing, or traveling on newly formed ice unless conditions have been confirmed safe.
• Use extreme caution when traveling by ATV, four-wheeler, snowmachine, or other equipment near lagoons, rivers, and coastal areas.
• Never assume ice is safe simply because it appears frozen or others have recently traveled on it.
• Be especially cautious near moving water, shorelines, and areas where ice may be thinner.
• Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk with children and young people about the dangers of fall freeze-up and thin ice.
Freeze-up can create hazardous conditions quickly as ice forms unevenly across the region. Please stay alert, use caution, and look out for one another as winter conditions begin to set in.2 shares
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›KAKTOVIK WATER RESPONSE | TOWN HALL
The Do Not Drink Order has been lifted, and the Kaktovik Water Response Team is hosting a Town Hall to provide the community with an update on the water system, recent response activities, and next steps.
📅 Tuesday, September 29
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Kaktovik City Hall
Representatives involved in the water response will be available to provide updates and answer questions.
Kaktovik residents are encouraged to attend and hear the latest information about the community water system.
The meeting will also be available via livestream.
Find the notice below, or click here:
https://www.kaktovikwater.org/updates
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North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team, Do Not Drink Order Lifted, September 26
September 26, 2026 18:22 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Kaktovik Do Not Drink Order Lifted The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water Program has rescinded the Do Not Drink Order for Kaktovik, effective immediately. Residents may resume using water from the Kaktovik public water system for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and making ice. Residents who would …
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NSBNorth Slope Borough Department of Wildlife ManagementView organization ›The Alaska State Department of Fish and Game has shared this information with us regarding a closure to the caribou cow season in Unit 23 and the western part of Unit 26 to help support the Western Arctic Caribou Herd. The closure includes the communities of Wainwright, Point Lay, and Point Hope. Please contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game with any questions - 907-852-3464.421134 shares
North Slope BoroughView organization ›Commercial Recreation Permit, NSB Planning & Community Services
CLICK HERE for details on the Commercial Recreation Permit If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Land Management Regulations Division at 907-852-0320.
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North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update, September 23
September 23, 2026 21:30 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update The Do Not Drink the Water notice remains in effect until officially lifted. Kaktovik residents should continue using an alternative source of water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making Ice, and other activities Involving consumption. Six water samples were collected on …
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North Slope BoroughView organization ›2026 Sample Ballots
Please Click the following links for the 2026 Sample Ballots. Sample Candidates Ballot Sample Propositions Ballot
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North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update, September 21
September 21, 2026 20:57 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update The Do Not Drink the Water notice remains in effect until officially lifted. Kaktovik residents should continue using an alternative source of water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making Ice, and other activities Involving consumption. Refilling of the North Tank through …
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North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update, September 19
Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update – September 19, 2026 21:14 The Do Not Drink the Water notice remains in effect until officially lifted. Kaktovik residents should continue using an alternative source of water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making Ice, and other activities Involving consumption. Cleaning and preparing the North Tank for refilling …
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North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›KaktovikWater.org is now live.
The Kaktovik Water Response Joint Information Center (JIC) has launched KaktovikWater.org as a central resource for the latest information on the Kaktovik water system response.
The site includes current health and safety information, water system updates, testing results, public notices, FAQs, and other response information.
The website will be updated as new information becomes available.
Please visit KaktovikWater.org and share the resource with others in the community and across the North Slope. On Facebook
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team, Website Launch, September 17
September 17, 2026 Public Service Announcement KaktovikWater.org Launches as Central Resource for Water Response Information KAKTOVIK, Alaska—The Kaktovik Water Response Joint Information Center (JIC) has launched KaktovikWater.org to provide the community and stakeholders with the latest information on the Kaktovik water system response. The website provides a central location for current health and safety information, …
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North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team, Operational Update, September 16
Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update – September 16, 2026 13:30 The Do Not Drink the Water notice remains in effect until officially lifted. Kaktovik residents should continue using an alternative source of water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and other activities involving consumption. The controlled discharge of the North Tank …
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North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›NSB Incident Command Public Service Announcement Kaktovik, Operational Update, September 15
Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team Operational Update – September 15, 2026 12:00 The Do Not Drink the Water notice remains in effect until officially lifted. Kaktovik residents should continue using an alternative source of water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and other activities involving consumption. New laboratory results received September 14 showed no …
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NSBNorth Slope BoroughVia KBRWView organization ›Free 2026–27 flu shots from NSB Public Health Nursing — North Slope Borough Public Health Nursing has the 2026–27 flu vaccine in stock, including the high-dose vaccine for Elders 65 and older. Flu shots are free. In Utqiaġvik, call the Wellness Center at 907-852-0270 for an appointment, 579 Kingosak Street. In the villages, call your Village Clinic. Routine immunizations for children and adults are also available.Read on north-slope.org
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›NSBIC-JIC-Kaktovik PSA IC Structure, JIC and Townhall, September 14
September 14, 2026 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Coordinated Kaktovik Water Response Underway; Do Not Drink Notice Remains in Effect KAKTOVIK, Alaska: The North Slope Borough has established an Incident Command to coordinate the response to the Kaktovik water incident. A Joint Information Center, or JIC, has also been activated to provide Kaktovik residents with clear, timely, …
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North Slope BoroughView organization ›PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
UTQIAĠVIK: ROAD CLOSURE
The following roads are CLOSED until further notice:
-Eben Hopson Street
-Simmonds Street
-Stevenson Street Extension
Affected Area: Nalukataġvik to Sadie Neakok Playground
Closures are due to flooding and road damage.
Repairs are underway.
Please do not drive through closed areas until the closure is lifted and traffic control is removed.1437 shares
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Kaktovik Water Pumping and Lagoon Discharge Begins September 12, 2026
KAKTOVIK, Alaska – The North Slope Borough will begin pumping water from Kaktovik’s water system at 9 a.m. Sunday, September 13.
Approximately 1.5 million to 3 million gallons of water containing low levels of ethylene glycol will be discharged to the Kaktovik Lagoon near the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will create space in the community’s water storage tanks so they can be refilled with new potable water.
The discharge has been reviewed and authorized by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Water, DEC Division of Spill Response and Preparedness (SPAR), and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). Due to the tidal nature of the lagoon, regulators determined that the one-time discharge will not adversely affect aquatic life. However, the North Slope Borough will monitor the area during and after the discharge for any signs of impacts to aquatic life.
What Residents Need to Know
• Pumping will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, September 13 and is expected to continue for approximately 36 hours, with completion anticipated between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday, September 14.
• The Do Not Drink notice remains in effect. Piped water must not be used for drinking during or after this work until the community is notified otherwise.
• The remaining water in the system will continue to provide fire protection for the community.
• The remaining pumping season is expected to provide enough time to restore water reserves needed for winter storage.
• Public Works is also preparing a winter water-haul contingency plan in case winter conditions arrive early.
• The road to the airport and landfill may have limited access during the pumping operation. Emergency Medical Services and emergency access to the runway will not be interrupted. Commercial access to the airport will resume Monday, September 14.
The Borough and its partners will continue to provide additional information to the community as the operation progresses.
Find the announcement here:
https://www.north-slope.org/news/nsb-public-service-announcement-kaktovik-kaktovik-water-pumping-and-lagoon-discharge-begins-sunday/1214 shares
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›Kaktovik Water Pumping and Lagoon Discharge Begins Sunday — The North Slope Borough will begin pumping water from Kaktovik’s water system at 9 a.m. Sunday, September 13, discharging 1.5 to 3 million gallons of water containing low levels of ethylene glycol into the lagoon.Read on north-slope.org
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE:
KAKTOVIK — DO NOT DRINK THE WATER
September 10, 2026
KAKTOVIK, Alaska — The North Slope Borough, in coordination with Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope
(ICAS) Emergency Management and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), continues to urge Kaktovik residents not to drink the community water while testing and investigation continue following the detection of ethylene glycol in the water system.
Safe drinking water is available for pickup at the Kaktovik Water Treatment Plant. Borough health staff are also available at the Kaktovik Medical Clinic for residents who have health concerns or would like to be evaluated.
Important:
• Do not drink the water.
• Boiling the water will NOT make it safe to drink.
• Do not use the water for cooking or food preparation, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth.
• Continue using an alternative source of drinking water until the North Slope Borough announces that the ‘Do Not Drink’ order has been lifted.
The water may continue to be used for showering, washing dishes, and washing clothes, consistent with DEC guidance.
Read the full announcement here:
https://www.north-slope.org/news/nsb-public-service-announcement-kaktovik-do-not-drink-water-notice-september-10/1529 shares
North Slope Borough·KaktovikView organization ›NSB Public Service Announcement – Kaktovik – Do Not Drink Water Notice, September 10
September 10, 2026 [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE: KAKTOVIK — DO NOT DRINK THE WATER KAKTOVIK, Alaska — The North Slope Borough, in coordination with Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (ICAS) Emergency Management and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), continues to urge Kaktovik residents not to drink the community water while testing and investigation continue following the …
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