https://www.nps.gov/kova News releases from Kobuk Valley National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/winter-subsistence-resource-commissions-meetings-to-be-held-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:00:00 EST The National Park Service will hold the winter Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) Meetings for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument during the week of March 10, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/winter-subsistence-resource-commissions-meetings-to-be-held-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/cyrus-harris-awarded-2025-the-eileen-devinny-award-by-national-park-service-staff.htm Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:00:00 EST The Eileen Devinney Award is an award presented annually by Western Arctic National Parklands to a member or group of the Northwest Arctic community. In 2025, the award is presented to Cyrus Naungaq Harris of Kotzebue. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/cyrus-harris-awarded-2025-the-eileen-devinny-award-by-national-park-service-staff.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/ed-viglione-recognized-as-2025-frontline-hero-of-the-year.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:30:00 EST The National Park Service has named Edwin “Ed” Talaq Viglione as the 2025 Frontline Hero of the Year, recognizing his exceptional dedication to public service and his quiet leadership within Western Arctic National Parklands. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/ed-viglione-recognized-as-2025-frontline-hero-of-the-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/smokejumpers-respond-to-2-new-fires-near-ambler.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:30:00 EST A detection flight Sunday night located five new lightning-caused wildfires in the Galena Zone. The zone recorded nearly 1,600 lightning strikes Sunday following days of hot, dry conditions with little to no precipitation. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/smokejumpers-respond-to-2-new-fires-near-ambler.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/dr-fronstin-honored.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service proudly announces that Dr. Raime Amaguq Fronstin has been awarded the Alaska Region’s Award for Natural Resource Research. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/dr-fronstin-honored.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/winter-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-held-during-the-week-of-february-24-2025.htm Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service will hold the winter Subsistence Resource Commission Meetings for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument during the week of February 24, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/winter-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-held-during-the-week-of-february-24-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/siikauraq-whiting-named-superintendent-of-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the selection of Siikauraq Whiting as the new superintendent for Western Arctic National Parklands, which administers Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Noatak National Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/siikauraq-whiting-named-superintendent-of-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/fall-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service will hold the fall Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument, October 7-10, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/fall-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/federal-seasons-for-subsistence-dall-s-sheep-hunts-to-remain-closed-in-portions-of-gmus-23-and-in-26.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 EST The Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands announces that the seasons for the Federal Subsistence Dall’s Sheep hunts within portions of Game Management Units (GMUs) 23 and 26A will remain closed for the regulatory year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/federal-seasons-for-subsistence-dall-s-sheep-hunts-to-remain-closed-in-portions-of-gmus-23-and-in-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/noatak-placenames-collaborators-recognized.htm Thu, 02 May 2024 04:30:00 EST Noatak, AK The National Park Service (NPS) office in Kotzebue, Alaska, is pleased to announce a new annual award, the Eileen DeVinney Award. For the inaugural Eileen DeVinney Award, NPS staff traveled to the Native Village of Noatak to thank the Noatak Placenames project 2023 field team: Hilda Booth, Thurston Booth, Ricky Ashby, and James Adams. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/noatak-placenames-collaborators-recognized.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/kobuk-valley-spring-resource-subsistence-commision-meeting-canceled.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:30:00 EST The National Park Service and the Chair of the Kobuk Valley Subsistence Resource Commision have decided to cancel the Spring SRC meeting. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/kobuk-valley-spring-resource-subsistence-commision-meeting-canceled.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/subsistence-resource-commissions-open-for-new-members.htm Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:01:00 EST Applications for Secretarial Appointments to the Cape Krusenstern and Kobuk Valley Subsistence Resource Commissions is now open on the Federal Register. Interested individuals, residing in the NANA region, can find more information at the Federal Registry. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/subsistence-resource-commissions-open-for-new-members.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/kasilof-couple-charged-with-federal-regulations-violations-for-illegal-commercial-game-transportation-in-noatak-national-preserve.htm Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:00 EST A Kasilof couple were charged with multiple federal regulation violations related to alleged illegal commercial transportation of game hunters in Alaska following a multi-year investigation by National Park Service (NPS) rangers. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/kasilof-couple-charged-with-federal-regulations-violations-for-illegal-commercial-game-transportation-in-noatak-national-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/news.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 EST Fall subsistence Resource Commission meetings in Kotzebue, AK -- Kobuk Valley SRC and Cape Krusenstern SRC dates announced. Kobuk Valley Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet October 30-31, 2023 Cape Krusenstern Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet November 1-2, 2023 https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/news.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/job-announcement-subsistence-liaison.htm Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 EST The National Park Service at the Western Arctic National Parklands is recruiting for a Subsistence Liaison. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/job-announcement-subsistence-liaison.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/department-of-interior-and-agriculture-to-host-talking-circle-in-koztebue.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 EST The US Departments of the Interior and Agriculture will host a Talking Circle at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, Alaska. The purpose of the Talking Circle is to improve stewardship of public lands, waters, and wildlife by acknowledging and empowering Tribes as partners in co-stewardship. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/department-of-interior-and-agriculture-to-host-talking-circle-in-koztebue.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park rescheduled for April 13 and 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park rescheduled for April 13 and 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park rescheduled for April 13 and 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/western-arctic-national-parklands-transition-to-wind-energy.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) transitioned to wind energy at their largest facility in the Arctic, the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center. In partnership with Kotzebue Electric Association, this initiative will reduce reliance on heating fuel and the associated costs. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/western-arctic-national-parklands-transition-to-wind-energy.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/update-to-kobuk-valley-and-cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:45:00 EST Kobuk Valley and Cape Krusenstern Subsistence Resource Commission Meetings have been postponed until a later date in the spring. Check back later for more updates. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/update-to-kobuk-valley-and-cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/2023-02-17-cakr-src-meeting.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service’s Cape Krusenstern National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission will be meeting in Kotzebue on Wednesday and Thursday, February 22-23. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/2023-02-17-cakr-src-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/2023-02-17-kove-src-meeting.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service’s Kobuk Valley National Park Subsistence Resource Commission will be meeting in Kotzebue on Thursday and Friday, February 23-24. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/2023-02-17-kove-src-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1840/ray-mcpadden-selected-as-superintendent-for-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:34:00 EST Ray McPadden selected as Superintendent for Western Arctic National Parklands https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1840/ray-mcpadden-selected-as-superintendent-for-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/news/northern-alaska-chief-ranger-pilot-national-aviation-safety-award.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:00 EST Congratulations to Chief Ranger/Pilot Scott Sample, the 2020 recipient of the National Park Service Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award. This award "recognizes an individual or organization within the NPS at the park, regional, or national level who proactively promotes an open-minded attitude in the prevention of aviation mishaps and accidents, works diligently to correct and improve aviation safety deficiencies, and effectively communicates the actions and results to others." It is given annually to aviation specialists who exemplify excellence in the field of aviation safety. https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/news/northern-alaska-chief-ranger-pilot-national-aviation-safety-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/src-postponed.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:33:00 EST The November 10th Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) meeting for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument has been postponed due to the passing of a long time SRC member. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/src-postponed.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/successful-search-for-pilot-on-upper-noatak-river.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:45:00 EST A successful search was initiated on Wednesday, August 12th, for a pilot who was reported overdue by a concerned friend. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/successful-search-for-pilot-on-upper-noatak-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/federal-subsistence-board-eliminates-winter-cow-moose-season-and-closes-moose-hunting-to-non-federally-qualified-uses-in-unit-23.htm Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:01:00 EST The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) has approved Emergency Special Action WSA18-04 with modification to close the Federal winter cow moose season and close moose hunting in Unit 23 except by Federally qualified subsistence users for the 2018/2019 regulatory year. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/federal-subsistence-board-eliminates-winter-cow-moose-season-and-closes-moose-hunting-to-non-federally-qualified-uses-in-unit-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/lightning-ignites-wildfire-at-kobuk-valley-national-park.htm Sat, 25 Jul 2015 14:03:00 EST Kotzebue, Alaska - The lightning-ignited Salmon River Fire was reported by a member of the public around 5 pm on July 23, 2015. As of July 24th the fire is estimated to be approximately 43 acres. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/lightning-ignites-wildfire-at-kobuk-valley-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/hunting-regs.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 09:41:00 EST The National Park Service is proposing a permanent federal prohibition on three historically illegal predator hunting practices in Alaska’s national preserves. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/hunting-regs.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/parkcleanup.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:27:00 EST An unusual litter removal project wrapped up this summer in two National Park Service areas in Northwest Alaska, totaling six tons of debris. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/parkcleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/northwest-arctic-heritage-center-community-opening.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Saturday, December 19, was a big day in Kotzebue, Alaska. Almost 10 years after it was first envisioned, the National Park Service opened the doors of the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center to the community. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/northwest-arctic-heritage-center-community-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/nahc_begin.htm Sat, 31 May 2008 20:00:00 EST After seven years of planning, construction will soon begin on the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue. Follow the progress as the center takes form during construction. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/nahc_begin.htm