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Representatives from the City of Kotzebue and NW Arctic Borough discuss storm aftermath

By Lenora Ward

Published October 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM EDT

Damage along Kotzebue’s First Bridge on October 9. — Damage near Kotzebue’s First Bridge on October 9, 2025.

Northwest Arctic Borough Fire Chief Tristan Ferguson, Kotzebue City Council Mayor Derek Haviland-Lie and Melissa Ivanoff, assistant to the Mayor Moto, talk about flood damage and the upcoming storm.

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Lenora Ward is KOTZ's General Manager. She can be reached at lward@kotz.org.

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