On August 13, 2017, a severe weather alert was issued for Port Heiden by the US National Weather Service. It … More
Category: Weather Advisory
A Pilot Down
This post is dedicated to the memory of Gabriele Cianetti, may he rest in peace. An airplane departed Port Heiden’s … More
A Village Friend
I made a friend in a village recently. For the sake of him and his family, I’ve changed his name … More
The Slope: Pondering Perils
If you look at a map of Alaska and find the part that pops up way at the top left, that’s … More
Wales: Shifting Shores
There is a quiet beach community in Northwest Alaska. It is the westernmost settlement on the continent of North America. This place … More
Alaska: Village to Village 