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State of Good tracks positive, locally reported news from Alaska. Below are 5 uplifting stories, pulled directly from Alaska's newsrooms and community publishers and refreshed every morning.

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Winifred Haun & Dancers perform with Unalakleet and Nome dancers

By Ariana Crockett O’Harra Last Thursday, a crowd of parents and community members filtered into the Nome Elementary School gym, piling onto the bleachers and whispering in anticipation as they stared at an impromptu performance space set up on the gym floor. The overhead lights went out, the music began, and floodlights lit up the improvised stage in a multicolored array. Dancing with the Midnigh

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:48:07 +0000
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Nome in Bloom: New local nonprofit freshens up Nome

By Ariana Crockett O'Harra Observant Nomeites may have noticed beautification efforts in public spaces around Nome. Flowers in dredge buckets, hanging flower baskets along Front Street and brand-new sitting benches are all part of the new local nonprofit “Nome in Bloom’s” mission. Angela Hansen, the president of Nome in Bloom, describes it as an effort to revitalize and enhance Nome. “[Nome’s

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:15:34 +0000