Land transfer to Alaska Native corporation preserves stretch of Nome River

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 610

Last Updated: 2 days, 16 hours ago

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When the “three lucky Swedes” discovered gold at Anvil Creek in the Bering Strait region in September of 1898, they touched off a frenzy that transformed a once-peaceful corner of Alaska.

“Imagine a long stretch of sandy beach, piled high & in confusion with freight of all descriptions & tents men unloading barges & working for dear life all the time, then a main street with stores, saloons, dance halls & gambling dens, etc. on …

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