Welcome to the
North Slope Borough!

The Borough works with the tribes, cities, corporations, schools, and businesses to support a strong culture.

Farthest north
municipal government

We encourage families and employees to choose a healthy lifestyle and sustain a vibrant economy.

Plan a visit
to the North Slope

Find out more about the People of the Arctic in one of the earth’s most challenging environments.

Continued growth
and prosperity

Through the age old tradition of working together, we will ensure a great future for ourselves, our children, and grandchildren.

Preserving
the Iñupiat culture

The North Slope Borough documents and promotes Iñupiat life through activities, research and celebrations.

Your Government

Residents

Business

Our borough encompasses an area of nearly 95,000 square miles across northern Alaska and includes some of the most spectacular landscapes found in North America.

On this website, you can access information about the services we provide along with important upcoming community events and the proceedings of the North Slope Borough Assembly. Visitors can also find information useful in planning a trip to see this beautiful part of the world that we call home.

Quyanaqpak!

JOSIAH  PATKOTAK
North Slope Borough Mayor

Healthy communities economically, spiritually, and culturally

Latest News

Find out what’s going on & stay up to date.

Kaktovik Water Response Community Update, October 1

October 1, 2026| News

KAKTOVIK WATER RESPONSE | COMMUNITY UPDATE, OCTOBER 1 Quyanaq to everyone who attended Tuesday’s(9/29) Town Hall and to the Kaktovik... Read More → Kaktovik Water Response Community Update, October 1

Public Service Announcements, Winter Weather Advisories

October 1, 2026| News

As winter conditions develop across the North Slope, residents are encouraged to use extra caution while traveling on roadways and over... Read More → Public Service Announcements, Winter Weather Advisories

Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team, Update Overview, September 29

September 29, 2026| News

September 29, 2026 13:38 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Kaktovik Do Not Drink Order Lifted The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation... Read More → Public Service Announcement Kaktovik Water Incident Management Team, Update Overview, September 29

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Explore Our Departments

The mission of the Department of Administration and Finance is to ensure the financial integrity of the Borough in a manner that meets or exceeds regulatory standards.

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The mission of the Clerk’s Office is to provide timely, dependable support services for the Assembly and to ensure the integrity of elections and public responsibilities.

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The CIPM Department mission is to implement the Borough’s Capital Program by utilizing Borough employees as well as various professional services contractors.

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