Public statement regarding new General Manager of KNOM Radio Mission

By KNOM Radio | May 30, 2023

The KNOM Radio Mission regretfully announces that Inuraaq Evans recently stepped down from the role of General Manager. The Board of Directors remains impressed with her vision and enthusiasm for positive growth in the region, and we look forward to seeing her wonderful accomplishments in the future. The Board is pleased to announce that long-time…

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Dan Graham named as interim president, CEO of Bering Straits Native Corp.

By Greg Knight | May 26, 2023

Gail R. Schubert, who has been CEO of Bering Strait Native Corporation since 2009 and president since 2010, will no longer serve in that role.

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Child advocacy center to serve Hooper Bay, surrounding villages

By Greg Knight | May 23, 2023

A child advocacy center has opened in Hooper Bay and will serve children there and in the nearby villages of Scammon Bay and Chevak.

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Bering Sea storm knocks out reporting from FAA, weather service stations

By Greg Knight | May 16, 2023

Several weather stations in Western Alaska were offline Monday and Tuesday due to a significant spring storm in the Bering Sea over the weekend. 

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‘Our languages and our cultures will make us happier’: Indigenous leader receives arts & humanities award

By Greg Knight | May 10, 2023

A woman from Nome is a 2023 recipient of the Governor’s Arts and Humanities Award.

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News

Garbage bags for the U Call We Haul cleanup event are available at Nome City Hall.

City: ‘U Call We Haul’ and other programs aim to clean up Nome

By Greg Knight | May 31, 2023
Meyer (left) shows off a seafood dish with singer-songwriter Hobo Jim. Photo courtesy Buffy Meyer

‘Native-inspired’ food vendor at Alaska State Fair has deep roots in Nome

By Greg Knight | May 30, 2023
Bering Strait Native Corporation Interim CEO/President Dan Graham. Photo courtesy BSNC

Dan Graham named as interim president, CEO of Bering Straits Native Corp.

By Greg Knight | May 26, 2023
Lane Schuerch and Cole Crowe battle for the ball during a drill at the camp.

Nome-Beltz Nanooks host annual basketball camp

By Greg Knight | May 26, 2023
Nome City Hall Building

Steckman: Nome budget process continues, mill rate may go lower

By Greg Knight | May 25, 2023
Image at top: Nome Mayor John Handeland congratulates Tom Vaden for his decades of service on May 22.

Nome city council honors Tom Vaden for decades of volunteerism

By Greg Knight | May 24, 2023
Bay Haven Shelter in Hooper Bay.

Child advocacy center to serve Hooper Bay, surrounding villages

By Greg Knight | May 23, 2023
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Programs

Suwat: Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program

May 25, 2023

Suwat: Alaska Native Land Allotments for Veterans

May 17, 2023
Bearded seal on ice floe

Ocean Knowledge: Episode 9

May 12, 2023

Suwat: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

May 10, 2023
Official from the U.S. Department of Justice discussed MMIWG/MMIP issues during a visit to Nome.

USDOJ officials speak to MMIWG issue during visit to Nome

May 5, 2023

Ocean Knowledge: Episode 8

April 21, 2023

Divya Kumar on new Bing and AI

April 20, 2023

The Nome Static, Transmission 711: June 2023

The 'Nome Static' is KNOM's monthly newsletter.
Click here for the print version of this issue - or read some of the top articles below.

A man in a military uniform, Major General Torrence Saxe, puts a pin on an Elder who is sitting down.

Hometown leaders honored for helping others

A girl, Denali Walrath, and a boy, Bradley Rowe, stand in front of a banner.

Innovative students awarded

A group of people sit in a recording studio with microphones in front of them.

Hope for sustainability in sight for water and sanitation

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