Dearest Alaska: Broadcast
![Student Broadcaster Mason Ivanoff lines up his shot at the Wrestling and Cheer Tournament in Unalakleet, AK.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-03-2432px-001-7-1200x800.jpg)
This month we talk about the sounds of sight. Follow the BSSD Student Broadcast Team as they prepare to broadcast the Wrestling and Cheerleading Tournament in Unalakleet in November 2017.
Two Months Until K300 Race Start, One Veteran Musher Withdraws, One Female Musher Remains
![A banner reading "Start/Finish" and adorned with antlers hangs over an icy, snowy field against a colorful sunset.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2011-01-21-k300-001-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
As of Wednesday, the list of 19 mushers included Joar Leifseth Ulsom, Aaron Burmeister, and Victoria Hardwick, the only female musher signed up thus far. According to the latest info from K300, Jason Mackey has withdrawn from the 2018 race.
For Michels, Former Nome Mayor and Kawerak Higher-Up, New Job at DOWL Brings Familiar Clients
![Denise Michels (center) at a Nome City Council Meeting in 2014. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2014-10-13-untitled-001-2432px.jpg)
According to DOWL’s Geo-Construction Practice Area Leader, Kendall Gee, Michels will be tasked with managing high-profile, rural projects that require senior leadership. Before taking the position with DOWL, Michels worked with Kawerak for more than 15 years up until early November.
Remains of Polaris Hotel Demolished, Being Removed; Report on Cause of Fire Still Unreleased
![What remains of the Polaris is being demolished and removed by Q Trucking. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Nome-Polaris-Hotel-Demolition-edited-1200x645.jpg)
According to the City, Q Trucking was awarded the contract to demolish, remove, and haul away the Polaris wreckage by December 26th. In terms of what originally caused the Polaris Hotel to burn down, the investigation into the fire has essentially concluded, but Papasadora says the report is still being put together by the various entities involved.