Nome Museum Exhibit Embraces Native Food Traditions, New and Old
A new exhibit at the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum, “Aging With Change,” showcases traditional native foods, differences in how they are prepared throughout the Bering Strait region, and the ways these traditions are evolving with time.
Governor’s Cuts to UA Prompt Change of Course for Nome Students
Uncertainty over funding and accreditation for the University of Alaska system has prompted some incoming college students to reconsider their post-secondary plans. In Nome, two of these students are Ethan Ahkvaluk and Dawson Evans.
After 31 Years, A ‘Friendship Flight’ to Russia Is Still Illuminating — and Full of Red Tape
What does it take to fly from Nome to eastern Russia? And how has the experience of the journey changed — or remained the same — in the 31 years since the historic “friendship flight” of 1988? That’s the subject of this installment of KNOM “Profiles.”