A Day at Camp in Solomon
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The week-long, 2019 Solomon Youth and Elder Camp serves as a backdrop for an Alaska Native community’s continued quest of reclaiming their status as a city.
The Nome Static, September 2019: Print Layout
Explore the September 2019 issue of KNOM’s newsletter, “The Nome Static.”
‘Dear Friend of KNOM…’ (September 2019)
“All who serve know their work has a purpose and benefits others.” Read the introduction to KNOM’s September newsletter.
‘No Regrets’
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Paul Simon Bekoalok of Shaktoolik served 28 years with the Alaska Army National Guard, including multiple tours in Kuwait and Iraq. He was honorably discharged in 2009 after injuries suffered overseas. He has no regrets, he says.
A ‘Summit’ for Reindeer
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Earlier this summer, Ann and Bruce Davis hosted a “summit” introducing local youth to their distinctively Western Alaska line of work: reindeer herding at their Midnite Sun Reindeer Ranch.
Time in a Bottle
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When Tyler Ivanoff and a few friends strolled along the shore near Shishmaref on August 5, they were looking for firewood and picking berries. What Ivanoff found, instead, was a half-century-old message in a bottle that had washed up after a long, long journey from the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean.
Let Us Pray
KNOM listeners have ample opportunities for daily reflection.
A Golden City
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Massive gold dredges dot the Nome landscape. The long-dormant structures have become curiosities and tourist attractions.
Cultural Connections
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It’s no easy feat to travel to places like Provideniya, Nome’s “sister city” in the Russian district of Chukotka.
From the GM’s Desk (September 2019)
“What a gift to share stories of hope and connection across nations and generations,” Margaret DeMaioribus writes in the end-note to KNOM’s September newsletter.