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Elder Voices: Vince Pikonganna

Craggy, grassy island cliff and shoreline, wrapped in mist

Join “Elder Voices” for a special presentation from the KNOM Archive of two interviews with King Island elder Vince Pikonganna. Interviewed in both 2003 and 2013, Vince shares his story and his hope for future generations.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Grants Permit for Dredging Operation Despite Local Opposition

The Solomon River area along the Nome-Council Highway. Maddie Winchester photo. Ben Townsend, News Director Following years of applications, reapplications, and public dissent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division has offered a permit to IPOP, LLC, allowing the company to dredge and dispose of material in waters 25 miles to the east […]

Wilson Hoogendorn Wins 2024 Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race

Competitors of the 2024 Nome Golovin snowmachine race wait at the start line as a helicopter hovers in the background. Janice Homekingkeo photo. Janice Homekingkeo, Communications Director Ben Townsend, News Director Huddled together in groups scattered across the frigid sea ice running parallel to Front Street, nearly 100 people cheered as rookie Wilson Hoogendorn claimed […]

Young Racers Shine at Fourth Annual Nome Youth 120 & 200 Snowmachine Race

A child wearing warm clothing and protective gear rides a snowmachine across an icy trail.

A young competitor at the fourth annual Nome Youth 120 & 200 Snowmachine race leans into a turn around the freshly plowed track canvassing the small boat harbor in Nome. Janice Homekingkeo photo. Sarah Swartz, News Reporter Over 150 residents and motorsport fans scaled the railing near the small boat harbor in Nome Sunday to […]

Dallas Seavey Overcomes Early Adversity to Become Six-Time Iditarod Champion

2024 Iditarod Champion, Dallas Seavey, holds an oversized check above his head as the crowd on Front Street celebrates his victory.

2024 Iditarod Champion, Dallas Seavey, holds an oversized check above his head as the crowd on Front Street celebrates his victory. (Ben Townsend photo) Ben Townsend, News Director Dallas Seavey entered the history books with a dominant performance in the 2024 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, claiming a record sixth victory. Seavey emerged as the […]

Iditarod Schedule of Events

Along with all of Western Alaska, KNOM stirs into a frenzy of activity in March. As Iditarod mushers bear down on Nome, KNOM staff goes on 24-hour watch for their arrival. This month, thanks to your generosity, we are finally able to launch our livestream so you can share the excitement! You can listen on […]

Dear Friend…(March 2024)

This month we will celebrate the most sacred days of the year. As we contemplate Christ’s Passion during Holy Week, for many of us, our attention will gravitate toward Mary as she accompanies her Son on his arduous climb to Golgotha. Mary’s presence throughout the events of Holy Week offers a unique perspective on the […]

Iditarod Founder Passes

2024 will mark the first time in 50 years that mushers reach the Iditarod finish line without Howard Farley waiting for them. Originally from Detroit, Farley also lived in Florida and Seattle before he enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1950. When his Coast Guard service brought him to Nome, he fell in love […]

Local Bird gets Raven Reviews

Since last summer, a lone white raven has entertained scores of birdwatchers, photographers, and the Alaskan public, not to mention his 25,000 Facebook followers. He enjoys playing tricks with his fans and is often seen dumpster diving for munchies. Biologists say the white raven is truly an uncommon creature. It’s not albino, but leucistic, as […]