Posts by Davis Hovey
Suwat: Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program
On May 24th, Norton Sound Health Corporation’s Reba Lean co-hosted Suwat with Danielle Slingsby of Kawerak to discuss tobacco cessation.
Read MoreSuwat: Alaska Native Land Allotments for Veterans
On May 17th, the discussion focused on the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Program which allow Vietnam-era veterans to apply for federal land up to 160 acres.
Read MoreOcean Knowledge: Episode 9
On May 12, Michael Cameron of NOAA, Yaayuk Alvanna-Stimpfle and Julie Raymond-Yakoubian of Kawerak discussed a multitude of topics including ice seal research in the Arctic with Ocean Knowledge host Megan Onders.
Read MoreSuwat: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
On May 10, staff from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority joined Suwat hosts Danielle Slingsby of Kawerak and Reba Lean of Norton Sound Health Corporation. Kelda Barstad and Jimael Johnson, program officers, spoke about what the Trust does and how they are assisting the Norton Sound region in providing early childhood services and interventions.…
Read MoreOcean Knowledge: Episode 8
On April 21st, Austin Ahmasuk of Nome discussed the spring and upcoming summer subsistence season with Ocean Knowledge host Megan Onders. They were joined by Dr. Lori Quakenbush with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, and Dr. Angela Szesciorka of Oregon State University. Learn more by listening to the full episode below: About this…
Read MoreHear from 2023 Iditarod finishers under the burled arch in Nome
KNOM Radio covered as many of the mushers in the small field of 33 as we could. By the time everyone finished, the final count was 29 teams completed the 51st running of the Iditarod.
Read MoreIron Dog leaders approaching final checkpoint, Aklestad & Olstad holding 1st position
Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad are almost to Puntilla Lake and closing in on the final checkpoint of Skwentna in the 2023 Iron Dog snowmachine race. Team 7 has extended their lead to about 45 minutes.
Read MoreIron Dog racers on layover in McGrath, Aklestad & Olstad building lead as finish line approaches
Team 7 of Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad have increased their lead on the second position team to almost 35 minutes.
Read MoreIron Dog leaders finishing out long layovers, team 7 gets time credit for giving aid
Team 7 of Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad hold onto a very tight advantage with less than 700 miles left in the race. They are scheduled to depart Galena by 9:30 a.m. this morning.
Read MoreAklestad and Olstad’s lead shortens on Iron Dog return
Although Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad still hold first position in this year’s Iron Dog snowmachine race, their lead has become slimmer and slimmer.
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