Doesn’t Have to be Taxing

What are the implications and potential advantages of the recently-passed federal tax reforms for KNOM benefactors? A booklet explaining some of the changes, and how you can make the most of them, is available from the KNOM business office.

Trust in God and Hope

Vi Waghiyi has spent the last 15 years advocating for Alaska Native communities, expressing concerns about environmental pollution, especially in rural Alaska. Through your support, Vi’s fascinating story takes center stage in last month’s episode of KNOM’s “Story49.”

2017 Financial Report

Get the details on KNOM’s fiscal year 2017 finances, with exact figures for its income and expenses.

Perspectives on “Alaxsxa”

A multi-media theatrical production that recently toured Alaska and off-Broadway in New York City brought Alaska Native culture, and cross-cultural encounters in the state from a variety of perspectives, to a broader audience. This collaborative, story-rich, conversation-sparking production was the focus of a recent episode of KNOM’s “Story49.”

Through Rural Radio, a “Scrapbook” of Western Alaska

Western Alaska communities rally around their youth and find blessings and inspiration from youth accomplishments, such as regional athletics, music, or traditional dance. Through your support, KNOM often serves as an “audio scrapbook” of the region, with news stories and features that echo the daily joys of listeners’ lives.

Wales’ Song and Dance

Alaska Native music and dance festivals are powerfully moving events, KNOM volunteer reporter Gabe Colombo discovered in the community of Wales this year. “It was amazing to see,” he says.

AM Transmitter Update

The hardware is purchased, and now, it’s time to install it: the KNOM mission is moving forward with preparations for a new AM transmitter.

After Vandalism, Blessings

Even amid the challenges of operating a radio station in bush Alaska, such as an instance of vandalism at KNOM Studios earlier this year, our mission remains continually blessed — and continues, thanks to you.

Preparing for the Harvest

In Western Alaska, preparations for winter begin in summer, with all the different forms of local subsistence hunting, fishing, and food gathering. At fish camps and remote communities, KNOM plays a special role in this sub-Arctic harvest — through your support.

KNOM News: Delving Deeper

The challenges of continuing Alaska Native subsistence traditions in the modern era have been highlighted in recent KNOM News stories — such as reports on ivory artworks and reindeer herding.