Racers hit the trail for the longest snowmachine race in the world, Iron Dog
Twenty-four teams of two left Big Lake on Saturday for a race north to Nome. The 2503 mile race, known as Iron Dog, is the longest snowmachine race in the world. Iron Dog passes through over twenty rural communities, like McGrath, Unalakleet and Shaktoolik. They’ll face rugged terrain across rural parts of Alaska where temperatures […]
Arctic Energy “mobile office” visits Nome
Givey Kochanowski visited Nome on behalf of the Arctic Energy Office under the U.S. Department of Energy.
Elder Voices: Susan Campbell
This week’s Elder Voices features our 2002 interview with Susan Campbell, who was born in Gambell in 1934. Join KNOM on the air every Wednesday at 11am and again at 6pm, for the rebroadcast of the beloved series, Elder Voices.
Elder Voices: Dan Karmun
Join KNOM every Wednesday at 11am and again at 6pm for the rebroadcast of the beloved series, Elder Voices. This week’s show featured Dan Karmun, from Deering.
‘Arctic Fiber’ Project Delayed into 2016
Delays in both the subsea Arctic cable, and a terrestrial cable along the Dalton Highway, could push the rollout of ultrafast broadband in rural Alaska to 2016 or beyond.
Elder Voices: Patrick Omiak
This September, Elder Voices remembered the late Patrick Omiak. Born in Diomede in 1935, the respected leader passed away in early August of this year due to natural causes. He was 77 years old. In November 2010, Patrick shared his memories and experiences with Elder Voices. We re-aired his story this month in honor of his […]
Elder Voices: Nancy Walunga
“It’s important to let them know who you are, where you are from, your language. When you get older you will see how important it is. Our history.” […]
Elder Voices: Wilfred Anowlic
“Eskimo dancing and singing makes you feel good. It makes you forget all the problems you have in your life, your mind. It’s just like turning everything over to the care of God.” – Wilfred Anowlic Episode 1: Music Episode 2: Subsistence Episode 3: Peace
Elder Voices: Betty Segock
“Always teaching Always learning An Elder speaks While listeners observe intently Learning from brain to heart…” – Yaayuk Alvanna Stimpfle Episode I: Elim Episode II: Solomon Episode III: Nome, Elim, and God
Elder Voices: Harriet Penayah, Part Three
This series features Yupik Elder Harriet Penayah. Listen to the previous episode here. Harriet Penayah stays active in her community. The 80 year-old elder teaches children native drumming and dance. She also recently opened up her home to her community’s youth. Savoonga has no teen center. After the “hang-out place” closed down, Harriet saw teens […]