Profiles & Features
Alaska Safe Riders gears up for Iron Dog
Alaska Safe Riders Director Mike Buck discussed snow machine safety, such as sharing a trip plan, using proper equipment and communication technology, as people gear up for Iron Dog. Alaska Safe Riders offers snow machine, ATV and ROV safety courses as well as other resources at alaskasaferiders.com.
Read MoreRecover Alaska leads first dry January challenge
Executive Director Tiffany Hall shared about Recover Alaska, an organization dedicated to reducing alcohol misuse and harm across the state.
Read MoreRepresentative Mary Peltola, Senator Lisa Murkowski and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visit Nome & Bering Strait region
On Saturday, three prominent federal government officials were in Nome to survey the damage done by the significant storm that devastated Western Alaska. Hear the full interview on KNOM.org
Read MoreSt. Mary’s Yup’ik model turns heads on Florida runway
Entertainment and fashion industry professionals were scouting for new talent in Orlando, Florida, in August when they beheld an unexpected sight: a female model in full Yup’ik regalia.
Read MoreMichelle Sparck on Get Out the Native Vote
Director of Strategic Initiatives of Get Out the Native Vote, Michelle Sparck, discussed the August 16 special election for the Alaska US House seat and encourages Native Alaskans to vote.
Read MoreRichard and Debbie Atuk on Iñupiaq preservation
Richard Atuk and Debbie Atuk, father and daughter, are on a mission to revive Iñupiaq culture through language learning.
Read MoreShaktoolik community and archaeologist collaboration uncovers the past
Ongoing research is digging into the history of one of Alaska’s oldest archaeological sites.
Read MoreMeet the Three Candidates Vying to be Nome’s Next Mayor
Nome’s 2020 Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th. Although there are several seats up for grabs, only one has multiple candidates running for the same position: Nome’s Mayor.
Read MoreNome-Beltz Teacher Receives STEM Grant for Research Lab Kits, to Develop Young Scientists
Dr. Anthony Husemann, a full-time science teacher at NBHS, received $5000 in grant money to serve as a mentor for Nome students to be able to conduct science research independently, as well as to develop STEM projects.
Read MoreCarol Seppilu: Running for Life
In the last ten years, Seppilu has been actively running all over the Nome area. Her love for running is fueled by a deeper purpose: to promote suicide prevention.
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