Profiles & Features
Thanksgiving gratitude, messages from listeners
KNOM listeners and followers shared messages of what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. “I’m thankful for family especially, friends here in there throughout the state and beyond. I’m happy for all health care professionals that work so hard to help us stay healthy. And again, I’m thankful for friends and family foremost.” Bernard from…
Read MoreUSDOJ officials speak to MMIWG issue during visit to Nome
Three U.S. Department of Justice officials spoke with KNOM about the part they can play in supporting victims, survivors and families.
Read MoreDivya Kumar on new Bing and AI
Guest Divya Kumar with Microsoft shares about advanced capabilities of the new Bing search engine.
Read MoreAlaska 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.
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