Story49: Nome Brothers Summit Denali
Oliver and Wilson Hoogendorn, two Nome brothers, were the first to summit Mount Denali this year.
Story49: Lisa Lynch
Lisa Lynch was crowned Miss Arctic Native Brotherhood in the summer. Although she grew up in Alaska, she now studies classics in Europe. Listen to hear how Lisa went from herding reindeer to sharing her culture in Rome.
Story49: Delbert Pungowiyi
When Delbert Pungowiyi was a young man in Savoonga, they had “nine months of winter.” This year, ice barely reached the island. In this two-part series, Delbert shares his memories of growing up on St. Lawrence Island and how he became a fierce voice for his community in a time of great change.
Story49: The Kobuk Comes to Ambler
The village of Ambler, 45 miles above the Arctic Circle, is the main stop on the Kobuk 440 dogsled race. Volunteers at the checkpoint say it takes the whole village to make it happen.
Story49: Esther in Kotlik
Esther Andrews lives in Kotlik now, but she grew up around the Y-K Delta and worked at the St. Michael school for over 20 years. This month on Story49, hear her story.
Story49: Two Tales From the Trail
In Western Alaska, it’s not just winter, it’s mushing season. Kirsten Bey and Rick Anderson told their stories from the trail live at the Nome Arts Council’s annual event, Tales From Around the Woodstove.
Story49: Back to Nome With an Open Heart
Sarah Hanson Hofstetter returned to Nome to share her music — and found a community to come home to.
Story49: Trust in God and Hope for Mankind — Vi Waghiyi’s Fight for Environmental Justice
Vi Waghiyi is a program director at an environmental non-profit, but when she testifies before Congress or the UN, she introduces herself as a Yup’ik mother and grandmother.
Story49: “I Gave Myself Permission”
After 20 years away, Laureli Ivanoff returned home to Unalakleet, determined to share stories that celebrate life in rural Alaska.
Story49: “What Happens When Two People Meet Each Other”
Go behind the scenes with the creators of “Alaxsxa | Alaska,” an ambitious new production that combines storytelling, dance, and puppetry to explore the 49th state’s complicated history of cross-cultural encounters.