The Nome Static, August 2019 Archives

The Nome Static, August 2019: Print Layout

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2019 |

Explore the August 2019 issue of KNOM’s newsletter, “The Nome Static.”

‘Dear Friend of KNOM…’ (August 2019)

By Lynette Schmidt | July 31, 2019

“Resilience takes root when things get hard for Western Alaskans.” Read the introduction to KNOM’s August newsletter.

Climbing Champions

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2019

Two young men stand smiling in front of a grey building on a sunny, summer day

Nome brothers Oliver and Wilson Hoogendorn were the first mountaineers to successfully summit Mount Denali this year. Summiting the 20,310-foot mountain is an immense challenge for any hiker. Being the first of the season is an even greater accomplishment.

For the Next Generation

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2019

Middle-aged woman and young child smile from behind radio microphone inside studio

A new children’s show on KNOM has been a hit with listeners.

New Voices, New Roles

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2019

Three young people stand smiling in front of a sign that reads "KNOM Radio Mission."

Summer 2019 has seen the arrivals of new volunteers and volunteer fellows at KNOM Radio Mission.

A Floating Memorial

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2019

The Nome branch of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game is utilizing a brand-new, 30-foot boat to catch and tag salmon, pull crab pots, and conduct research. The boat’s name memorializes two fisheries technicians from Elim and Unalakleet.

Back to Their Roots

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2019

A first-of-its-kind “plant symposium” in Nome was a platform for sharing traditional knowledge about the nutritional and medicinal value of local berries, flowers, and other tundra plants.

Tundra Aflame

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2019

A landscape of a metal bridge, creek, and tundra stretching to the horizon, with puffs of smoke arising from a wildfire about a half-mile away.

This summer, there have been more wildfires than usual in Alaska; many have been caused by lightning strikes.

From the GM’s Desk (August 2019)

By admin | July 31, 2019

The challenges of an Alaska summer are “a reminder of why we’re here,” writes Margaret in the end-note to KNOM’s August newsletter. “Each story is a witness to sacrifice, courage, and compassion.”