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2022 at KNOM: Year in review

January A Christmas surprise: Volunteer fellow Miriam Trujillo and volunteer engineer Les Brown reveal they worked after hours to produce the annual Christmas play, which was originally cancelled due to staffing shortages. The daughter of community volunteer Joleen Oleson, Tegan, is the star of the 2021 Christmas play. February  It’s a month of celebrating local […]

FY22 by the numbers

In FY22, KNOM spent 5.3% less than budgeted for expenses and increased its income (thanks to folks like you) by 9.3%.

Long-time leader and friend retires

In their volunteer days (circa 1980s), Lynette and Ric Schmidt smile outside the old KNOM station building.

After 31 years of service to the mission, KNOM has bid farewell to Lynette Schmidt. As a beloved friend to benefactors, community members, and staff alike, she will be greatly missed in retirement.

Introducing KNOM’s new interim general manager

KNOM’s Board of Directors has announced that Davis Hovey is KNOM’s new interim general manager, after former GM Tony Calumet stepped down in early November to spend more time with family.

Dear Friend… (End-of-Year 2022)

As the sun lifts just above the horizon in Nome, the new year begins to come into view. It’s a time of reflection and forward thinking.