The Nome Static, January 2018 Archives

Trust in God and Hope

By Lynette Schmidt | January 2, 2018 |

Woman in white vest stands next to Alaska Native painting and shelves of vinyl records.

Vi Waghiyi has spent the last 15 years advocating for Alaska Native communities, expressing concerns about environmental pollution, especially in rural Alaska. Through your support, Vi’s fascinating story takes center stage in last month’s episode of KNOM’s “Story49.”

Santa Comes to St. Michael

By KNOM Radio | January 2, 2018

Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive at St. Michael

As volunteer Zoe Grueskin reported for KNOM listeners last month, Santa Claus traveled to the village of St. Michael this past Christmas with some special help. Reindeer are plentiful in the sub-Arctic, but in 2017, Santa made his deliveries on an Alaska National Guard cargo plane.

Good Conduct(ing)

By KNOM Radio | January 2, 2018

Gabe leads the Nome Community Chorus in rehearsal

First-year volunteer Gabe Colombo took the lead organizing, rehearsing, and conducting the Nome Community Chorus in its annual Christmas concert last month. It’s the latest example of KNOM volunteers getting involved and giving back to their community.

From the GM’s Desk (January 2018)

By admin | January 2, 2018 |

Sunset over the snow and ice of Nome’s winter shoreline.

“Thanks to you, the sharing of faith, culture, and wisdom will continue to flourish for years to come,” Margaret DeMaioribus says in the end-note to the January newsletter.