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April 2, 2026 | ,

A cloud hangs over legal Alaska walrus ivory. Advocates hope Congress will help.

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April 1, 2026 | ,

Conditional use permit approved for in-town Kiewit crew camp

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March 28, 2026 | ,

Nenana musher Bailey Vitello takes first in Nome-Golovin 200 Sled Dog Race

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March 27, 2026 | ,

Bailey Vitello first through Golovin in first Nome-Golovin 200 Sled Dog Race

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March 27, 2026 |

Nome-based Judge resigns following investigation into misconduct

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March 26, 2026 | ,

Dick Wilmarth’s daughter reflects on her father’s historic 1973 Iditarod win: “He just proved it was possible”

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Profiles

July 14, 2026 | ,

KNOM Archives: Celebrating 55 years in Western Alaska

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November 23, 2023 | , ,

Thanksgiving gratitude, messages from listeners

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May 5, 2023 | ,

USDOJ officials speak to MMIWG issue during visit to Nome

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Public Safety

May 18, 2026 | ,

Anchorage Police find no evidence of crime in Shaktoolik teen’s death; Kelly Hunt died of exposure

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May 7, 2026 | ,

At Nome MMIP walk, hundreds gathered to call for action and accountability

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April 28, 2026 | ,

Kelly Hunt was missing for months. Advocates say APD didn’t do enough

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Environment and Climate

July 11, 2026 | ,

Why this Japanese research vessel came back to Nome

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June 18, 2026 | ,

EPA official visits Nome to hear concerns over contaminated sites, energy

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June 4, 2026 | , ,

Graphite One pledges local benefits as residents warn of subsistence risks

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