Posts Tagged ‘community’
Elim Man Who Escaped Holding Facility Surrenders to Alaska State Troopers
Alaska State Troopers say a 34-year-old Elim man who escaped from the Elim Holding Facility on Sunday has negotiated his surrender, and the incident is expected be resolved peacefully.
Read MoreKids Care for Community
“How do we take care of others?” asks the voice of a child in a radio spot airing this summer on KNOM. It’s part of a new series in which “radio rangers” explore how to be responsible members of one’s community.
Read MoreKotlik Catalyst
Students in Kotlik, Alaska, have recently made a special connection with an elder in their village, building a relationship that may grow into a community-wide program of outreach and support. The spark was a friendly KNOM listener who told her life story on our airwaves.
Read MoreWisdom from Alaska Elders
Episodes of KNOM’s “Elder Voices” have been recorded and produced to preserve the stories of Western Alaska’s cherished community members. These stories mean so much, and they’re made possible thanks to you.
Read MoreThanks, Mina!
Recently, a Nome listener sent KNOM’s female staffers a wonderful surprise: homemade kuspuks.
Read MoreDeejay Niviaaluk Brandt, in Her Own Words
“I am interested in sharing my (Inupiaq) culture and its approach of human respect for everyone and everything.” Meet KNOM community deejay Niviaaluk Brandt.
Read MoreNew Prayers on the Web: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
KNOM’s own recordings of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are now available online — for immediate listening or download.
Read MoreA Joyful Moment for Savoonga
One of KNOM’s most popular recent stories concerns Savoonga, a community in our region that recently caught its second whale of the season.
Read MoreCheer, Even Amid Challenge
Our 2015-16 volunteers, like so many of their predecessors, are embracing a tradition of selfless service during the holidays, banding together with each other — and with our communities — as they spend the holidays away from their hometowns and family.
Read MoreA Special Retreat for Wellness
Many individuals and organizations in rural Alaska are taking steps to address the tragically high rates of youth depression and suicide in our region. One recent example is a leadership retreat in the community of Unalakleet. Thanks to you, we brought the story of this unique, impactful youth gathering to our listeners.
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