Graphite One Community Meeting: Economic Promise Meets Environmental Worry
Mike Schaffner, Senior Vice President of Mining for Graphite One, responds to a question from a community member. Ben Townsend photo. Nome resident and Nome-Beltz Science Teacher, Sarah Liben, asks a question during the Q&A. Ben Townsend photo. Ed Fogels, the project’s Permitting Manager, addresses a question. Ben Townsend photo. Boogles Johnson live streamed the […]
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.
Kids 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.
Kotlik 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.
Wisdom 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.
Thanks, Mina!
Recently, a Nome listener sent KNOM’s female staffers a wonderful surprise: homemade kuspuks.
Deejay 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.
New 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.
A 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.
Cheer, 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.