Norway’s Ulsom Wins Iditarod
![At Iditarod finish line, musher interacts with race officials and smiles for press photos.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-16-joar-ulsom-finish-lia-nydes-005-1200x800.jpg)
Last month marked another running of Alaska’s epic, 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. 2018 brought a fresh face to the roster of race champions — and saw KNOM volunteer alumni on the trail, both as reporters and even as a competitor.
KNOM News: Delving Deeper
![Children hold a large cloth near a reindeer herd on a sunny day on the tundra.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-06-16-reindeer-herding-001-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
The challenges of continuing Alaska Native subsistence traditions in the modern era have been highlighted in recent KNOM News stories — such as reports on ivory artworks and reindeer herding.
A Year of Being a “Friend” and “Companion”
![Tyler, Karen, Davis, and Lauren stand in front of the KNOM studio sign](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-13-volz-with-knom-sign-003-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
This month marks the finale for KNOM’s 2016-2017 volunteer class, whose outstanding service your support has made possible.
Double-Barreled Blizzards
![Ed and Margaret, holding an "Ambassador WRN" sign outside KNOM's studios.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2016-12-06-static-miscellany-003-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
Two storms of exceptional strength ripped through KNOM country at the end of 2016. They’re the latest reason why KNOM’s weather forecasts are so important — and why our mission is partnering in a new way with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Honey Buckets, Slow Internet
![A skyline view of the community of Noorvik, Alaska, and the surrounding countryside](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-11-03-static-misc-002-1200x800.jpg)
Western Alaska’s lack of infrastructure and reliable basic services affect KNOM listeners profoundly. Through your support, it’s been a frequent subject of recent news stories.
KNOM Wants You… or Someone You Know
KNOM is currently accepting applications for 2017-2018 volunteer fellowships. Do you know someone who might be interested in joining the team?
New Studios, Old Chores
![Davis Hovey uses a vacuum to clean the carpeting inside KNOM's radio studios.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DavisWithVacuum-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
One way that we stretch your dollar: by doing station cleaning and other chores ourselves. Since 1971, it’s one of many “other duties as assigned.”
Programming and News, By the Numbers
![Margaret, Karen, and Lauren with Nome high school teacher Justin Heinrich](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-09-21-mdm-and-volz-in-classroom-001-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
Through your support, inspiration, education, and news remain the focus of our daily work, as they have been since 1971. Thousands of times each year, KNOM’s broadcasts carry snapshots of our region: of its culture and heritage, its local news and stories, and its faith.
Meet Our New Newsies
![Davis Hovey](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-09-07-davis-hovey-002-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
We’re happy to introduce to you the news reporters of our volunteer class of 2016-2017; meet Davis Hovey and Tyler Stup.
Digital Studios: Operational!
![In our now-operational digital studios, a special "Thank You" from 2016-2017 KNOM volunteers Tyler, Lauren, Karen, and Davis. Photo: Margaret DeMaioribus, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-12-misc-static-001-1200x800.jpg)
In recent weeks, it’s been a tale of two studios at KNOM. As our brand-new, digital studios have become fully operational, our existing studio rooms have been getting a facelift.