Winter Water Woes
Recent months have brought a series of water infrastructure problems to rural Alaska villages, an example of the challenges frequently amplified by the isolation of KNOM country.
Unalakleet Finds Additional Water Pipe Break, Waits as Tank Refills
An overground bypass is being put in place between the Bering Strait School District office and the Unalakleet school. The search for the other pipe break is on hold as the water tank refills.
Unalakleet Remains on Boil Water Notice As Search for Leak Continues
Workers are setting up a pipe to pump water from the slough near the community into the isolated FAA loop. Meanwhile, Gambell continues to face its own infrastructure problems.
Not a Drop to Drink
Your support enables KNOM to provide crucially-needed information to rural Alaska: such as when, earlier this year, two listening communities were placed on “boil water” notices because of concerns of tap water contamination.
Quintillion Appoints Interim CEO
Anchorage-based telecommunications company Quintillion has appointed an interim CEO following the resignation of its former CEO, Elizabeth Pierce, last week. She cited personal reasons.
City Agrees to Provide $4.4 Million for NJUS Fuel Purchase
Nome Joint Utility System will receive a $4.4 million revenue anticipation note from the City of Nome to buy diesel fuel. The purchase will provide for NJUS’s full capacity of fuel: 3.2 million gallons.
Honey Buckets, Slow Internet
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.