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Faith, Education, & Nutrition

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2018

Two women in dark red "Summercise" t-shirts smile at camera, sitting at a table inside KNOM studios, while displaying skillet with freshly-cooked egg scramble.

Recent visitors to KNOM have brought fresh nourishment for body, soul, and mind — for listeners and staffers alike.

As KNOM says goodbye to its 2017-2018 class of volunteer fellows — Karen Trop, Gabe Colombo, and Zoe Grueskin — we’re also happy to introduce the first member of the class of 2018-2019, Emily Hofstaedter.

Camaraderie and Culture

By KNOM Radio | May 31, 2018

Side-by-side pictures of an NYO competitor preparing for, then executing, a one-foot high kick inside the St. Michael school gym.

If you ask a Western Alaska school-aged child to name their favorite sport, the most common response will likely be “Native Youth Olympics,” or NYO. The games aren’t just a way for students to compete and develop athletic skills; they’re also a means for youth to connect to subsistence culture and learn to support each other.

Young Broadcasters of the BSSD

By Lynette Schmidt | February 2, 2018

The BSSD Student Broadcasting team in action in Unalakleet, monitoring and capturing the action of the village’s wrestling/cheerleading tournament.

The student broadcasters of the Bering Strait School District go above and beyond to bring local, beloved sporting events to their region. Their story made it to KNOM listeners through your support.

Teaching Service

By KNOM Radio | August 1, 2017 |

Nome youth Jonathan Outwater sits behind a radio microphone in the studio with KNOM volunteer Karen Trop.

Part of KNOM’s mission is to bring inspiration and education to Western Alaska. Sometimes, the station’s volunteers get to do so in person. Second-year volunteer Karen Trop has felt “blessed,” she says, to be able to work with youth through her service at KNOM.

A Year of Being a “Friend” and “Companion”

By KNOM Radio | June 27, 2017

Tyler, Karen, Davis, and Lauren stand in front of the KNOM studio sign

This month marks the finale for KNOM’s 2016-2017 volunteer class, whose outstanding service your support has made possible.

Fast Sleds on the Sea Ice

By KNOM Radio | March 31, 2017

A Nome-Golovin racer speeds from the starting line on his snowmachine

A blisteringly fast and frenzied snowmachine race captures the interest of Western Alaska listeners each March. Through your support, KNOM’s live radio broadcasts rally the region, enlivening the race for remote listeners cheering on loved ones.

Programming and News, By the Numbers

By KNOM Radio | November 1, 2016

Margaret, Karen, and Lauren with Nome high school teacher Justin Heinrich

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.

Digital Studios: Operational!

By KNOM Radio | September 2, 2016 |

In our now-operational digital studios, a special "Thank You" from 2016-2017 KNOM volunteers Tyler, Lauren, Karen, and Davis. Photo: Margaret DeMaioribus, KNOM.

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.