Farewell to Our ‘16 Volunteers
![Our 2015-2016 volunteers: Maddie Winchester, Emily Russell, Laura Kraegel, and Mitch Borden.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-06-16-outgoing-volz-001-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
Summertime at KNOM is a bittersweet confluence of happy greetings and difficult goodbyes. This month, we’re saying a final “Godspeed” to the four outstanding people who’ve just departed Nome for points south: our 2015-16 volunteers Maddie, Emily, Laura, and Mitch, who consistently went above and beyond in serving the people of Western Alaska this year.
‘16 Nods from the AK Press Club
![The four awards KNOM Radio won in 2016 from the Alaska Press Club. Photo: Mitch Borden, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-04-26-static-misc-005-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
In April 2016, KNOM Radio took home four awards from the annual conference of the Alaska Press Club. The awards recognize the work of KNOMers past and present — and they reflect the incredible difference made by our network of supporters and listeners.
At Cama-i, Finding “Common Humanity” Through the Drum
![Toksook Bay Dancers, Cama-i 2016](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-04-02-misc-static-007-1200x800.jpg)
Alaska Native drumming, dancing, and song represent a “common heartbeat” and a “common humanity” for the region KNOM serves. Thanks to you, we helped bring to our listeners a vibrant example of these cultural traditions at a very special event: the 2016 Cama-i Dance Festival.
On Thin Ice
![Ice Camp Sargo](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-03-13-misc-static-002-2432px-1200x799.jpg)
As springtime arrives in the sub-Arctic, the melting of our region’s ice cover is one of the clearest signs of the new season. It’s no surprise that ice — especially the lack of it — been a frequent subject of KNOM News’ recent stories.
4 Awards for KNOM at the 2016 Alaska Press Club Conference
![2016 Alaska Press Club Awards](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-25-ak-press-club-001-1200x800.jpg)
KNOM Radio took home four awards at this weekend’s annual conference of the Alaska Press Club.
Cheer, Even Amid Challenge
![2015 KNOM volunteers turn on the Christmas star](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-01-volz-with-star-001-2432px-1200x900.jpg)
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.
All-In for Veterans Day
![Nome residents prep for 2015 Veterans Day parade](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-12-static-misc-004-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
Recently, KNOM paid grateful tribute to the veterans of our communities and our state through coverage of Nome’s Veterans Day parade.
Recent Snapshots of Our Region
![White Mountain's oil drum storage area is one contaminated site out of 338 sites on ANCSA land that is still in the clean-up process,. Photo: Laura Kraegel/KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-07-30-laura-k-travels-003-2432px-1200x900.jpg)
Rural Alaska is truly an incredible place. See a few glimpses of recent volunteer travel in our region.
In with the New(sies)
![Laura Kraegel in KNOM lobby](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-14-laura-k-and-misc-volz-016-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
We’re happy to introduce to you the two volunteers who will serve as KNOM’s news reporters during the 2015-2016 service year. Meet Laura Kraegel and Emily Russell.
Traditions of Welcoming
![Welcoming Laura Kraegel at the Nome Airport](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-04-laura-kraegel-welcome-to-OME-001-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
It’s summer: the time of new beginnings for our volunteers. We’d like to share two small traditions that have become cherished parts of the season.