Laura Kraegel Archives - KNOM Radio Mission

Farewell to Our ‘16 Volunteers

By KNOM Radio | August 1, 2016 |

Our 2015-2016 volunteers: Maddie Winchester, Emily Russell, Laura Kraegel, and Mitch Borden.

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

By KNOM Radio | June 1, 2016

The four awards KNOM Radio won in 2016 from the Alaska Press Club. Photo: Mitch Borden, KNOM.

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

By KNOM Radio | May 4, 2016

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

By KNOM Radio | May 4, 2016

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

By KNOM Radio | April 25, 2016

KNOM Radio took home four awards at this weekend’s annual conference of the Alaska Press Club.

Cheer, Even Amid Challenge

By KNOM Radio | December 18, 2015

2015 KNOM volunteers turn on the Christmas star

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

By KNOM Radio | November 27, 2015 |

Nome residents prep for 2015 Veterans Day parade

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

By KNOM Radio | August 27, 2015

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.

Rural Alaska is truly an incredible place. See a few glimpses of recent volunteer travel in our region.

In with the New(sies)

By KNOM Radio | July 30, 2015

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.