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.
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.
A Joyful Visit to Alaska’s Far West
![A dance performance at Kingikmiut](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-09-04-wales-from-mitch-002-2432px-1200x801.jpg)
Volunteer producers Maddie and Mitch recently traveled to the community of Wales for one of our region’s most notable annual events: the Kingikmiut Dance Festival, which brings together practitioners of traditional Alaska Native music and storytelling from throughout KNOM country.