Norton Sound Crab Season Ends Early Amidst Concerns Over Non-Regional Fishing Vessels
After only 28 days, the Norton Sound summer commercial Red King Crab season has come to a close. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, this year’s season was just over half as long as the average run of 54 days from 1994 to 2023. For the 2024 season, Norton Sound was the […]
Parker Kenick Earns First in Alaskan High Kick at WEIO 2024, Sets Sight on World Record
Parker Kenick extends his right foot to tap a ball tied to a string above the ground. The third-time participant in WEIO earned a score of 94 inches at the 2024 competition. Photo courtesy of Logan Hebel. After competing in his third World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO), Parker Kenick is setting his sights on a world […]
Front Street Resurfacing Project Receives New Funding
The long-awaited resurfacing of Front Street in Nome continues to move forward, thanks in part to an additional $363,800 in funding from the State of Alaska’s 2025 budget. The project has been in the works since 2019 when the Department of Transportation (DOT) allocated $5.5 million in Community Transportation Project (CTP) funding. The Front Street […]
Tony Matson Celebrates 40 Years with Bering Air
Employees stood scattered throughout the H1 hangar of Bering Air’s Nome headquarters. All eyes were on Tony Matson as he descended down a dark stairwell. Applause echoed against the walls of the large facility as it was announced that July 12, 2024 was Matson’s 40th anniversary with the regional airline. Matson grew up on a […]
Family, Friends Gather to Celebrate Life of Richard Beneville
Rain dribbled as family and friends of the late Mayor of Nome Richard Beneville gathered around a white cross bearing an inscription of his name and signature catch phrase “Hello Central!”. At the base of the cross purple velvet was draped over a freshly placed headstone. Richard Beneville’s niece, Susan Beneville, opened the ceremony with […]
Gallery: Richard Beneville’s Headstone Unveiling
Celebration of Richard Beneville’s Life, Tenure as Nome Mayor, to Take Place July 10
Family and friends of the late City of Nome Mayor Richard Beneville will gather Wednesday, July 10 to unveil a headstone in his honor. The event will take place at the Nome Cemetery where Richard Beneville, who served as Mayor from 2015 until his passing in 2020, is laid to rest. Richard Beneville was a […]
Iditarod Announces New Commemorative Sign, Spots Available Now
The Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC), in collaboration with the City of Nome, has announced a new fundraising initiative coinciding with the construction of a new Finisher’s Arch. The campaign will give donors a unique opportunity to be part of Iditarod history. Keeping with tradition, the new arch will still move back and forth between Front […]
Interview: The Upcoming Election with US Rep Mary Peltola
Ben Townsend Today we’re joined by US Representative Mary Peltola. She’s currently on the campaign trail as she seeks re-election this November. Mary, welcome back to KNOM. Mary Peltola Thank you, Ben. Good to be back. Ben Townsend Thank you. So I wanted to start by taking a look back at your time in Congress. […]
Roof Replacement for Nome Beltz Funded in FY25 State Budget
Nome-Beltz Middle High School is set to receive a much-needed roof replacement, thanks to funding from the FY2025 State of Alaska budget finalized on June 28. The Major Maintenance Grant Fund allocated an additional $2,655,062 for the project that was ranked 18th on the state’s priority list. The roof replacement has been on the wish […]