Caught Doing Something Good: Ellie Martinson
It’s a musical episode of CDSG! Ellie Martinson of Nome shares her love of music with KNOM for this month’s Caught Doing Something Good.
Jellyfish Numbers Rising in Bering Sea; Scientists Studying Potential Impacts
According to researcher Mary Beth Decker, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has been recording jellyfish numbers in the Bering Sea for the last 40 years using their trawls. In recent years, the population has spiked, and researchers know that they have impacts on the ecosystem, because they feed on things that fish eat. But the question is: what is the extent of their impact?
Nome Schools Secures Funding Amid Superintendent Transition
The Nome City Council approved the school district’s full budget request Monday, and the NPS Board of Education said farewell to departing Superintendent Shawn Arnold Tuesday night.
Wildfire Season Has Begun in Alaska; Some of 85 Active Blazes Cause Smoke to Drift Toward Nome
Beth Ipsen with the Alaska Fire Service says “cluster fires” near Buckland and Kotzebue may bring smoky skies to Nome.
NSHC Promotes Nome-Grown Kelly Bogart to Hospital Services VP
Bogart is the first NSHC administrator since 2003 to be raised in Nome and has served as assistant vice president of Hospital Services since 2015.
Nome City Council Looks To Fully Fund Schools
After a special work session last week, the Council is one step closer to approving a $600,000 funding increase over last year.
Nome School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases, Revised Reading Lists
The board approved a range of items at its last regular meeting of the school year, and they discussed the financial situation as the Legislature and City of Nome make funding decisions.
Nearly 40 Graduates Recognized During 42nd Annual UAF Northwest Campus Commencement
As Northwest Campus offers unique classes and programs that are significant to the region, the commencement also featured two students who became certified in High Latitude Range Management related to reindeer herding, and six are now certified Nurse Aides. Six graduates received their associate degrees along with 15 students from Western Alaska who completed their general education diplomas (GEDs).
E. Coli Outbreak Comes to Alaska: First Confirmed Cases Are Nome Inmates
State-wide, all eight confirmed cases of E. coli infection are inmates currently residing in Nome’s Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC). As of Wednesday, no additional E. coli cases have been reported by AMCC or elsewhere in Alaska. The Center for Disease Control recommends Alaskans avoid eating any romaine lettuce unless you can verify it is not from Yuma, Arizona.
Cleanup Continues for Fuel Spills in Savoonga and Nome
An unknown volume of diesel fuel has spilled in Savoonga, and Nome has seen several leaks in recent weeks. Some of these spills are likely connected to extra snow this winter.