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).
One Injured in Nome Truck Fire; Police Investigating
One man was taken to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital after his truck caught fire in the parking lot of Old St. Joe’s in Nome on Wednesday afternoon. An investigation is ongoing.
One Martinson on City Council, One Martinson on School Board, Unofficial Election Results Say
Unofficial vote tallies from Tuesday’s Municipal Election in Nome suggest most incumbents kept their seats, including Nome Mayor Richard Beneville. There were two exceptions: City Council Seat B challenger Doug Johnson, who defeated Louis Green Sr., and School Board Seat D challenger Sandy Martinson, who defeated Panganga Pungowiyi. In Tuesday’s only race with three candidates, Adam Martinson won for City Council Seat A.
Candidates Declared for 2017 Nome Municipal Elections; Mayor Running Unopposed
Incumbent Nome mayor Richard Beneville is slated to run unopposed in the October 3rd municipal election. Multiple seats on the Common Council and on the School Board will see ballot races.
New Survey Points to Frustrations Among Nome GCI Customers
GCI’s survey — undertaken after a February meeting checkered with local complaints over broadband coverage and data allotment — reported three main findings: 90% of Nome customers are aware of user data usage, 50% check usage regularly, and most Nomeites are appreciative of local staff but frustrated with the customer service line.
Happy 114th Birthday, City of Nome!
On the 114th birthday of the City of Nome, a special hotline to KNOM’s hometown — with wishes for many more years to come.