Regional Wellness Conference Focuses on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
![Panganga Pungowiyi/(Pangaanga Pangawyi) and Lisa Ellanna from Kawerak review the post-it notes full of suggested changes related to sexual assault and domestic violence. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2018)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DVSAConference-1-1200x673.jpg)
Sexual assault and domestic violence have been discussed more frequently in Nome recently. Kawerak and the Bering Sea Women’s Group continued that public conversation earlier this month by hosting a regional wellness conference.
Nome Citizens Seek Reform, Citing ‘Deficiencies in Public Safety’ for Alaska Natives
![Concerned citizens of Nome present their proposed resolution to the City Council regarding justice for Alaska Native victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2018)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/City-Council-Work-Session-Barb-Amarok-1200x623.jpg)
A group of citizens in Nome is calling for change in the handling of sexual assault cases — and the City Council says it’s listening.
Nome School Board Approves Equity Framework, ACSA Charter Renewal
![Nome Public Schools Board of Education President Barb Amarok, Treasurer Brandy Arrington, and members Nancy Mendenhall and Sandy Martinson (Photo: Gabe Colombo, KNOM, 2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_7943-1200x800.jpg)
On Tuesday evening, the Nome Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s Equity Framework, as well as Anvil City Science Academy’s charter renewal application.
One Martinson on City Council, One Martinson on School Board, Unofficial Election Results Say
![Nome's polling place on Municipal Election day. Photo Credit: Gabe Colombo, KNOM (2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Old-St.-Joes-Inside-1200x924.jpg)
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
![Nome Mayor Richard Beneville cuts the ribbon with representative Neal Foster to kickstart the opening of the cultural center, museum, and library in the Richard Foster Building.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DSC01746-1200x900.jpg)
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.
City Council, Utility Board, School Board Seats Up For Grabs in Upcoming Nome Election
![Photo: David Dodman, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-04-general-election-004-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
A six-member election board will assist local voters as they cast their ballots for Mayor, two City Council seats, two Utility Board seats, and three School Board seats. The deadline to file as a candidate for the upcoming election is September 12th at 5pm. Election day is Tuesday, October 3rd.