Northwest Arctic Borough to Purchase More Spot Trackers for Public Use
Borough Public Safety Director Chris Hatch says the trackers can be life-saving and can help keep search-and-rescue volunteers from getting worn out.
As Fewer VPSOs Face More Challenges, White Mountain’s Reaches 25 Years
Sergeant Dan Harrelson recently reached 25 years as the sole law enforcement figure in White Mountain. He’s one of only six VPSOs in the Bering Strait region, where 10 VPSO positions are currently vacant.
Not a Drop to Drink
Your support enables KNOM to provide crucially-needed information to rural Alaska: such as when, earlier this year, two listening communities were placed on “boil water” notices because of concerns of tap water contamination.
A more beautiful Nome
The KNOM news department has recently reported on beautification efforts made by the city of Nome: the “abatement” (or demolition) of a number of abandoned structures. In the small communities we serve, these small civic improvements can make a big difference in town pride and even public safety; on rare occasions, abandoned structures can become […]
A missing girl found, and the threats of fall storms
Recently, KNOM coordinated with the Nome Police Department to locate a missing 10-year-old girl who had disappeared on her way home from school. Just as we always do for all missing-person cases, we immediately began broadcasting announcements with the girl’s description and her last known whereabouts, in the hopes that someone in our listening range […]