Norton Sound Residents to Receive $575 Utility Credit from NSEDC on Next Statement
Utility meter in Nome. Photo: Matthew Smith, KNOM. April 23, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director In an effort to alleviate economic pressures in the Norton Sound region, the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) is issuing a $575 energy subsidy for 2024. Residents can expect a credit on their upcoming utility billing cycle, an initiative […]
Cannonball Run 2024 Brings Mix of Youth and Experience to Storied Snowmachine Race
The 2024 Cannonball Run snowmachine race. Photo courtesy of Taylor Booth. The 2024 Cannonball Run snowmachine race. Photo courtesy of Taylor Booth. The 2024 Cannonball Run snowmachine race. Photo courtesy of Taylor Booth. The 2024 Cannonball Run snowmachine race. Photo courtesy of Taylor Booth. The 2024 Cannonball Run snowmachine race. Photo courtesy of Taylor Booth. […]
Wilson Hoogendorn Wins 2024 Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race
Competitors of the 2024 Nome Golovin snowmachine race wait at the start line as a helicopter hovers in the background. Janice Homekingkeo photo. March 20, 2024 Janice Homekingkeo, Communications Director Ben Townsend, News Director Huddled together in groups scattered across the frigid sea ice running parallel to Front Street, nearly 100 people cheered as rookie […]
Jarvis Miller Wins 2018 Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race; One Woman Injured
Nome’s Jarvis Miller won for the first time in his fourth Nome-Golovin race. But the race’s high speed took its toll: a racer collision left Samantha Richards injured at the finish.
More Women, Rough Snows Freshen Competition in 2018 Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race
53 racers in 4 classes will speed off from the sea ice at the east end of Nome, starting at 12 noon Saturday.
Iron Dog Racers Prepare For Early-Morning Race Restart
Racers in the 2018 Iron Dog will now head out from Nome four hours earlier than planned, starting at 4 a.m. tomorrow morning.
2018 Iron Dog Begins Sunday; 27 Pro Class Teams Set To Race 2,000 Miles
Wilke says 27 teams are now running in the pro class as Steven Boney and Oliver Unruh have decided not to compete due to injuries. The 2018 Iron Dog pro class roster features Western Alaska racers such as Micah Huss, Tre West and Casey Perkins of Nome, Chris Collins of Kotzebue and his partner Lawrence Jones of Ambler.
Two Aniak Snowmachiners Killed in Crash with Moose
Alaska State Troopers determined that 28-year-old Charles Lang, Jr., and 16-year-old Kayden Morgan were the two fatalities. Troopers say Charles and Kayden were riding on a snowmachine when they collided with a moose, causing them to be thrown from the vehicle.
Fast Sleds on the Sea Ice
A blisteringly fast and frenzied snowmachine race captures the interest of Western Alaska listeners each March. Through your support, KNOM’s live radio broadcasts rally the region, enlivening the race for remote listeners cheering on loved ones.
Race Season is Back
It’s the time of year for the sled dog and snowmachine races that traverse the rural wilds of Alaska and captivate the attention of people across the state. Race season is back.