Problems and Solutions in Unalakleet: Wind, Sun, Water
![Man in heavy jacket stands in front of large array of wind turbines](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2017-12-Gabe-in-UNK-01-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
Improving life in rural Alaska often involves many small solutions put together. Volunteer Gabe Colombo, just back from a reporting trip in Unalakleet, shares his story of how the remote community is using renewable energy — especially wind power and solar panels — to reduce their astronomical energy costs.
Voices of Hope, Love, & Mercy
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What a blessing! For the first time in the history of St. Joseph Catholic Church, two priests are present to minister to Nome and its many surrounding communities. You continue to make it possible for live, local voices to bring Catholic programming to Western Alaska.
Nome’s Morgan, Olds Lead Pack at Iron Dog Halfway
![Nome's Mike Morgan hugs his daughter after crossing the halfway finish line in Nome (Photo: Karen Trop, KNOM)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-21-2432px-001-9-1200x800.jpg)
Morgan and Olds of Team 10 crossed the halfway finish line at Nome’s East Front Street early this afternoon, at 12:43. For Morgan, it’s a hometown welcome.
And They’re Off! Lead Iron Dog Racers Depart Unalakleet Bound for Halfway Point in Nome
![Team #8, Aklestad/Johnson, reviewing their sleds](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-21-iron-dog-nome-arrival-105-2432px-1200x800.jpg)
Iron Dog race marshals made the decision yesterday to hold at least the top nine racers in Unalakleet for 30 hours, due to weather conditions in the Norton Sound area. And now race leaders Tyson Johnson and Tyler Aklestad are off and running.
Double the Blessings!
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One of the most significant developments in the Western Alaska faith community this year, so far, has been the arrival of two priests who will be ministering to seven parishes in the region. Meet Fr. Thomas Sagili and Fr. Kumar Pasala.
Young Broadcasters of the BSSD
![The BSSD Student Broadcasting team in action in Unalakleet, monitoring and capturing the action of the village’s wrestling/cheerleading tournament.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2017-11-03-static-misc-003-1200x800.jpg)
The student broadcasters of the Bering Strait School District go above and beyond to bring local, beloved sporting events to their region. Their story made it to KNOM listeners through your support.
Winter Water Woes
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Recent months have brought a series of water infrastructure problems to rural Alaska villages, an example of the challenges frequently amplified by the isolation of KNOM country.
Nome, Unalakleet Basketball To Face Off on Each Other’s Turf
![A Unalakleet boy, dressed in black and yellow, dribbles the ball and is blocked by a Nome boy, dressed in white and purple](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3G7A8580-1200x800.jpg)
The Lady Wolfpack hosts the Lady Nanooks, while the Nanooks boys host Unalakleet. Both boys and girls will play a two-game series this Friday and Saturday.
Unalakleet Remains on Boil Water Notice As Search for Leak Continues
![Rick Casillo mushing out of Unalakleet.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170313-ZH-Rick-Casillo-mushing-out-of-Unalakleet-1200x751.jpg)
Workers are setting up a pipe to pump water from the slough near the community into the isolated FAA loop. Meanwhile, Gambell continues to face its own infrastructure problems.
Unalakleet’s Water Level Depletes as Crew Still Searches for Pipe Leak
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As of Friday afternoon, all Unalakleet residents are on a boil-water notice. If the source of the Unalakleet water leak is not found soon, the city may run out of water completely.