A Joyful Moment for Savoonga
![Savoonga's Brianne Gologergen during the great work and festivity of her community's second whale catch of 2016. Photo courtesy of Brianne Gologergen.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-04-06-static-misc-003-1200x900.jpg)
One of KNOM’s most popular recent stories concerns Savoonga, a community in our region that recently caught its second whale of the season.
KNOM Radio Mission, 2013: Twelve Snapshots
![Sister Alice Sullivan](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-06-21-sister-alice-talks-birds-3-1216px1-1200x800.jpg)
From our studio annex’s construction to special broadcasting awards to a Russian cultural trip, it’s been an exceptional year at our radio mission.
A killer (whale) story
In late July, Nome residents were treated to an incredible sight just off our coastline: a small group of whales passing through the neighborhood. A pod of about 10 killer whales (or orcas) attacked two gray whales, one of which was a young calf that may have been injured. The grays escaped by moving close […]