I’m just going to come out and say it. Last week I launched a giant weather balloon miles into the sky and it was one of the coolest experiences of my life. There. Now that I have it off my chest, I can begin to go into a little more detail about the weather adventure [...]
A Different Kind of Ocean
When I hear “ocean” I imagine sun, heat, waves crashing, or rolling, or moving. Not silence. And not ice. But last year, while applying to KNOM, I realized in Nome, I would see the ocean freeze. And I of the Nevada desert, of summer days at a freshwater lake, visits to California beaches and Massachusetts [...]
Winter is Coming, Did You Bring Your Coat?
“I hate summer. My winter clothes and animal hats want to be liberated NOW.” This is what I told a friend as I suffered from heat stroke last summer. I daydreamed of snow and wind and of a frozen land up north, and guess what? I got it. This is my first winter in Nome. [...]
How Early is Too Early?
We’re nearing the time in Western Alaska when the deepest darkness is upon us, but for me, it feels very similar to all the other days. Yes, the sun takes longer to rise each morning – today, for instance, it will rise at 11 AM and set at 4 PM – but since I’m in [...]
The Simple Life
As the holiday season is in full swing, I am reminded of just how nice it is to be living a bit simpler this year. This is normally the time of year when you’re running around trying to buy gifts, cooking up a storm……. busy, busy, busy. Honestly, I believe this is the first year [...]
Outsiders in Nome.
It was a strange feeling being in the shoes of the person who acts as a tour guide of Nome. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that former volunteer, Matt, was walking me down the streets of Nome showing me the Subway, post office, and Nome’s unofficial mascot, Velvet Eyes the pet reindeer. [...]
Wales, Alaska
Two weeks ago, Daynee and I got a chance to travel to Wales, the western-most village in continental Alaska. I went to cover a news story, involving an artist in residence at the school, and Daynee went to record the local dialect of Inupiaq. Here’s some photos of our trip: —————————————————————– Daynee and I left Nome [...]
You’re A Producer. So… What is it That You Do Again?
MUSIC BED IN AND UNDER VOX 1: This is a question I get from friends and family very often. VOX 2:Well, you can’t blame them. All you said was “Goodbye, I’m moving to Alaska to be a radio DJ! See ya later losers!!” VOX 1: I never called anyone a loser. VOX 2: It was implied. [...]
Framily Thanksgiving!
While the rest of the world enjoys their Black Friday shopping, we in the KNOM “Framily” are enjoying a relaxing post-Thanksgiving day. Daynee and I are on air, and most of the rest of the volunteers are sleeping off our wonderful thanksgiving dinner, where we joined with the Schmidt family and others for a true [...]
I’m Going to Gambell!
“I’m going to Gambell,” I said. Responses: “Oh, you’re going to win some money?” As a news reporter, my job is to listen to residents within the region. Each voice is important. This means that part of my job is to travel to these communities and have face-to-face time with those being impacted by local [...]
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