Posts by David Dodman
To the Edge of the Continent
In late August, four of our newly-arrived volunteers went to Wales, Alaska to observe and take part in a beloved annual festival of Alaska Native music and culture.
Read MoreAre You a KNOM Transmitter?
Are you a KNOM transmitter? That’s the question we’ll be asking throughout this month, as we kick off our first email campaign!
Read MoreA Story 50 Years in the Making
In the 1960s, the US government almost detonated nuclear bombs (for civil engineering purposes) near Point Hope, Alaska. The legacy of this halted plan and what happened instead prompted a very unique reporting trip this summer, undertaken by news reporter Zachariah Hughes.
Read MoreJenn, “Welcomed into the Story”
After arriving at our station in June, volunteer news reporter Jenn Ruckel has been working to immerse herself in Western Alaska to understand it, and thereby report on it, better.
Read More“A Year on Top of the World”
As we say goodbye to the 2013-2014 class of KNOM volunteers, we offer snapshots of their recent writing on our website; each offers a glimpse at what makes our volunteer program so special and so crucial.
Read MoreExtra Kudos for the Little Sisters
Nome’s beloved community of Catholic women, the Little Sisters, have now moved away from Western Alaska, but not before a gesture of gratitude from our local Rotary Club.
Read MorePrimary Focus
August 19 was primary election day in Alaska. As you might expect, KNOM and its news department rallied to bring comprehensive coverage of this important election to our listeners, both on the airwaves and online.
Read MoreComing to an Inbox Near You
We’re thrilled to be reaching out to our supporters in a new way this autumn: email!
Read MoreWhy Online News Matters
Recently, our station has expanded its news coverage by providing stories online, with full text and audio. News director Matthew Smith explains why this is such an important step, and why your support makes all the difference.
Read MoreOn Top of the World
Volunteer Dayneé Rosales recently traveled to an incredible place: Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost city in the USA and the host of a traditional whaling festival, Nalukataq.
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