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Subsistence Salmon Fishing: Join the Conversation on the June 19 ‘Exchange.’
What concerns do you have about subsistence salmon fishing in your community? Do you have questions about subsistence fishing regulations and which ones apply to your area? Join the conversation on the June 19 “Exchange.”
Read MoreWhat’s the Future of Gold Mining in Western Alaska? Join the Conversation on the June 5 ‘Exchange.’
Gold mining has a long history in Western Alaska, but how has it changed over time? Have you or your family members worked in mining? How do you see mining influencing our local economy?
Read MoreRecap of ‘Exchange’: Spring Subsistence with Gay Sheffield and Brandon Ahmasuk
For the first “Exchange” of May, KNOM’s Davis Hovey spoke with Alaska Sea Grant’s Gay Sheffield and Kawerak’s Brandon Ahmasuk about how the spring subsistence season is playing out thus far. They discussed what factors are helping or hindering hunters in the Bering Straits Region and reiterated the need to be vigilant this season with potential dead sea birds and marine mammals washing up in communities.
Read More“Exchange” on May 1: Let’s Talk Spring Subsistence
How are you doing in your subsistence hunting thus far? What kind of success has your community had whaling this spring with limited sea ice? What concerns do you have about marine mammals and sea birds right now? Tune into “Exchange” on KNOM on Tuesday, May 1 for a spring season subsistence discussion.
Read MoreNWS: Sea Ice Lows in Alaska Made This Winter ‘Unprecedented’
Hear the April 3rd, 2018, edition of KNOM’s “Exchange” — during which a representative from the National Weather Service recapped the winter of 2017-2018 in Western Alaska and explained what made it “unprecedented” compared to other winters in recorded history.
Read MoreKNOM’s “Exchange” On Break Until April; Listen to Previous Conversations About Regional Housing
In a two-part series, KNOM’s “Exchange” most recently addressed housing challenges in Western Alaska. The show takes a break during “race season” but will return in April.
Read More“Exchange” on Jan. 23: More on Rural Alaska Housing
What types of houses are present in your community? How many people are living in your home? What would it cost you and your family to build a home in your area? Join the discussion on “Exchange,” Jan. 23 at 11:00am.
Read MoreHousing in Western Alaska: Join the Conversation on the Jan. 9th “Exchange”
What are the housing conditions in your community? What housing projects are underway near you? How would you like to see housing in your community improve? Share your thoughts and listen in on the Jan. 9 “Exchange.”
Read MoreLet’s Talk Renewable Energy on “Exchange”
Many rural communities in Alaska are turning to renewable energy, especially amid the specter of climate change. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, it’s the subject of KNOM’s next episode of “Exchange.”
Read MoreJoin Us Dec. 5 to Talk Economic Development on “Exchange”
KNOM’s “Exchange” returns on December 5th: this time, on the subject of economic development in Western Alaska and throughout the state.
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