On Thin Ice
As springtime arrives in the sub-Arctic, the melting of our region’s ice cover is one of the clearest signs of the new season. It’s no surprise that ice — especially the lack of it — been a frequent subject of KNOM News’ recent stories.
Volunteers, Past and Future
It’s the time of year when we’re recruiting for the next class of KNOM volunteers, the lifeblood of our daily efforts in rural Alaska. As we prepare for future generations of KNOMers, we’re also reminded of the lives that have been changed, and special connections forged, during more than four decades of volunteer service in Nome.
New Light
New light is beaming down on our mission these days: both indoors and out. Not only are Western Alaska’s daylight hours increasing rapidly, but we’re also continuing our initiative to replace our studios’ fluorescent lights with brighter and more energy-efficient LEDs.
4 Awards for KNOM at the 2016 Alaska Press Club Conference
KNOM Radio took home four awards at this weekend’s annual conference of the Alaska Press Club.
#FocusWesternAK: Bethel
A collection of photos from Bethel and the 2016 Cama-i Dance Festival.
Now Online: the Rosary
We’re excited to announce that one of KNOM’s signature services — its nightly broadcasts of the Catholic Rosary — is now available on our website.
A Busy Day on the Bering Sea Ice
In March, KNOM Radio was a “go-to” news source for our region during a frantic, fast, and closely-followed local competition: the Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race.
The Cost of Living in Alaska
Among the exceptional challenges of life in rural Alaska is its very high cost of living. Explore a few concrete examples of just how more expensive basic staples are in Alaska, compared to their Lower 48 counterparts.
Covering Iditarod 2016
The 2016 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race saw more than 70 teams make the 1,000-mile trek from Anchorage to Nome, traversing Alaska’s vast wilderness. Thanks to you, we covered the race for our listeners, just as we’ve done since its inception in 1973.
#FocusWesternAK: Nome, in the Light of Day
In the first installment of a new online photography series, see a few sights of Nome, Alaska: KNOM’s hometown.