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Lenten Presence

By David Dodman | March 1, 2017 |

Both literally and liturgically, it’s a season of darkness turning to light in Western Alaska. Your support means so much and has a profound, daily impact.

Thanks, Mina!

By Lynette Schmidt | March 1, 2017 |

Lauren, Karen, Margaret, and Laura, wearing homemade kuspuks inside KNOM studios.

Recently, a Nome listener sent KNOM’s female staffers a wonderful surprise: homemade kuspuks.

Make KNOM Your Mission

By Lynette Schmidt | March 1, 2017 |

KNOM’s general manager, Ric Schmidt, plans to retire this summer. The board of directors is currently working to recruit mission-minded candidates for this key leadership position.

Race Season is Back

By David Dodman | March 1, 2017 |

It’s the time of year for the sled dog and snowmachine races that traverse the rural wilds of Alaska and captivate the attention of people across the state. Race season is back.

New Online “Toolboxes” Aim to Combat Environmental Challenges on Alaska’s Coast

By Tyler Stup | February 15, 2017 |

The beginning of the Shaktoolik coastal berm. Photo: Anna Rose MacArthur.

Local, collaborative meetings — between government officials, scientists, and community leaders — have spawned new “toolkits” designed to empower Alaska’s coastal communities to more closely monitor environmental challenges.

Deejay Niviaaluk Brandt, in Her Own Words

By David Dodman | February 3, 2017 |

Community deejay Niviaaluk Brandt, sitting near a radio microphone

“I am interested in sharing my (Inupiaq) culture and its approach of human respect for everyone and everything.” Meet KNOM community deejay Niviaaluk Brandt.

AM Transmitter Woes

By David Dodman | February 3, 2017 |

The KNOM AM transmitter site, surrounded by snowy tundra.

KNOM’s AM transmitter, now in its third decade of service, is nearing the end of its usable life. As multiple outages in recent months have shown, the time has come to replace it.

Double-Barreled Blizzards

By David Dodman | February 3, 2017 |

Ed and Margaret, holding an "Ambassador WRN" sign outside KNOM's studios.

Two storms of exceptional strength ripped through KNOM country at the end of 2016. They’re the latest reason why KNOM’s weather forecasts are so important — and why our mission is partnering in a new way with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Trash to Treasure

By David Dodman | February 3, 2017 |

Nome Community Baptist Church Pastor Dan Heihn and volunteer Tyler Stup, sorting out the recycled shelves donated to KNOM.

KNOM stretches operating funds as much as possible, given the high cost of everything in rural Alaska. One example: the salvaged shelves KNOM uses to hold its record library.

Online Inspiration

By David Dodman | February 3, 2017 |

Hands holding Rosary beads over a pink cloth.

Did you know? KNOM’s website offers multiple resources for the faithful: from our in-house recordings of Catholic prayers to our “Inspirational Spot of the Week.”