Our Mission
From the GM’s Desk (January 2018)
“Thanks to you, the sharing of faith, culture, and wisdom will continue to flourish for years to come,” Margaret DeMaioribus says in the end-note to the January newsletter.
Read MoreKNOM Radio Mission, 2017: Twelve Snapshots
Review the highlights of an incredible year made possible through your support.
Read MoreCalled to Serve in 2018
Know someone who might be a good fit for the KNOM volunteer fellowship? The mission is currently hiring.
Read More2017 Financial Report
Get the details on KNOM’s fiscal year 2017 finances, with exact figures for its income and expenses.
Read MoreFrom the GM’s Desk (Year-End 2017)
“Your kindness has helped transform lives,” Margaret DeMaioribus writes in the end-note to KNOM’s year-end newsletter.
Read MoreNow in the Forecast: Sea Ice
Information on the extent of ocean ice, especially close to shore, is essential for Western Alaska residents during the cold months. Thanks to you, listeners now hear this information as part of KNOM’s weather forecasts.
Read MorePilgrim Update: Harvest Time
65 miles north of Nome, an improbable farming effort has borne its first fruits (and vegetables). The sub-Arctic harvest at Pilgrim Hot Springs — and the joy locally-grown vegetables have brought to Western Alaskans — was the focus of a recent episode of KNOM’s “Dearest Alaska.”
Read MoreYours for… New Zealand?!
Amazing but true: KNOM’s AM signal was picked up by several radio enthusiasts in New Zealand earlier this year.
Read MorePerspectives on “Alaxsxa”
A multi-media theatrical production that recently toured Alaska and off-Broadway in New York City brought Alaska Native culture, and cross-cultural encounters in the state from a variety of perspectives, to a broader audience. This collaborative, story-rich, conversation-sparking production was the focus of a recent episode of KNOM’s “Story49.”
Read MoreForesting a Treeless Town
What’s that on the sea ice off Nome’s coast? Shortly after Christmas, each year, the town creates its own “forest” made up of used Christmas trees. It’s a seasonal example of Western Alaska cheerfully making due and making the most of available resources.
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