Our Mission
Foresting 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.
Read MoreFrom the GM’s Desk (Christmas 2017)
“The choice of one can impact thousands of lives,” Margaret DeMaioribus reflects in the end-note to KNOM’s Christmas newsletter.
Read MoreThrough Rural Radio, a “Scrapbook” of Western Alaska
Western Alaska communities rally around their youth and find blessings and inspiration from youth accomplishments, such as regional athletics, music, or traditional dance. Through your support, KNOM often serves as an “audio scrapbook” of the region, with news stories and features that echo the daily joys of listeners’ lives.
Read MoreInspiring the Next Generation
In rural Unalakleet, Alaska, a youth “summit” encouraging leadership and suicide prevention helped to encourage and guide Western Alaska youth earlier this year. With your generosity, KNOM brought the story — and its inspiring message — to thousands of listeners.
Read MoreNot a Drop to Drink
Your support enables KNOM to provide crucially-needed information to rural Alaska: such as when, earlier this year, two listening communities were placed on “boil water” notices because of concerns of tap water contamination.
Read MoreFather Ross Returns to Nome
KNOM was blessed with a visit last month from longtime friend Father Ross Tozzi, a KNOM board member and former parish priest in Nome. Read about how Father Ross’ visit helped bolster the KNOM mission and the Nome faith community.
Read MoreElbow Grease and Goodwill…
…That’s what’s fueling a new volunteerism initiative in Nome this autumn.
Read MoreFrom the GM’s Desk (November 2017)
The positive impact and voices of Alaska youth are amplified through your support and generosity, Margaret DeMaioribus reflects in the end-note to KNOM’s November newsletter.
Read MoreShould It Stay or Should It Go? Take Our “Lost in the ‘80s” Poll
We’re considering incorporating ‘90s music into “Lost in the ‘80s”: either as an addition to the ‘80s music or as a replacement for it (so, “Lost in the ‘90s,” maybe?). What do you think of the idea? Tell us in our online poll.
Read MoreWales’ Song and Dance
Alaska Native music and dance festivals are powerfully moving events, KNOM volunteer reporter Gabe Colombo discovered in the community of Wales this year. “It was amazing to see,” he says.
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