Lt. Governor Kicks Off Minimum Wage Discussion in Nome
Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell hosted the first of eight scheduled hearings to discuss Ballot Measure 3 in Nome on Tuesday afternoon.
What I Know About Knowing Nothing
Volunteer Kristin reflects on her adjustment to Nome—an abundance of discoveries, with much still left to learn.
Jenn, “Welcomed into the Story”
After arriving at our station in June, volunteer news reporter Jenn Ruckel has been working to immerse herself in Western Alaska to understand it, and thereby report on it, better.
“A Year on Top of the World”
As we say goodbye to the 2013-2014 class of KNOM volunteers, we offer snapshots of their recent writing on our website; each offers a glimpse at what makes our volunteer program so special and so crucial.
Extra Kudos for the Little Sisters
Nome’s beloved community of Catholic women, the Little Sisters, have now moved away from Western Alaska, but not before a gesture of gratitude from our local Rotary Club.
Primary Focus
August 19 was primary election day in Alaska. As you might expect, KNOM and its news department rallied to bring comprehensive coverage of this important election to our listeners, both on the airwaves and online.
Coming to an Inbox Near You
We’re thrilled to be reaching out to our supporters in a new way this autumn: email!
Why Online News Matters
Recently, our station has expanded its news coverage by providing stories online, with full text and audio. News director Matthew Smith explains why this is such an important step, and why your support makes all the difference.
Red King Crab Season Ends on a High Note
Officials at Fish and Game say it’s been a good year for red king crab — so good, in fact, that the harvest was roughly 6,000 pounds over the guideline harvest limit.
Gather Ye Berries (Or Carpe the Alaskan Diem)
“The vast expanse… isn’t what stole my breath away,” Francesca says of the tundra landscape surrounding Nome. “It was the sheer density of the stuff that really amazed me.”