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Nome Schools May Find Funds for Music and Librarian

By Gabe Colombo | March 29, 2018 |

Superintendent Shawn Arnold discusses the Nome Public Schools fiscal year-19 draft budget at a public budget meeting (Photo: Gabe Colombo, KNOM)

Superintendent Shawn Arnold says the savings from retiring long-time teachers’ higher salaries could keep the music program off the chopping block. As for the librarian, he says: talk to your elected officials.

Northwest Campus Renovations Increase Services and Bring New Challenges

By Davis Hovey | February 13, 2017

Director of UAF Northwest Campus Bob Metcalf says the focus remains on increasing access for students as their 5-year renovation plan continues. Photo: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)

As part of a 5-year renovation plan, UAF Northwest Campus will renovate four classrooms in May. Amidst budget challenges and a declining, full-time staff, Director Bob Metcalf says increasing access for its 1,300 students remains the focus.

University of Alaska-Fairbanks Cuts Means $200k Bite to Nome’s Northwest Campus

By Matthew F. Smith | August 5, 2015

Nome's Northwest Campus. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM file.

UAF faces a $20 million shortfall, and that means deeper cuts being felt acutely in Nome and other rural campuses.

City Council Approves Fuel Loan; Bahnke to Leave City Manager Job

By Matthew F. Smith | July 11, 2015 |

Nome City Manager Josie Bahnke (right) interviewed by KNOM's Matthew F. Smith shortly after announcing her decision to not renew her contract. Photo: John Handeland, used with permission.

Approving the city utility’s annual fuel purchase, Nome’s City Council now has to find a new candidate for city manager.

City Budgets, Property Tax Cut Approved by City Council

By Matthew F. Smith | June 10, 2015 |

The Richard Foster Building under construction in late May. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM.

Nome property taxes will drop from 12 to 11 mills as the city council ratifies an $11.3 million budget for the coming year.

Humidification of New Nome Museum, Library Approved by City Council

By Matthew F. Smith | May 15, 2015

Nome City Council members review budget items. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM.

Alongside an amicable meeting with Nome Public Schools, the city council on Monday agreed to spend roughly $420,000 to add full-building humidification to the planned Richard Foster Building.

With New Museum/Library on Budget, City Council Discusses Utility Loans, NSEDC Donations

By Matthew F. Smith | January 14, 2015 |

The Richard Foster Building, currently under construction, with Nome's Anvil Mountain and White Alice site in the background. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM.

On budget with the city’s new museum, library, and cultural center, the City Council addressed the utility’s loans before discussing how to spend an NSEDC donation and how to eventually deal with legal marijuana sales.

Richard Foster Building Progresses and Museum Designers Seek Feedback on Exhibits

By Jenn Ruckel | December 18, 2014

Alaska solo artists will be the first featured in the State Museum's new exhibits. Photo: Jenn Ruckel, KNOM.

Nome’s $19 million Richard Foster Building is moving gradually forward, and while the building’s skeleton on Steadman and 7th Avenue begins to bulk up, what’s inside the building is still being solidified.