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Richard and Debbie Atuk on Iñupiaq preservation

By KNOM Radio | June 23, 2022 |

Richard Atuk and Debbie Atuk, father and daughter, are on a mission to revive Iñupiaq culture through language learning.

Nome resident presents solution to youth vandalism

By Miriam Trujillo | June 23, 2022

As summer hits Nome, there is typically an increase in reports of vandalism around town. One thing that has repeatedly concerned Nome property owners is preventative measures for vandalism, which appears to be mostly from youth.

Federal IHS funds go to rural Alaska sanitation and wastewater projects

By Miriam Trujillo | June 10, 2022

Communities in Western Alaska will receive a portion of three and a half billion dollars from the federal government to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.

Graphite One holds community meetings as work begins for 2022

By Sean Milligan | June 3, 2022 |

Graphite One has resumed preparation for the eventual establishment of a graphite mine in the Kigluaik Mountains north of Nome. The company will be wrapping up work on the pre-feasibility study in June before moving onto work for the feasibility study later in the season.

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The Liitfik Wellness and Treatment Center will eventually live in a new, two-story building across the street from the Norton Sound Regional Hospital (pictured), according to NSHC President Angie Gorn. Photo: Laura Kraegel, KNOM.

CDC reports racial disparity in COVID impact

By Miriam Trujillo | June 28, 2022

Richard and Debbie Atuk on Iñupiaq preservation

By KNOM Radio | June 23, 2022

Nome resident presents solution to youth vandalism

By Miriam Trujillo | June 23, 2022

Nome School District refreshes accreditation, safety policies and maintenance

By Miriam Trujillo | June 21, 2022
common council meeting

Nome Common Council approves demonstration of new housing technology

By Sean Milligan | June 17, 2022
three people inside water plant

Federal IHS funds go to rural Alaska sanitation and wastewater projects

By Miriam Trujillo | June 10, 2022
On Front Street, Nome, flags in the wind

Meet the rest of the U.S. House candidates

By Sean Milligan | June 9, 2022
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The Nome Static, Transmission 698: June 2022

The 'Nome Static' is KNOM's monthly newsletter.
Click here for the print version of this issue - or read some of the top articles below.

Local youth thrive at NYO

Bookworm curriculum inspires student readers

Henry Ivanoff Sr. remembered for leadership and dedicated service

Students paint home across school wall

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Love Letters to Home

A series of weekly 'love letters' created by rural students, addressed to their home communities. Click below to hear what students love most about where they're from.

The series was produced in collaboration with staff and students at UAF's Rural Alaska Honors Institute.

Young man looking into camera with a yellow beanie and blue jacket. Mountains and trees in the background.

Love Letters to Home: Tyler Lincoln of White Mountain, Alaska

October 1, 2021
Katie Smith standing in front of a dredge in winter

Love Letters to Home: Katie Smith of Nome, Alaska

September 17, 2021
Young girl wearing glasses smiling at camera. In background, flat landscape during sunset

Love Letters to Home: Brentina White of Eek, Alaska

September 10, 2021
Young boy with sunglasses holding a fish by the gills. Mountains and water in the background.

Love Letters to Home: Gerwin Mateo of Unalaska, Alaska

September 3, 2021
A smiling boy sitting in front with a basketball in his hands. Mountain in the background.

Love Letters to Home: John Bernardo of Ketchikan, Alaska

August 27, 2021
Girl with a hat, sunglasses, and backpack posing for photo in front of green rolling hills in the summer.

Love Letters to Home: Christian Finau of Glennallen, Alaska

August 20, 2021

Love Letters to Home: Jordan David of Huslia, Alaska

August 13, 2021

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