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Anna Ashenfelter and Katie Hannon from the NSHC CAMP department, in the KNOM studio to record a PSA about the NSHC Bike Rodeo-2

Sumikkiaq qaniqłiuqpat? Part 4: Running

By KNOM Radio | July 26, 2022 |

In part four of “Sumikkiaq qaniqłiuqpat?” by the Iñupiaq Language Group, Anna Ashenfelter talks about running.

Macuar at the Norton Sound

Michelle Sparck on Get Out the Native Vote

By Scotty Campbell | July 26, 2022 |

Director of Strategic Initiatives of Get Out the Native Vote, Michelle Sparck, discussed the August 16 special election for the Alaska US House seat and encourages Native Alaskans to vote.

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Grandfather and the Whale – Agnes Amarok

By KNOM Radio | July 15, 2022 |

In this installment of Elder Voices spots, Agnes Amarok shares her story, “Grandfather and the Whale.”

Remains from the 1955 crash can still be found in Gambell. Photo courtesy of Gay Sheffield.

Gambell National Guard members to receive Alaska Heroism Medal for 1955 rescue

By Sean Milligan | July 14, 2022 |

The Alaska National Guard and the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs plan to award the Alaska Heroism Medal to the families of 16 members of the Alaska National Guard in Gambell.

Dead fish floating on the surface of a river

Subsistence fishers request a decrease of salmon bycatch

By Miriam Trujillo | June 29, 2022

As chum and chinook salmon numbers dwindle in Western Alaska, salmon bycatch in the pollock industry was a main concern addressed by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, or NPFMC, from June 6 to 14.

Debbie and Richard Atuk visited the Morning Show on June 21. Photo by Miriam Trujillo, KNOM(2022).

Richard and Debbie Atuk on Iñupiaq preservation

By Scotty Campbell | June 23, 2022 |

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

News

Silhouettes of seabirds flying above an ocean at sunset.

Nome bird contracts Avian Influenza

By Davis Hovey | August 8, 2022

Norton Sound crab fishery bounces back with record year following fishing hiatus

By Davis Hovey | August 1, 2022

Michelle Sparck on Get Out the Native Vote

By Scotty Campbell | July 26, 2022

‘Mix of ingredients’ caused record smoke covering Nome and region on July 1

By Davis Hovey | July 22, 2022

Full one third of Nome's structures are abandoned, the city's planning commission found. Photo: Matthew F. Smith, KNOM.

City of Nome plans to waive permit fees, tackle local emergency services

By Sean Milligan | July 14, 2022

Gambell National Guard members to receive Alaska Heroism Medal for 1955 rescue

By Sean Milligan | July 14, 2022

bird carcass on shore

Avian flu outbreak affects wide range of species

By Sean Milligan | July 6, 2022

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Sharing the Word: 17th Sunday in ordinary time, year C

July 27, 2022

Sumikkiaq qaniqłiuqpat? Part 4: Running

July 26, 2022

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Grandfather and the Whale – Agnes Amarok

July 15, 2022

The Nome Static, Transmission 700: August 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.

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Village projects to improve sanitation and water

Father and daughter team up to teach Iñupiaq

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