In 1938, Norbert Kakaruk was born in a sod house in Mary’s Igloo. Listen to his January 2008 interview with KNOM’s Elder Voices, detailing his life and experiences growing up in western Alaska without his eyesight.
Revisit stories from the Elder Voices archive every week on the air at 11am and again at 6pm on Wednesdays, only on KNOM: yours for the stories of western Alaska’s elders.
Ginger Crockett, Principal of Brevig Mission School and 2024 Region 1 Principal of the Year. Photo courtesy of Ginger Crockett. April 16, 2024 Sarah Swartz,
Adrian Pleasant and Shishmaref School Science Teacher Ken Stenek exchange words at halftime of a semifinal game at the Spring Carnival. Ben Townsend photo. April
Nome-Beltz Middle High School sits amongst snow as temporary fixes to an aging roof cause persistent trouble for maintenance crews. KNOM stock photo. April 10,
A power pole in Nome. KNOM stock photo. April 9, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director The Nome Joint Utility System (NJUS) will host a public
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