Posts by David Dodman
A ‘Summit’ for Reindeer
Earlier this summer, Ann and Bruce Davis hosted a “summit” introducing local youth to their distinctively Western Alaska line of work: reindeer herding at their Midnite Sun Reindeer Ranch.
Read MoreTime in a Bottle
When Tyler Ivanoff and a few friends strolled along the shore near Shishmaref on August 5, they were looking for firewood and picking berries. What Ivanoff found, instead, was a half-century-old message in a bottle that had washed up after a long, long journey from the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean.
Read MoreLet Us Pray
KNOM listeners have ample opportunities for daily reflection.
Read MoreA Golden City
Massive gold dredges dot the Nome landscape. The long-dormant structures have become curiosities and tourist attractions.
Read MoreCultural Connections
It’s no easy feat to travel to places like Provideniya, Nome’s “sister city” in the Russian district of Chukotka.
Read MoreClimbing Champions
Nome brothers Oliver and Wilson Hoogendorn were the first mountaineers to successfully summit Mount Denali this year. Summiting the 20,310-foot mountain is an immense challenge for any hiker. Being the first of the season is an even greater accomplishment.
Read MoreFor the Next Generation
A new children’s show on KNOM has been a hit with listeners.
Read MoreNew Voices, New Roles
Summer 2019 has seen the arrivals of new volunteers and volunteer fellows at KNOM Radio Mission.
Read MoreA Floating Memorial
The Nome branch of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game is utilizing a brand-new, 30-foot boat to catch and tag salmon, pull crab pots, and conduct research. The boat’s name memorializes two fisheries technicians from Elim and Unalakleet.
Read MoreBack to Their Roots
A first-of-its-kind “plant symposium” in Nome was a platform for sharing traditional knowledge about the nutritional and medicinal value of local berries, flowers, and other tundra plants.
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