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In Nome Forum, Dunleavy Draws Ire on Budget Cuts; Meeting Changes Format, With Citizens Eager for Discussion

By KNOM Radio | March 29, 2019
Man holding cardboard protest signs outside Nome community hall

Gov. Mike Dunleavy was in Nome on Wednesday to discuss his budget presentation in a public forum at Old St. Joe’s meeting hall. The broad cuts outlined in the governor’s proposal — as well as the involvement of the conservative political advocacy group Americans For Prosperity in sponsoring the event — drew ire from more than one hundred protesters outside the venue. Inside, an unexpected format change allowed citizens to attend without registration and, eventually, to ask questions spontaneously.

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A Statement from the KNOM Radio Mission Board of Directors on the Offenses of Fr. James Poole

By KNOM Radio | December 21, 2018
A wooden plaque bearing a simple, white cross, three teardrop shapes, and the words “We Remember, We Grieve, We Pray for Healing.”

Several stories have entered the media recently concerning the offenses of KNOM founder Fr. James Poole, SJ. Poole’s actions are indefensible and inexcusable. He brought pain and humiliation to his victims, and shame even to those of us who never knew him, but are forced to deal with his reprehensible legacy. Read the full statement from the KNOM Radio Mission Board of Directors.

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