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KNOM Radio MissionCalling all artists, makers and local vendors! KNOM is looking for vendors to join us for this year’s Music Fest on October 23 and 24.
Whether you make kuspuks, jewelry, artwork, sweet treats or something else, we’d love to have you be part of the weekend!
We have eight FREE tables available this year. Interested in joining? Give us a call at 907-443-5221 or email programming@knom.org to reserve a spot.
Know someone you think should set up at the Music Fest? Tag them in this post.
271213 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Husband and wife rolling through the hills in unit 22B this moose hunting season 2026 🍂
Photo and caption submitted by Amanda Castel
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5211 shareKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: the sunset, pc bay and mountains
Photo and caption submitted by Rebekah Oquilluk
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261 shareKNOM Radio MissionNome received its first significant snowfall of fall 2026 on Oct. 2. The precipitation began around 6 a.m. and continued through the morning hours.
As of 11 a.m. on Oct. 2, KNOM recorded just over one inch of snow depth at our observation station.
253745 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Two weekends ago pickin them blues out of Eureka, hoping to find more before the snow arrives.
Photos and caption submitted by Sally Duny.
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4811 shareKNOM Radio MissionBering Straits Native Corporation is reporting record revenue as its federal contracting business continues to grow.
But some shareholders and descendants are questioning whether contracted work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aligns with the corporation's values.
512915 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Taken Thursday evening in Nome Alaska.
Photo and caption submitted by Delores Bouchan.
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5033 sharesKNOM Radio MissionDon’t forget to get your raffle tickets! Each purchase makes a meaningful contribution to support KNOM and our mission to serve Western Alaska.
Reach out to Blake or to us about securing your raffle tickets today!
Tickets now available at KNOM. Get your tickets before they run out!
62KNOM Radio Mission·ShishmarefA couple weeks ago we got a ring on our door from Thomas Barr. In his coat pocket was a cassette tape that he said contained a profile KNOM did on him and his carving talents while he was living in Shishmaref in 2001.
We took the recording and plugged it into an old tape deck we keep for situations just like this. The tape has some scratches and imperfections from years of following Barr around the region - but what was on the tape felt timeless. Between shifts at Bering Air, Barr still carves to this day.
We’ve digitized the tape and will be sharing it with the region during the 1 o'clock hour Wednesday afternoon on our AM, FM and online stream signals.
A copy of this recording is now available on our website: https://knom.org/2026/10/01/knom-profile-of-thomas-barr-in-shishmaref/
162114 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·TellerFor two decades, the Teller Cultural Festival has filled the school with the sound of drums, singing and dancing.
For longtime organizer Cora Ablowaluk, the celebration was bittersweet. After helping organize the festival since the start, she says this year was her last.
139516 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe council tabled a proposed overhaul of Nome’s pull-tab tax, NJUS faced questions over years-late financial reports and the police chief said the department won’t be fully operational until May.
Council members also heard updates on the Alaska Permanent Fund, a regional recycling center and efforts to expand access to naloxone — and welcomed Nome-Beltz senior Lane Schuerch as the city’s new student representative.
Here's our recap of Monday night's Nome Common Council meeting.
10KNOM Radio MissionThe keen-eyed among you might have noticed a small change during Monday night’s Nome Common Council meeting. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase a new 16mm lens that gives us a wider view — and finally gets the entire council in the frame.
We’re always looking for ways to improve the quality of our coverage and better serve our community. It may be a small upgrade, but as you can see, it makes a big difference.
Catch a replay of the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ON4WVsnFfSg?si=JK8O5vZ1gOaDy7CV
3416 sharesKNOM Radio MissionNEW STUDENT REP: Nome-Beltz and ANSEP Acceleration Academy senior Lane Schuerch was sworn in as Student Representative to the Nome Common Council at the body’s Monday meeting.
Schuerch has represented the Nanooks on the statewide and national stage, including winning two state basketball championships and receiving national recognition at Educator’s Rising. His goal as representative is to “have more cohesion and cooperation between Nome City Hall and Nome-Beltz.”
11159 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto(s) of the Day: USCG Cutter parked at Roadstead in front of Welcome to Nome sign
Photos and caption submitted by Denise Michels
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383 sharesKNOM Radio MissionIt was a packed dance floor at the 20th annual Teller Cultural Festival, with performances stretching into …133939126 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto(s) of the Day
Photos submitted by Alicyn Bahnke
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522 sharesKNOM Radio MissionIlakus performs “Rainbow” at the 20th annual Teller Cultural Festival in Teller, Alaska. The group is based…156840202 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: my beautiful mom picking dwarf fireweed
Photo and caption submitted by Mali Ah Ow
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9822 sharesKNOM Radio MissionIt’s been two months since the Nome Joint Utility System board last met, but the conversation picked up right where it left off: long-overdue audits and the lack of a current budget.
The utility’s finances were set to be discussed behind closed doors in executive session. That changed when board member Carl Emmons moved to add the topic to the public agenda.
“I think there’s a whole bunch of people in this town that are really curious about what the hell’s been going on, and I think we should be up front,” Emmons said.
7297 sharesKNOM Radio Mission4.0 and 3.0+ Honor Roll students from Nome-Beltz and ANSEP Acceleration Academy were recognized at a potluck in the Nanook Den Thursday. The recipients earned the academic distinction during the Spring 2026 semester.
"A 4.0 doesn't happen by accident, Honor Roll happens because we make hundreds of choices that lead you to a certain moment. That's Honor Roll," Nome-Beltz Principal, Teriscovkya Smith, said to the crowd of students and their families.
The students recognized at the ceremony were:
4.0 Honor Roll:
Mari Ahkvaluk, Renee Brown*, Sage Gregg*, Talan Johnson, Aiden Knudsen, Francis Papalid, Levi Pederson*, Nancy Sherman, Drake Medlin, Rose Paniptchuk*, Noel Pardee
3.0+ Honor Roll:
Cohen Booth, Brant Bradley, Jerney Freeman, Aden Iyapana, Reese Knudsen, Jimmy Nderitu*, Malissa Noyakuk, Granite Peacock, Lane Schuerch, Jaiden Sookiayak-Moriarty, Treydon Thomas, Carter Angusuc, Audrey Bruner-Alvanna, Sophia Duarte, Macy Hukill, Peyton Lewis, Booboo Lie, Tiara Longley, Ryan Michels, Landyn Nassuk, Chevy Reader, Amelia Richards*, Clary Ruud*, Tessa Sinnok, Juliet Tobuk, Gabe Tran, Allen Yingling, Tyler Ellanna, Olivia Harvey, Nevelo Hoogendorn*, Rowan Moore, Kierra Parker
Students with * next to their name are ANSEP Acceleration Academy students.
94520 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Dredge bucket garden. Photo by John Walter King 8/29/26
Photo and caption submitted by John Walter King
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8025 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Joint Utility System board is meeting at the powerplant for a regular meeting.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
41 shareKNOM Radio MissionSupport local sports coverage on KNOM!
We’re looking for sponsors for the Nanook Sports Minute, featuring highlights from Nanook teams and, when opportunities arise, other teams from across Western Alaska.
Your sponsorship helps KNOM continue sharing local sports coverage while recognizing your business or organization alongside the Nanook Sports Minute.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
📩 Email underwriting@knom.org
📲 Call 907-868-1200
517 sharesKNOM Radio MissionTomorrow (Tuesday) in Nome! 🚨⛈️ Join Meteorologists from the National Weather Service in Fairbanks for a Storm Spotter Training Class at UAF - Northwest Campus. It's free and open to the public!
Interested in becoming a SKYWARN weather spotter? Join us tomorrow for a weather observing and reporting class in Nome, located at the Conference Room in the Administration Building on the UAF Northwest Campus at 5 pm! This class is open to the general public. Hope to see you there! #akwx
21 shareKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Taken up South Fork, Andreafsky River above Saint Mary's.
Photo and caption submitted by Brenda Paukan
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2421 shareKNOM Radio MissionAt a swearing-in ceremony Friday, Nome-Beltz graduate Son Erikson became Nome's newest police officer.
“I'm just extremely excited to serve, protect, give back to the people that raised me, people that made me who I am,” Erikson said after the ceremony.
5337439 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe topic of derelict vessels and items stored on city-owned land near the port came up once again, this time at a Port Commission work session Thursday night.
“It’s just posed an operational conflict, and we’ve got to find a workable solution,” Port Director Joy Baker told the commission at the meeting.
1421 shareKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Port Commission is meeting for a work session on shared use of uplands adjacent to Inner Harbor Ramps, followed by a regular meeting.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
71KNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Common Council worked through questions about leasing city property near the Small Boat Harbor, taxi regulations and animal vaccination records Monday. The council also approved two Public Works equipment purchases and recognized a resident who assisted a police officer during an altercation.
Here's five things from the Sept. 14 meeting.
162KNOM Radio MissionKNOM Radio Mission is hiring! We are looking for two reporters to join our news team - one based in Nome and one based in Anchorage.
Learn more about each position, including qualifications and how to apply here: https://knom.org/job-openings-knom/
1311 sharesKNOM Radio MissionWe feel very honored that the Nome Chamber of Commerce is supporting KNOM by sponsoring a raffle! Please reach out to Blake or stop by the VC or Chamber offices to get your tickets. We will also have tickets available at KNOM soon, so keep an eye out to see when those are available.
Hey everyone, we're trying something new at the chamber - a raffle! Let me know if you want tickets!
153 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Common Council is convening for a regular meeting at Nome City Hall.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
7KNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: This is a photo I took when my daughter seen the "dragon" in the sky during that night's sunset on August 22, 2026 at 10:25 pm. She was so excited to see it before I did! Her name is Rosemond Kulowiyi and she said, "MAMA, LOOK! A DRAGON IN THE SKY!"
Photo and caption submitted by Amy Toolie
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3622 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Lady Nanooks complete the sweep of the Kotzebue Huskies Saturday.
The two wins bring the Lady Nanooks to 6-5 on the season.
📸 Ben Townsend/KNOM
14649 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThat feeling when the Lady Nanooks get the win 🔵⚪
Manleader Joey Jones put on the moves during the Nome-Beltz Lady Nanooks' sweep over 3A foe Kotzebue.
6343 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Tundra blues 🫐
Photo and caption submitted by Erin Miles
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17019 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·WalesTrooper Jacob FIa’ai looked to 15-year-old Frank Komonaseak for pointers at the 25th Annual Kingikmiut Dance Festival in Wales, Alaska last weekend.
⭐️ ICYMI: Dance groups from across the Bering Strait region gathered in Wales for KDF over Labor Day weekend. The event centers around sharing songs and dances that leaders say were absent from some communities for decades. Our full coverage is live on knom.org 📻
218649180 sharesKNOM Radio MissionWhen ex-typhoon Merbok barreled through the Bering Sea in September 2022, it brought high winds and flooding to 1,300 miles of the Western Alaska coastline.
A recent study used data from Typhoon Merbok to show how diverse tides and the shapes of the region’s bays also play a key role in these impacts.
From our partners at KYUK:
82 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·WalesThe Kingikmiut School in Wales was filled with drums, dancing and plenty of smiles last weekend as the Kingikmiut Dance Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary.
For three days, dancers young and old came together to share songs, learn from one another and celebrate a tradition that has come roaring back to life.
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