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Publisher · Published updates on OlenHubKNOM Radio Mission·ElimPrincipal of the Aniguiin School in Elim, Audra Billings, was named the Region I Principal of the Year.
Marlon Francis Serina, a math teacher at Aniguiin School, said Billings has made a positive impact on the school's culture.
"She helps share a school climate where teachers feel valued, students feel safe and improvements are noticed," Serina said.
731018 sharesKNOM Radio MissionComing up in our 8 o'clock hour Monday morning is a live phone interview with candidate for U.S. House, Bill Hill.
The independent candidate is running against Republican incumbent Nick Begich III for Alaska's single seat in the U.S. House.
Early voting is underway in Nome at the Division of Elections office in the Sitnasuak Building on Front Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the election day Tuesday, the polls will be open at Old St. Joe's from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For the full list of polling places, visit https://www.elections.alaska.gov/avo/
52113 sharesKNOM Radio MissionAnd that’s all she wrote, folks! Thanks to all the pirates, aliens, ghosts, ghouls, and everyone in-between that stopped by.
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Come on by the station for your goodie bags! We’re here until 9pm or until we run out.
498 sharesKNOM Radio MissionAt the annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, vendors sell everything from muskox-fiber hats to silver jewelry and clothing inspired by traditional Alaska Native garments.
But behind the merchandise is a growing challenge - the cost of making it, transporting it and getting it to customers was more costly this year.
1912 sharesKNOM Radio MissionNJUS PUBLIC NOTICE – ICY VIEW SUBDIVISION
Nome Joint Utility System recently observed an unusually high volume of water being delivered to the Icy View subdivision. At the same time, the Icy View NW sewer lift station has experienced a corresponding increase in wastewater flow. This indicates that much of the additional water being used is entering the sewer system, suggesting that residents may be leaving faucets running to prevent their water lines from freezing.
NJUS would like to remind Icy View residents that continuously running faucets is not necessary when the home's water circulation system is operating properly. Residents should ensure that their circulation pumps are plugged in and operating as intended. These systems are designed to keep water moving through the home's water supply-and-return lines and help prevent freezing during cold weather.
If residents remain concerned about freezing, a faucet may be left slightly open to maintain a slow, steady drip. However, the volume of water NJUS is currently observing is significantly greater than what would be expected from this practice.
We want to inform our customer of this as excessive water use places unnecessary demands on both our water distribution and wastewater collection systems. It increases the amount of water that must be produced, treated, and distributed, while also requiring our sewer lift station pumps to operate more frequently and for longer periods, increasing the risk of costly maintenance and repair/replacement.
NJUS asks all Icy View residents to check their circulation pumps and avoid leaving faucets running unnecessarily.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping NJUS maintain reliable water and sewer services for Icy View.33 sharesKNOM Radio MissionA man is suing a former Diomede School teacher and the Bering Strait School District over allegations that the teacher sexually abused him as a student two decades ago.
The complaint, filed in Nome Superior Court in August, also alleges that district officials failed to protect him despite warning signs.
10232 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Thumbs up to NPD Officer Chance for connecting with Nome’s Youth in a football scrimmage game at Old St Joes park Tuesday afternoon.
Photo and caption submitted by Chuck Fagerstrom on September 23, 2026
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1801412 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto(s) of the Day: Traditional ways of drying tomcods in Hooper Bay.
Photos and caption submitted by Virginia Hoelscher on September 23, 2026
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3844 sharesKNOM Radio MissionWhen the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was first conceived, even its destination wasn’t set in stone. But once the race got underway in 1973, it quickly grew into something much bigger.
When a critical wing of the Iditarod’s operations was threatened by financial troubles in the ’90s, a group of volunteer pilots stepped up to help keep the race alive.
1910 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Common Council is meeting at city hall for a regular meeting.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
1433 sharesKNOM Radio MissionHere's the winners of this year's Nome Chamber of Commerce KNOM Music Fest raffle!
Thank you to everyone that participated in the raffle!
3878 sharesKNOM Radio MissionJoin us Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. as we livestream the Nome Chamber of Commerce raffle drawing right here on KNOM’s Facebook page and on YouTube!
A big thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and to the businesses and individuals who generously donated prizes in support of KNOM Radio Mission. Your support means so much to us!
102 sharesKNOM Radio MissionKNOM's social media pages are an extension of our mission to inform, connect and serve Western Alaska. We welcome conversation, different perspectives and community participation while working to keep our online spaces respectful.
Community Guidelines: We welcome respectful discussion and disagreement. KNOM may hide, remove or report comments that include:
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Individuals who repeatedly violate these guidelines may be blocked.
Photo of the Day: KNOM's Photo of the Day celebrates the people, places, culture and everyday moments of Alaska. We’re grateful to everyone who shares a glimpse of their community with us and helps our region feel a little more connected.
To help us keep Photo of the Day timely and relevant, please keep the following in mind:
• One photo per person, per week
• Photos only, no videos
• Photos should have a clear, in-focus subject
• Each photo must be submitted with a caption that accurately describes what is in the photo. KNOM reserves the right to correct spelling or grammar errors.
• Alaska content only
• Photos must be original or used with permission, with credit given to the original photographer
Sensitive content: Photos of hunting, harvesting or other potentially sensitive subjects may receive strong reactions online. KNOM may contact you before posting to make sure you’re comfortable with your photo being shared publicly. While we moderate comments on our pages, we cannot prevent individuals from contacting submitters directly.
KNOM reserves the right to determine which submissions are published and to moderate its social media pages in accordance with these guidelines. Thank you for helping us keep KNOM’s online community a positive space for everyone.
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11KNOM Radio MissionThe raffle drawing is TONIGHT! 🎟️
Join us at 7 p.m. as we livestream the Nome Chamber of Commerce raffle drawing right here on KNOM’s Facebook page or on YouTube.
A big thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and to the businesses and individuals who generously donated prizes in support of KNOM Radio Mission. Your support means so much to us!
Good luck to everyone who entered! 🎉
4KNOM Radio Mission·GambellSurrounded by friends and family on stage, Gambell resident Wallace Ungwiluk accepted the Roger Lang Youth Leadership Award.
In a speech, Ungwiluk shared lessons learned from a life that has taken him from his home on St. Lawrence Island to Oregon — and back.
“It's not going to be easy to go and achieve your dreams or go and chase your dreams,” Ungwiluk said.
1971425 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPower in Nome was offline for nearly three hours Friday after the city's main powerplant shut down due to a sensor issue.
Nome wasn't the only community in the region to experience power issues. In Kivalina, residents evacuated to the village school, about 7 miles away.
This story was co-reported with KOTZ Radio 720 AM
62711 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·GambellGambell resident Wallace Ungwiluk has been named the recipient of the 2026 Roger Lang Youth Leadership Award at the 60th Annual Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention.
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5234750 sharesKNOM Radio MissionA longtime Yup’ik educator from Kotlik has received one of the Alaska Federation of Natives highest honors for her decades of work preserving Alaska Native language, culture and traditions.
Theresa Mae Prince concluded her acceptance speech Friday by sharing the values she instilled in her students.
“Love one another and respect each other,” she said.
97820 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·Brevig MissionWith friends and family standing beside him, Darrin Scott Topkok accepted the 2026 Glenn Godfrey Law Enforcement Award at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage.
Topkok previously served as a village public safety officer in Teller and Brevig Mission before becoming an Alaska State Trooper. He graduated from the Alaska State Trooper Academy in May.
3875779 sharesKNOM Radio MissionNJUS is aware of a "system-wide" power outage in Nome, and is working on restoring power.86814 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·ElimPhoto(s) of the Day: Sunset in Elim looking across the bay.
Photos and caption submitted by Mary Ongtowasruk
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181 shareKNOM Radio MissionFRIDAY, OCT 23 CLOSURES AND DELAYS:
Nome Public Schools: CLOSED. Blizzard Bag Day #1
ANSEP Acceleration Academy: CLOSED
Kawerak (Nome offices): CLOSED. Village location closures will be determined by the Tribal Council President.
Nome Preschool: CLOSED
RYAN AIR, NAC, EAC: DELAYED OPEN AT 9:00 A.M.
Bering Air: CLOSED
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve offices and Heritage Center: CLOSED
Alaska Waste: Friday residential pickups rescheduled to Monday
GCI: CLOSED UNTIL POWER IS RESTORED
NJUS: OPEN. Report NJUS storm-related issues to 907-443-6307 or 907-304-4211. Outside of normal business hours: 907-443-6321
Nome Eskimo Community: CLOSING EARLY AT 12:00 P.M.
Nome City Hall/Library/Museum: CLOSED
Nome Rec Center: CLOSING EARLY AT 12:00 P.M.
Nome Swimming Pool: CLOSED. Tryouts moved to Sunday 3:30-5:00 P.M.
Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority: CLOSED
Northrim Bank: CLOSING EARLY AT 11:30 A.M.
Bering Straits Native Corporation: CLOSED
Hansons/Safeway: CLOSED UNTIL POWER IS RESTORED
NSHC: Nome and village clinics CLOSING EARLY AT 1:00 P.M. The Emergency Room and Cough and Cold Clinic: OPEN
Bonanza Express: CLOSED
This list will be updated. Please comment or email news@knom.org to submit additional notices.Call 907-443-6307Call 907-304-4211762130 sharesKNOM Radio MissionComing up in the 5 o' clock hour tonight is our interview with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan. We spoke with the incumbent candidate about his priorities if elected to another term, including expanding the U.S. Coast Guard's presence in Western Alaska and developing critical minerals.
The interview will air on KNOM's FM, AM and online streams at 5:40 p.m. A transcript and copy of the recording is also available on our website.
32302 sharesKNOM Radio MissionWith just under two weeks to go until this year's general election, Senator Dan Sullivan called into KNOM to make his case for undecided voters.
The incumbent senator talked about his priorities if reelected and shared that he plans to skip Friday's candidate forum at the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention.
36283 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Aggie Creek - One of the saddest days, God’s sunset in His country gives hope of better days 😍
Photo and caption submitted by Luann Harrelson
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3313 sharesKNOM Radio MissionAnother round of high wind and elevated water levels are coming for Western Alaska by the weekend.
No, it's not another ex-typhoon. But the National Weather Service is keeping an eye on one that's currently south of Japan that could reach Alaska late next week.
3434 sharesKNOM Radio MissionA large storm is expected to enter the Bering Sea late Thursday into Friday. This storm is expected to bring periods of moderate to heavy snow, strong south to southeast winds, and elevated water levels to much of the West Coast. Impacts from this storm are expected to last through the weekend. The attached images show our current expected hazards for this storm system. For more information, please visit weather.gov/afg. #akwx
1921 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.
1KNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: here is a beautiful night picture of the hand and our mountain with the moon!!
Photo and caption submitted by Cynthia Crisci
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381 shareKNOM Radio MissionPhoto(s) of the Day: Photos taken 9.14.26
Photos and caption submitted by Jennifer Reader
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1711 shareKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: early morning moose hunting
Photo and caption submitted by Simeon Hunt
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172 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto(s) of the Day: Eagle
Photos and caption submitted by Cylas Okitkun
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91 shareKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Common Council is meeting at City Hall for a special meeting to discuss a previously-granted appeal for a chauffeur's license.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
22108 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Blue skies & good days w family
Photo and caption submitted by Summer Ozenna
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171 shareKNOM Radio MissionMissed last night's Graphite Creek meeting? We recorded a presentation that opened the meeting led by Greg Mazer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A copy of the recording is available at the link below:
https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/USACE-meeting-on-Graphite-Creek-Oct.-15-2026.mp3
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an open house at Old St. Joes regarding the Graphite Creek project, in development by Graphite One.
The meeting will begin with a short presentation by the Corps. Attendees will then be invited to read posters stationed around the room and ask questions. A table has also been set up to collect written and verbal comments on the project.
The meeting is expected to conclude by 8 p.m. Representatives of Graphite One will also be on hand to answer questions.
1025 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Port Commission is meeting at City Hall for a regular meeting.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
81 shareKNOM Radio MissionThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an open house at Old St. Joes regarding the Graphite Creek project, in development by Graphite One.
The meeting will begin with a short presentation by the Corps. Attendees will then be invited to read posters stationed around the room and ask questions. A table has also been set up to collect written and verbal comments on the project.
The meeting is expected to conclude by 8 p.m. Representatives of Graphite One will also be on hand to answer questions.1899 sharesKNOM Radio MissionIn a rare move, the Nome Common Council will meet Friday to reconsider its decision to grant a chauffeur’s license to an applicant whose criminal history initially led city officials to deny it.
The special meeting was scheduled just a day after a 4-3 vote to approve the appeal and was initiated by concerned councilmembers and citizens, according to Nome City Manager Lee Smith.
191 shareKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Nome Cranberries 09/13
Photo and caption submitted by Sierra Smith
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237912 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Common Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to overturn the denial of a chauffeur’s license application.
City officials denied the application earlier this month, citing the applicant’s criminal history.
Editor’s note: This story was substantially updated at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 to reflect the city’s decision to hold a special meeting Friday to reconsider Ahmasuk’s appeal. The original story, published earlier in the day, remains below to provide context on the council’s initial decision and the discussion that led to it.237320 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Common Council is meeting at City Hall for a regular meeting.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
11131 shareKNOM Radio MissionThe City of Nome convened an executive session prior to beginning the public portion of tonight’s regular meeting. The beginning of our livestream may be delayed.32 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·UnalakleetPhoto of the Day: Unalakleet sunrise 9-14-26
Photo and caption submitted by Elizabeth Nielsen
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381 shareKNOM Radio MissionUPDATE: We have just TWO tables left on FRIDAY ONLY! Call the station at 907-443-5221 or email programming@knom.org to reserve. Tables are free!
HALF TABLE ONLY: We have one vendor that is willing to share a table. If you'd like a half-table, we do have one spot left to participate in both days of the Music Fest.
There's just 3 vendor tables left to claim at the KNOM Music Fest!
The fest runs from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Mini Convention Center. Vendor tables are FREE.
Call us at the station or email programming@knom.org to book your spot.Call 907-443-5221
92 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto Gallery: Nome gathers at the Recreation Center to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. The Village of Solomon has organized the event for the last 7 years with support from Kawerak.
This year's event featured performances from the King Island and Nome-St. Lawrence Island dance groups, a potluck with native foods including dried salmon and muktuk, a fashion show and a comedy show by Navajo comedian Marc Yaffe.
📸 Ben Townsend/KNOM
2921252 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto Gallery: Nome-Beltz students gather in the Nanook Den for Indigenous Peoples Day.
Students shared subsistence stories from the summer, including Payton Amaktoolik who caught his first coho salmon in September. A fashion show and three numbers from the Nome-Beltz band followed. The band donned new blue kuspuks for the performance.
Cultural Arts Instructor Phyllis Walluk capped off the celebrations with a performance of "Bering Land Bridge".
📸 Ben Townsend/KNOM and Nome-Beltz student Aiden Knudsen
8922 sharesKNOM Radio MissionNome-Beltz Cultural Arts Instructor Phyllis Walluk leads students during a performance of "Bering Land Bridge" during the campus' Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.
256832 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Dew drops of fall
Photo and caption submitted by Katie O'Connor
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3311 shareKNOM Radio MissionHonoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day ✨
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, KNOM honors the Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, Cup’ik and Yup’ik peoples of Western Alaska. We are proud to serve these communities and share the voices and stories that make Western Alaska home.
150632 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: “Spent some time with this little fox out in the Cripple River area.”
Photo and caption submitted by Jacob Musich
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8112 sharesKNOM Radio MissionAn emergency training drill is underway at the Nome Airport until approximately 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
The drill is simulating a plane crash at the north end of the Nome Airport. First responders from the Nome Volunteer Fire Department are participating in the drill.
Commercial flights are still operating on runway 10-28.
304 sharesKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: Tundra Swans swimming with the Kigs
Photo and caption submitted by Katie O'Connor
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6724 sharesKNOM Radio MissionAt a meeting that lasted just 2 minutes and 41 seconds, the Nome Common Council canvassed and certified the 2026 municipal election Thursday night.
1973 sharesKNOM Radio MissionThe Nome Common Council is meeting at City Hall to canvass and certify the 2026 municipal election.
This livestream is supported by the Nome Chamber of Commerce and City of Nome.
11 shareKNOM Radio MissionPhoto of the Day: I took this photo the other day at camp. While waiting on my moose hunters. This is sunset at Flambeau River.
Photo and caption submitted by Cynthia Gray
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10254 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·ShaktoolikThe Anchorage Police Department announced Wednesday it had traveled to Shaktoolik to interview friends and family of Kelly Hunt. The 19-year-old went missing in Anchorage earlier this year while traveling back to college in Soldotna.
“It's not something we do every day. When we get enough information to travel and take the investigation as far as we can, we certainly do that," APD Chief Sean Case told KNOM.
KNOM Radio MissionKNOM Radio MissionA Nome-based UH-60L Black Hawk assisted in the rescue of two boaters and their dog about 75 miles east of Kotzebue on Tuesday.
The stranded boaters were sheltering in a cabin when the helicopter located them.
157529 sharesKNOM Radio MissionAn ex-typhoon moving toward the Bering Sea is expected to bring elevated wind and water levels to Western Alaska.
As of Wednesday afternoon, ex-Typhoon Choi-wan was moving north across the western Aleutians, where it’s expected to merge with another low-pressure system developing west of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
64822 sharesKNOM Radio Mission·StebbinsPhoto of the Day: Sunset in Stebbins
Photo and caption submitted by DeAnne Pete
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