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At Monday's Nome Common Council meeting, Mayor Kenny Hughes said during a recent visit to Washington D.C. there were discussions about homeporting a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in Nome. Here's 5 things discussed at the meeting. shorturl.at/UVYbm

Kelly Hunt was just 19 when she went missing on her way from Shaktoolik to college in Soldotna. Fans at the 1A/2A Basketball State Championships made over 100 signs to call attention to her still-unresolved disappearance. From @KNBA shorturl.at/Kcw99

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Jessie Holmes is your 2026 Iditarod champion!!! facebook.com/share/r/1JtQri…

Defending Iditarod champ Holmes holds lead as race reaches coast at Unalakleet. knom.org/2026/03/15/def…

Shop till you drop at the Iditarod Arts & Crafts Fair! 📷 KNOM’s Community Relations Manager Quinn White and her mom hit the market today to see what treasures they can find. The fair will be at Old St. Joe’s through Saturday 3/21. facebook.com/share/r/1CTzCL…

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The Alaska Department of Fish & Game is offering 15 new brown bear permits for nonresident hunters across GMU 22. The additional permits were issued last week after too few nonresident hunters applied during the regular November-December drawing period. knom.org/2026/03/11/low…

Two wealthy businessmen are taking part in this year's Iditarod, albeit with relaxed rules. Their participation comes with donations. Despite the contributions, some mushers are questioning what they are doing in AK’s Super Bowl of dog mushing. knom.org/2026/03/10/rel…

That’s a wrap on KNOM Radio’s coverage of the Iron Dog. But our race season coverage is just getting started, with local snowmachine races and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race still to come over the next two months. Check out the Gallery: facebook.com/share/p/1DYcmr…

Nick Olstad is now tied for most Iron Dog championships in race history at seven. When the 43-year-old was asked if he'd come back to attempt a record win number eight, he answered with a resounding "yes". facebook.com/share/v/19bbbw…

30 teams will set off from Big Lake Today to get the 2026 Iron Dog underway. Here's what you need to know about this year's running of the "World Longest, Toughest Snowmachine Race". knom.org/2026/02/13/30-…

Love shows up in many ways-through sharing faith, trusted news, familiar voices, weather updates, music, and stories from home. This Valentine’s Day, we’re grateful for the listeners who make KNOM what it is. Thank you for letting us serve Western Alaska facebook.com/share/v/1CP7xb…

Steffen Booth made Iron Dog history in 2022 when he became the youngest to ever compete in the race. Just the year before, Evan Barber had earned the title. This year, they're teaming up for the "World Longest, Toughest Snowmachine Race" wearing bib #3. facebook.com/share/v/18JEmc…

Nome Public Schools wants more money, but can the City afford it? With budget season ahead, we took a look at each org's finances and some ideas discussed during a recent campus tour. #1 in a series of updates. facebook.com/share/v/17wwdg…

On this day in 2025, Bering Air Flight 445 went missing over the Bering Sea while flying from Unalakleet to Nome. Please join us in honoring and remembering the 10 lives lost aboard the flight. #NortonSoundStrong facebook.com/share/v/1GYqpR…

On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, protesters gathered again at Anvil City Square in Nome, joining nationwide demonstrations against proposed Veterans Administration cuts.

A Catholic priest from Nigeria who served in the Seward Peninsula from 2017 to 2024 was kidnapped by an Islamic terrorist group over the weekend, according to the Diocese of Fairbanks. More at knom.org. From our partners at @adndotcom

Nome Search and Rescue crews said 67 year-old Dexter Irrigoo was hospitalized after being found alive on Monday afternoon (6/2), following more than a 24-hour search. Nome Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) coordinated the search and rescue. knom.org for more.