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Articles by Sarah J. Swartz
New documentary spotlights often-undiagnosed and misunderstood disorder
Gina Schumaker always knew she was different, but it wasn’t until the age of 50 that she discovered why. Struggling with impulsivity and lifelong learning difficulties, Schumaker frequently coped with feelings of guilt and frustration surrounding her life choices and situations. It wasn’t until Schumaker recognized similar behavioral characteristics between herself and the adopted children of her close friend that she actually might have the answer.
KNOM Radio Pioneer John Pfeifer Returns to Nome After 47 Years
It’s been 47 years since John Pfeifer last set foot in Nome. The former KNOM radio engineer returned this July to reminisce about the station’s early days. His long career in media began with a job in radio at the age of 17. Later, Pfeifer received a license from the FCC for radio engineering at his local Woodstock, Kansas station. Then, in 1970 he noticed an interesting ad on the back of an issue of Broadcasting Magazine.
Norton Sound Crab Season Ends Early Amidst Concerns Over Non-Regional Fishing Vessels
After only 28 days, the Norton Sound summer commercial Red King Crab season has come to a close. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, this year’s season was just over half as long as the average run of 54 days from 1994 to 2023. For the 2024 season, Norton Sound was the only fishery in the country open for commercial Red King Crab harvesting.
New Garbage Truck, Trash Bins Now Expected in August
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” A new garbage truck for Nome has experienced mechanical issues, preventing its arrival on the first barge of 2024 as expected. The delayed shipment was also set to include new commercial dumpsters and residential trash bins. According to Ron Stevens, Operations Manager for Alaska Waste, Nome won’t need to wait much longer. He confirmed the delay in a text message, attributing it to special accommodations needed for the new garbage truck and bins.
First-Ever KNOM Radio Music Fest Draws a Crowd, Drives Donations
Local musicians, indigenous dancing groups, and special guests from across Alaska graced a newly constructed stage for the KNOM Radio Music Fest this past weekend. Over 300 enthusiastic attendees from Nome and beyond braved chilly winds and overcast skies to be part of the inaugural event. Several months of planning were dedicated to organizing such a large community affair.
Fueling Growth: Kristine McRae’s Mission to Help Small Businesses in Rural Alaska
Creating a business from the ground up can be daunting for anyone just starting out. Kristine McRae is a business advisor with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and she wants to help anyone dreaming of having their own thriving business. McRae grew up in Fairbanks and worked alongside her parents in their retail ski shop and formerly owned and operated Bering Tea in Nome.
Round Two: U-Call We-Haul Trash Pickups Return
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” Overwhelming response to the recent U-Call We-Haul event has prompted the City of Nome to go for another round. Thursday and Friday, June 10-11 residents within city limits will have one more chance to to call and schedule a trash pickup. Angie Nguyen from the City Manager’s office shared that the City wanted to express their commitment to assisting residents and optimizing availability.
Nome Sets Record Temperature for June 10, Summer Outlook Unchanged
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” According to the National Weather Service a high of 77 degrees fahrenheit was documented at the Nome Airport. The sizzling temperature was a new all time record for June 10, previously held by 1928 when it reached 74 degrees. It was also the highest temperature in Nome since August 4, 2021. A warm air mass from the interior combined with low pressure in the western interior and high pressure over Chukotka led to the conditions for yesterday’s record heat.
Nome Resident, Mt. Edgecumbe Graduate Headed to Harvard
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” From the tundra to the Ivy League- Nome resident and 2024 Mt. Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) graduate is heading to Harvard in the fall. Cash Arrington applied to 18 colleges in hopes of at least one admission. To his surprise, the most attractive offer came from the one school he wasn’t even expecting to say “yes”.
Nome's U-Call We-Haul Event Nearly Triples Trash Pickups
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” This year’s Spring Cleanup has been the most successful yet, according to City Manager Glenn Steckman. “There’s definitely more people visible you can see around town. And we’ve also had a higher number of people calling us to do the U-Call We-Haul, so it’s really been quite a success this year,” Steckman said.
Research Consortium Releases Findings From April Visit to Nome
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” A comprehensive summary of citizens’ concerns and comments regarding upcoming changes in Nome was released last week by the Nome Coordinated Research Consortium (NCRC). The group hosted two community workshops in April to gather community input on infrastructure, economics, and climate change relating to the Nome port expansion project, mining, and the prospective increase of tourism.
Nome Honors Fallen Heroes with Annual Memorial Day Celebration
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” Hundreds of residents gathered along Front Street Monday morning for Nome’s annual Memorial Day Parade. Spectators braved wind chills below 20 degrees to pay their respects to the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country. Escorted by the Nome Police Department, a color guard and detail comprised of military veterans from VFW Post #9569 led the procession that marched from the Post Office to the Nome City Cemetery.
Keep Nome Clean: U-Call We-Haul Service Kicks Off Next Week
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” The City of Nome will be hosting its U-Call We-Haul service next week, starting on Tuesday, May 28. Residents will be able to call City Hall to schedule garbage pick up until noon on Friday, May 31. The City will also be holding its annual Spring Clean Up Day on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate community members’ week long efforts to keep Nome clean. Angie Nguyen from the City Manager’s office coordinated the event this year.
End of the Trail: Bob Kuiper's Legacy with the Iditarod Arch
780 AM | 96.1 FM “YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA” Since its premiere in 1975 the Iditarod’s Burled Arch has become every musher’s goal as they envision the finish line of “The Last Great Race”. Located at the end of a snow-packed chute in Nome, the archway carved from Sitka spruce has become the pinnacle of dog mushing. The original arch unexpectedly fell in 1999, leaving the Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC) in a rush to commission a new arch.
Voice Your Concerns: Federal Subsistence Regulation Suggestions Due by May 21
The deadline to submit suggestions for changes to the Federal Subsistence Management Program’s regulations is May 21. As residents of the area grapple with subsistence food insecurity due to climate and regulatory changes, the suggestion form offers people the opportunity to voice their concerns. Regulatory changes in fishing and shellfish harvesting seasons, harvest limits, methods, and proposals for customary and traditional use determinations are up for suggestions.
Iditarod's iconic Burled Arch collapses in Nome
The iconic Burled Arch that marks the finish line of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race collapsed on Saturday near Old St. Joe’s Church in Nome. Residents looked on in awe as they took part in a Ties and Tiaras event taking place just 100 feet away at the church. The wooden arch fell as the City of Nome experienced its first 40-degree temperatures since Oct. 31. The high temperature observed at Nome Airport on Saturday was a balmy 44 degrees.
How the pandemic is widening racial and ethnic inequities
The pandemic widened pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities and will continue to exacerbate those inequities unless more is done. In the first article in this series, we addressed the impact the pandemic has had on women. In this article we explore the disproportionate racial and ethnic impact of the pandemic and the role investors can play in the recovery. Covid-19 has not impacted the health and employment of all groups equally.
Elevated Serum Creatinine: But Is It Renal Failure?
Serum creatinine is typically used to evaluate kidney function. Yet, it is a marker that can only provide estimations of kidney function because it can be influenced by other factors, such as dietary intake. The expanding field of infant formula selection in recent history has given many options for parents who are unable to provide breastmilk. Standard infant formulas and breastmilk generally fall within a select range of creatine content.
Problem sets and other deterrents for women
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