I am getting into the groove of daily Nome life. Taking walks on the beach at night, since it is light outside, and in general exploring the town itself.
There is problem with alcohol in this area and it is apparent at night on the seawall. Many people here suffer through severe hardships, and I am reminded why KNOM has the mission that it does.
It remains to be important to serve the communities in western Alaska. The demographic here is like none other. There are people that do not speak English so that does make communication difficult sometimes. I have to remember that when I am broadcasting so I do not talk to fast... as you can imagine I am trying!
KNOM has something called HOTLINES everyday at 12:15 pm and 5:15 pm. This is a way to communicate with people in areas that may not have a phone or even electricity. Maybe people are out hunting or fishing and are 100 miles from a phone. People can call KNOM and send a message to someone and we will broadcast it over the airwaves.
This is important in this area since many do not have means of communication any other way. Sure there is mail, but that is no quick venture.
If you have seen Northern Exposure, you know what I am talking about.
We will have people call telling their loved ones that grandma is in the hospital and to call as soon as they are able. Connecting people, this job is awesome.
Village hotlines. All they have to do is call.
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Thank you for the interesting posts. Your work is important to a lot of folks. The day it was 69 must have felt like a heat wave in Nome. It was 77 in San Antonio the same day. Probably the closest in temperature San Antonio and Nome will experience for some time, probably forever.
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