Davis Hovey, KNOM - Nome
Davis Hovey is a news reporter at KNOM - Nome.
Hovey was born and raised in Virginia. He spent most of his childhood in Greene County 20 minutes outside of Charlottesville where University of Virginia is located.
Hovis was drawn in by the opportunity to work for a radio station in a remote, unique place like Nome Alaska. Hovis went to Syracuse University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Broadcast Digital Journalism.
New Norwegian champ, Joar Ulsom wins 2018 Iditarod
The 31-year-old Norwegian is the first musher to disrupt the Seavey dynasty, in a grueling race that has dragged on longer than recent years. Listen now
Iditarod checkpoint enforces ordinance to control loose dog population as mushers arrive
Coinciding with the Iditarod sled dog race, Unalakleet issued an emergency ordinance to address loose dogs running free around the community. Many residents complained about a problem, and not everyone is happy with the solution.
Musher chases bison off trail, with an ax
Wildlife are a common occurrence on the Iditarod trail, and they sometimes have chance encounters with mushers. Now, in this year’s Iditarod, one more musher can say they’ve come across bison along the trail.
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As Iditarod has changed, so has its relationship with its Native roots, mushers say
Fewer than ten mushers out of the 67 competing in this year’s Iditarod are Alaska Native. The only Inupiaq musher to win the Iditarod, John Baker of Kotzebue, is not racing this year, so it now falls to other competitors to bring home the championship. Listen now
Zoya DeNure scratches in Skwentna, first scratch of 2018 Iditarod
The first musher to scratch in the 2018 Iditarod is Zoya DeNure of Delta Junction. Listen now
Starting positions set for 2018 Iditarod; 67 mushers to depart from Willow on Sunday
Cody Strathe of Fairbanks will be the first musher out on the trail for the start of the 2018 Iditarod sled dog race. Listen now
Alaska Senate passes resolution to combat all-inclusive ivory bans and legislation
Senate Joint Resolution 4 passed through the Alaska Senate unanimously today. Listen now
Roster set for 2018 Yukon Quest after signup deadline
Now that the final deadline has come and gone, 26 mushers are signed up to race this year’s Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. Listen now
With musk oxen attacks seemingly on rise, one Nome pet owner calls for more action
Over the last five months, multiple sled dogs in Nome were attacked by musk oxen in at least four separate incidents. Listen now
After one month of K300 registrations, roster half-full for 2018
Registration for the 2018 Kuskowkwim 300 sled dog race has been open for a month, and so far, 13 mushers are signed up to compete. Listen now
Polaris casualty identified; cause of fire under investigation
In the aftermath of the Polaris Hotel fire, which raged for more than half of the day Tuesday, a body has been found and her identity has been determined. Listen now
Nome’s Polaris Hotel on fire; blaze continues into afternoon
Nome residents awoke this morning to see the Polaris Hotel ablaze. 22 of the available 30 Nome firefighters are currently containing the blaze. Listen now
Troopers recover missing pilot’s body from Yukon River; plane crash under investigation
Missing pilot Kyle Stevens of Russian Mission has been found deceased at the bottom of the Yukon River.
National Guard focuses on increasing operations during tour of Nome, Brevig Mission, and Teller
Major General Laurie Hummel, the Adjutant General of the Alaska National Guard and Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is touring through Western Alaska this week, along with her military entourage from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Listen now
Gambell’s new health clinic now open to patients
After several years of providing community health services in an overcrowded building, Norton Sound Health Corporation employees in Gambell now have a bigger and newer space to accommodate the community’s needs. Listen now
NSSP plant in Nome violated processing discharge permit, agreement reached with EPA
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) will pay $51,050 in penalties after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Listen now
Kotzebue commercial fishers have two buyers in town this season
For the first time in three years, Kotzebue commercial fishermen will have two buyers to sell their fish to. Listen now
UAF research vessel begins ecosystem study in Bering and Chukchi Seas
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has begun a new, comprehensive ocean ecosystem study on the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Listen now
Produce coming soon from Pilgrim Hot Springs farming project
Nome residents could soon be able to buy locally grown vegetables from Pilgrim Hot Springs at a market stand in town. Listen now
Confusion over legalities is hurting Alaskan ivory market, locals say
With five different states’ ivory bans currently in effect, the latest passed by Hawaii at the beginning of this year, confusion remains among potential walrus ivory buyers in Alaska about what ivory is legal and what isn’t. Listen now