KOTZ 720 AM

KOTZ 720 AM is a public radio station based in Kotzebue, Alaska, serving the Northwest Arctic Borough region. It was established in 1974 and provides a mix of local programming, news, and music, catering to the predominantly Iñupiat Eskimo population. The station also broadcasts national content from NPR and other public radio networks. Operating at 10,000 watts, KOTZ has a wide reach, covering remote villages in the Arctic region. It plays a vital role in delivering critical information and cultural programming to its isolated communities.