From The Editor
A simple gift
by Greg Lincoln There is so much to do, and so little time. A person who is bereaved can either go two ways. One way is to go through the grieving process, the acute grief, […]
Day: June 27, 2018
In our Native Land
The Salmon State: The impossible journey of the juvenile coho
by Mary Catharine Martin Study shows river systems behave like financial investments: diverse portfolios get better returns. Turns out finance and salmon survival have something in common: the importance of diversification. As a PhD student […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Alaskans provide testimony during Senate Subsistence Hearing
by Sen. Murkowski’s Staff “Protecting the subsistence way of life through maximum self-determination is critically important” The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs this week (June 22nd, 2018) held an oversight hearing to focus on promoting […]
Contributors
Examine life’s mysteries
by Peter Twitchell Live life with gusto! Live it to the fullest. Have sober fun with your sober friends doing sober things like finishing Elementary, Jr. High, High School, going to college or Job Corp. […]
Contributors
Should We Hunt and Fish on Sunday?
by Tad Lindley 2018 marked a strange departure from normal fishing management on the Kuskokwim River. For the first time in at least the last 24 years, but probably ever, fishing was closed all week […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Herring helper
Elizamarie John, the daughter of Bernie and Alice John of Kipnuk, helps with cutting herring. Photo taken on June 4, 2018.
Delta Fishin’ Report
Opening for salmon by Federally Qualified Subsistence Users
In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Federal In-season Manager announces the opening of the Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River main-stem within […]
Village Telegraph
Remains found near Nelson Island
Bethel Alaska State Troopers were notified of human remains found approximately ½ mile off shore near Nelson Island by local fisherman from Toksook Bay on 6/18/18 at approximately 2017 hours. The body has been identified […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Western Alaskans are most concerned about Housing and Making Ends Meet
by CVRF Staff Between January 3 and March 6, 2018, Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) conducted a survey of the 20 western Alaska communities it serves. The response was overwhelming. Nearly 2,000 people, approximately 35% […]
Letters to the Editor
A volunteer effort
As I read Peter Twitchell’s column in the Delta Discovery I was humbled by the recognition but knew I had to set the record straight. I began drilling graves shortly after I began working at […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 18 – 21
Judgments Brian Wassillie Fancyboy, 24 Manslaughter 7 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Carlie Ashepak, 32 2nd Degree Robbery, 4th Degree Theft, 4th Degree Assault 3 Yrs., 30 Days,5 Yrs. Prob. Leonard F. J. Kilanak, 29 Alcohol […]
Classifieds
Contributors
Prize winning Smoked Salmon
by Millie Bentley Greetings! Most folks are in the midst of gathering and storing food for winter – drying fish. A busy time. Always reminds me that I need to share Joe Newhouse’s recipe for […]
Speak Your Mind
Study: Alaska fishermen suffer high rate of health problems
by Sue Keller Alaska salmon fishermen have a significantly higher rate of health problems than the general population, according to a new study conducted by the University of Washington School of Public Health in partnership […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Disaster relief for Alaska Pink Salmon Fisheries
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, (all R-Alaska), today (June 20th, 2018) welcomed a funding allocation announcement by the Secretary of Commerce for states and territories affected by recent fishery disasters. […]
Village Telegraph
Summer Beach Greens
Olivia Guest of Quinhagak enjoys the beautiful coastal weather while picking it’garalget beach greens near the ocean.
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 22
• On 6-13-18 at 4:32 a.m. medics responded to the YKHC Sobering Center for the report of a person with leg pain. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 06-14-18 at […]