Day: July 12, 2018
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 25 – July 5
Judgments Wilson Beaver, 43 2nd Degree Escape 8 Yrs. Carl Konig, 32 2nd Degree Escap 8 Yrs. Freda Lomack, 38 Reckless Driving $300, 1 Yr. Prob. Janet Lawrence, 49 Disorderly Conduct $100 Kasey K. Panruk, […]
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 5
• On 06-30-18 at 11:30 a.m. medics responded to Noel Polty Boulevard for the report of a person experiencing body cramps. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 06-30-18 at 12:17p.m. […]
It’s time for Alaska’s mosquitoes to shine
by Ned Rozell Here are some tips to avoid mosquitoes this summer: First, wear light-colored clothing. Second, bathe more often in an attempt to be as odorless as possible. Third, avoid exhaling while in the […]
Sharks may be eating more northern seals, sea lions
by Paula Dobbyn Something new is happening in the cold waters off northern and western Alaska. Unusual injuries such as bite marks and flipper amputations are showing up on seals in the Bering Strait, Chukchi […]
Soy Ginger Salmon Steaks & Roasted Salmon
by Millie Bentley Greetings. It is the season for fish. Here are two salmon recipes to help out. Salmon Steaks with Soy and Ginger 4 salmon steaks (6 oz.) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon […]
Who’s Blocking Your View of Jesus?
by Tad Lindley I’m going to take you straight to the source on this one: And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among […]
Yup’ik dolls help teach cultural and traditional lessons
by Nita Yurrliq Rearden Dolls in the Yup’ik culture have been very important for mothers when teaching daughters traditional cultural values. Yup’ik mothers used to direct or ask their daughters to put their traditional dolls […]
The Salmon State: Casting for fish — and guides — in Bristol Bay
by Mary Catharine Martin Triston Chaney, a 19-year-old college student raised in Dillingham, knew before this year that he loved fly fishing. What he didn’t know is that he’d love helping other people catch fish, […]
Power Naps
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Are power naps beneficial, or am I better off to push on through the day and hope to get a good night’s rest? Answer: Research suggests that power naps are […]
Making Natives the healthiest people
by Peter Twitchell The medical profession is not too far from fulfilling this promise. No longer do I go to dental to have them pull my teeth. There are really other alternatives to ignoring our […]
Proposed Donlin Mine
Dear Governor Walker, It was nice to visit with you for the short while you were in Bethel for the meet and greet. I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with you personally about […]
Tuluksak Native Community adopts Resolution opposing Donlin Gold Mine
by Tuluksak Native Community Village Council The Tuluksak Village Council passed Resolution No. 18-17-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE TULUKSAK NATIVE COMMUNITY, TULUKSAK VILLAGE COUNCIL AGAINST THE DONLIN GOLD MINE PROJECT, INCLUDING LAYOUT OF THE PROPOSED […]
Unofficial Calista Corporation Annual Meeting results
by Thom Aparuk Leonard As of Friday evening, Calista Corporation announces the unofficial voting results of the 2018 Annual Meeting. Certified results from the Inspector of Elections are due by Tuesday. Reelected: Myron Naneng, JoAnn […]
ADFG will manage Kuskokwim River drainage fishery
by ADFG Staff This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Bethel for subsistence fishermen in the Kuskokwim Area. These subsistence fishery management actions were supported by the Kuskokwim River […]
Bering Sea Herring
Martha-Mae John of Kipnuk helps her mom Alice prepare the harvest of herring caught the first part of June.
Sending your thoughts
by Greg Lincoln This past week has been memorable. Firstly, thank you for your nomination for the Calista Shareholders Business of the Year award. We had prepared a short statement to be read at the […]
Kuskokwim King Salmon
This large Chinook King Salmon was caught by Renae Pretty Keene of Akula while she was subsistence fishing on the Kuskokwim River.
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 19 – 26
Judgments Olivia Sophia Guest, 26 Send/Bring Alcohol to Dry Area $3000, 20 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Norman Kashatok, 37 Alcohol Beverages Transported by Common Carrier 1 Yr. Prob. Robert Lott, 25 Failure to Register as […]
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 29
• 6-23-18 at 5:31 p.m. medics responded to the airport for the report of a person having a seizure. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • 6-23-18 at 6:21 p.m. medics responded to […]
When Drugs Don’t Listen
by Tad Lindley The old joke goes, “I said no to drugs, but they didn’t listen.” It was a response to Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the government […]
Ways to Reduce Potential for Divorce
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Are there things a couple can do to reduce the chances of divorce? Some time in the past, I shared some personal thoughts on how to have a happy long-lasting […]
Give freely
by Peter Twitchell It was pointed out to me the other day that our daily lives are based on money. Isn’t that the truth though? Some people will not do anything for you without seeing […]
Hello out there
As I sit here and try to get over this traumatic knee replacement surgery that they didn’t tell me they would be putting a tourniquet on the part of the leg I was run over […]
Donlin is not prepared to deal with the unexpected
by Gloria Simeon To whom it may concern, The proposal to deal with the waste water resulting from mining operations of the proposed Donlin mine is doomed to fail. First of all, the State of […]
Mothers and daughters create Yup’ik dolls together
by K.J. Lincoln When an adult and a child work together as a team, it creates more than just memories – it encourages communication, builds language skills, and teaches and reinforces traditional values and culture. […]
First Catch of Whitefish
Miss Aaliyah Isaac shows the two whitefish that she caught while fishing for bait at the beach in her village of Marshall. This is her first ever catch of fish. She gave the fish to […]