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Pinky’s Park Volunteer Day

by Michelle DeWitt Everyone is invited to Pinky’s Park on Saturday, June 2 for a volunteer day. June 2 is National Trails Day and we can all celebrate by improving Pinky’s Park in preparation for […]

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Hoffman receives Ann M. Voda Conference Award

Bethel Nursing student Melody Hoffman is the recipient of the Ann M. Voda Conference Award/Western Institute of Nursing (WIN). The award was established in 2009, and Melody is the first student from the University of […]

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BRHS confers 66 diplomas to Class of 2018

by K.J. Lincoln “Our lives are before us, our past is behind us, our memories are forever within us,” is the motto for the Bethel Regional High School Class of 2018. Graduation took place last […]

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Thank you for supporting Pitka’s Point Kids

On behalf of the Pitka’s Point Village Council, we would like to thank the following organizations for contributing to the Pitka’s Point Afterschool Program, also know as the “Kids Night Activities” here in beautiful Pitka’s […]

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Legislature votes to protect Permanent Fund

by Daniel McDonald The Alaska Legislature today (May 8th, 2018) took the single most important step to stabilize Alaska’s economy and protect the Permanent Fund for generations. The Legislature approved Senate Bill 26, which limits […]

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Food Evolution

by Michelle Dewitt There will be free admission to the film FOOD EVOLUTION at Suurvik Cinema on Sunday, May 20 at 11 a.m. The screening is made possible through a donor gift to Bethel Community […]

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Legislature protects Native Corps from Liability

The Alaska Legislature today (April 30th, 2018) unanimously approved a bill providing relief for Alaska Native Corporations from liability for damages and costs resulting from pre-contaminated lands conveyed to them through the Alaska Native Claims […]

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Spring Greetings from Juneau! District 38 Update

by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky It is day 103 of the Alaska State Legislative Session. Session continues to progress forward, though not at a typical pace or one ideal for Alaskans, State agencies, and even lawmakers. […]

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Corps of Engineers completes Donlin Gold EIS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) today (April 27th, 2018) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Donlin Gold mine project, a major step in the project’s effort to secure the […]

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KuC Student of the Year Awards

by Cindy Andrecheck University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus is pleased to announce its Student of the Year Awards. Full-time Student of the Year Award was presented to Thomas Andrew Rudy Mian’aq Daniel from Bethel, […]

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Klejka claims 4th at Kobuk 400

by Tommy Wells Jessica Klejka turned in an outstanding performance this weekend at the Kobuk 440 sled dog race. The Bethel standout guided her team to a fourth-place finish in one of the state’s top […]

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Please do not renew liquor licenses

Good morning, my name is Lillian Kiunya, I am from Kwigillingok. I am a mother, aunt, grandmother, a school community advocate and child protection team member for the NVK. I am opposed to the renewal […]

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District 38 Legislative Update

by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky Easter Greetings from Juneau! Although I will be spending Easter Sunday in Alaska’s capital city, my heart is home in the YK Delta. Since I cannot see many of you this […]

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District 38 Update

by Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky I’m looking forward to providing District 38 constituents with legislative updates about what’s happening in Juneau! A Budget Amendment Passes to Fund Alaska State Defense Force for District 38 and Rural […]

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3A Western Conference Finals

Clevon Constantine weaves in through the Barrow Whaler defense to shoot a jumper under the basket. The Bethel Warriors boys and girls teams both finished in the top 2 position at the 3A Western Conference […]

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Public Hearing for Fisheries Special Action Request regarding Kuskokwim River Salmon fisheries

A public hearing is scheduled for 6:00–8:00 p.m., March 14, 2018, at the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Regional Housing Authority Conference Room (411 Ptarmigan Street) in Bethel to receive testimony on a temporary […]

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2018 Kuskokwim Ice Classic

by BCSF Staff The Kuskokwim Ice Classic is gearing up for another exciting year! For the second year in a row, the Ice Classic features a jackpot of $12,500. The deadline to return guesses is […]

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Dimitri For Congress

My name is Dimitri Shein and I am running for Congress as a Democrat against Don Young. I’m an inventor, a business owner, and a father. I grew up in Anchorage from the age of […]

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2017 #BethelGives Campaign

by BCSF Staff The #BethelGives coalition and Bethel Community Services Foundation are excited to announce the results of the second #BethelGives campaign, which ended in December 2017. After tallying contributions from several associated events, the […]

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Bill reducing food waste passes senate

Bipartisan support on a bill that will increase food donations and reduce food waste has passed the Senate and moves closer to becoming law. Representative Dave Talerico (R- Healy) sponsored the bill after seeing good […]

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Manutoli wins 2018 Akiak Dash

George Manutoli of Akiachak is this year’s winner of the 2018 Akiak Dash. The approximately 60 mile race was held last Saturday, January 27th, 2018 with the starting and finishing line at the Charles Family […]

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A Time for Review

by Joan Dewey For me, the K-300 race start is always a must attend special event. No matter what the temp and wind chill, for 20 years past I would be there at the race […]

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Quadruple Crown for Team Kaiser

Congratulations to Pete Kaiser of Bethel who finished the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in 1st place, making this his fourth victory in a row. He finished Sunday morning with a total elapsed time of […]

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Bethel Family Clinic receives HIIP Grant

Bethel Family Clinic recently received a grant from the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington, for Health Infrastructure Investment Program (HIIP) Project. This grant will be put toward the construction costs for the […]

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For Sale

Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund with 60 […]

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New Bethel firefighters graduate

by K.J. Lincoln Eight new firefighters graduated and were honored at a commencement ceremony last Friday at the Bethel Fire Department. The Class of 1701 graduates are Steven “Tucker” Burnett, Matthew Cochrane, Jesse Gefroh, John […]

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BRHS Drama presents A Christmas Carol

The Bethel Regional High School’s drama program presented A Christmas Carol by EP Scates last weekend at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. There were three showings of the holiday play directed by Aiden Keller. A […]

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YKHC receives Quality Health Award

The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a 2017 Alaska Primary Care Award winner. YKHC, along with four other recipients, received the Honorable Mention award which were announced by Mountain-Pacific Quality Health. The awards were presented […]

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Housing shortage

As a person who serves those in need, I am writing this letter for those that work in AVCP Housing who are there to serve those in need of housing. Hooper Bay is the largest […]

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For Sale

Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund with 60 […]

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Betti’s Oriental Chicken Salad

by Millie Bentley Greetings. A few weeks ago we published Diana’s Ramen Salad. This one is similar and just as good. Years ago (more than ten) Betti Cuddy sent me a recipe to share with […]

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Climate Change concerns

Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott, We write to you today with great concern over the effects of climate change on Alaska. We have the opportunity and the responsibility to take a front seat in the global […]

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Bethel’s City Council Candidates

by K.J. Lincoln The City of Bethel will hold a Regular Election Tuesday, October 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing candidates to the City Council and voting on Proposition Question 1. This year we […]

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Youth Yuraq in Cultural Exchange

by Danielle Craven Recently, 17 young men and women from the KLAraq and Piniq Yup’ik dance groups traveled from Bethel to Clint, Texas, to dance at the Fiesta De San Lorenzo and the Tigua Cultural […]

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Youth Spirit Camp 2017

by Audrey Leary When I think of the Kuskokwim River I think of our villages—all making home along her banks—and I think of our people. Our youth who are the future for what is still […]

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College of Engineering adds K-12 Coordinator

by Kathleen McCoy UAA’s College of Engineering has hired its first ever K-12 Coordinator, Vicki Nechodomu. She’ll serve as the chief liaison between the engineering college and K-12 educators in surrounding school districts, including those […]

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Eight sign up for City Council election

The Bethel regular election will be held October 3rd, 2017. There are eight city council candidates on the ballot – Bradon Brink, Mitchell Forbes, Stanley (Tundy) Rodgers, R. Thor Williams, and incumbents Leif Albertson, Richard […]

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Yukon Drift Fishing

Basil Larson and his brother Paul “Bam” Larson went fishing on August 16th, 2017. They fished a 5-minute drift across of Russian Mission, Alaska. They caught over 100 fall chum making it an awesomely successful […]

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Osage Drive Fire

The Bethel Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a structure fire at 210 Osage Drive on 08/11/2017 at 11:02 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy fire and smoke conditions. Multiple hose lines were […]

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Sudan Gala set for August 24th

by Kate McWilliams Bethel, mark your calendars! Next Thursday, August 24th, will be the Annual South Sudan Gala. This event supports the efforts of Bethel physician, Dr. Jill Seaman, who splits her time between YKHC […]

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Fire destroys abandonded house in Bethel

Firefighters spray water onto the blaze while keeping the perimeter safe during the early morning of Saturday, August 12th, 2017. The fire had started a couple hours earlier at 220 Osage Avenue. Reports from neighbors […]

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Bethel has new interim police chief

A conditional offer was given to Burke Waldron who will start work as an interim PD Chief effective August 1st, 2017. The offer was given back on June 23rd, 2017 which Waldron accepted on June […]

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For Sale

  Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. JHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund with […]

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4-H Summer Program a success

by Ronda Sargent The local 4-H summer program has been a great success in this year. Thank you to a great staff, volunteers and programs sponsors. Our program sponsors this year are the City of […]

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Tundra Salmonberries

Courtney Tobeluk of Nunapitchuk helped her mom Nicole pick a bucketful of salmonberries on the Fourth of July. She said she wanted a picture with their beautiful berries. Photo by Nicole Stephanie Tobeluk