The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District prepared a draft disposition study and environmental assessment for the St. Michael Canal historical project. The study’s focus is to evaluate the existing St. Michael Canal […]
igartii Nanugaq Layla Kashatok Wani igamni qalarteqatartua elitellemnek Yugtun qaneryaramtenek arcaqaucia-llu. Cakneq man’a qaneryaraput arcaqertuq wangkuta-wa yugni una qaneryaraq pikngamteggu. Nayagaqa-llu miktellemnuk Yugtun qalarcesciigatellruukuk qiitevtaqlunuk-llu kiingan. Ta͡ugaam aanama maurluma-llu cingumangnaq’laraakut Yugtun qalarcesqelluta. Maa-irpak mikelnguut qanyuirutut […]
The Alaska State Troopers are working to identify the remains of an unknown adult male that was found near Coldfoot in 2018. The man is believed to be of Guatemalan descent, but not much else […]
Human remains were found on the northwest shore of Fire Island, west of Anchorage on July 24th, 1989. Investigators from the Alaska State Troopers (AST) responded to the scene and collected the remains. An autopsy […]
The Chevak Lady Comets competed at the 2021 2A State Volleyball Tournament this past weekend coached by Nicole Pingayak. The Comets were joined by seven other state qualifiers: Susitna Valley, New Stuyahok, Klawock, Cordova, Dillingham, […]
Teams from the Yukon Kuskokwim delta region are headed to the state Mixed 6 and 2A volleyball championship finals this week. For Mixed 6 we have the Kalskag Grizzlies (who won the Sportsmanship Award in […]
The Emmonak Huskies are the 2021 Yukon River Conference Mixed 6 volleyball champions and will be representing the Lower Yukon School District at the state tournament. The Yukon River Conference championships were hosted by the […]
by Bethel Search and Rescue 11.18.21 BSAR Kuskokwim River Aerial Survey-Report 2021-05* * Summary: For the past several years BSAR has been scheduling our first aerial freeze up survey of the Kuskokwim River on November […]
For over 20 years, the Calista Education and Culture, Inc. (CECI) research team has been interviewing Yukon-Kuskokwim Region Elders about their traditional knowledge and publishing books based on those interviews. During many of CECI’s discussions […]
The Kuskokwim Corporation is entering the final phase of its Brighter Future Project. The program is bringing energy efficient lighting to the corporation’s Shareholders. As the final step, TKC is sending LED light bulbs to […]
Peter and Jackie Martin, twin boys from Kipnuk, enjoy a day of ice fishing for smelts with their Mom Lorena on the Kugkaktlik River in front of their village of Kipnuk last Friday.
AST was advised on 10/29/21 at 1715 hours, that seven people were stuck at a fish camp approximately 20 miles east of Emmonak on the Yukon River and they have shelter, supplies, heat, and are […]
by Audrey Leary Since the summer of 2016, the Native Village of Napaimute has coordinated and held a culture camp for youth in the middle-Kuskokwim. With the help of donations from the Association of Village […]
Genesis Chakuchin made her first snowman for 2021 last Friday with her Grandma Edith Carter in Eek, Alaska.
The State of Alaska told the federal government today (Oct. 19th, 2021) it will sue to protect its ownership of submerged lands under certain waters inside Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, unless the federal […]
Alaska Federation of Natives Executive Vice President and General Counsel Nicole Borromeo testified today (Oct. 20th, 2021) before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on The Constitution in a hearing on Native voting […]
October 22, 2021: The Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI) Cold Case Investigation Unit (CCIU) recently launched another attempt to identify the remains of one of serial killer Robert Hanson’s victims, the young woman that has […]
October 19, 2021: Pacific Dataport and Microcom are proud to announce they have installed the first OneWeb low-earth-orbit (LEO) user terminal in Alaska to deliver broadband to the Akiak Native Community. This is the culmination […]
Hunting, fishing, trapping and the Yup’ik language anchored Mary Beebe’s youth in Bethel along the Kuskokwim River. “Life growing up in the bush was hard but simple.” Like many indigenous peoples around the world, she […]
by Elwood Brehmer Alaska Native corporations across the state face a “fiscal cliff” of their own that is still years off, but there are currently few options to avoid it. For decades, the 12 Alaska […]
Dr. Michele Yatchmeneff named UAA executive director of Alaska Native Education and Outreach. Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program’s assistant director Dr. Michele Yatchmeneff recently accepted a position as the executive director of Alaska Native […]
Clarence Daniel, Lower Kuskokwim School District School (LKSD) Board Member, was awarded the 2022 Don MacKinnon Excellence in Education Award by the Alaska Superintendents Association (ASA). Daniel was presented the award during the ASA fall […]
Ryan Air, Alaska Marine Lines, King Salmon Ground Services, SeaShare and CVRF provided residents with salmon to support subsistence lifestyle this winter. For the first time in many years, the Department of Fish and Game […]
by YKHC Staff Effective September 29, 2021, YKHC activated its COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines, also known as Crisis Standards of Care. Developed at the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020, these guidelines provide clinicians revised […]
Ray “Ciuk” Fitka (in front right) of Tuntutuliak harvested a moose in full velvet across from Marshall on the Yukon River in late August. Hunting with him was Gunner Fitka (standing). The boys are the […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering financial assistance for individuals who have incurred funeral expenses on or after January 20, 2020 from COVID-19. The website with full information is: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance To Apply: Call […]
Online application period set to begin early October. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is contacting all of its 34,500 Shareholders by mail with further information on the upcoming online application period for CARES Act financial assistance. The […]
In a September 17 letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) joined the State of Alaska in requesting an […]
by Ned Rozell Here in middle Alaska north of Fairbanks, a trapper wearing a flannel shirt, leather gloves, and a bushy beard tromps through the forest. He spreads his arms wide to part wild rose […]
This semester, the new University of Alaska Fairbanks Tamamta program began with a cohort of nine Indigenous students. Funded by the National Science Foundation’s Research Traineeship and Navigating the New Arctic programs, the Tamamta program […]
by Ann Fienup-Riordan and Alice Rearden Almost 20 years ago, Calista Elders Council held an Elders Gathering in Bethel at the Pacifica Guest House to talk about foundation words in the Yup’ik language. One of […]
Alaska FiberOptic Project is a collaboration with Doyon Ltd., Gana-A ‘Yoo Limited and Alaska Communications. The Alaska FiberOptic Project proposal includes the following Calista Region communities: Akiachak, Akiak, Bethel, Kwethluk, Lower Kalskag, Napakiak, Napaskiak, Oscarville, […]
by Ned Rozell What if the country’s largest earthquake in the last half century happened as you were getting ready for bed in the only cabin on a tiny island in the North Pacific. What […]
by YKHC On September 3, YKHC reports one death and forty-two new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta. One Death It is with profound sadness YKHC reports that, on September 2, a YK Delta […]
by Spc. Grace Nechanicky The Alaska Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion debuted a new program earlier this year for recruits to earn high school credit for their time in basic combat training. The […]
Calista Corporation receives $12.2 million; about $325 per eligible Shareholder. The Calista (cha-LIS-ta) Corporation Board of Directors approved the process for Shareholders to receive assistance through the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund allocation. An application […]
by Ty Benally, USFWS On Saturday morning of August 14, I joined Park Ranger Letitia Lussier and other birding enthusiasts in the parking lot at the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Despite the […]
by YKHC Staff The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) published revised recommendations to help communities and individuals continue to take the necessary steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta. The updated […]
by Calista Staff Leadership reviewing how to expend funds to meet the needs of impacted Shareholders. Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer that Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) are eligible for payments from the […]
by DPS Staff The Alaska Department of Public Safety is beginning the process of training 34 new law enforcement officers destined for locations across the state. These new officers began the 16-week Alaska Law Enforcement […]
by LKSD Superintendent Kimberly Hankins July 30, 2021 Dear parents, students, and the entire LKSD learning community, We are excited for the new school year and the return to full-day, in-person instruction for students five […]
Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”), owned 50/50 by Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) and NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD”), today (June 28, 2021) provided an update relating to the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification (the “401 […]
Denae Ulak of Scammon Bay is following her dream of becoming a paramedic. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Community and Technical College (CTC) Paramedic Program in July 14th, 2021. Denae also […]
by Spc. Grace Nechanicky State partner liaisons redeploy to Alaska for the final time. Although they didn’t know it when they left their home state in the heat of the pandemic seven months ago, Alaska […]
by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel Divestiture program continues to benefit communities across rural Alaska. JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska Army National Guard Divestiture Program handed over its 37th site, a Federal Scout […]
First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is pleased to introduce our 2021 Summer Internship Program (SIP) cohort. This year marks 18 years of placing Alaska Native, American Indian, Indigenous, and rural community members into organizations around Alaska […]
by Calista Staff Shareholders choose experience and dedicated service. In the Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation 2021 Annual Meeting held on Thursday, July 1, Shareholders reelected Myron Naneng and Robert Beans, and elected new directors Dora Moore […]
Calista Corporation and Toksook Bay’s Nunakauiak Yupik Corporation named grantees. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced today (July 1st, 2021) that it has awarded more than $6.5 million in Energy and Mineral Development Program […]
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum are looking for an Alaska Native artist to fill one position for the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program. The dates of the program are August 21st-Sept. 12th. Benefits of […]
Alaska State Troopers in the Mat-Su Valley were notified that a lone hiker on Pioneer Ridge Trail was in need of assistance on June 15, 2021, at approximately 0129 hours. An adult female hiker, Fina […]
The Alaska Military Youth Academy graduated 79 cadets of Class 2021-1 from its National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program during an outdoor ceremony at the Bartlett High School Football Field, Friday, June 18. Since 1994, AMYA […]
by Calista Staff Nearly 30 Percent of Voting Shareholders Qualified for $19,500 in Prizes. Nine Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are winners in the first round of Early Bird proxy prizes for the 2021 Annual Meeting […]
by Murriah Ebersole The Alaska State Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) continues its efforts to locate and recognize the members of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG). The ATG assembled in 1942 as a response to […]
by Calista Staff Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the annual Calista Shareholder Awards. Drawn from nominations submitted by fellow Shareholders, these awards recognize exceptional efforts by Shareholders and Descendants […]
A 30-day Emergency Closure has been established for the 2021 Alaska subsistence spring migratory bird harvest in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region. The spring waterfowl season will be closed during the initiation of migratory bird […]
by GCI Staff GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications company and leader in technology and connectivity, announced today (May 18th, 2021) it will deliver 2 gig internet access to 77% of Alaskans in 2022 and is on […]
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention and Response (SPAR) to allocate up to $2.5 million for the safe removal of asbestos and debris left behind […]
FEMA is providing financial assistance for funeral expenses from COVID-19 deaths, provided the expenses were incurred after January 20, 2020, and have not been reimbursed by other financial sources. Assistance is limited to a maximum […]
by Edward Eagerton A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter aircrew with the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, rescued four individuals and a dog this morning (May 10th, 2021) after they became stuck […]
A review by Monica Devine The Fox Boy is a sensitive portrayal of the Yup’ik Eskimo people of SW Alaska, their struggles and triumphs living with white outsiders (teachers, priests, store owners) who brought monumental […]
Liam George who is 3 years old caught his first goose on May 8th, 2021 four miles northeast of his home community of Scammon Bay. Liam gave away his first catch to an elder.
by Jeremy Zidek May 4, 2021: The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is delivering nearly 1,300 gallons of drinking water to Tuluksak Monday in response to a request from the community. […]
Oscar Evon of Kwigillingok is the new Director of Regional Affiars for the Coastal Villages Region Fund. In his role, Evon will lead the charge in establishing and maximizing communication between the residents, local governing […]
Springtime Harvest: Jonathan Alexie Sr. and Christopher Pleasant of Quinhagak were out gathering fresh tundra pond greens to eat last Thursday. The delicious greens are kapuukaraat, or pallas buttercup. They grow submerged in mossy marshland […]
by Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky May 1, 2021 Dear friends + neighbors, A lot of pieces are beginning to come together as we work toward concluding our legislative session for this year. As our global community […]
by Kyle Hill As part of its continuing effort to help Alaskans live better, Alaska Commercial Company (AC) is sourcing and delivering 3.3 million pounds of fresh, nutritious food to 115 communities throughout Alaska. This […]
Russian Orthodox faithful celebrated Easter Sunday at the Saint Jacob Napaskiak Orthodox Church with worship and song. Christ is Risen! Leading the service is Father Alexander Larson.
Ravn Alaska is getting the community of St. Mary’s back in the air starting May 6, just in time for the summer season. Flights will operate roundtrip each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. To celebrate its […]
Jayne Hanna of Nuniwarmiut School in Mekoryuk and Rylee Johnson of Bethel Regional High School are the recipients of this year’s Lower Kuskokwim Administrator’s Association scholarships. The LKAA gives away up to four $1,000 scholarships […]
Like most things in Alaska, recycling has challenges other states don’t face. In fact, the only way recycling is economically feasible in Alaska communities large and small is for businesses and people to donate their […]
by Lt. Col. Candis Olmstead Commissioner for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe, traveled to Western Alaska last week (April 13th, 2021) to meet with Tribal leaders and citizens in […]
With the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program’s new Acceleration Academy (Bethel), students across Lower Kuskokwim region have a chance to go from eighth grade to a bachelor’s degree in five to six years and […]
by Elena Aluskak The blue pinwheel, representing innocence is a national symbol for child abuse prevention. Pinwheels reflect the bright future all children deserve. The pinwheel is a positive emblem of the effect we can […]
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP), remembers former Executive Director Phil Smith for his service to low-income, vulnerable Alaskans. Smith served as the private, statewide, nonprofit organization’s Executive Director from 1975-1981. During that […]
FAA Awards $627.7 Million in Airport Improvement Grants The village of Newtok was granted over $21.1 million from a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to build a replacement airport […]
Congratulations to all the AIC 2021 Semi-Finalists! These competitors will present their innovative ideas and compete for the top prizes at the virtual Semi Finals events on April 12-15. See who makes it to the […]
Techniques to prevent the spread and eliminate tuberculosis mirror COVID-19 efforts. Alaska has retained the highest rate in the nation for tuberculosis, 7.9 cases per 100,000 persons, according to the annual national data released today […]
Following new guidance from the CDC, YKHC is now changing it’s quarantine guidance for vaccinated individuals. Vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 are not required to […]
On March 7 and 8, a fire destroyed the old school in the village of Chevak. The building, unoccupied for more than 10 years, was a total loss. Chevak was able to prevent the fire […]
by K.J. Lincoln Libby Riddles of Teller, Alaska was the first woman to win the Iditarod. She won it in 1985 on March 20th – 18 days after she began the 1,049 mile race. Libby […]
by Delta Discovery Staff The Hooper Bay Lady Warriors are the 2A State Basketball champions, it is the girls team’s first state title. They defeated the Talkeetna Susitna Valley Rams 36-32 in an exciting neck-and-neck […]
by Delta Discovery Staff The Mount Edgecumbe Braves boys team defeated the Kotzebue Huskies and the Nome Nanooks beat the Delta Junction Huskies in opening action at the 3A State Basketball tournament on Thursday, March […]
by Alice Bailey Older Chinook salmon may die in the ocean more often than previously thought, according to a life cycle simulation created by Alaska researchers. Newly released results help explain why Chinook salmon returning […]
by ONC Staff As some of you may know, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) Subsistence Division and Orutsararmiut Native Council (ONC) conduct postseason subsistence harvest surveys each year in the fall after […]
Deb Haaland will take the oath of office to become the 54th Secretary of the Department of the Interior later today (March 16th, 2021) in a small ceremony with family. The oath of office will […]
Today (March 16th, 2021), Congressman Don Young (AK-AL) and Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) introduced legislation to allocate $2.6 billion in funding to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Sanitation Facilities Construction Program to construct and improve […]
McManus was born in Stanley, Wisconsin before moving to Montana and then Washington. In her new book, Related to Loon: a first year teacher in Tuluksak, she takes the reader on an Alaskan adventure. McManus […]
Today (March 8th, 2021), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of recommendations on activities that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume. The new guidance—which is […]
The City of Unalakleet restored water service in their community after issuing a local disaster declaration Feb. 26, in response to extreme cold temperatures and high winds that compromised their water treatment and distribution system. […]
March 09, 2021: The proposed Donlin Gold mine’s technical oversight group is seeking direct input from communities in proximity to the project and its transportation corridor in the Y-K Region. The Donlin Advisory Technical Review […]
Investigation revealed that the suspect had fled Nunapitchuk on a snowmachine and went to Bethel. Southern SERT responded to Bethel and worked with local Troopers and Bethel PD to locate and take the suspect into […]
Residents are asked to remain at home during the active search. Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were notified that a Village Police Officer (VPO) in Nunapitchuk, Alaska had been shot by a prisoner who was […]
by Donlin Gold Staff For the 11th year in a row, Donlin Gold is pleased to support Bethel musher and former Iditarod Champion, Pete Kaiser, as he competes in the Iditarod this weekend. Donlin Gold […]
The City of Unalakleet issued a local disaster declaration on Feb. 26, after a combination of wind and extreme cold weather resulted in power outages, and damage to the community’s water distribution system. Currently, the […]
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