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by Greg Lincoln Musher Greg Larson of Napaskiak is the winner of this year’s Holiday Classic sled dog race. He raced his Larson’s Kennel team to victory on Sunday, January 10th, 2021 in Bethel in […]

Appreciation and thank you

by Greg Lincoln Hello everyone. Do you have a friend or relative that works in the healthcare field? Most all of us do, and we are fortunate for that. Where would we be without our […]

by Greg Lincoln Greetings friends and Merry Christmas! We hope that you are having a good Christmas season and that you are enjoying the beautiful outdoors. We’ve always loved this time of year and love […]

Alaska & America need Sen. Murkowski’s bipartisan leadership

Even as the first local health care workers in the Delta are being immunized, the Coronavirus pandemic continues to crash in on us, our families & loved ones are taken ill, and our lives are […]

Alaska population declined 0.5 percent in 2020

by the AK Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development Alaska’s population decreased by 3,831 people — 0.5 percent — from July 2019 to July 2020, based on population estimates released today (Jan. 7th, 2021) by […]

Presiding Judges Appointed for 2021

by Alaska Court System Staff Chief Justice Joel H. Bolger of the Alaska Supreme Court announces the appointment of four presiding judges: Superior Court Judge Amy G. Mead for the First Judicial District; Superior Court […]

FCC grants additional rural tribal priority window licenses

The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has granted 22 additional applications for licenses to use the 2.5 GHz band to close the digital divide and to provide broadband and other advanced wireless services to rural Tribal […]

Akiak Technology LLC accepted into SBA’s Business Development program

The Akiak Native Community, a Federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, is proud to announce that its tribal-owned business, Akiak Technology, LLC, has been accepted into the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development program. This certification […]

Newtok woman in labor transported by Alaska Air National Guard Airmen

by David Bedard Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing evacuated a pregnant woman experiencing medical complications Dec. 15, transporting her from the village of Newtok to Bethel. Newtok is located on the west […]

New Year Tragedy & the Whale Tail

by Bethel Search and Rescue 1.5.21 BSAR Kuskokwim Aerial Survey—Report 2021-01* Summary: 2021 has gotten off to a tragic start with the loss of two Bethel snow machine travelers following the wrong trail at night […]

Haaland to be first Native to serve as Cabinet Secretary

by the DNC Native American Caucus History is being made today with the appointment of Congresswoman Deb Haaland, tribal citizen of Laguna Pueblo, NM, as the Secretary-Designate of the Department of Interior (DOI). Once confirmed […]

We urge you to ensure that our state’s vaccination plan recognizes and responds to the unique challenges we face in Rural Alaska

by Eric Deakin This is a letter to the Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force dated December 7th, 2020 from Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) who is taking a stand to fight for the health and […]

Iditarod announces race COVID prevention plan

Dear Iditarod Volunteers, Mushers and Staff, It seems that there isn’t a person on this planet who hasn’t been affected by COVID19 in some way. I couldn’t start this letter without first saying that our […]

A Path Forward

Last week, I introduced a budget containing a $5 billion recovery package to get Alaska back on its feet. There is no doubt we are facing a once-in-a-generation challenge. With 40,000 Alaskans on unemployment and […]

Tell DNR that we need to protect the Yukon-Kuskokwim watershed

December 16, 2020 Comments Off

In the Yukon-Kuskokwim we are suffering from spikes in COVID-19 case numbers and have been in lockdown mode for over a month now and some dear elders have departed. Despite the fact that residents and […]

Spotlight on K9 Balu – AST

K9 Balu-Mocha is a 3 year old Belgian Malinois and began his career with AST in May of 2017. K9 Balu has primarily been assigned to SDEU (Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit), working with a DEA […]

Time stands still on winter solstice

by Ned Rozell On Dec. 21 at 1:02 a.m. Alaska time, this big round head of a planet will tip back, pause, then slowly nod toward the sun. That breathless moment of stillness is the […]

The Alaska National Guard delivers Christmas gifts, honoring Op Santa 65-year tradition

December 16, 2020 Comments Off

by Edward Eagerton and Spc. Grace Nechanicky The Alaska National Guard shared their time-honored tradition of Operation Santa Claus by spreading goodwill and joy to remote Alaskan communities again this year. Despite the challenges of […]

First Moose Harvest

September 30, 2020 Comments Off

Wassillie Nick, age 14, of Quinhagak with his 2020 moose. This photo was taken on September 20th. Photo courtesy of Alice Pleasant

Melanie Brown: Bristol Bay Salmon Mama

August 26, 2020 Comments Off

by Bjorn Dihle When Melanie Brown was 10 years old, her mom decided it was time for her to begin fishing the family’s setnet site on the Naknek River in Bristol Bay. “It was exhausting,” […]

Bears alert scientists to secret salmon streams

August 12, 2020 Comments Off

by Ned Rozell Right now, on the brushy tundra of northern Alaska, grizzly bears are gathering at quiet streams and rivers, attracted by the largest calorie reward they can find — spawning salmon. Until recently, […]

How to Succeed in Your New Year’s Resolution

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have repeatedly tried New Year’s resolutions, but if I were to measure my life by succeeding in keeping them, I would be an abysmal failure. Any suggestions? I suppose […]

Qasgiq File #73: Johnny Paul’s Toothpick Or Why You Don’t Like Some People

by Tad Lindley My old friend, Johnny Paul, passed away recently. When I got the news immediately my mind went to the qasgiq files, in particular, File #73: Johnny Paul’s Toothpick. The way I remember […]

Safety for humanity

by Peter Twitchell 2020 was one tough year nothing like we ever experienced in recent years. We didn’t know what was going to happen to us, our uncertainty kept us on edge. We were told […]

Will You Do God a Great Big Favor This Year?

by Tad Lindley Imagine that somebody had heroically saved your life in the past. At great risk to their own life, they had plucked you out of the jaws of death. Now imagine that they […]

Cranberry Rice Akutaq

by Delta Discovery Staff Cran you please make cranberry akutaq? Who would have known that rice in akutaq would taste so good? The first time we heard about this delectable treat was a few years […]

Rasmuson Foundation 2021 Sabbatical Program awardees

December 16, 2020 Comments Off

Leaders of three Alaska nonprofit organizations and a tribal housing entity have been named as recipients of a 2021 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award. They are seeking time with family, opportunities for staff to grow, and […]

Creating a stronger Alaska through increased hiring opportunities

December 16, 2020 Comments Off

by Kelly Tshibaka, Commissioner The State of Alaska workforce serves Alaskans best when it employs outstanding talent that reflects the diversity of the people it represents. The Department of Administration (DOA) has made it possible […]

TAKE THE PLUNGE: REGISTER NOW KuC CLASSES START THIS WEEK!

by Vicki Malone Second semester is starting early this year at KuC. All classes are distance on distance delivery by phone and internet, so anybody who has a phone connection and enough internet to upload […]

91 Alaska Military Youth Academy cadets to graduate

The Alaska Military Youth Academy will celebrate the 55th class of students and more than 26 years of service to the State of Alaska as Class 2020-3 graduates 91 cadets from its ChalleNGe program on […]

Alaska SeaLife Center admits sea otter pup from Homer

December 16, 2020 Comments Off

by Chloe Rossman The Center is grateful to still be able to care for animals like this pup after near closure. The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted a 2-week-old sea otter pup to the Wildlife […]

Person arrested for terroristic threatening at Anchorage Airport

The ANC Airport Communications Center received a phone call at approximately 9:05 p.m. – Wednesday, Dec. 16 – stating the caller had placed a bomb in the South Terminal in the area of the Alaska […]

Man arrested for kidnapping

November 20, 2020 Comments Off

Troopers received a report of a juvenile possibly being kidnapped and released by Stanley Vaska, age 59 of Russian Mission on 10/24/2020 at 2142 hours. Troopers were unable to respond to Russian Mission by aircraft […]

Eight arrested in Nome drug bust

November 4, 2020 Comments Off

In January through October 2020, the Nome Office of the Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit’s (SDEU) Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team (WAANT) lead a large-scale investigation into the sale and distribution of heroin and methamphetamine […]

Man arrested

October 28, 2020 Comments Off

Alaska State Troopers in Bethel responded to an incident involving a DV Assault on 10/11/2020 at approximately 2111 hours. Jayden Andrew, 23 years old of Tuluksak, was arrested on Assault I, Assault II, Burglary I, […]

Larson wins Holiday Classic sled dog race

Pavila mushes to Season Opener win

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Jason Pavila of Kwethluk, mushing with the Bad River Kennel, won the 50 mile Season Opener dog race this Saturday, January 2nd, 2021. His time was 3 hours 58 minutes. Coming in seven minutes later […]

Kwethluk hosts local sprint dog race

The community of Kwethluk held a residents-only local dog race this past Sunday. There were seven teams participating in the event. The 6-dog race was 11 miles and began with a mass start. It was […]

LKSD March Madness Day 2 Semifinals

March 7, 2020 Comments Off

LKSD March Madness Day 1

March 6, 2020 Comments Off

Bethel Warriors vs Kotzebue Huskies Basketball Action

February 28, 2020 Comments Off

Friday, February 28 ball game at BRHS. Final Score Bethel 67, Kotzebue 40.

Hallie Odessa Dixon

Alaska’s oldest military veteran and Kenai resident Hallie Odessa (Williams) Dixon, 104, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Kenai. A viewing was held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Jan. […]

Harry G. Peterson

Harry George Peterson passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020 in Anchorage, Alaska virtually surrounded with family members sharing prayers, music, encouragement and loving words. He was born to Charlie Peterson and Julia Ann Peterson […]

The Passing of Terrence Cole

December 16, 2020 Comments Off

by UA Interim President Pat Pitney It is with great sadness that I recognize the passing of one of the university’s own, Professor Emeritus Dr. Terrence Cole who passed away Saturday, Dec. 12. The entire […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 21 – 31

Judgments Jacqueline R. Jenkins, 19 Disorderly Conduct 3 Days William Quiciq Pete, 33 4th Degree Assault 60 Days Mary Jean Friendly, 27 Violate Conditions of Release 1 Day Christopher Olrun, 29 4th Degree Assault 1 […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 21 – 24

December 30, 2020 1

Judgments Garrick Night, 40 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 150 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Robert Pitka Jr., 28 4th Degree Assault, Violate Conditions of Release 61 Days Jonathan Sharp, 32 Driving Under the Influence $10,000; 2 […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 14 – 16

Judgments William Polty, 39 Violate Conditions of Release 7 Days Thaddeus Joseph Johnson, 33 Violate Conditions of Release 2 Days William McCarr Jr., 37 5th Degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance $500, 1 Yr. Prob. […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 23 -2020 part 2

• On 12-16-20 at 7:52 P.M., medics responded to the report of a medical transport to from medivac flight. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 12-17-20 at 9:51 P.M., medics responded […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 24

• On 12-19-20 at 2:06 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that is having suicidal thoughts. Patient signed refusal. • On 12-19-20 at 4:31 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 18

• On 12-11-20 at 12:20 medics responded to the report of a person that is coming in from search and rescue. Patient was transported to the hospital with personal vehicle. • On 12-11-20 at 12:24 […]

Fishing on Ice and Snow