The Delta Discovery

Thank you responders, heroes

April 1, 2020 0

by Greg Lincoln Hello friends. You are in our thoughts continually and we are hoping that you are making the best of each day. If you think about it, evey day that we continue on […]

by Greg Lincoln Greetings friends. This, we must say, is the first time that we have experienced having to change our lives this much to deal with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic going on in our […]

Virus concerns

March 18, 2020 0

by Greg Lincoln Hello friends. This past week we have been notified about many different cancellations and postponements for some of our most beloved events here in the YK delta and statewide due to the […]

Update on positive COVID-19 case in the YK Delta

April 8, 2020 0

by YKHC April 7, 2020 Because YKHC has been preparing for the region’s first COVID-19 case since February, we had numerous systems in place to support the response last night. Immediately upon receiving lab confirmation […]

First COVID-19 Case in YK Delta

April 6, 2020 0

by YKHC April 6, 2020, 6:00 pm A person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Bethel. The person is currently self-isolating and YKHC is working with the State of Alaska Section of Epidemiology and local […]

YK Delta Women in Philanthropy announces funding availability

April 1, 2020 0

by BCSF Staff The YK Delta Women in Philanthropy giving circle announces $9,140 in funds available for our 2020 local or regional grant. The focus area for proposals in 2020 is homelessness. Members encourage any […]

Village Telegraph

GCI pivots to meet unprecedented demand for service

April 1, 2020 0

by GCI Staff Alaska’s largest telco is finding new ways to safely serve its customers. As Alaskans hunker down and practice social distancing to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Alaska’s largest telecommunications provider is developing […]

Yup’ik Elder from Nelson Island talks about 1918 flu epidemic

April 1, 2020 0

by Ann Fienup-Riordan The following is a brief passage featuring elder Albertina Cingyukan Dull of Nightmute talking about the 1918 flu epidemic that she heard about when she was young. “In our work with elders […]

Calista 2020 spring distribution reaches nearly $7 million

April 1, 2020 0

by Calista Corporation Staff Calista (cha-LIS-ta) Corporation’s Board of Directors held an early board meeting and voted to approve a spring distribution at $6.97 million, up from $6.49 million last year. The number of Shareholders […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life in Bethel and the YK Delta

April 1, 2020 0

by Bethel Community Services Foundation Staff Many of us are at home, heeding the instructions given by national, state and city leaders. Others are at work in fields deemed critical infrastructure- health care, grocery stores, […]

COVID-19: The time to act is now, before widespread community transmission

March 25, 2020 0

by Dr. Anne Zink As reports of an illness began spreading across the United States, reactions were mixed. One city took it seriously, closing the schools, isolating the ill, advising citizens to “socially distance” themselves […]

PART II: DUMMIES GUIDE TO AK PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

March 18, 2020 0

by Vicki Turner Malone Wow, did Democrats ever pick a great year for their first mail-in ballot! Every registered Democrat in District 38 will have the opportunity to cast a ballot in their presidential primary. […]

Coronavirus outbreak scare in California

April 1, 2020 0

Howdy y’all it’s Caleb Kim, and I’m going to tell you about how Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is affecting the state of California. I am currently writing this article in California, so I guess you can say […]

Help is on the way

March 25, 2020 0

Fellow Alaskans, The hard-working men and women of this state will not weather this storm alone. With a singular focus, the Legislature is exploring every avenue and will dedicate vast resources to support Alaskans during […]

Hello from Iditarod, exciting race time

March 18, 2020 0

Alyse Galvin who is running against Don Young and should win is someone whom will fight for us out here in the delta. I personally know her and we talk regularly. She is against Pebble […]

Governor calls for Alaska Day of Prayer and Hope

April 8, 2020 0

April 7, 2020: Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced April 10, 2020 as Alaska’s Day of Prayer and Hope, an interfaith day of prayer in which Alaskans are called upon to join in prayer and reflection […]

Recovered cases of COVID-19 total 24 statewide April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020 0

According to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, there are 24 recovered cases of COVID-19 in Alaska. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today also announced six new cases of […]

RAVN cancels all village flights until further notice

April 2, 2020 0

April 2, 2020: RavnAir Group today announced that due to the dramatic and continuing 90% reduction in passenger revenue bookings resulting from the COVID-19 coronavirus, it has been forced to take further actions to drastically […]

Counting our blessings

April 1, 2020 0

by Peter Twitchell Until this period of time since the emergence of the COVID-19 virus have I really appreciated the cell phone. It was like taking my family and friends for granted until now. Every […]

An Opportunity to get Reacquainted

April 1, 2020 0

by Dr. Bradbury I don’t have a question tonight, so I thought I would write on something related to our current situation. Last Friday, our Governor ordered that everyone stay at home as much as […]

Facebook File #19: God Writes a Four Word Post on a Man’s Wall

April 1, 2020 0

by Tad Lindley Could you imagine if Jesus was able to access Facebook and Jesus could post on your wall? Not a message just to you, but right on your wall, out in the open […]

Setting the record straight

March 25, 2020 0

by Peter Twitchell I, Peter Adams Twitchell, wish to set the record straight once and for all. I write this being of sound mind and body. I was born April 25, 1950 to Sarah and […]

One new death and 14 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Alaska

April 5, 2020 0

April 5, 2020: The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced one new death and 14 new cases of COVID-19 in four Alaska communities – Anchorage (4), Fairbanks (7), Juneau (2) and […]

Calista 2020 Spring Distribution is Early Nearly $4 Million in YK Delta

April 3, 2020 0

April 3rd, 2020: The Calista Corporation 2020 Spring Distribution is now scheduled for Monday, April 6. Amid coronavirus concerns, the Calista Corporation Board of Directors held an early board meeting and voted to approve a […]

Pruitt asks Governor to release PFD payments early to assist families, stimulate economy

April 3, 2020 0

April 3, 2020 (ANCHORAGE) – House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt (R-Anchorage) has sent a letter to Governor Dunleavy requesting he direct the Alaska Department of Revenue to distribute this year’s PFD payments as soon as […]

Catching Yukon Pike

January 29, 2020 Comments Off

Logan Larson, age 9 of Russian Mission caught a pike while manaqing with his mom Lianna on a beautiful clear cold day, January 25th. He caught 5 altogether while fishing across from Russian Mission. They […]

Ice Fishing on New Years Day

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

Regulations for subsistence take of fish published in Federal Register

August 21, 2019 Comments Off

On August 12, 2019, the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) published the final rule for the Subsistence Management Regulations for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 Subsistence Taking of Fish in the Federal Register (84 FR 39744). This […]

Delta Lifestyles

Alaska National Guard Infantrymen to return from deployment, integrate back into local and rural communities

April 4, 2020 0

April 4, 2020 JBER, Alaska: The state of Alaska will welcome back more than 150 Soldiers from the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, returning from deployment on Saturday, April 4. The 297th […]

Kaiser, Klejka overcome weather, changes en route to strong Iditarod outings

April 1, 2020 0

by Tommy Wells For Pete Kaiser, the 2020 Iditarod Trail led Dog Race was a tough and trying ordeal as he made his way to the finish line in Nome in 14th place. Admittedly, the […]

AVCP responds to COVID-19

March 20, 2020 0

The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) released the following advisory regarding COVID-19. AVCP will continue to provide essential services to tribal members and tribal councils. Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, our offices (throughout the […]