The Delta Discovery, Inc.

by Greg Lincoln The Alaska School Activities Association will be considering adopting a hate speech and harassment policy at their next board meeting, Feb. 22-23, 2021. The Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) is the statewide […]

SpaceX builds up hope in lag-weary rural Alaskans

by Greg Lincoln Hello friends. In space communications news, the folks at SpaceX were granted permission from the Federal Communications Commission to allow them to launch ten Starlink satellites into our polar orbit. The launch […]

K300 Mushers 2021 features star-filled roster

by Greg Lincoln There are 18 mushers signed up for the 2021 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race that will be taking place starting on February 12th, 2021. The list features past champions of both the […]

YKHC increased COVID-19 Testing

by YKHC Staff YKHC is offering COVID-19 testing to every person visiting a YKHC facility in the Delta. Testing all patients and caretakers will increase early detection of the virus in communities. Increased testing may […]

John Malone Fund Grant Application period open

by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation is happy to announce that the application period has opened for the John Malone Fund Grant, and will be open until March 5, 2021. Applications for this grant […]

Alaska House District 38 Legislative Update

by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky February 19, 2021 Dear friends + neighbors, Between the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and the State’s budget challenges, we have quite a hill to climb for the work ahead. However, I […]

Napaskiak student named candidate for Presidential Scholars Program

Kieran “Taneksak” Bentley of Napaskiak, Alaska was recently named as a Candidate for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program which was established in 1964. He is one of approximately 4,500 candidates selected from nearly 3.6 […]

Back to Aniak, Ravn Alaska resumes scheduled air service to rural community

Ravn Alaska added a return to Aniak with regularly scheduled service to its growing network of more than 12 Alaska destinations. Roundtrip service between Anchorage and Aniak is scheduled three times a week, with flights […]

It is wrong when your connection is pulled during this pandemic

by Delta Discovery Staff John Wallace is not happy. He’s upset because in our local villages the tribally-run businesses and organizations need broadband connectivity to continue operations to keep their villages safe during this pandemic, […]

The right to govern ourselves is inherent

by Gloria Simeon 21 February 2021 In response to the recent action taken by YKHC Executive Board. It is beyond my comprehension that the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) has taken it upon themselves to […]

Ca tamalkuan umyuarcirluku… put thoughtful consideration to everything

by Elena Aluskak My mother, I remember her words constantly; everyday, all day. She spoke to me (us) consistently on the good and bad of actions and thoughts and words, and now I understand her […]

The Alaska Legislature needs to pass a law to allow Ballot Curing for Alaska voters

by Azachorok Incorporated Azachorok Incorporated approved a resolution on Friday, January 29, 2021 calling on the Alaska Legislature to pass a law to allow Ballot Curing for Alaska voters. Ballot Curing is the process for […]

The YK Delta Flight School

I would like to take this opportunity, and also on behalf of the twenty four other flight school students, all from the Yukon Kuskokwim delta of 1999, to thank Mr. Francis Reich publicly, with a […]

We urge you to expedite Tuluksak’s disaster declaration request

Dear Governor Dunleavy, Hundreds of Alaskans in the community of Tuluksak have been forced to live without access to drinkable water after the water treatment plant and washeteria caught fire on January 16. Despite the […]

A long term alcohol treatment facility for the YK delta is needed

Hi, I’m Mary, recovering alcoholic. Currently residing in Anchorage. Grew up in Bethel and Pilot Station. My heart is in the YK Delta, where I’ve made lifelong friends. Alcohol is my drug of choice. Although […]

In our Native Land

YKHC Board of Directors adopts resolution opposing formation of a Regional Tribal Government in the YK Delta

February 20, 2021 0

by YKHC Staff On January 22, 2021, the YKHC Board of Directors met and adopted a resolution opposing the formation of a regional tribal government in the YK Delta. YKHC Resolution No. 2021.01.01. For nearly […]

Update: Dillingham Officer/Trooper Involved Shooting

February 18, 2021 0

At approximately 1736 hours the driver was taken into custody by Alaska State Troopers, Dillingham PD, and Southcentral SERT team members. The driver is being treated for injuries. No law enforcement officers were injured during […]

Dillingham Officer/Trooper Involved Shooting

February 18, 2021 0

At approximately 1136 hours on February 18, 2021 the Dillingham Police Department (DPD) received a report of a vehicle in a ditch on a road in Dillingham. The complainant informed DPD that they believed that […]

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, […]

The painful experience of boredom could spawn creativity

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I so wish the schools would reopen. I’m tired of hearing my children say, “I’m bored.” I wish someone would come up with more things for my children to do. […]

God’s Preferred Pronouns

by Tad Lindley After the recent acquittal of former President Donald Trump, US Congressman, Eric Swallwell (who had been hoping for an impeachment) expressed his frustration saying, “We could have called God herself [as a […]

Find me a crock pot for Marge’s Polish Kraut and Apples

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Finally, a crock pot recipe! This recipe comes from Marge Gwin, my neighbor in Palm Desert. Marge would keep an eye out for me, when I was in Palm Desert, I’d […]

The highway that never ends

by Peter Twitchell People in my village of Bethel Alaska say that we have a total of 15 miles of road in Bethel. I have been on a road that ever ends! Route 66 from […]

2021 Iditarod Ceremonial Start cancelled

Below is a statement from Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach regarding the 2021 Iditarod ceremonial start: While the Iditarod believes the future does not belong to the fainthearted, we take the health and well-being of our […]

Two perish in aircraft mishap

At approximately 1141 hrs. on February 4, 2021 the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) was notified of a plane crash outside of Chitina near the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park after an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) […]

Human remains found

Kodiak AST received a report that human remains were located near an area locally known as “Cliff Point” on 1/28/21. AST responded to investigate. With the assistance of the SME, it was determined the bones […]

K300 virtual awards ceremony wraps up 2021 event

by Delta Discovery Staff The Kuskokwim 300 held a live virtual awards ceremony online with pre-recorded musher post-race comments and thank-yous, plus a special sportsmanship award presentation. The live awards ceremony took place on February […]

Scammon Bay youth share the power of protection through connection

by Jennifer Nu A group of youth in Scammon Bay has courageously faced the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic by practicing skills that help others in their community. “We are so proud of the youth […]

2021 Kuskokwim 300 Mushers

Here’s your 2021 Kuskowkim Mushers in order of registration as of February 7th, 2021. Have a good race everyone!: Dennis Kananowicz Dennis hails from Glennallen, Alaska. He mushes out of his 28 dog Outlaw Kennels. […]

Illegal feeding of big game animal