The Delta Discovery

by Greg Lincoln Parents, we are proud of your kids for running with all their hearts at the State Cross Country finals this past weekend. Everyone did a great job representing their schools, communities, and […]

In loving memoriae

by Greg Lincoln When we are beset by loss we come to a point in time when we are tasked with the great duty of writing a eulogy. It is like a tribute, an homage […]

A love that overrides forgetting

by Greg Lincoln It feels like fall came quickly this year, or maybe it is back to its normal schedule. So far we have had frost on the ground in the mornings for the past […]

City of Bethel 2019 Unofficial Election Results

The unofficial election results from the City of Bethel October 1st, 2019 election have been updated after counting the outstanding 279 ballots as of last Thursday. The Canvass Board met on October 3rd, 2019 and […]

November formally established as Alaska Native Heritage Month

Today, House Bill 126 was signed into law during a meeting of the Alaska Native Brotherhood/Alaska Native Sisterhood Grand Camp at Alaska Pacific University. The legislation permanently establishes November as Alaska Native Heritage Month. HB […]

Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year

by Mary Catharine Martin This year, during the fishery’s 2nd largest harvest on record, Bristol Bay commercial fishermen hit another historic number: the 2 billionth sockeye salmon caught by commercial fishermen since record-keeping began in […]

Foundation seeks nominations for Distinguished Artist Award

Rasmuson Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Artist Award. The nomination period opened Tuesday, October 1. The deadline for nominating artists is Monday, December 16. The Distinguished Artist Award is part of the […]

Bethel Family Clinic given quality award by federal government

The Health Resources and Services Administration, a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, recently awarded Bethel Family Clinic (BFC) a Health Center Quality award for displaying high levels of quality […]

2019 First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference Keynote Speakers

Celebrate critical importance and diversity of our Alaska Native languages at the First Alaskans Institute 36th Annual Elders & Youth Conference (Elders & Youth). Our theme, “Qaneryararput Yugtun Piniqerput” (Yup’ik) and “Qaneryararput Cugtun Kayuqerput” (Cup’ik) […]

Azachorok Inc. calls for Shareholder Vote for Donlin Gold Mine

According to the President and Chairman of Azachorok Inc. Loren Peterson, the Azachorok Inc. Board of Directors passed Resolution 2019-18 calling for a shareholder vote for the Donlin Gold Mine. Below is the resolution. WHEREAS, […]

It is no longer just climate change, it is an emergency

by Lizzy Hahn My name is Lizzy Hahn. I am a 10th grader at Nome Beltz High School in Nome, Alaska. I organized a climate strike school strike along with Aralye Lie. The reason why […]

Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

by Ned Rozell If you want to live in a place where nothing changes, don’t live in Alaska. A gold miner once told me that. He was referring to new houses that would pop up […]

Cama-i Planning Meeting

Dear Cama-i Team, BCA Members and New Community Volunteers, We hope each of you had a great summer. It is time once again to start planning for our community festival. Cama-i Dance Festival 2020 March […]

Response to Youth Testimonies on climate change

I am citing what Carl Smith spoke in New York on behalf of Alaskan land and animals. Just hearing the testimonies of all the youth, I am deeply humbled. We are fortunate to have youth […]

Seeking Kushtaka experts

Hi there, I’m a television producer who once had a strange experience out in Craig, AK that people told me was a Kushtaka. Ever since, I’ve been obsessed with this creature and am currently working […]

Elders & Youth Conference Highlights

by First Alaskans Staff The annual Elders & Youth is a unique convening designed to lift up the faces of our peoples while connecting Elders to our youth. We engage in dialogues on critical issues […]

House demolished by fire on October 1 in Bethel

City of Bethel’s Fire Department Acting Fire Chief Daron R. Solesbee released the following information about the fire incident that occurred in Bethel last Tuesday. On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at approximately 3:05 p.m., the […]

Man rescued safely

Fairbank AST dispatch was contacted by the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IRECC) reporting an Inreach emergency SOS activation on 09-25-2019 at approximately 2224 hours. The reporting party stated two hunters were approximately 35 miles […]

A message of divine love

by Peter Twitchell If God didn’t pay for all our sins He didn’t pay for any of our sins. If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me, Deuteronomy 4:29. Delight in […]

Classic Coleslaw

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Digging through my disorganized files I came across this winner – a classic coleslaw. The coleslaw makes about 12 to 15 servings and, since it contains mayonnaise, must be kept on […]

Facebook File #23: Secrets to Getting a Better Wife

by Tad Lindley You know that I don’t spend a lot of time on Facebook. The account “Tad Lindley” is managed primarily by my wife. But once in awhile I get sucked in and start […]

God Only Asks for 10%, Everyone Else is Asking for 100%

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by Tad Lindley The 2019 Alaska PFD is $1,606. Some folks might get angry at me for writing about giving some of their dividend to God. Understand that I stand to gain nothing. Nobody who […]

Agreement on religious accommodations for Muslim inmates reached

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Alaska Department of Corrections today (September 6th, 2019) announced that they have reached an agreement to resolve a federal case regarding Alaska’s religious accommodations for Muslim inmates. […]

Married Couples Invited

There will be a Marriage Enrichment night for married couples on October 5th, 2019 at the Bethel United Pentecostal Church at 7 P.M. All married couples welcome!

BRHS’s custodian makes top 12 finalist list

Bethel Regional High School, Bethel, Alaska, is where Gwen Nagasiak works as a custodian. Gwen and is one of twelve finalists in the Rock Star Custodian contest for 2019. Over the last 12 months, commercial […]

Regulations for subsistence take of fish published in Federal Register

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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 […]

Fresh Silver Salmon

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Steven Smith, age 8, from Quinhagak caught his first silver salmon this morning from the Qanirtuuq River, August 8th, 2019.

Wildlife Troopers urge hunters to study regulations before entering the field

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by Alaska Wildlife Troopers Excitement is building for Alaska hunters as seasons open this month in many regions for deer, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, mountain goat and other big game species. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers […]

Sifting volcano paydirt to help forecast eruptions

by Ned Rozell More than 100 volcanoes pimple the adolescent skin of Alaska, spreading from ear to ear. Some are loud, flamboyant and obnoxious. Others are sneaky and quiet, escaping notice until a pilot sees […]

Yup’ik teen tennis star advances to State finals for second year in a row

by Delta Discovery Staff Helen Lorrie Wharton of Lathrop High School won first place at the regional tennis tournament in Fairbanks and will advance to the State Championship tennis tournament for the second year in […]

Doyon Board Candidate application period to close Oct. 7th

Doyon, Limited is seeking candidates to fill five board seats that will be up for election at the March 2020 Doyon annual meeting. Interested shareholders can access the online application portal from a link posted […]

Drug overdose death in Sand Point

Sand Point Police and EMS have responded to two overdose calls in the past two days, one resulting in the death of 26-year-old Raylene Kochuten of King Cove. INCIDENT 1 On 08/31/20 19 Sand Point […]

Contraband seized

Spring Creek Correctional Center staff contacted the Alaska State Troopers to report finding and intercepting illegal narcotics received in the mail addressed to an inmate on September 25, 2019 at approximately 0845 hours. Suspects have […]

Alaska fugitive arrested in Philippines

by Dept. of Public Safety Staff A fugitive wanted for a sexual assault that occurred near Sterling 18 years ago is being extradited to Alaska after his DNA proved a match in an Alaska State […]

Man cited for dumping car in salmon stream

The Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a vehicle being dumped into the Chena River near the end of Chena Small Tracts Road on 09/03/19. Initial investigation revealed the vehicle was an […]

Scammon Bay XC star Isaac Titus races to 2nd at state meet

by Tommy Wells Prior to the start of the 2019 ASAA/First National Bank Division III (1A/2A) State Cross Country meet, Scammon Bay coach Harley Sundown said he felt good about Isaac Titus’ chances at competing […]

BRHS spikers gearing up for conference tournament

The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors’ volley squad will make their final tune-ups over the next two weeks in anticipation of making a run at the top spot in the 2019 Western Conference Volleyball […]

Warriors sprint to 8th at state 3A cross country meet

by Tommy Wells Landon Smith and Jamin Crow powered their way over the hilly Bartlett Trails course in fine fashion on Saturday and helped spurt the Bethel Regional High School Warriors to an eighth-place finish […]

Antonia “Toni” Daria Evan

Antonia “Toni” was born on January 7, 1985 to Andrew John Evan and Olga Sarah Evan. She resided in Lower Kalskag and Anchorage, Alaska with her sisters Naomi Magdalene Evan, Charissa Paula, and Kimberly Ann. […]

Joseph Jefferson Vanderpool Sept. 17, 1928 – Aug. 23, 2019

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Long time bush pilot, Joseph “Joe” Jefferson Vanderpool died Friday, August 23rd, 2019 peacefully, with his family by his side. He was born September 17th, 1928 to William and Sophie Vanderpool at the Vanderpool homestead […]

Gabriel Peter Guest – “Tengmayaq” April 9, 1943 – Aug. 13, 2019

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Gabriel Peter Guest was born in Bethel, Alaska on April 9th, 1943 to Archpriest Zachary and Matuska Sophia Guest. This was a much simpler time before we had snow machines, outboard motors, cellphones, running water, […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel September 5 – October 4

Judgments Alben P. Redfox, 56 Violate Conditions of Release for Misdemeanor 10 Days George Otten, 27 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Jonathan S. Andrews, 25 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Ryan […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel September 18 – September 26

Judgments Curtis Frank Pleasant, 31 Driving Under the Influence $3000, 20 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Nick Leslie Miller, 35 4th Degree Assault 180 Days Peter Jonathan Oscar, 29 Violate Conditions of Release 20 Days Caleb […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel September 17 – 20