Classifieds
Day: January 11, 2017
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 6
• On 1-1-2017 at 6:43 a.m. medics responded to the Long House for a person that was assaulted. On arrival medics assessed and transported the patient to the hospital. • On 1-2-2017 at a.m. medics […]
Village Telegraph
Runway lights damaged
The Aniak based Alaska State Troopers received a report on 12/19/2016 at about 0830 hours, that someone damaged four runway lights at the Aniak Airport. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact […]
In our Native Land
Legislation pre-filed to enshrine Permanent Fund Dividends
Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) has pre-filed a bill in advance of the 30th Alaska legislative session which would allow Alaskans a vote to safeguard the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) in the state’s constitution. The principal […]
Sports
Warriors grab 3rd at Lime Solar tournament
by Tommy Wells Jayvin Williams and Clevon Constantine helped the Bethel Regional High School Warriors make a solid showing at the Anchorage Christian Schools’ annual Lime Solar/Pepsi Invitational basketball tournament over the weekend. The Warriors […]
Obituaries
IYANA GUSTY
by Joanne Kameroff When I was 12 years old I remember the day my grandfather died, it was the evening of Slaviq. I remember being late going to the airport, and we were speeding. As […]
Contributors
Marijuana is Legal, Now What?
by Tad Lindley Marijuana sales is now legal in the State of Alaska. What does this mean for Christians? What position should the church take on the use of marijuana? Will it now be acceptable […]
Contributors
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
25 mushers sign up for 2017 Kuskokwim 300
The 2017 running of the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race now has 25 mushers signed up for southwest Alaska’s premier mid-distance event. They are: Ken Anderson, Tony Browning, Rick Casillo, Rob Cooke, Richie Diehl, Paul […]
Contributors
Where are the real people?
by Millie Bentley Greetings! What gorgeous weather we’ve been having here in Bethel for the past few days! Daylight hours are increasing and it won’t be long before spring is here to stay. Here is […]
Letters to the Editor
Polar bears over people, environmentalism over economies
In the name of climate change initiatives President Obama has, over the course of his presidency, marginalized the voices of the Arctic Iñupiat while destroying our ability to develop a stable economy in Arctic Alaska. […]
Speak Your Mind
Please continue funding the Bethel Transit System
By Bill Ferguson An open letter to the Bethel City Council: During the November 22, 2016 City Council meeting, the Council gave their pre-approval for John Sargent, City Grant Manager, to complete and submit the FY 18 […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Corporation Opens Enrollment Enrollment Begins Following Shareholder-Approved Resolution
Calista Corporations announces the opening of enrollment. All the latest information and details are posted at www.calistacorp.com/enroll<http://www.calistacorp.com/enroll>. Enrollment is currently available online only at https://enroll.mycalista.com. Paper applications can be requested from the enrollment team. Requests […]
Village Telegraph
An Open Letter to the People of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region
An Open Letter to the People of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region: Happy New Year to everyone! For over a quarter of a century Bethel Search and Rescue has faithfully served the People of the region. Our […]
Inside Bethel News
Priorities set for City of Bethel
by K.J. Lincoln The Bethel City Council has worked on setting the funding priorities for the State of Alaska Capital Budget for FY 2018. There are four items on the list. “Every year the City […]
From The Editor
Williams Jr. wins Holiday Classic Dog Race
by Greg Lincoln Mike Williams Jr. rode his sled in second position for part of the return loop before taking the lead to win the Holiday Classic this past Sunday. The 47-mile race with an […]