Obituaries
Helen Parker Garlick Castle 1928 – 2017
Helen Parker Garlick Castle, died on 3 April 2017 at her home in Orofino ID. Born in 1928 and raised on a small farm in Galesville WI with her 3 brothers and sister, Helen started […]
Day: April 25, 2017
In our Native Land
Snowmachiner rescued
Alaska State Troopers in Bethel received a report of a stranded snow machine operator somewhere near Kongiganak on 4/22/2017 at about 2251 hours. Basil Andrew, age 32 of Chefornak, sunk his snow machine in a […]
Contributors
Recognizing and Confronting Jealousy
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: For years I have struggled with jealousy, but it is only recently that I have had the courage to call it jealousy. When I was dating as a teenager, I […]
Contributors
Never Put Anything in Your Ear Except Your Elbow
by Tad Lindley These days a person has to be careful. There are some folks out there who are looking to retire quickly with a personal injury lawsuit. When the Unilever Corporation (manufacturer of Q-tip […]
Inside Bethel News
YKHC to offer free water sampling Apr. 24-27
The YKHC Office of Environmental Health & Engineering (OEHE) water lab routinely tests water for total coliform and E. coli bacteria. From April 24 to 27, the YKHC water lab will be testing water samples, […]
Sports
Anaver, Paul help Falcons soar to District NYO championship
by Tommy Wells Jaden Anaver shattered a long-standing state record and Katelyn Paul placed in the top five in six events on Saturday and helped spur the Kipnuk Falcons to the District NYO Championship in […]
Contributors
A scary thought
by Peter Twitchell Our fears are based on things we don’t know about the future. The future is about the unknown, so why worry about the unknown because it is not for certain. Ever since […]
Inside Bethel News
Council seeking letters of interest for soon-to-open council seat
The City Council will be accepting letters of interest from qualified candidates interested in filling Council Member Nikki Hoffman’s term, ending October 2017. Submissions can be made to the City Clerk’s office by email, mail […]
Contributors
Conni’s 5-Yum Summer Pie
by Millie Bentley Greetings! How does strawberry-rhubarb pie sound? It sounds great right about now. My sister-in-law Conni Bentley is a terrific baker and maker of desserts extraordinaire. Here is her recipe for Strawberry-Rhubarb Streusel […]
In our Native Land
Inside Bethel News
Smith nabs win in final regular wrestling season meet
by Tommy Wells Landon Smith found the perfect way to close out the regular season for the Bethel Wrestling Club. He wrestled his way to a perfect 5-0 record and helped Bethel turn in a […]
Sports
Nicholas, David lead Kongiganak to JH NYO title
by Tommy Wells Kalila Brink of Kwigillingok connecting with the ball in the junior high boys event. Jason Nicholas and Lauren David combined to win 10 gold medals this past weekend and powered the Kongiganak […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 14 – 21
Judgments Alexander David P. Evan, 23 2nd Degree Burglary 1 Yr., 3 Yrs. Prob. Ken Kavelunak Pasitnak, 39 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Tommy Queenie, 35 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, […]
Inside Bethel News
The Midnight Sun Team national finalists in light & sleep STEM Competition
Miska Alexia, Luke Stepp, Gabe Boyles, Aletta Demrovski along with coach/teacher, Deborah Fancher, of Raven Homeschool, which is part of the Yukon Koyukuk School District have been named national finalists in the 2nd annual Bright […]
Village Telegraph
A Happy Tradition
Women of Toksook Bay gather together for a sharing party in honor of a successful seal hunter’s catch last Wednesday. Gia Moses is celebrating her dad’s first bearded seal of the season by distributing it […]
Letters to the Editor
Wallace and the Whale
Key Statement: What you treasure becomes precious, important, and brings great gratitude from your mind into your heart. Many years ago at NBC, a coaching team was invited to speak in schools at Barrow, Alaska. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 19
• On 4/15/17 at 7:36 p.m. medics responded to Ridgecrest and Akakeek for report of person sleeping outside. The patient was assessed and refused transport to hospital. • On 4/15/17 at 8:50 p.m. medics […]
Speak Your Mind
Income tax for Alaska
by Robin Smith Alaska is the only state that doesn’t require either income or sales taxes to run the government. Alaska has been fortunate to have had sufficient oil income since 1980 to pay all […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel’s Washington recognized for Service to Veterans
At its March 10, 2017 meeting, the Alaska Veterans Advisory Council (AVAC), voted unanimously to recognize six Alaskan’s for their work enhancing the lives of veterans and their families. Included in the honors was Bethel’s […]
Village Telegraph
Kuskokwim Campus Student of the Year Awards
by Cindy Andrecheck The University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus is pleased to announce its Student of the Year Awards. Full-time Student of the Year Award was presented to Isabelle Arnayagaq Dyment from Bethel, AK. […]
From The Editor
Memorial Thanks
by Greg Lincoln This past week Kelly and I had the opportunity to visit our home in Toksook Bay. We were excited to see our friends and family and to enjoy the wonderful hospitality and […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Ice Classic Second Chance
by BCSF Staff The tripod is about to move! Wish you had a closer guess? New this year, the Kuskokwim Ice Classic is offering a second guessing opportunity in addition to the regular Ice Classic […]