In our Native Land

First steps from Valdez, in the snow

by Ned Rozell PORT VALDEZ: May 4, 2017–We have launched on the pipeline hike version 2.0, 20 years after the first time. I’m now sitting on the muscled root of a Sitka spruce by the […]

Contributors

The Big King that got away

by Tad Lindley The net was laid out perfectly. The currents were just right. The corks jerked hard. They could feel him move the boat. The way the corks were going under, it was obviously […]

Inside Bethel News

ONC mourns loss of colleague, friend

by the Orutsararmiut Native Council Orutsararmiut Native Council is saddened to learn of the death of a colleague, friend and employee. Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his wife; Josie and his children. […]

Inside Bethel News

Special Session Update

by Rep. Zach Fansler May 24, 2017 Dear Friends, The Legislature has begun a special session by an order from Governor Walker. During a special session the Legislature focuses specifically on items in the order […]

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For Sale

  Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. JHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund with […]

Village Telegraph

Action taken to conserve Kuskokwim River Chinook Salmon

by the USFWS Federal Public Waters Closed to Chinook Salmon Fishing by Federally Qualified Subsistence Users Beginning June 12. In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (KRITFC) and the Alaska Department of Fish […]

Contributors

Memories live on, make good ones

by Peter Twitchell I opened the folder to 1959 and looked at the pictures I took with my Kodak Instamatic camera back then. The photos were in perfect shape. I look at the pictures from 1909 […]

Contributors

Utilizing Your EAP

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Do you accept EAP insurance, and what is the benefit of using that over regular insurance? Answer: Your EAP isn’t an insurance, but it provides services similar to your insurance, […]

Village Telegraph

Alaska Territorial Guard Discharge Ceremony

The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosting a discharge ceremony to honor 16 members of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG). Governor Bill Walker and Brig. Gen. Laurie Hummel, adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard and […]

Letters to the Editor

Keep the top open when lighting your grill

To ensure a safe Memorial Day weekend, the Alaska state fire marshal’s office wants to remind you that before the barbecue begins, follow a few simple tips to ensure your grilling experience is a safe […]

Contributors

Flipping Burgers

by Tad Lindley When I was growing up teachers used to try to threaten us into being better students. They would say things like, “Do you homework or else you end up flipping burgers at […]

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Cop Shop

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel May 11 – 18

Judgments Joshua Pete Kopanuk, 46    2nd Degree Harassment  10 Days John R.C. Paul, 33    Reckless Endangerment    1 Yr. Prob. Sigfurd Kugtsun, 21    2nd Degree Harassment    1 Yr. Prob. Patluska Enoch, 32    4th Degree Assault    15 […]

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For Sale

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Letters to the Editor

Outstanding

Kudos to the Alaska State Senate for holding out on the one billion dollars owed to oil firms in subsides. The millionaires and billionaires in the lower 48 who own these oil firms are having […]

Inside Bethel News

Bethel District Court Vacancy Filling postponed

The Alaska Judicial Council previously announced that it would meet in August to make nominations to the Governor for the Bethel District Court Judge vacancy created by the appointment of Bethel District Court Judge Nathaniel […]

Speak Your Mind

Muskoxen in Kuskokwim

by Janet Bavilla Who knows if muskoxen would have already moved into our area a long time ago if they had not been extirpated in the mid to late 1850s to 1860? They were reintroduced […]

Sports

Archery Nationals Trip 2017

by Rafe Johnson We had an excellent trip this year. The four coaches took 15 kids ranging from 4th-10th grade down to Louisville, Kentucky to participate in NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) National […]

Inside Bethel News

BNC 43rd Shareholders Meeting

by Ana Hoffman Bethel Native Corporation is a for-profit village corporation formed under ANCSA. On May 6, 2017 the forty-third annual shareholders meeting was held in Bethel. At this meeting, shareholders re-elected directors A. Louise […]

From The Editor

KLA sends off Class of 2017

by Greg Lincoln The staff and students at the Kuskokwim Learning Academy (KLA) celebrated a memorable commencement program on May 13th, 2017, with the conferring of 21 diplomas. The students hail from Scammon Bay to […]

In our Native Land

APSC addresses possession, distribution, and cultivation of marijuana by officers

by Dept. of Public Safety staff In February of 2015, following the legalization of recreational marijuana in Alaska, the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) examined the applicable state regulations prohibiting certified police, correction, probation/parole, and […]

Contributors

Person-Centered Therapy

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is Rogerian counseling? Answer: Rogerian counseling is also known as Person-centered therapy. It was developed by the late Carl Rogers. At first, he described his orientation as Patient-centered, moved […]

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Crime is crime

by Peter Twitchell When I heard about the news from Dillingham concerning drugs and gun(s), I was confused. The news said a guy was arrested for “felony gun possession by a felon,” and that he […]

Inside Bethel News

On the Censure of Rep. David Eastman

by Rep. Bryce Edgmon Many of you are probably already aware that the House took a historic step on Thursday in censuring Representative David Eastman (R-Wasilla). I owe it to my constituents to say something […]

Contributors

Tasty Salmon Patties

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a recipe to use up your leftover baked salmon that you can eat with tartar sauce. Even the kids will love it, it is heavenly! Salmon Patties 1 pound […]

In our Native Land

Revisiting a dream, 20 years later

by Ned Rozell April 27, 2017: Twenty years ago, I was 34 when I walked away from a chain-link fence near Port Valdez and headed east. Those were the first steps on a summer-long trip […]

Letters to the Editor

Letter to those I love

If you read the 3 stories listed at end of this story you will see why Scammon Bay is an ANCHOR in my life. When Bobby and I came to Scammon Bay last January it […]

Contributors

Be a voice for your people

by Peter Twitchell One of the great privileges we have as Americans is we have a voice on many levels including boards and commissions. As citizens of the great state of Alaska, we are the […]

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For Sale

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Contributors

They Got Tired of Winning

by Tad Lindley One of the themes of President Trump’s campaign speeches was winning. “We’re going to turn it around, we’re going to start winning again. We’re going to win so much. We’re going to […]

Contributors

What it Means to be a Gentleman

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Can you please talk about what it means to be a gentleman? I think it would benefit men and boys to know how to treat others with civility, especially women. […]

In our Native Land

Kuskokwim Campus Graduation

by KuC Staff Twenty-four graduates walked the stage at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center on a sunny Friday afternoon to mark the forty-third commencement ceremony at UAF’s Kuskokwim Campus (KuC). Ten students earned certificates in […]

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For Sale

  Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. JHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund with […]

Inside Bethel News

Dates set for 2018 K300 Sled Dog Race

The K300 Committee is proud to announce the 39th Kuskokwim 300 will begin Friday January 19, 2018 and will run through Monday January 22, 2018. The Bogus Creek 150 will begin Friday, January 19th and […]

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Obituaries

Stanley Gardner

On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Stanley Gardner passed away peacefully in Tucson, AZ, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was surrounded and comforted in his final days by family.  He was welcomed into […]

Contributors

Trumpeter Swan (Caqulegpak)

by Frank Keim If you’ve watched Trumpeter swans, there are two things you notice right from the get-go: their enormous size and their loud resonant call, which reminds me of, well, a trumpet. Trumpeters are […]

Letters to the Editor

Quyana for your support

Native Village of Hooper Bay, City of Hooper Bay, and SLC, Youth and Elder Group, Qungasvik, Wellness Center, and numerous volunteers, held the annual Louis Bunyan Festival on April 6, 7, 8, 2017. Thanks to […]

Inside Bethel News

A Time for Action

by Rep. Zach Fansler April 27th, 2017 Dear Friends, Although the house has passed its comprehensive fiscal plan, the work in other areas continues. I want to bring attention to a few items in order […]

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What Will Our Kids Know?

by Tad Lindley Thinking about fish camp and those that have lead the way for us, I pulled this out of the archives. It still makes me cry to read it. Dad is now gone […]

Contributors

How to End an Argument

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Please give me some tips on how to stop arguing with my wife. It seems that she is ready to fight at the drop of the hat, and so am […]

In our Native Land

Alaska Moravian Church Seminary Graduates

Receiving their diplomas from the Alaska Moravian Church Seminary are (from left) Jennifer Cho, George Amik Jr., and Annie G. Kinegak. The students received their credentials on Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 for successfully completing their […]

Village Telegraph

Federal public waters closed to gillnet fishing by all users beginning June 12 Action taken to conserve Kuskokwim River Chinook Salmon

In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (KRITFC) and the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADFG), the Federal In-season Manager has closed Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River main-stem and salmon […]

Contributors

A Tasty Treat from the Banana Belt

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Happy Kuskowim break-up! This calls for a nice punch recipe that you can serve at your graduation parties or your spring get-togethers. It is a nice way to use up some […]

Speak Your Mind

Real Controversy over REAL ID

by Rep. Bryce Edgmon Early this session House and Senate “companion” bills—HB74 and SB34—were introduced on behalf of the governor in an effort to bring Alaska into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. Passed […]

Inside Bethel News

Lieb claims gold at U.S. Open Kids/Cadets tournament

by Tommy Wells Hayden Lieb added another impressive note to his wrestling resume last weekend by turning in a stellar performance at the 2017 U.S. Open Kids/Cadets tournament. The Bethel Regional High School standout turned […]

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From The Editor

Thank you for supporting preschool and headstart

by Greg Lincoln The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education has passed Resolution 17-04 at their last meeting in April. This resolution declares support for mandatory Pre-K in Alaska’s public schools. Quyana! Headstart or […]

Letters to the Editor

Let’s Keep in Touch!

Good morning – Here we are at the end of April with the Legislature continuing their work on how to address our State’s fiscal deficit. Both the Senate and the House have passed legislation that […]

From The Editor

NYO 2017 highlights

by Greg Lincoln Our delta youth made us proud this past weekend at the Native Youth Olympics state championship in Anchorage. You could see it in how they went about their day at the games […]

Contributors

Greek Potato Salad

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Have you ever been invited to a potluck but don’t know what to bring? Here is a nice potato salad recipe that you can make that goes good with any moose […]

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Obituaries

Connie Sautebin Dec. 19, 1920 – March 15, 2017

Constance (Connie) Sautebin, 96, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 15th, in the Bethany Retirement Living Memory Care Unit, with loving family by her side. Constance “Connie” Marie Sautebin was born to John […]

Contributors

Shareholder privilege

by Peter Twitchell If you are a member of a corporation like I am, I consider it a privilege, first to be counted. As a shareholder, my input and voting a proxy ballot is important. […]

Inside Bethel News

Should I Try This Drug?

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have been hearing a lot about the benefits of smoking marijuana for medicinal purposes and for just the sheer enjoyment of it. I’ve gotten the impression that it really […]

Inside Bethel News

Hold on to your Dogs, the Birds are Back

From lanky sandhill cranes to petite red-necked phalaropes, migratory birds are appearing statewide in ever-increasing numbers, adding life to Alaska’s skies and cacophonies of sound to marshes, coasts, and streams. The birds’ arrival is a […]