Summer Living
Dr. Mikhail Malakhov – The Russians are Back
by Tim Troll In this new era of a cooling relationship between the U.S. and Russia, one adventurous Russian historian is trying to warm it up a little, at least with one of its states […]
Day: July 12, 2017
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 28
• 6-12-17 at 3:58 AM firefighters were called for the report of an intoxicated individual sleeping outside. On arrival the person didn’t want medical attention. • 6-13-17 at 2:06 pm medics responded to the river […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 30 – July 7
Judgments Charles Alexie, 33 3rd Degree Assault 15 Mos., 4 Yrs. Prob. Anthony Kashatok, 21 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, Grace Cleveland, 31 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Abraham I. Henry, 23 […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
ADFG to manage Kuskokwim River Salmon Fishery
This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Bethel for subsistence fishermen in the Kuskokwim Area. State Management Effective 12:01 a.m. July 7, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game […]
Classifieds
Contributors
The First Mark of the Beast
by Tad Lindley This column is based on a message preached by Rev. Jimmy Toney at this summer’s family campmeeting in Sterling, AK. The second mark: 666 One of the best known passages of scripture, […]
From The Editor
Calista Election and annual Shareholders Meeting Results
by Greg Lincoln The 2017 Calista Annual Meeting of Shareholders took place last Saturday, July 7th in the village of Sleetmute at the Jack Egnaty Sr. School. All incumbents who were running again won their […]
In our Native Land
Helping Hands
“My big helpers. Helping with fish to dry after the June 24th opening,” writes Theodora Agwiak of Eek. In the photo are Michelle age 3, Shaun age 6, and Mary Agwiak age 4. “The didn’t […]
Obituaries
John Gary Amik April 21, 1961 – June 8, 2017
John Gary Amik was born to the late Chief Luke Amik Sr. and Bonnie K. Amik on April 21, 1961. He had four brothers and five sisters. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving […]
Letters to the Editor
A vote for me is a vote for your children
Hello, My Name is Marcus Alexie and I am from Akiachak, Alaska. I grew up here knowing the struggles of an everyday student. I grew up in a time where everything seemed like it was […]
Heard it in the Steam House
CVRF provides over $500,000 to help residents purchase critical village equipment
Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) has completed the seventh round of its flagship People Propel® program. The program has made it possible for hundreds of residents in western Alaska to purchase new outboard motors, boats, […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Federal Closure to the Harvest of Chinook Salmon in YDNWR Waters Rescinded
In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Federal In-season Manager is rescinding previously issued special actions concerning the harvest of Chinook Salmon within Yukon […]
Contributors
The Need for Sleep
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Does anyone know why we need to sleep? There has been a great deal of research on sleep and the need for sleep. We apparently create a sleep debt when […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Learning at Fish Camp
Devin Alexie, age 6, works on cutting a Kuskokwim whitefish that was caught by his brother Quentin. Devin and his sister and brother were excited to cut fish with their sister’s tiny uluaq at their […]
Contributors
Spicy Rice Pilaf
by Millie Bentley Greetings. This is a rice pilaf recipe worth keeping. It is from Teddy Wintersteen’s wonderful recipe collection – she sent it to me back in 1997. It comes from the Taste of […]
Inside Bethel News
Tundra Salmonberries
Courtney Tobeluk of Nunapitchuk helped her mom Nicole pick a bucketful of salmonberries on the Fourth of July. She said she wanted a picture with their beautiful berries. Photo by Nicole Stephanie Tobeluk
Contributors
The values of subsistence
by Peter Twitchell The Elders spoke earlier this summer about our Ancestors, who commissioned us to never fight about our resources like fish. However, we live in modern times and our sovereignty has been violated […]
Inside Bethel News
Parent Power and Childcare Cooperatives can work in Alaska
by John E. Welsh As government services shrink, along with budgets, we Alaskans find ways to take up the slack. We even discover ways to do things better than the government, taking control into our […]