by Verde Bowen September is Suicide Awareness Month and we can all play a role in preventing suicide, but many people do not know what they can do to support the local Veterans, Service member, […]
Celebrate our Native identity, our relationship with our homelands, and living our Ways of Life. Our identity as indigenous peoples is informed by our deep connection to our lands and waters, no matter where we […]
Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott, We write to you today with great concern over the effects of climate change on Alaska. We have the opportunity and the responsibility to take a front seat in the global […]
Four year old Darius Vaska of Russian Mission went on a hunting trip with their dog and his uncle who caught a moose. He is holding the antlers with the nice fall foliage and sunshine […]
The beautiful fall-colored trees line the river as Warren and Jeannette Jones of Kuinerraq come home from a boat ride last week.
• On 9-15-17 at 8:43p.m. Medics responded to Fourth Ave for report of intoxicated person. Medic woke up patient and patient walked off, medics returned to quarters. • On 9-15-17 at 10:22 p.m. Medics responded […]
by K.J. Lincoln The annual Chili Cookoff featured approximately 17 different kinds of deliciously prepared chilis – all for the benefit of our canine friends and their helpers, the Bethel Friends of Canines volunteers who […]
Judgments Cedric Yunak, 30 4th Degree Assault 60 Days Adam Michael Carey, 28 2nd Degree Assault, Violate 2 ½ Yrs., Conditions of Release, Unlawful5 Yrs. Prob. Contact John S. Askoak, 32 Send/Bring Alcohol to Dry […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. One of my favorite meals is a simple salad made by Diana Gamez. It’s a meal in itself and is best prepared ahead of time. So if you have a busy […]
by Tad Lindley After the second time I got out of treatment I was really trying to do right, and so I went to a church that had a reputation for being a “born again” […]
by Peter Twitchell The privilege of serving your community is not to be taken for granted. I am saddened that our Bethel community lacks in local involvement when the opportunity to serve on the Bethel […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Where does the study of psychology come from? Answer: The earliest origins of psychology are in the writings of the ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Aristotle. They wrote about the nature […]
Stuart Okitkun, “Allmaruaq,” was born May 30, 1983, in Anchorage. He is survived by his parents Robert and Cecilia Okitkun; partner Crystal Nanuk and their daughter, Shavonne Nanuk; siblings Rita Asgeirsson, Rosella (and Aaron) Hem, […]
by Heidi Geerdts I wanted to take this opportunity to share some details on an extraordinary experience that Diesel Geerdts will be embarking on this month. He has been offered a spot in the Millsaps Training […]
by K.J. Lincoln The City of Bethel will hold a Regular Election Tuesday, October 3, 2017 for the purpose of electing candidates to the City Council and voting on Proposition Question 1. This year we […]
by Tommy Wells Eugene Alexie and Reann Lincoln made sure their 2017 cross-country seasons were extended another week this past weekend with outstanding performances at the small school regional championships in Bethel. Alexie dominated the […]
by Willie Kasayulie The Yupiaq had a system of education that took into account the universe of the human being, including respect for all renewable and non-renewable resources the Ellam Yua (Creator) created. The building […]
by Greg Lincoln Back in 2006 Bethel had a drug sniffing dog named Sirius. This hardworking K9 served as a Trooper for the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Enforcement Western Alaska Alcohol & Narcotics […]
Dear Governor Walker, As you put together the October Special Session call, I’d like to encourage you to include a resolution that I have sponsored for several years, SJR 1. As you know, SJR 1 […]
• On 9-1-17 at 7;51 p.m. medics responded to Akakeek Street for the report of an intoxicated person. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-4-17 at 10:37 PM Fire Department […]
Judgments Adolph Z.A. Larson, 39 3rd Degree Assault 1 Yr., 1 Yr. Prob. Michael Charles Fisher, 26 2nd Degree Harassment 40 Hrs. CWS Nellie Agimuk, 31 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Herbert Joel A. […]
by Tad Lindley If you live life behind the Wall of All, the scripture that I present to you is going to be difficult to believe. Even though I am writing this column, I have […]
by Tommy Wells A ccording to archaeologists, mankind can be separated into two district groups: Hunters and gathers. That theory was so wrong this past weekend at the Bethel Sand Pit as the Hunters gathered […]
by Vanessa Lynn Hunter Esther Green was born and raised in Nunapitchuk, Alaska to Lucy Evon and her biological father Wassillie B. Evon. Esther shares her story of growing up with her single mother and […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. On one of my trips to La Jolla I found a recipe for cinnamon-chili dry rub for meat or seafood in a spice/herb catalogue called Penzy’s Limited. The first time I […]
by Kathleen McCoy One year after completing her degree in natural sciences at UAA, Jasmine Gil stands at a crossroads. What comes next? The signpost in one direction reads medicine. Back when she started college […]
by Peter Twitchell Joe Seibert, Chief Engineer of KYUK Public Radio and Television has kept the station operational, on a daily basis, for the past 28 years. Let’s go back 28 years. Joe was from […]
by Dr. Bradbury Question: Dr. Bradbury, I read your columns regularly and a couple of times you have written about diagnosing someone with mental retardation, or intellectual disability. If someone experiences a head injury, and […]
by Diana Campbell Beaufort Sea – If the sea had a dinner bell, the Beaufort Sea shelf break is a ringer for one part of the Arctic food web, from plankton to whales and seabirds. […]
Rep. Fansler’s HB 141 Extends the Program for Three Years to Support Jobs and Economic Development Across Alaska. Today (Aug. 29th), Alaska Governor Bill Walker officially signed House Bill 141 into law, reauthorizing the Technical […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I hope you had a restful Labor Day weekend. We always enjoy the extra day of rest. To the kitchen! Here is a nice recipe for salmon that you can make […]
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces an Emergency Order closure of the resident moose season in Zone 1 of the RM615 Kuskokwim moose hunt. The State resident season for bull moose by registration […]
• On 8-28-17 at 9:36 a.m. medics responded to the CHSB Building for the report of a person having seizures. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 8-28-17 at 11:49 pm medics […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is known about the effectiveness of counseling and psychotherapy? Has anyone ever proven that someone with a mental or emotional problem ever gets better by going to counselor or […]
by First Alaskans Institue First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is pleased to announce the selection of our 7th annual First Nations Futures Program (FNFP) Fellows cohort: Barbara ‘Wáahlaal Gidáak Blake (Haida/Tlingit/Ahtna), Marleah Makpiaq Labelle (Sugpiaq/Iñupiaq), Alissa […]
In the first week of August, several hundred Pacific walruses were observed on a barrier island near the Native Village of Point Lay, a small, Iñupiaq community on the northwest coast of Alaska. This is […]
by Peter Twitchell The last time I set foot on the State Fair in Palmer was 2013, so I lost sense of how crowded and busy it is, but thanks to my wife, she made […]
by Greg Lincoln Cross country season is in full swing and the 2017 Blackberry Fun Run has some new champions. Winning the girls high school event is Reann Lincoln of Tununak. She finished the course […]
by Brad Cole I was standing with wading boots on in the grassy shallows of the Tuluksak River casting a line out about 20 feet. The cool flowing waters and late afternoon breeze felt refreshing. The […]
Judgments Phillip William Simeon, 30 2nd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 25 Days Kevin Charles Cleveland, 22 Driving While License Cancelled/Rev/Sus, Proof of Insurance 1 Yr. Prob. Robert H.W. Kashatok, 37 Failure to Register as […]
by Tad Lindley Jesus was such a phenomenal preacher that the messages he preached 2,000 years ago are still relevant today. Who would think that he could preach a parable way back then, to a […]
It was a once in a lifetime family trip to Kusilvak over the Labor Day weekend, wrote Alicia Ramoth of Scammon Bay. “A day of hoping ended in breathtaking rewards. Madison Rose Ramoth, age 13, […]
by Peter Twitchell In the old days in Eskimo country people really cared about their neighbor and families really cared about each other. Imagine living a hundred years ago in a Yupiaq community. The people […]
The 2017 Annual AFN Convention Resolutions deadline is September 22, 2017. Resolutions can be submitted by: Email: [email protected]. Mail: 3000 A Street, Suite 210, Anchorage, AK 99503; Fax: 907-276-7989. Below are the criteria for AFN […]
The 5K Bethel River Run cross country race hosted by the Bethel Warrior team took place on Saturday, September 9th, 2017. The race began and finished at the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School. Runners from Akiachak, Chevak, […]
Judgments Carl Harp, 30 2nd Degree Sexual Assault, 3rd 7 Yrs., Degree Assault, Unlawful Contact10 Yrs. Prob. Kristopher Paul Gregory, 27 4th Degree Assault 60 Days Vasily Jeremiah Nicolai, 26 4th Degree Assault 6 Mos., […]
Have you ever skipped an important class or a non-important class in school? About everyone who’s went to school or going to school could say they’ve done it. There’s many different kinds of people. There […]
• On 9-1-17 at 9:03 p.m. medics responded to Second Ave. for the report of an intoxicated person. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-1-17 at 11:39 p.m. medics responded to […]
by Vanessa Lynn Hunter John was born in Cuukvagtuliq, Alaska to George and Sophie Jacob. John shares his story of being adopted twice after birth and during his early childhood years. How Mamterilleq was formed […]
by Greg Lincoln The Yukon Kuskokwim Aquatic Center was the venue for the first ever swim meet to be held in the history of Bethel. And it was a moving event for those in attendance, […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. This recipe comes from Grandma Shirley Schanke. Grandma Shirley has visited Bethel before and she is a terrific cook. She shared this tasty dish with us that you will love. It […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: In recent years, we have heard a lot about violence in schools, such as students bullying one another. Has anyone done any research on violence toward teachers by students? A […]
Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) recently completed the summer 2017 CVRF Internship Program, with participating Western Alaska youth gaining valuable work experience in locations across the region, Anchorage, and Seattle. This year, the CVRF Internship […]
by Danielle Craven Community service is an important value at KLA. On August 23rd-25th, 86 students participated in various service projects around Bethel, from recording sound clips at KYUK, picking up trash at the Moravian […]
by Tad Lindley It used to irritate me when I traveled to memorable places and I would see people looking at some great sight in Hawaii or a beautiful sunset somewhere through their video camera. […]
by Kaitlynn Active According to Catherine Gewerts, there was a survey given to 467 dropout students from 25 major cities. This survey was given to them to know the reason for their dropping out of […]
On September 7, 2017, the Office of Special Prosecutions charged 24 defendants for allegedly selling alcohol without a license in Bethel, a Class A Misdemeanor. The charges resulted from an undercover operation led by troopers […]
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