by Ned Rozell MOUTH OF THE DELTA RIVER — On a morning with biting air in the single digits Fahrenheit, this river smells like sulfur and is splashy and loud. Bald eagles and ravens swoop […]
by Peter Twitchell The Big City of Anchorage with its many cars and people, where you are like a number, unknown, one autonomous individual where no one knows anything about you or who you are […]
Secondary mathematics teacher Lonny Cruff at Anna Tobeluk Memorial School was looking for a way for students in his advanced math classes to feel more like they were part of a group. After talking with […]
by Greg Lincoln Foremost, we thank you for your friendship and comfort to our family. Quyana to our Bethel family and others near and far for your care and kindness and for not forgetting our […]
by House Speaker Bryce Edgmon Nov. 8, 2017: Following two weeks of debate, public testimony, and consideration of amendments in the Judiciary Committee, the Finance Committee, and on the House Floor, SB 54 passed the […]
Maj. (ret) Johnny Evan, who served with the 297th Infantry Battalion, Alaska Army National Guard, is presented the Alaska Legion of Merit by Col. Wayne Don, commander of the 38th Troop Command, during his recognition […]
by Frank Keim A long time ago two giant thunderbirds used to have their nest in the mountains above Ohagmiut. They were always very hungry, and people were warned not to wear their parkas with the […]
by Tommy Wells ANCHORAGE – The Bethel Regional High School Warriors picked up impressive outings from gold medal winners Kelly O’Brien, Jarius Allain, Thomas Dyment, and Hayden Lieb on Saturday and rolled to the top […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. This recipe comes from the Greaseless Gourmet George Pool. He came to the B&B back in 2001 and threw a dinner party to demonstrate his new greaseless and waterless cookware. Yum! […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Several hours ago, 26 church members were murdered in cold blood in Texas, five days ago, a terrorist ran down eight people in Lower Manhattan, and just over one month ago, […]
As you may already know the Fire Service uses the time change that happens twice a year as a prompt to change your smoke alarm batteries. Be safe and have a great weekend. Sunday November […]
Kneel Jump Girls 1 Annalayne Ulroan, OSC, 27 ½” 2 Jordan Klejka, GJE, 23 3/8” 3 Katya, 19 ½” 4 Teana Pavilla, Akiuk, 15 ½” 5 Natalia Slim, Akiuk, 12” Boys 1 Nicholas Twito, GJE, […]
by Misty Circle I like doing lots of hands-on, standards based projects with my kindies, it gives them the confidence to experiment and to try new things, to problem solve, and to be innovative. These are […]
by Tad Lindley The atheist confronted the Christian, “Do you carry a gun with you when you are in bear country?” “Why of course, wouldn’t you,” answered the brother. “Isn’t that hypocritical,” asked the atheist, […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor this week (Nov. 3rd, 2017) in recognition of Chris Apassingok, a young whaler from Gambell, Alaska who is helping to keep the Alaska Native whaling […]
by Preston Alexie My name is Preston Alexie. I am a sophomore at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat. This season in cross country I earned fourth place at the Lower Kuskokwim School District Regionals. That earned me the […]
by Greg Lincoln Sometimes it’s a song with words that remind us, or a photo, or just how the sun sets. Last week’s we spoke about how it felt like to lose someone precious to […]
by Peter Twitchell Life in Anchorage is definitely a couple notches up on quality of life in several ways. First, I miss the People of the YK Delta that I’ve grown to love. Since arriving […]
• On 10/27/2017 At 12:30pm Firefighters responded to Tundra Ridge for the report of a baby not breathing. Medics assessed the Patient and went with family members to YKER. • On 10/27/2017 At 7:30pm Firefighters […]
Judgments Edward Grant Moses, 28 2nd Degree Murder, 1st Degree Robbery 65 Yrs.,10 Yrs. Prob. Emma Louise Paul, 23 Reckless Driving 1 Yr. Prob. Norman Pete, 28 Driving Under the Influence $3000, 20 Days, 2 Yrs. […]
by Peter Twitchell I attended the Alaska Federation of Natives Elder’s and Youth Conference in Anchorage, it was great! Thanks to Colin “Atauciq” McDonald for putting it together for us in organizing and facilitating the early […]
by Azara Mohammadi A career in welding means opportunities to work outside – a major draw for young workers like Sharla Gunlik, 24. “I was never interested in an office job,” Gunlik says. Recently, she worked […]
by Leona Long The Bethel community celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day for the first time at an event hosted at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus’s Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. “Including our community partners like […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I hope you are all doing good. This recipe calls for a slow cooker, which can come in handy during one of your buys days – just assemble the ingredients, toss […]
• On 10-21-17 at 6:40 p.m. Career Firefighters responded to the Bethel Regional High School for the report of a person with an injury to their knee. Patient was assessed and transported to the […]
by Tommy Wells Ryan Smith and Hayden Lieb both sent more than a few chills through the field at the Halloween Monster Bash Duels on Saturday at South Anchorage High School. Both wrestled their way […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I’ve tried all kinds of diets, from protein diets to the Beverly Hills Diet to the apple cider vinegar diet to the cabbage soup diet, and nothing seems to keep […]
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by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors’ bid to claim a berth in the upcoming Class 3A state volleyball tournament came up a bit short on Saturday afternoon. Kotzebue rallied from a […]
by Tad Lindley Did you ever get tired of eating the same thing over and over and over again, because that was all you had? When I was a single man in Fairbanks, that was […]
by Leif Albertson On October 3rd, the citizens of Bethel approved a ballot measure to raise the tax on alcohol sold in Bethel from 12% to 15%. While the first 12% of the tax will […]
by Greg Lincoln Kelly and I want to share our thoughts about what it feels like to lose a loved one, one who is very dear and precious to you. It is our hope that […]
I approached the Anchorage Daily News and they didn’t want to investigate or print anything. I had bed bugs I got from Black Angus Inn when me and my daughter stayed there. I learned how […]
by Mark Leary She slowly hobbled down the bank cradling a beat-up grease-stained cardboard box. Reaching a small Lund boat she carefully set the box inside and climbed in. Poor woman – she pulled on […]
Judgments Samuel I.M. Baugh, 20 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Michael James Whitman, 32 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Isaiah T. Jones, 27 5th Degree Controlled Substance 24 Hrs. CWS, […]
Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation’s Board of Directors approved the Akilista dividend for 2017. This fall dividend which totals $2.4 million, marks an increase of over seven percent from the previous year. Calista has declared both a […]
by Peter Twitchell When I hear the word, “junk,” I think of things like trash and useless things. I was talking to my cousin Joe one time and we talked about holding grudges, resentments, and […]
by John Sargent The City of Bethel is making progress on its Sewer Lagoon Rehabilitation Project, which entails dredging the primary lagoon cell and repairing the sheet pile jetty. This article tells the dredging story. […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. A few weeks ago we published Diana’s Ramen Salad. This one is similar and just as good. Years ago (more than ten) Betti Cuddy sent me a recipe to share with […]
by Yuut Staff On a Friday afternoon in late September Yuut Elitnaurviat got the kind of call that every nonprofit hopes for. It was Senator Murkowski’s office personally notifying them that they were one of […]
• On 10-13-17 at 11:30 p.m. Firefighters responded to Ridgecrest Drive for the report of an intoxicated person unable to stand. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 10-13-17 at 4:17 […]
Judgments Joseph Woods, 22 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Eric Small, 31 Alcohol Beverages Transported by Common Carrier $200, 1 Yr. Prob. Moses Jenkins, 30 4th Degree Assault 130 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Galen […]
Attorney General issues AG Opinion on Tribal Sovereignty Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth issued a formal Attorney General Opinion today (Oct. 20th, 2017) on the topic of tribal sovereignty. The Opinion outlines the laws and cases […]
by Max Angaiak Coffee starts you off with your day. Some people can’t start their day without it. Some get dependent on it, while others go without it. Did you know coffee is a drug […]
by Tommy Wells Thomas Dyment worked his way to a 7-0 record over the weekend and helped the Bethel Regional High School Warriors roll to a third-place finish at the Battle in the Interior. The […]
by the Alaska Federation of Natives Every year AFN honors those who have made outstanding contributions to their families and the Native community. Each year, the Citizen of the Year award recognizes the contributions of […]
Dear Commissioner Sam Cotten, There definitely has to be a change to keep track of Sport hunters hunting in Game Unit 21E. As far as I know there is a cap of Sport Hunters allowed, […]
by Tad Lindley You know the house of Stephanas…that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints. (I Corinthians 16:15) Webster’s New World Dictionary defines “to addict” as “to give oneself up to […]
by Tommy Wells Nathan Andrew and Anthony Sallison headlined a list of five Nunapitchuk wrestlers to finish in the top five in their respective weight classes and helped spur the Wolves to the team title […]
by Greg Lincoln She has her momma’s beauty, her compassion for animals, her native arts and craftiness, her math and cooking skills, and her ability to sleep long and deep. From me she has the […]
“The Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact” Will Help Endangered Children Across Alaska Earlier today (October 19th, 2017), Alaska Governor Bill Walker used an appearance at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage to […]
by Lisa Feyereisen, Native Village of Napaimute From the salmon running up our rivers, the moose foraging in our lands and the berries bursting from the tundra, people in the Middle Kuskokwim have long recognized […]
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors will treat resident of the yukon-Kuskokwim Delta to some of the state’s top 3A volleyball this weekend when they play host to the 2017 Western […]
“My dad Billy Teeluk is 68 years old and he finally caught a bearded seal in years,” said Sarah Peterson. “My mom Sally also had fun picking qerqaat. Mice usually dig these up and bring […]
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 […]
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