Classifieds
Day: February 14, 2018
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 29 – February 1
Judgments Phillip E. Talley, 33 3rd Degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 1 Yr. Prob. German A. Pena, 28 Disorderly Conduct $100 Thomas Mael Jr., 25 Importing Alcohol – Dry Area $3000, 20 Days Tatiana […]
Contributors
Grandma’s stories of arranged weddings
by Peter Twitchell On February 14, 1965 I sent 14 valentines cards to Pastor Eichman’s daughter Beth. I liked her as a friend only and she could brave the cold with the rest of us. […]
Sports
Scammon Bay maintains hold on top spot
by Tommy Wells The Scammon Bay Lady Eagles continue to be showered with respect by the state’s coaches. A lot of it. For the second week in a row, the Lady Eagles were tabbed the […]
Inside Bethel News
Revitalizing Yup’ik dancing traditions through carved masks
by Ben Charles In 1982, my Grandfather, Nicholas Charles and two other Master Carvers sought to revitalize Yup’ik dancing traditions. Carving Yup’ik masks to be worn during our dance and songs. 34 years later, these […]
Letters to the Editor
To Bethel Native Corporation Shareholders
Its that time of year again. Bethel Native Corporation is soliciting interested shareholders to file if they are interested in serving on the BNC board. Three seats are open, terms are for 3 years. I […]
Sports
Lady Warriors take 2nd at Valdez tournament
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady warriors turned in a strong showing this past weekend and finished second overall at the 2018 Valdez Elks Basketball Tournament. As a team, the Lady warriors […]
Contributors
Suggestions Before You Tie the Knot
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I’m getting ready to tie the knot, and since you have been married a long time, I was wondering if you might give us some advice on how to maintain […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending February 9
• 2-4-18 medics responded to East Avenue for a person bleeding from the head. The patient was assessed and transported to YKDRH-ER. • 2-6-18 4:22 a.m. medics responded to the Sobering Center for an intoxicated […]
Village Telegraph
CDVSA to support Emmonak Women’s Shelter with Emergency Funding
On February 1, 2018 the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the Emmonak Women’s Shelter (EWS) with grant funding through the remainder of FY18. The Special […]
Delta Lifestyles
Kuskokwim Youth as Future Fisheries Leaders
by Janessa Esquible and Dan Gillikin A fundamental need for tribal organizations in rural Alaska is to build “capacity” to sustain a natural resources program that addresses the needs of stakeholders, engages stakeholders in resource […]
In our Native Land
Scott wins Holiday Classic dog race
by K.J. Lincoln The Holiday Classic dog race that took place in Bethel this past weekend has a new champion. Matt Scott of Bethel won the race with a time of 3 hrs. 30 minutes. […]
Village Telegraph
State of Emergency
by Nick P. Andrew Jr. A state of emergency goes unnoticed in segments of rural Alaska, the lack of law enforcement is taking a toll on many communities on the outer periphery of the regional […]
From The Editor
To grieve with hope
by Greg Lincoln Dear friends and readers, quyana for your encouragement to our family while we continue on week after week after the devastating loss of our precious child. You are always on our minds […]
In our Native Land
First Musk Oxen
Karen Kaganak of Scammon Bay is happy for her first musk oxen this past weekend from Nelson Island. Here she is with her catch. Behind her are the snow covered hills where the musk oxen […]
Contributors
Thinking About Killing Yourself? Read This
by Tad Lindley I have been running this column every year about this time in hopes that someone may read it and live to tell about it. It would seem like with the days getting […]
Speak Your Mind
Mercury contamination of the watershed and the tundra close to the Donlin Gold Mine is concerning
by Grant Fairbanks I haven’t been sleeping well since I attended the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s meeting here in Bethel on Jan. 23rd. concerning Donlin Gold’s pollutant discharge permit and their Waste management permit. […]
Inside Bethel News
YK Delta Women in Philanthropy announces funding availability
The YK Delta Women in Philanthropy giving circle announces $7,541 in funds available for our 2018 local or regional grant. The focus area for proposals in 2018 is education for women and girls. Members encourage […]