From The Editor
A simple gift
by Greg Lincoln There is so much to do, and so little time. A person who is bereaved can either go two ways. One way is to go through the grieving process, the acute grief, […]
Month: June 2018
In our Native Land
The Salmon State: The impossible journey of the juvenile coho
by Mary Catharine Martin Study shows river systems behave like financial investments: diverse portfolios get better returns. Turns out finance and salmon survival have something in common: the importance of diversification. As a PhD student […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Alaskans provide testimony during Senate Subsistence Hearing
by Sen. Murkowski’s Staff “Protecting the subsistence way of life through maximum self-determination is critically important” The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs this week (June 22nd, 2018) held an oversight hearing to focus on promoting […]
Contributors
Examine life’s mysteries
by Peter Twitchell Live life with gusto! Live it to the fullest. Have sober fun with your sober friends doing sober things like finishing Elementary, Jr. High, High School, going to college or Job Corp. […]
Contributors
Should We Hunt and Fish on Sunday?
by Tad Lindley 2018 marked a strange departure from normal fishing management on the Kuskokwim River. For the first time in at least the last 24 years, but probably ever, fishing was closed all week […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Herring helper
Elizamarie John, the daughter of Bernie and Alice John of Kipnuk, helps with cutting herring. Photo taken on June 4, 2018.
Delta Fishin’ Report
Opening for salmon by Federally Qualified Subsistence Users
In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Federal In-season Manager announces the opening of the Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River main-stem within […]
Village Telegraph
Remains found near Nelson Island
Bethel Alaska State Troopers were notified of human remains found approximately ½ mile off shore near Nelson Island by local fisherman from Toksook Bay on 6/18/18 at approximately 2017 hours. The body has been identified […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Western Alaskans are most concerned about Housing and Making Ends Meet
by CVRF Staff Between January 3 and March 6, 2018, Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) conducted a survey of the 20 western Alaska communities it serves. The response was overwhelming. Nearly 2,000 people, approximately 35% […]
Letters to the Editor
A volunteer effort
As I read Peter Twitchell’s column in the Delta Discovery I was humbled by the recognition but knew I had to set the record straight. I began drilling graves shortly after I began working at […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 18 – 21
Judgments Brian Wassillie Fancyboy, 24 Manslaughter 7 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Carlie Ashepak, 32 2nd Degree Robbery, 4th Degree Theft, 4th Degree Assault 3 Yrs., 30 Days,5 Yrs. Prob. Leonard F. J. Kilanak, 29 Alcohol […]
Classifieds
Contributors
Prize winning Smoked Salmon
by Millie Bentley Greetings! Most folks are in the midst of gathering and storing food for winter – drying fish. A busy time. Always reminds me that I need to share Joe Newhouse’s recipe for […]
Speak Your Mind
Study: Alaska fishermen suffer high rate of health problems
by Sue Keller Alaska salmon fishermen have a significantly higher rate of health problems than the general population, according to a new study conducted by the University of Washington School of Public Health in partnership […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Disaster relief for Alaska Pink Salmon Fisheries
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, (all R-Alaska), today (June 20th, 2018) welcomed a funding allocation announcement by the Secretary of Commerce for states and territories affected by recent fishery disasters. […]
Village Telegraph
Summer Beach Greens
Olivia Guest of Quinhagak enjoys the beautiful coastal weather while picking it’garalget beach greens near the ocean.
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 22
• On 6-13-18 at 4:32 a.m. medics responded to the YKHC Sobering Center for the report of a person with leg pain. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 06-14-18 at […]
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Speak Your Mind
Stand for Salmon Today and Tomorrow in the Y-K Delta
by Danielle Craven Here on the Kuskokwim, we are thankful for the first opening this past week where many of our families enjoyed the sharing of the first catch, fresh boiled fish, and began the […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 4 – 8
Judgments Stuart Dennis, 23 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Jocelyn Mockta, 31 Violate Conditions of Release, Reckless Driving $1000, 1 Yr. Prob. James T. Sugar, 47 Driving Under the Influence […]
Contributors
Response to How to Correct Behavior Related to FASD
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Below is a response the Delta Discovery received to an article I wrote on managing the behavior of a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Though it presents some disagreement […]
Summer Living
Calista Corporation 2018 Shareholder Award Recipients announced
by Thom Leonard Alaska Native Cultural Values Embodied in Shareholders. Calista Corporation is excited to announce the honorees of the 2018 Calista Corporation Shareholder Awards. Shareholders and Descendants are the heart and voice of the […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Kuskokwim River Salmon Announcement
by ADFG Staff This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Bethel for subsistence fishermen in the Kuskokwim Area. From the Yukon Delta NWR boundary at Aniak upstream to the […]
In our Native Land
New art mural unveiled at Kuimarvik
by K.J. Lincoln A large painting spanning the length of the hallway at the Kuimarvik YK Delta Fitness Center in Bethel now brightens the view for visitors, and it is inspiring, inviting, and is in […]
Summer Living
Coastal Villages kicks off Youth Employment Programs
by CVRF Staff Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) is employing hundreds of Western Alaska youth this summer through its longstanding internship and Youth-to-Work programs. CVRF’s internship program celebrates its 20th year of providing college students […]
Letters to the Editor
Condolences
I can imagine how many, many letters of sympathy you may receive honoring John Active in the community life of Bethel. While I do not reside in Bethel, my travels throughout the Delta since the […]
Heard it in the Steam House
ANTHC chosen as project manager for Newtok village move
by the Denali Commission The Newtok Village Council (NVC) has signed a resolution selecting the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) as overall manager of the project to relocate the village of Newtok to new […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Kuskokwim Area Regional Planning Team to meet
You are invited to a meeting of the Kuskokwim Area Regional Planning Team. This two-day meeting will be held in Bethel and the public is welcome to attend and participate. The meeting will be held […]
In our Native Land
A True Story Told by John Active
by Ann Feinup-Riordan When word came that John Active had passed away, we at CEC (Calista Elders Council) were deeply saddened. Right now we are finishing a new bilingual book that will be published later […]
In our Native Land
The Salmon State: A downriver homecoming
by Mary Catharine Martin The Taku Kwáan Dancers have been traveling from Atlin, British Columbia to Juneau’s biennial Celebration for years. This year, for the first time, seven of them did it the traditional way: […]
Classifieds
From The Editor
Grief intervention
by Greg Lincoln Last week we talked about how it is like to visit places once loved by those who have passed on. The memories are still there and they always will be. Visiting those […]
Contributors
The All Time Greatest Energy Drink
by Tad Lindley Just reading the title, you might have certain brands running through your mind: Jolt, Amp, Rock Star, Red Bull, and others. Actually, those are not even energy drinks. They are “restless” drinks. […]
Contributors
Sharing Our Native Foods
by Peter Twitchell Thank you for those friends, John D., John S., Edward B., and others who have shared some of their bounty from the Great Kuskokwim River! This reminds me of our Grandfathers and […]
Obituaries
Gladys Francis Moore-Redfox Oct. 15, 1974 – April 4, 2018
Gladys Francis Moore-Redfox rose with the sun on October 15, 1974. She was the third daughter out of eight children born to Robert & Nancy Moore. She was called home during Holy Week on, April […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Yukon King Salmon
Henriann Nickoli of Russian Mission holds up a beautiful Yukon Chinook salmon. They caught it right in front of their community while fishing on June 14th, 2018.
Contributors
Slow Cooker Curried Chicken
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I really like crockpots or slow cookers as they’re properly called now. They were very popular in the late 60’s but fell from grace. Now they’re popular again. For good reason. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 15
• On 06-08-18 at 5:12 p.m. medics responded to Fourth Avenue for the report of a bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle and bleeding from their head. The patient was assessed and transported to […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Search & Rescue has YK Delta’s very first K9 SAR team
by K.J. Lincoln Bethel Search and Rescue (BSAR), the local volunteer organization dedicated to helping save lives by searching for missing persons, now has a 4-legged helper – a St. Bernard named D.O.G. D.O.G. will […]
Classifieds
Contributors
Every Priest Needs a Pastor
by Tad Lindley Although a number of religions use the title of priest to describe the leaders in the church, the Christian church in the Bible never referred to its leaders as priests. There were […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Subsistence King Salmon Fishing Permit
by ADFG Staff This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) in Bethel for subsistence fishermen in the Kuskokwim Area. Subsistence King Salmon Fishing Permit The Alaska Board of Fisheries […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Action taken to conserve Kuskokwim River Chinook Salmon
by USFWS Staff Federal Public Waters Closed to Chinook Salmon Fishing by Federally Qualified Subsistence Users Beginning June 12. The Federal Subsistence Board closed these Federal public waters to the harvest of Chinook salmon by […]
From The Editor
Reminders of our loved ones
by Greg Lincoln Visiting the places where a loved one had once been can be difficult for those who are grieving from losing someone they love. The feelings that you may experience can range on […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 8
• On 06-01-18 at 8:43 p.m. firefighters responded to BNC Unit 16 for the report of a fire alarm. Upon arrival, no smoke or flames were showing. Firefighters determined that the alarm was caused by […]
Heard it in the Steam House
KYUK & BCSF partner to Honor John Active Legacy
by BCSF Staff If you have lived in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and owned a radio, chances are you have heard John Active’s voice. A stalwart of KYUK radio and television, a prolific storyteller and fierce […]
Contributors
Beyond the Call of Duty
by Peter Twitchell I wanted to recognize 32 year Bethel, Alaska resident Craig Rogers. A man, in my opinion, who has served the people of Bethel beyond the call of duty. He, for example, was […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 4 – 8
Judgments Stuart Dennis, 23 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days,1 Yr. Prob. Jocelyn Mockta, 31 Violate Condition of Release, Reckless Driving $1000, 1 Yr. Prob. James T. Sugar, 47 Driving Under the Influence $3000, […]
Contributors
Factors Associated with Longevity
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Why do some people live long, while others die young? Is stress killing people, as we so often hear? There is some longitudinal data that was published six years ago in […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Very First Halibut
6 year old Dallas David from Kongiganak is very excited to have caught his very first halibut on June 7th, 2018 while deep sea fishing with his dad.
In our Native Land
Congressional Candidate Alyse Galvin visits YK Delta
by Chantal de Alcuaz Last week, Alyse Galvin visited Bethel for the second time as part of her bid to unseat Don Young in Congress. She is an independent running in the Democratic Primary which […]
Speak Your Mind
Correcting the Record Strict governance process is in place to protect Calista
by Margaret Pohjola, Treasurer, Board of Directors The Calista Corporation’s (Calista) Board and Executive Staff wake up every day thinking about how to create a stronger, more effective organization. Every choice our Alaska Native Corporation […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Chinook Salmon Harvest for Federally Qualified Subsistence Users
by USFWS Staff In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Federal In-season Manager announces the opening of the Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim […]
Letters to the Editor
Support for Col. Wayne Don
To Whom It May Concern: I am a Calista shareholder, writing to express my support for Colonel Wayne Don who, until recently, was Chairman of the Calista Board of Directors. His election into the Chairmanship […]
Contributors
Smoked Salmon Dip
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Back a couple years a gentleman from one of the nearby villages called me a while back to discuss the use of salmon in various ways – in soup, dips, etc. […]
Summer Living
The Salmon State: Wild fish in wild places Hunting for fish in Alaska’s steelhead-bearing rivers and streams
by Mary Catharine Martin For most people, steelhead — sea-run rainbow trout — are “the fish of 10,000 casts.” To catch them, you stand waist-deep in a spring-melt river, growing numb with cold as you […]
Letters to the Editor
AVCP Bethel Head Start Class of 2018 Thanks
The AVCP Bethel Head Start Class of 2018 would like to thank Calista, Alaska Commercial Co., Swanson’s, Bethel Native Corp., YK Delta Lifesavers, Subway, OTNC and everyone for all their donations towards Graduation. Lorli Crow […]
Inside Bethel News
Councilman Shabani resigned
The City of Bethel posted a Notice of Vacancy in Office on Thursday, May 10, 2018 due to the resignation of council member Naim Shabani. On May 8, 2018, the Bethel City Council accepted Council […]
In our Native Land
Abundant hares suggest impending Tularemia outbreak
by ADFG Staff (Fairbanks) – An abundance of hares reported this week (May 30th, 2018), including dead hares with Tularemia and voles covered in ticks, could mean diagnosis of the summer’s first cases of Tularemia […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 12 – July 24
Judgments David Gump, 55 3rd Degree Assault 3 Mos., 5 Yrs. Prob. Admiral M.L. Tom, 28 Alcohol Beverages Transported by Common Carrier 1 Yr. Prob. Rachel H. Simon, 18 Reckless Driving $250, 1 Yr. Prob. […]
Inside Bethel News
Local Option Petition certified
On Monday April 30, the City Clerk’s Office certified a Local Option Petition contained more than the required 248 qualifying signatures to present the following local option question to the voters: Question 1 Shall the […]
Village Telegraph
2018 St. Mary’s Community Clean Up
by Eric Alstrom I would like to say a very big “Thank you!” to our youth litter patrollers (40), youth supervisors (7), and adult volunteers (9) that put in their own time to clean up […]
Classifieds
Heard it in the Steam House
Pinky’s Park Clean Up a success
The Pinky’s Park Cleanup effort on June 2 was a success! “More than 80 people volunteered to clean up the park,” wrote Michelle DeWitt of Bethel Community Services Foundation. “We had hot dogs and buns […]
Obituaries
Michael Joseph Prince Dec. 4, 1948 – April 8, 2018
Michael Joseph Prince, first son of Frederick and Pauline Prince, (both deceased), passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure on April 8, 2018, at his home in Kotlik, Alaska. His wife, Theresa, was beside him. […]
Village Telegraph
Akiak residents clean up the litter
The Akiak Native Community IGAP sponsored their village’s 2018 Clean Up Green Up project this year. They sent this photo of the participants in front of the community building before they started picking up litter […]
Contributors
Psyching Out People
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Are psychologists really able to tell a person all about themselves just by being around them for a few minutes? In other words, are psychologists able to psych people out? […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Kuskokwim River Salmon Fishery Announcement
by ADFG Staff This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) in Bethel for subsistence fishermen in the Kuskokwim Area. Subsistence fishing will be allowed on the Kuskokwim River mainstem […]
Contributors
Black Bean Soup ala Jacques
by Millie Bentley Greetings! One of my very favorites for when you need something healthy and good is Jacques Pepin’s black bean soup. I found this recipe in an old issue of Food and Wine. […]
From The Editor
Cherished memories
by Greg Lincoln Our backyard has been full of our little wild Alaskan songbirds visiting our birdfeeders. Their sweet singing, chirping, and occasional squabbles make us smile. So far we’ve been visited by black-capped chickadees, […]
Classifieds
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May 31
• On 05-18-18 at 9:21 p.m. medics responded to the area of the Long House Hotel for the report of a person who had been assaulted. The patient was assessed and refused transport to the […]
Speak Your Mind
Salmon initiative promises to protect a way of life
by Frederick Olsen Jr. When I think of salmon, I think of summer days that have lasted my whole life. I pray they never end. Most often it starts on a dusky dawn in June. […]
Contributors
Singing for 68 Years
by Peter Twitchell There’s something about singing, I’ve been singing since 1966. Before that, I was singing along with everyone in church. You can say I’ve had a song in my heart for 68 years! […]
Village Telegraph
Nelson Island Smelt
It was a great day for fishing for Logan Charles of Toksook Bay who went dipnetting for smelt on the Tununak River last Saturday, June 2nd. He dipped his net in and pulled out this […]
Classifieds
Speak Your Mind
Request for Reconsideration of FSA 18-01 with modification
by Akiak Native Community This is a letter to the Office of Subsistence Management Subsistence Policy Coordinator sent by the Akiak Native Community, dated May 23rd, 2018. Akiak Native Community submits a Request for Reconsideration […]
Contributors
Delicious Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a recipe that my mom loved. My mother used to bake fruit pies and scoop out a piece right after they were removed from the oven; she would smother […]
Village Telegraph
Marshall students win CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest
by K.J. Lincoln A kindergarten student and two 1st graders from Marshall are winners in the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Illustrated Poetry Contest Alaska division. Winning first place in the K-4th category was Kacy Peteroff […]
Inside Bethel News
Pinky’s Park Volunteer Day
by Michelle DeWitt Everyone is invited to Pinky’s Park on Saturday, June 2 for a volunteer day. June 2 is National Trails Day and we can all celebrate by improving Pinky’s Park in preparation for […]
Letters to the Editor
Support for Loren Peterson
I strongly urge Calista Shareholders to vote for Loren Peterson for Unit 3. He will bring new energy and ideas that will benefit our shareholders. Loren is smart, has a business sense and has integrity. […]
Village Telegraph
Kuskokwim River Salmon Fishery Announcement
by ADFG Staff Subsistence fishing will be allowed on the Kuskokwim River mainstem within the Yukon Delta Refuge boundaries with 4-inch or less mesh size set gillnets from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, May […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel small businesses receive $26,000 in rural Alaskan version of ‘Shark Tank’
Eight finalists receive grants to spur economic development in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. The UAF Kuskokwim Campus Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center and Best in the West partners are pleased to announce the winners of the […]
Village Telegraph
New regulations for Kuskokwim River Drainage Chinook Salmon Fishery
by USFWS Staff The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) met May 16-17, 2018, in Anchorage, to address agenda items that were not completed during their April 2018 meeting and consider multiple fisheries temporary special action requests. […]
From The Editor
Memorial Day remembrances
by Greg Lincoln This Memorial Day we gathered together as a community to honor the Alaska Territorial Guardsmen who protected our land from enemy invasion during World War II. The solemnity and sincerity of the […]
Village Telegraph
First King Salmon of the Season Caught by Quinhagak Resident
David Anaver of Quinhagak caught his first king salmon of the summer on May 23rd, 2018. Photo courtesy of Eric Brown.
Contributors
Shared Values
by Peter Twitchell Some values shared by Natives including my tribe, the Yupiat/Yup’ik people of southwest Alaska is “The Earth is our mother, care for her.” Too often in life we have taken her for […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May 25
• On 05-17-18 at 3:23 p.m. medics responded to the YKHC Sobering Center for the report of a person who was too intoxicated. The patient was left in the care of Sobering Center staff. • […]
Contributors
Missing Priests Found
by Tad Lindley Maybe you did not realize that the priests were missing, but they were. Fortunately, the apostle, Peter, found them. If you have been losing sleep chronically worrying about their whereabouts, you can […]
Contributors
How to Correct Behavior Related to FASD
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Dr. Bradbury, I just read the ‘Assessing FASD’ piece you published. Thank you for helping to shed light on this important subject. We have adopted fraternal twins who were prenatally […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel May 15 – 25
Judgments Wayne John Holmberg Jr., 25 2nd Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault, Interfering With Report of DV Crime, Coercion, 1st Degree Robbery, Unlawful Contact Per Court Order, 2nd Degree Stalking 42 Mos.,4 Yrs. Prob. Tracy […]