Day: September 6, 2018
Arctic ground squirrels go to bed early
by Ned Rozell Maybe she has the right idea, the arctic ground squirrel. Sniffing the chilly air, looking up to see the first stars of the season, she has decided to check out. A few […]
Moose Hunting File #951: Sometimes God Uses Irritating People
by Tad Lindley We had to switch boats and destinations due to mechanical issues. I knew of a closer little lake to go to, but I figured somebody would already be camped in there. Glory […]
Jerry Clyde Brigham
Jerry was born on Feb. 5th, 1944, in Ada, Oklahoma. He was the son of Olen and Aline Brigham. He grew up in Madill and graduated from high school in 1962. After attending the University […]
GCI Suicide Prevention Grant to fund 10 programs statewide
The 2018 GCI Suicide Prevention Grant, administered by the Alaska Community Foundation, will distribute over $130,000 to 10 recipient organizations this year, funding programs that are contributing to necessary suicide prevention efforts across Alaska. GCI […]
City amends laws regarding minors consuming alcohol
Back in 2014, the City of Bethel adopted all minor offenses in the State of Alaska as they currently existed. However, the ordinance exempted one specific minor offense – Minor Consuming Alcohol. The City of […]
Needing to See a Therapist
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I’ve wanted to go to a counselor for some time, but I have always been afraid of what it would be like, or if the counselor will psych me out […]
City law amended to add a provision for use tax on alcoholic beverages
The City of Bethel Council passed an ordinance that would amend the Bethel Municipal Code (BMC) regarding sales taxes, adding a provision for a use tax on alcoholic beverages. The details of Ordinance 18-15 are […]
A Familiar Place
by Greg Lincoln This past weekend we took a trip back to our roots, to our home village of Toksook Bay. This trip was everything we wanted it to be: familiar, homey, comforting, relaxing, therapeutic. […]
Yukon Beluga Caught in Test Fish Net
A 7-foot beluga whale got caught in the test fish net near the Pilot Station Sonar site last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Gabe and Tracy Heckman)
Blackberry Invitational Cross Country Race results
by K.J. Lincoln Lambert Kairaiuak of Chefornak is the 2018 Blackberry Cross Country Race champion for the high school division. He raced up the Toksook Bay hills and back completing the 5K course in 24 […]
An opportunity to work hard
by Daniel B. Ausdahl Jr. My name is Daniel B. Ausdahl Jr. from Kalskag, Alaska. I am 39 years old. I am a Heavy Equipment Operator for Knik Construction, Captain and Owner of T Bird […]
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 31
• 8-25-18 at 9:24 a.m. medics responded to the area of a BNC Unit for the report of an intoxicated person. Patient was assessed and refused treatment and transported to the hospital. • 8-25-18 at […]
Thank you for your support
The family of Darlene Margaret “Goosh-Goosh” Cole would like to thank the following people and businesses for the support and donations during our loss of our loved one: BJ Hoffman, Travis Dostert, The Moses family-Floyd […]
Blackberry Festival Berry Pickers
Siblings sweep top three spots in Blackberry Picking Contest by K.J. Lincoln Three siblings – two sisters and a brother – won first, second, and third at the 2018 Blackberry Picking Contest in Toksook Bay […]
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 27 – 30
Judgments Willie Nickolie, 24 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Willie David, 36 Reckless Driving 1 Yr. Prob. Nelson Napoka Sr., 38 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Racheal Evans, 37 Driving Under the […]
Ryan’s Moose/Caribou Stew
by Millie Bentley Greetings. How time flies! I was searching for a moose stew recipe when I came across a recipe my grandson Ryan made in 1998. 1998!! That was twenty years ago. My son […]