Contributors
Turn on the Light
by Tad Lindley In the beginning In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the […]
Day: December 19, 2018
Contributors
Apple Cranberry Coffee Cake
by Millie Bentley Greetings! I would like to share a really good coffee cake recipe that I have. It has, in the past, received rave reviews from folks. (Rave reviews are when every last crumb […]
Inside Bethel News
Calista Corporation announces 11th Annual Elders’ Benefit Distribution
by Thom Leonard Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation’s Board of Directors approved the 2018 Elders’ Benefit Distribution. Original Shareholders who are at least 65 years old as of November 13 will receive $325 each. The distribution date […]
Village Telegraph
Good Weather, Good People, and Good Work Getting Done BSAR River Update:*
by Bethel Search and Rescue 12.16.18 Summary: With more normal cold temperatures for the past 10 days Kuskokwim River conditions have been improving for safe Holiday travel. They are however improving slower than expected due […]
Village Telegraph
Graduate Kory Joe: South to Arizona Alaska Native dedicated to making his homeland better with his NAU degree
by Heidi Toth Mountain Village, Alaska, is poor—one of the poorest towns in the country, in fact. The town of about 800 people sits in the banks of the Yukon River, far from the gold, […]
Inside Bethel News
25th Lifesaver Christmas Cookie Extravaganza raises $3,294
by Beverly Hoffman The 25th annual 2018 Christmas Cookie Extravaganza was one of the most successful ever. 52 Bethel Bakers donated over 250 pounds of cookies for the event. A lively group of enthusiastic buyers […]
Letters to the Editor
Sullivan Recognizes All Alaskans for Their Remarkable Response to Earthquake
Last week, as part of his “Alaskan of the Week” series, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized all Alaskans for their remarkable response to the November 30, 2018 earthquake the shook Southcentral Alaska. Mr. President, […]
Speak Your Mind
Planning on Adopting a Rescue Pet?
by Deborah L. White I know many of us love and deeply care for the furry additions we bring into our homes. We nurture and care for them. Recently, my ‘Freckles’ passed away. She was […]
Sports
Lady Warriors open season with 1-2 mark in Soldotna
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors kicked off their 2018 basketball season with a 1-2 mark this past weekend at the Powerade/Al Howard Tip-Off Classic. The tournament was held on Thursday […]
Contributors
Remembering a good friend
by Peter Twitchell My cousin Joseph Adolph Woods Jr. and I were like brothers. We grew up together in Bethel. We hunted together with our cousins Joseph “Manny” Evon and Henry Kohl. We were successful […]
Inside Bethel News
Dog mushing season begins -John George of Akiachak wins race
John George of Akiachak is the winner of the Season Opener dog mushing race. George won with a time of 2:16:16. In second place was Mike Williams Jr. of Akiak. His time was 2:17:19. Placing […]
From The Editor
The Lighting of the Christmas Tree
by Greg Lincoln Last week on Wednesday, the community of Bethel came together to celebrate the first ever Lighting of the Christmas Tree. Local dignitaries, organization members, community members, children, and some pets attended (because […]
Inside Bethel News
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 5 – 13
JudgmentsVictoria R. Galanopoulos, 50 Reckless Driving $200, 1 Yr. Prob.Donald Paukan, 31 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob.Jackie K. Tinker, 32 Driving Under the Influence $4000, 2 Yrs. Prob.Abraham I. Henry, 25 4th […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 14
• 12-8-2018 at 12:01 a.m., Firefighters responded to First Ave. for the report of a malfunctioning CO detector. Firefighters observed the malfunctioning CO detector and Firefighters used the MSA ALT-Air to insure no CO was […]
Sports
BRHS girls make history with 2nd place finish
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors etched their names into the school’s history books this past weekend by turning in an eye-opening performance at the ASAA Division II Girls State Wrestling […]
Inside Bethel News
Thomas Paul Oscar Sr. – Cakayak Nov. 2, 1940 – Dec. 2, 2018
We are all under the care of Ellarpiim Yua, who sees all and knows all. Cakayak grew up in the traditional village of Tununak, preceded by his parents “Papangluaq” Joseph Oscar Sr. and “Unangik” Jane […]
Sports
Warriors place 3rd at state wrestling tournament
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Warriors proved once again they are among the state’s elite wrestling programs this past weekend by placing third in the team standings at the 2018 ASAA Division […]