January 2019 - The Delta Discovery, Inc.

For Sale

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund […]

We need a post office in our village

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Janet Bavilla Villages have always done their best to adapt to a changing world. Many in the present have tried their best to adjust to western civilization while maintaining native cultures. It’s easier for […]

Warriors rally past Glennallen to grab Ravn/YKHC tourney title

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells Heading into the final eight minutes of play, the Bethel Regional High School Warriors’ hopes of raising the Ravn-Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Basketball Invitational championship trophy appeared about as likely as a […]

Getting involved unites us

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Peter Twitchell Tonight 3-4 bands will play at the Carpenter’s Hall following a potluck. It will be a sober event where families gather. Activities here in the biggest village in Alaska are a little […]

Courage

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Greg Lincoln Courage is finding the strength to face our grief and our pain. When someone we love passes away, it is like a part of us also passes away with them. The person […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 22 – 24

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

Judgments Robert Sallaffie, 47 Disorderly Conduct $150 Billy Samuelson, 34 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Fred Nick Jr., 34 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Martin James, 52 4th Degree Assault 1 […]

Which is Worse? Alcohol or Marijuana?

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Questions: I have hearing a lot about marijuana with the possibility of a shop opening in Bethel. I keep hearing that marijuana is a lot better for a person than alcohol. […]

Senate District S Update

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

Sby Senator Lyman Hoffman Good morning, It is the end of week two and the Senate Finance Committee is rolling along. This week the committee reviewed John Quick, Commissioner designee for the Department of Administration. […]

Lady Warriors ease past Glennallen for Ravn-YKHC crown

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors claimed the 2019 Ravn-Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Basketball Invitational title on Saturday in front of a large crowd in the WarriorDome. Bethel garnered points from eight […]

40th K300 race celebrates with ceremony, banquet finale

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by K.J. Lincoln The 40th running of the Kuskokwim 300 is in the books, with all 18 mushers and their teams safely home after making the trek from Bethel to Aniak and back. On Monday […]

Man Gets Subtweeted By God

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Tad Lindley Did you ever get subtweeted? You don’t have to be on Twitter to get subtweeted. Now for those of you in the middle age bracket like me, you may be unfamiliar with […]

Is Donlin doing everything they can to minimize or eliminate impacts to the resources we rely so heavily on?

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Dave Cannon By now you might have heard about the recent mine tailings dam collapse in Brazil that killed 58 people with hundreds still missing. You may, or may not, be aware of the […]

K300 Kalskag Checkpoint Thanks

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

Hi there, I’m just writing to thank our Kalskag donators who donated for the K300 this year. To the ANICA Store of Kalskag, they donated $400 worth of goods, they donate every year, which we […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 25

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

B• On 1-19-19 at 1:57 a.m. medics responded to East Ave for the report of an intoxicated person outside. Patient was released into the care of family. • On 1-19-19 at 2:13 a.m. medics responded […]

Kalskag boys drop 57-55 thriller to Birchwood

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells Birchwood Christian buried a shot late in overtime on Saturday and eked out a close 57-55 victory over the Kalskag Grizzlies in the final day of action of the Warrior Rumble/Conoco Phillips […]

District 38 Update

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky Proudly serving: Akiachak, Akiak, Aniak, Atmautluak, Bethel, Chefornak, Chuathbaluk, Crooked Creek, Eek, Goodnews Bay, Kasigluk, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Kwigillingok, Kwethluk, Lower Kalskag, Marshall, Mekoryuk, Napakiak, Napaskiak, Newtok, Nightmute, Nunapitchuk, Oscarville, Platinum, Quinhagak, […]

YK Delta Lifesavers receive a Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

January 30, 2019 Comments Off

by BCSF Staff While Bethel residents were enjoying their holiday treats from the Christmas Cookie Extravaganza fundraiser hosted last month by the YK Delta Lifesavers, the CEO of the largest health-focused foundation in the nation […]

2019 Ravn-YKHC Basketball Photos

January 25, 2019 Comments Off

Friday Evening Ravn-YKHC Basketball Invitational Photos.

2019 Individual Artist Award application period is now open

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

Rasmuson Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Individual Artist Awards (IAA). Applications will be accepted until midnight on March 1. The awards are solely for artists living and working in Alaska. They are […]

Rookie musher Pavila wins Bogus Creek 150

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

First place winner of the Bogus Creek 150 race is Jason Pavila of Kwethluk. At only 15 years of age, he is this year’s top rookie. This is his first year mushing this race. He […]

Congratulations

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

Congratulations on receiving the Association of Village Council Presidents’ 2018 Small Business Award. This is a tremendous accomplishment of which I am sure you are very proud. It is no small feat to provide over […]

Senator Hoffman’s Legislative Update

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Sen. Lyman Hoffman Good morning Family and Friends, On Tuesday, the 31st Alaska State Legislature convened. As a member of the Senate Majority, I have been assigned the following committees: Senate Finance, Community and […]

Donlin Gold receives additional authorizations

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

State approves waste management permit, reclamation and closure plan and financial assurance plan. January 18, 2019: Donlin Gold received two permit decisions with the issuance of its Waste Management permit from the Alaska Department of […]

Jackson leads BRHS girls to 4th in Delta

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells Deja Jackson and the Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors capped a successful weekend of basketball action on Saturday by grinding out a 59-37 victory over Seward in the consolation finals of […]

For Sale

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund […]

Warriors roll to Dean Cummings championship

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Warriors were doubly happy this past Saturday when they walked off the Delta Junction High School basketball court. Not only had they completed a perfect 3-0 run […]

A Church in the Night

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Brad Cole On the horizon a bright round moon rose up into the sky, out of the snowy trees as though the forest had given birth to it. It was a beautiful winter world […]

Failor of Willow wins first K300 title

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells Matthew Failor did what every musher dreams to accomplish. He won the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race and set a new record. It was a close race. Failor, backed by the speed […]

Insomnia

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Greg Lincoln Not being able to sleep or having trouble staying asleep is called insomnia. Most all of us, unless you are one of the lucky few, have probably experienced insomnia which is very […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 17

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

• 1-11-19 at 4 p.m. firefighters responded to Yukon Court for a CO incident. Crew monitored the house, deemed it safe, and cleared the scene. 1-11-19 at 5:54 p.m. medics responded to AC Main for […]

Blessings for 2019

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Peter Twitchell Two weeks already into a new year, it’s time to lighten our load of excess baggage! Let’s get rid of resentments, jealousy, hatred, envy, anger, blame, temper, even our great BIG ego, […]

Marijuana shop opening and location raises grave concerns

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by the Bethel Family Clinic Board of Directors A letter dated January 11, 2019 to the Honored Members of the City of Bethel Council. Respected Members, As the Board of Directors for the Bethel Family […]

Man Kills Pastor, Because “Wife” Doesn’t Like the Preaching!

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Tad Lindley Some of you already think that I made this up just from reading the title. Nobody would be stupid enough to do that. If you don’t like the preaching just quit the […]

Remains of missing man found

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

Officers from the Bethel Police Department responded in the area behind the Uivik Subdivision in Bethel, Alaska on a report that someone found a deceased male on the tundra on January 15, 2019, at approximately […]

Kuskokwim Ice Classic announces deadline for application process

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by BCSF Staff The Kuskokwim Ice Classic is involving local groups across the YK Delta region in selling Ice Classic tickets again this year. The application period is open now for groups to apply. The […]

Andrews wins 2019 Akiak Dash

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

Akiak Dash musher Terrell Andrews of Bethel, age 21, is this year’s race winner. Andrews finished the race at 7:55:04pm on Saturday. Close behind was Joseph Demantle of Tuluksak who arrived at the finish at […]

Disagreements Over Disclipline

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: My wife often scolds me for not disciplining the children when they misbehave, but when I do try to discipline them, she attacks me for being too harsh. I find […]

Super Blood Wolf Moon Rise

January 20, 2019 Comments Off

The conditions look favorable for tonight’s Super Blood Wolf Moon. The moon rises above Tundra Ridge like a wavering cloud at 5:08pm as the ravens fly back to their roosting places for the night.

Matthew Failor Wins K-300

January 20, 2019 Comments Off

Matthew Failor is the K-300’s newest champion. Failor, age 36, is from Willow, Alaska where he runs his kennel 17th-Dog. He is originally from Ohio where he grew up with his three brothers – they […]

Andrews wins 2019 Akiak Dash

January 19, 2019 Comments Off

Terrell Andrews, wearing bib #6, of Bethel is this year’s winner of the Akiak Dash. He crossed the finish line at 7:55:04 PM. His team was led by Cricket and Lightning. Congratulations Terrell!

2019 Akiak Dash Start Photos

January 19, 2019 Comments Off

Pavila Wins Bogus Creek 150

January 19, 2019 Comments Off

Congratulations to 15-year-old rookie Jason Pavila on winning the 2019 Bogus Creek 150 title. Pavila arrived in Bethel at 9:37am Saturday morning.

by Tad Lindley Just this morning (I’m writing this on a Sunday evening January 13, 2019), a middle aged couple from the Yukon was walking by our church in Bethel before 9:00 AM. They decided […]

After that first year

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Greg Lincoln When a person has been experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one and it has been over a year and it is the second year, the components or characteristics of […]

OCD and Beyond

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What does it mean to be OCD? If someone has OCD, what would be on the other end of the continuum? Answer: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition that is […]

For Sale

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund […]

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Millie Bentley Greetings. One great piece of kitchen equipment to use when making one (or several) of these hearty meals is a slow cooker, or crock pot. They’re just wonderful to have when you […]

Alaska’s population declines in 2018 Migration losses caused a second year of population decline

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

Alaska’s population decreased by 1,608 people—0.2 percent—from July 2017 to July 2018, based on population estimates released today by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This was the second year of decline for […]

40th K300 Sled Dog Race Mushers

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

The Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog race is this Friday, January 18th. There are 19 mushers currently signed up for the race. As of Sunday, Matthew Failor, Ramey Smyth, and Nicolas Petit were racing the Copper […]

Legislation filed to impose a deadline to test rape kits in Alaska

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) has pre-filed public safety legislation requiring the timely testing of sexual assault/rape kits in Alaska, which often go untested. House Bill 20 will help prevent a backlog of untested kits by […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 11

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 11 • On 1-5-19 at 12:17 p.m. medics responded to Ridgecrest Drive for the report of a person who had fallen off a ladder. Patient was assessed and […]

Request for Major Disaster Declaration

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

Dear Mr. President: January 4, 2019 We write to urge your immediate consideration of Governor Michael Dunleavy’s request for a Major Disaster declaration under Section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 4 – 11

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

Judgments Christopher Herman, 36 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing 14 Days William Mukluk, 34 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Harry Kak’ggar Oscar, 40 4th Degree Assault 90 Days Francine Ulroan, 30 4th Degree Assault 60 […]

Foundation approves projects from Unalakleet to Sitka

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Lisa Demer Cabins in the wilderness, new ways of working with Alaska’s youth, and the first assisted living home in the Bering Strait region are among the areas of investment recently approved by the […]

State committed to safely developing Donlin Gold project

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Corri A. Feige As Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), it is my responsibility to carry out the department’s mission to “develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska’s natural resources […]

Thunderbolts upend Bethel to claim VFW title

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells Ray Egoak pumped in 18 points and Darren Albrite added 17 more on Saturday and powered the Akiak Thunderbolts to a resounding 65-39 victory over the Bethel Regional High School Warriors’ junior […]

Point in Time survey and Project Homeless Connect

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

The Bethel Housing Coalition is organizing a community wide data collection effort for the nationwide Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on January 23rd. The Point-in-Time Count is an annual effort to get a snapshot of homelessness in […]

A Celebration of Christmas

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

Ethan Cooke (at left) and Avery Hoffman of Bethel are the banner and star carriers for the St. Sophia Russian Orthodox Church during last week’s Slaaviq caroling at the Lulu Heron apartments. The carolers sang […]

2018 #BethelGives Campaign

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Bethel Community Services Foundation Staff The #BethelGives coalition and Bethel Community Services Foundation are excited to announce that the third #BethelGives campaign raised more than $42,000. The campaign, which ended in December 2018, included […]

Aniak girls rally Akiak for VFW crown

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by Tommy Wells If anyone had any doubts as to Aniak Lady Halfbreeds’ ability to defend their state championship, they had them answered this past weekend in front of a large crowd in the Bethel […]

The Salmon State: The International Year of the Salmon brings people together across the Atlantic and the Pacific

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Mary Catharine Martin 2018 was a mixed year for Alaska salmon. Bristol Bay saw its biggest run on record when 62.3 million sockeye returned to the bay. Other Alaska runs, in contrast — the […]

Elderhood

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

by Peter Twitchell “It’s times like these we need a savior” just popped to mind – the Holy Spirit at work. I do miss our leaders, like Eddie Hoffman, William Lomack, Axel Johnson, Nora Guinn. […]

VWF Basketball Tournament Photos-2

January 11, 2019 Comments Off

Friday Evening games. Toksook Bay vs. Bethel Jv, Kalskag vs. Bethel Varsity.

2019 VWF Basketball Tournament Photos

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

Bethel Family Gives…and Gets…and Gives Back with the 2019 Give + Get Drawing

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

by BCSF Staff The Iversons have a family tradition of giving a portion of each of their annual PDF checks to YK Delta organizations through the statewide Pick.Click.Give. campaign. Longtime residents of Bethel and active […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 27

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

• 12/21/18 at 7:15 p.m. Firefighter responded to BNC Apartments for the report of keys locked inside of a vehicle. When Firefighter arrived, they observed a Toyota Rav 4 not running with all four doors […]

For Sale

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund […]

Alaska Marine Lines expands western Alaska service

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

Alaska Marine Lines, an Alaska marine transportation company, is expanding its service from Seattle and Anchorage to the Arctic Region in 2019. Bowhead Transport will provide the destination services at the North Slope villages of […]

New year brings new series and more Alaskans overcoming addiction

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

Continuing to combat Alaska’s high rates of alcohol misuse into the new year, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation and Recover Alaska have collaborated to produce a new season of the Emmy-award winning series Day 001. The new […]

Wolves rally past Warriors

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

by Tommy Wells The Sitka Wolves reeled off 22 points in the final eight minutes of play and rolled to a 50-46 come-from-behind victory over the Bethel Regional High School Warriors in a non-conference showdown […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 8 – January 3

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

Judgments Peter George Nicori, 39 3rd Degree Assault, 1st Degree 21 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Andrew Hoffman, 32 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Kassandra George, 24 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Jonathan P. […]

A new year

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

by Greg Lincoln We welcome the New Year and are looking forward to see what it has in store for us. We will not know what is coming up unless we keep going forward. Do […]

Pleasant and Shields chosen as First Alaskans Public Policy Fellows

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

by First Alaskans Institute We are excited to announce Jasmine Kóot Xheech Mattson-Wolff (Tlingit), Hunter K’ax Yeik Meachum (Tlingit), Anastasia Ciuguun Pleasant (Yup’ik/Iñupiaq), Olivia Piiyuuk Shields (Yup’ik) and Martin Stepetin, Sr. (Unangax) will serve as […]