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Month: January 2019
Village Telegraph
We need a post office in our village
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 […]
Sports
Warriors rally past Glennallen to grab Ravn/YKHC tourney title
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 […]
Contributors
Getting involved unites us
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 […]
From The Editor
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 22 – 24
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 […]
Contributors
Which is Worse? Alcohol or Marijuana?
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. […]
In our Native Land
Senate District S Update
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. […]
Sports
Lady Warriors ease past Glennallen for Ravn-YKHC crown
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 […]
Village Telegraph
40th K300 race celebrates with ceremony, banquet finale
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 […]
Contributors
Man Gets Subtweeted By God
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 […]
Speak Your Mind
Is Donlin doing everything they can to minimize or eliminate impacts to the resources we rely so heavily on?
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 […]
Letters to the Editor
K300 Kalskag Checkpoint Thanks
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 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 25
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 […]
Sports
Kalskag boys drop 57-55 thriller to Birchwood
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
District 38 Update
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, […]
Inside Bethel News
YK Delta Lifesavers receive a Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
2019 Ravn-YKHC Basketball Photos
Friday Evening Ravn-YKHC Basketball Invitational Photos.
In our Native Land
2019 Individual Artist Award application period is now open
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Rookie musher Pavila wins Bogus Creek 150
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 […]
Letters to the Editor
Congratulations
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 […]
In our Native Land
Senator Hoffman’s Legislative Update
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Donlin Gold receives additional authorizations
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 […]
Sports
Jackson leads BRHS girls to 4th in Delta
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 […]
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Sports
Warriors roll to Dean Cummings championship
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 […]
In our Native Land
A Church in the Night
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
Failor of Willow wins first K300 title
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 […]
From The Editor
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 17
• 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 […]
Contributors
Blessings for 2019
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, […]
Speak Your Mind
Marijuana shop opening and location raises grave concerns
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 […]
Contributors
Man Kills Pastor, Because “Wife” Doesn’t Like the Preaching!
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 […]
In our Native Land
Remains of missing man found
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Ice Classic announces deadline for application process
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Andrews wins 2019 Akiak Dash
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 […]
Contributors
Disagreements Over Disclipline
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
Super Blood Wolf Moon Rise
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.
Inside Bethel News
Matthew Failor Wins K-300
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Andrews wins 2019 Akiak Dash
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!
Village Telegraph
Inside Bethel News
Pavila Wins Bogus Creek 150
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.
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Contributors
You Need to Get Married
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 […]
From The Editor
After that first year
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 […]
Contributors
OCD and Beyond
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 […]
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Contributors
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska’s population declines in 2018 Migration losses caused a second year of population decline
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 […]
Village Telegraph
40th K300 Sled Dog Race Mushers
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 […]
In our Native Land
Legislation filed to impose a deadline to test rape kits in Alaska
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 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 11
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 […]
Letters to the Editor
Request for Major Disaster Declaration
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 […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 4 – 11
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 […]
Delta Lifestyles
Foundation approves projects from Unalakleet to Sitka
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 […]
Speak Your Mind
State committed to safely developing Donlin Gold project
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 […]
Sports
Thunderbolts upend Bethel to claim VFW title
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
Point in Time survey and Project Homeless Connect
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 […]
In our Native Land
A Celebration of Christmas
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
2018 #BethelGives Campaign
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 […]
Sports
Aniak girls rally Akiak for VFW crown
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 […]
Delta Lifestyles
The Salmon State: The International Year of the Salmon brings people together across the Atlantic and the Pacific
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 […]
Contributors
Sports photos
VWF Basketball Tournament Photos-2
Friday Evening games. Toksook Bay vs. Bethel Jv, Kalskag vs. Bethel Varsity.
Sports photos
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Family Gives…and Gets…and Gives Back with the 2019 Give + Get Drawing
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 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 27
• 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 […]
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In our Native Land
Alaska Marine Lines expands western Alaska service
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 […]
Village Telegraph
New year brings new series and more Alaskans overcoming addiction
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 […]
Sports
Wolves rally past Warriors
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 […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 8 – January 3
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. […]
From The Editor
A new year
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 […]
In our Native Land
Pleasant and Shields chosen as First Alaskans Public Policy Fellows
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Researchers help Alaska villages turn tide on disasters
by Tanya Clayton Alaska villages facing coastal disasters may be able to use new erosion-monitoring tools as part of their decision-making arsenal, thanks to a pilot study led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Lead […]
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Winter Trapping
Troy Tikhon Gregory holds a marten that he and his family caught around the Kalskag area on New Years Day. His parents are Constantine and Sophia Gregory.
Inside Bethel News
21 mushers sign up for 2019 K300
As of January 2nd, 2019, the Kuskokwim 300 has 21 mushers officially signed up for the 2019 race! The Kuskokwim 300 race weekend begins on Friday, January 18th, 2019. 2019 K300 Mushers Matthew Failor Joar […]
Letters to the Editor
Hello out there,
So this is the 3rd time I am writing this in the last month or so. Guess some of it is because I feel like I am not being heard, so why bother to write […]
Speak Your Mind
Winter knitted mittens tutorial
by Delta Discovery Staff Don’t you love the look, feel, and warmth of homemade knitted mittens? They are so cozy and nice, and the fact that they are homemade gives them that special sentimental significance […]
In our Native Land
The Salmon State: This art is ‘WILD by Nature’
by Mary Catharine Martin About a year ago my friend Julienne Pacheco dropped by our house with an ocean-caught steelhead. Before we cooked it, she got out a filet knife and carefully separated the flesh […]
Contributors
Help for Internet Addiction
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Two weeks ago, I wrote an article on Internet addiction and one of readers of this column responded with the following: Hello Dr. Bradbury, I wanted to point you and your […]
Delta Lifestyles
Pick.Click.Give. program is easier than ever to participate in
It’s January of 2019 and that means it’s time to file your permanent fund dividend (PFD) and participate in Pick.Click.Give. This year the Pick.Click.Give. Charitable Contributions Program will be found within the PFD application. Instead […]
Contributors
Tasty Tater Cakes
by Millie Bentley Greetings. My mother did not like leftovers; she almost always made just enough food to fill us up with no leftovers. (One of the reasons for that is she probably didn’t have […]
Contributors
Good wishes, happy Slaaviq
by Peter Twitchell I awoke from a wonderful dream of Mom’s old house in Bethel. In my dream it was full of my grandkids. Kids have always been and still is our family connection in […]
Village Telegraph
Kuskokwim ice fishers
“I finally went with my grandsons Bradley, Brayden and my daughter Jaylene ice fishing. When it was our turn to try our luck they had fun playing around on the ice, but we didn’t stay […]
Village Telegraph
Centenarian Celebrates 100th Birthday
A look back at 2018: Albertina Cingyukan Dull from Nightmute, AK turned 100 years old on October 10th, 2018. This photo was taken in Bethel on October 13th where her family and friends had a […]
Inside Bethel News