Obituaries
Living Life
by Peter Elachik The important part of Living Life is the family Structure. A good, strong Mom and Dad are the most important part of the family Structure. This and Love are needed in Living […]
Day: June 5, 2019
Delta Lifestyles
How many Alaska glaciers? There’s no easy answer
by Ned Rozell Not long ago, a glaciologist wrote that the number of glaciers in Alaska “is estimated at (greater than) 100,000.” That fuzzy number, maybe written in passive voice for a reason, might be […]
Contributors
Life was simple
by Peter Twitchell I remember growing up in the village of Bethel. My parents David and Sarah Twitchell lived on the upriver south side of Bethel. Back in the 1950s life seemed simple. There was […]
Contributors
The Ministry of Dissatisfaction
by Tad Lindley Recently I read about a couple of newlyweds who went for a walk. The young couple just happened to be passing by, and a salesman called out to them and they stopped […]
Inside Bethel News
Community Service Patrol calls for service
by Delta Discovery Staff Non-residents outnumber residents in two of the three reporting quarters for the Community Service Patrol (CSP) calls for service in Bethel, according to a report from the City of Bethel that […]
From The Editor
The beauty of nature in grieving
by Greg Lincoln When I close my eyes, I envision the moments that we spent with you. And although memory can sometimes be fuzzy, when I think of you it is as clear as the […]
Classifieds
Letters to the Editor
Support for Sattler, Kanuk, Don
This year, I’ll be supporting Anna Sattler, William Kanuk and Wayne Don for the Calista Corporation Board of Directors. They will ensure the highest ethical and competency standards for the key leaders that are responsible […]
Contributors
Iced Pineapple Squares
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I know many of you love to do a little something special for your family and your sweetie, so I picked out this recipe as a choice you may want to […]
Inside Bethel News
The wonders of military service JROTC cadets visit Alaska Air National Guard wing
by David Bedard Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska — For almost 200 Junior ROTC cadets representing high schools across Southcentral and Western Alaska, 176th Wing C-17 Globemaster III and HC-130J Combat King II aircraft served as […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May 31
• On 5-17-19 at 7:39 a.m. medics responded to the Sobering Center for a person with high blood pressure. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-19-19 at 5:32 p.m. medics responded to […]
Inside Bethel News
Community advisory vote will decide if council gets compensation
An ordinance was passed by the Bethel City Council that would provide for compensation and benefits for city council members, pending an advisory vote at the next city election. The ordinance was sponsored by council […]
Chasing the Ambulance
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel May 25 – 31
Judgments Willie Nickolie, 24 Reckless Driving 120 Days Ben Weston, 32 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Logan Alexie, 21 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Paul Brown, 29 4th Degree Assault, Unlawful […]
Contributors
Mental Illness and Marriage
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Several weeks ago, I sent you a question on whether Multiple Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder are the same. Thanks for clarification. There was a reason for my asking that […]
Village Telegraph
CVRF helps Elders and Families weather the high cost of living in Rural Alaska
by CVRF Staff Each winter, Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) supports elders and provides energy assistance to families in its 20 member communities through the longstanding Elder and Heating Oil Programs. This year, CVRF delivered […]
Village Telegraph
Attorney General William Barr visits Bethel, Napaskiak
Photo by Mike Williams U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, welcomed Attorney General William Barr to Alaska, May 30th, along with tribal leaders and community members in Bethel and […]
Village Telegraph
Two Halibut for First Catch
Gwendolyn David of Bethel caught two halibut while ocean fishing near Kongiganak. She had never fished for halibut before! Gwendolyn is the daughter of Owen and Laverne David.
Speak Your Mind
Life Force
by Amy Gulick [Excerpted with permission from The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind (Braided River, May 2019) by Amy Gulick. (pp 92-77)] We leave the smokehouse and walk next door to Shelly’s house […]