The following is an excerpt from: Animal Essays: They say they have ears through the ground by Ann Fienup-Riordan and Alice Rearden. The lowland delta of the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers is home to millions […]
Dear Alaska Legislators, It is imperative that the Alaska legislature reverse the sweep of the Power Cost Equalization (PCE) Endowment Fund so Alaskans in rural areas can afford their electricity. The sweep of the endowment, […]
The Alaska Federation of Natives Board of Directors announced its support for the restoration of the Alaska Legislature’s FY ’20 operating budget as submitted to the governor prior to his vetoes and pledged to work […]
Fifty Alaska students from communities across the state will receive $2,000 apiece in the 2019-2020 academic year through the GCI Scholarship Program in partnership with the Alaska Community Foundation. The program, launched more than 20 […]
After a four hour flight from McGrath to Fairbanks, AK in the middle of winter, Robert Lewis Sand was born on January 10, 1945. He was only 5 lbs. 5 oz. and grew up to […]
Wassillie George Assiss’aq “Beep” Keene was born on June 19, 1997 to Victor and Lena Keene in Bethel, Alaska. He grew up with is 2 brothers Jackie and Joseph and his one and only Al’a […]
by Alaska Division of Forestry July 13, 2019: Eleven new lightning-caused fires were discovered in the Alaska Division of Forestry’s Southwest Area on Friday and more new fires are anticipated as a result of thousands […]
Karen Kaganak captured this lightning as it flashed in the sky near her village of Scammon Bay. The strike occurred on July 11th, 2019 between 2am and 3am.
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will consider a declaration of financial exigency as a result of the massive $136 million, or 41 percent reduction, to the university’s state-funded operating budget. In a joint […]
by Ned Rozell Marked by metal cones and a clear-cut swath 20 feet wide, Alaska’s border with Canada is one of the great feats of wilderness surveying. The boundary between Alaska and Canada is 1,538 […]
In response to recent concerns over construction projects shutting down due to the lack of a capital budget, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Commissioner John MacKinnon issued this statement: “Projects that are in […]
Linda (at left) and Henriann Nickoli fish for Yukon Chinook king salmon downriver of Russian Mission by 7 Mile. “Our favorite time of the year, Linda was driving the boat while her sister with the […]
by Tad Lindley On July 4th of 1776 the 13 English colonies in North America officially declared their independence from Great Britain. This new nation gave rise to the United States of America, one of […]
Kootznoowoo, Incorporated, the Alaska Native village corporation for the community of Angoon, recently entered into an amended grant agreement for the Thayer Creek Hydropower Development Transmission Project. According to Kootznoowoo Board Chair Melissa Kookesh, the […]
The Kotlik airport will receive a $9.3 million grant for repair and expansion projects. The $9.3 million grant to the Kotlik Airport will be used to expand a service road, reconstruct taxiway lighting, repair a […]
Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation Shareholders reelected three directors to the Board in a strong support of continued operational successes, increased Shareholder benefits, and Board stability. More than 59 percent of all outstanding shares voted, the fourth […]
An aircraft incident at Bethel Airport occurred on Monday, July 8, 2019 at approximately 3:20 p.m. The Bethel Fire Department responded with one ambulance, one fire engine, and one ladder truck to the report of […]
by Sarah Jasper I come in a lot of names – Budweiser, vodka, wine and others. No matter what the name, as long as it has alcohol, I’m it. I’m found in liquor stores, bars […]
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Dear Friends and Neighbors: On Monday, July 8th, the Legislature convened for a 2nd Special Session. With 14 Senators and 23 House members present in Juneau, both bodies had a quorum […]
Hooper Bay Village Police contacted Alaska State Troopers to report Marcus Seton (age 20 of Hooper Bay) was highly intoxicated and running around the village pointing guns at people on 7/2/19 at about 1900 hours. […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Last week we were supposed to publish a recipe for blueberry pie with cream cheese. However, we were not able to find it so we’ll keep looking. Meanwhile here’s a recipe […]
• On 7-5-19 at 1:32 p.m. medics responded to 810 Third Avenue for a person having a panic attack. Patient assessed and then refused treatment. • On 7-5-19 at 3:54 p.m. medics responded to Front […]
Bethel residents have earned degrees from the Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 70th (Orlando, Florida); 71st (Cincinnati, Ohio); and 72nd (Anaheim, California) commencement ceremonies this year to celebrate the graduation […]
It is salmon berry season! Marie Smith picked two gallons of fresh atsat from near her village of Quinhagak last week.
Judgments Kyle Kilongak, 27 4th Degree Assault 10 Days Sam Liskey, 38 Driving Under the Influence $3000, 20 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Chance Kammeyer, 21 2nd Degree Vehicle Theft 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Arnold […]
by Greg Lincoln Each year we plan a trip to Fairbanks for the World Eskimo Indian Olympics. It is always pleasant to see another part of our great state and to visit our friends and […]
July 10, 2019: This week Trooper Recruits began their approximately 13-week Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). Six Alaska State Trooper Recruits were posted in Fairbanks, three went to Soldotna and six are honing their skills […]
by Peter Twitchell I worked as a substance abuse counselor and my last two years at YKCC I was the Psych Ed Coordinator. Jesus of Nazareth put me in that position for His purpose. I […]
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