Classifieds
Day: July 24, 2019
State Wide
Air and Army Guard rescue 2 hikers at Mt. Marathon
by Pvt. Grace Nechanicky An Alaska Army National Guard medevac unit and pararescuemen from the Air National Guard’s 212th Rescue Squadron rescued two hikers the evening of July 17 at Mount Marathon. According to the […]
In our Native Land
STOP Act would prohibit exporting sacred Native items
July 18, 2019: U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) reintroduced the bipartisan Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act, a bill to prohibit the exporting of sacred Native American items and increase […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Mary Ciuniq Pete Legacy Scholarship award
by BCSF Staff Janice Wiseman of Tuntutuliak is the recipient of the first annual Mary Ciuniq Pete Legacy Scholarship. A selection committee made the award decision. Wiseman will receive $1,000 for college expenses. The scholarship […]
Village Telegraph
Miss Cama-i wins Miss WEIO crown
by Delta Discovery Staff Lorraine Tom of Chefornak, who is the current reigning Miss Cama-i, was crowned the 2019 Miss World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO) this past weekend in Fairbanks during WEIO. Tom, who is […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Kuskokwim commercial fishing openings
This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Bethel for fishermen in the Kuskokwim Area. The Kuskokwim River Salmon Management Working Group were informed of these management actions. Commercial fishing […]
Letters to the Editor
Environmental matters
It becomes an inspiration to put up an opinion or comment on matters that touch or have some influence over the lives that may be affected, if that would particularly involve the vast locality. Our […]
In our Native Land
How Do They Do It?
by the Alaska Division of Forestry A Closer Look At The Fixed-Wing Ramp and Fuelers in McGrath. Fixed-wing aircraft is invaluable when firefighters mobilize and demobilize to and from incidents across Southwest Alaska. Helicopters pluck firefighters […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Making salmon strips
Louis Panigkaq Smith, age 6, is cutting his first King salmon strip in Quinhagak. Louis is the son of Daniel and Renae Smith.
Delta Fishin’ Report
Yukon River Comprehensive Salmon Plan Phase II update released for public review
by the Bering Sea Fisherman’s Association The Yukon River Regional Planning Team announces the release of the public review draft of updates to the 1998 Yukon River Comprehensive Salmon Plan. The Yukon River Regional Planning […]
In our Native Land
Kuskokwim subsistence fishery announcement
This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Bethel for subsistence fishermen in the Kuskokwim Area. The Kuskokwim River Salmon Management Working Group were informed of these management actions. Kuskokwim […]
From The Editor
Like a slow meandering stream
by Greg Lincoln When we are befallen with an overwhelming loss, such as the loss of a close family member, we are allowed to take time off work to grieve, to prepare to lay our […]
Contributors
The Need for Sleep
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury How important is it to maintain regular sleep times? In answering your question, it’s important to define what constitutes a good night’s sleep. A good night’s sleep will vary depending on […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Skyriver films produced in Emmonak in early 1970s to be restored
Three of the innovative, participatory development films produced by the Community Enterprise Development Corporation (CEDC) of Alaska’s Lower Yukon Project (c. 1970-73) will be restored under a National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) award to the […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel July 10 – 19
Judgments Kenneth Jackson, 25 4th Degree Assault, Interfere With Report of DV Crime 10 Days 2 Yr. Prob. Christopher Hurlbert, 39 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Alexie Evan, 21 3rd Degree Assault 6 Mos., […]
State Wide
New online service for replacement social security cards in Alaska
The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Alaska available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents of Alaska can […]
Contributors
A life of devotion
by Peter Twitchell Imagine how isolated we were in Alaska before colonization. There were no roads, trains, airports. Not until steamships started sailing north did we have people and goods. Even tools, dry goods, and […]
Speak Your Mind
Irniaput…tutgaraput Our children…our grandchildren
by Elena Aluskak When we think about our children and then our grandchildren, prayers are instantly uttered for their safety… vocally, mentally. We want them to be safe. We want them to be nurtured. We […]
In our Native Land
Southwest Alaska Area Fire Information Update
by the Alaska Division of Forestry July 21st, 2019: There are 143 firefighters staffing four fires in Alaska’s Southwest Area. Crews remain in place to defend the Donlin Mine, the Nixon Mine, the community of […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Measles case confirmed in Alaska
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has confirmed a single case of measles in an unvaccinated teenager from the Kenai Peninsula who recently traveled out of state to Arizona via Seattle, Washington. […]
Sports
World Eskimo Indian Olympics is a cultural celebration
by Delta Discovery Staff The 2019 World Eskimo Indian Olympics is in the books! This annual event held in Fairbanks, Alaska in July is an event that showcases the different cultures, song and dance, and […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 18
• On 7-12-19 at 9:06 p.m. medics responded to the Sea Wall for a person in the water. Crew along with BSAR member searched from land and water. Unable to locate victim, BSAR took over […]
Contributors
Net Mending
by Tad Lindley My salmon gear was in particularly bad shape. It had accumulated a lot of holes. Every year I put it away telling myself, “I will mend it when spring comes around and […]