Staring October 19, 2019, the Bethel branch will no longer be open on Saturdays. In-branch services will be available to members Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As always, our Member Service […]
by Greg Lincoln It feels like fall came quickly this year, or maybe it is back to its normal schedule. So far we have had frost on the ground in the mornings for the past […]
This October Fairbanks will host the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention which is the largest annual gathering of Alaska Native peoples and the largest convention in Alaska, drawing more than 4,000 people from around the […]
by Ned Rozell If you want to live in a place where nothing changes, don’t live in Alaska. A gold miner once told me that. He was referring to new houses that would pop up […]
Author Annie Boochever is coming to Bethel this Friday, September 27th to do an author talk and book signing. The event will be held at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center at 5 pm. Annie will […]
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School cross country teams pulled off a sweep of the top spots in the final team standings at the Bethel Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. The BRHS runners […]
by Dept. of Public Safety Staff A fugitive wanted for a sexual assault that occurred near Sterling 18 years ago is being extradited to Alaska after his DNA proved a match in an Alaska State […]
by Tad Lindley The story is true, because Jesus named one of the individuals. It is a tale of two men, one who died and went to the afterlife saved, and the other who went […]
The Lower Yukon School District held its cross country meet in Alakanuk last Saturday, September 21st, 2019. Teams from Emmonak, Hooper Bay, Kotlik, Mountain Village, Nunam Iqua, Pilot Station, Russian Mission, Scammon Bay, and St. […]
Judgments Tyler Walker, 26 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days James Fisher, 35 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Eric Small, 33 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Terrence […]
• On 9-13-19 at 2:47 p.m., medics responded to Fifth Avenue for the report of a person who was unresponsive. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-14-19 at 12:05 a.m., […]
by K.J. Lincoln The City of Bethel will hold a Regular Election Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 for the purpose of electing candidates to the City Council and voting on Proposition 1. This year we have […]
The Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a vehicle being dumped into the Chena River near the end of Chena Small Tracts Road on 09/03/19. Initial investigation revealed the vehicle was an […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I’m appalled at the violence in video games today. I can’t help but think that children immersing themselves in that level of violence will themselves become violent. What do you […]
August 27, 2019: The Anchorage District Attorney’s Office indicted Alphonso Mosley on three counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree for three different victims. The counts in the indictment stem from conduct in 2012, […]
by Peter Twitchell There were two signatures I liked when I was a boy growing up, and that was Mom and Dad’s. When Mom went to the B.I.A. School in the 1920s the teacher was […]
by BCSF Staff The YK Delta Women in Philanthropy giving circle is hosting its 4th annual membership meeting at the YP Cultural Center on Monday, September 30th. All current members and new women interested in […]
The Soldotna AST K-9 Team conducted a traffic stop on the Kenai Spur Highway at N. Miller Loop Road after observing a green 1997 Ford Escort traveling above the posted speed limit on 9-8-19 at […]
The Hooper Bay Warriors hosted their cross country invitational race even on September 14th, 2019. Participating teams included Chevak, Hooper Bay, and Scammon Bay. There were races for 4th-6th grade, middle school, and high school […]
Hi there, I’m a television producer who once had a strange experience out in Craig, AK that people told me was a Kushtaka. Ever since, I’ve been obsessed with this creature and am currently working […]
Judgments Derek T. A. Kusaiak, 26 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Desiree Joe, 26 Violate Conditions of Release $150 John Kanuk, 48 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Moses M. […]
Cross country teams in Bethel in grades 4th through 8th raced in the Kasayuli Trail Run last Friday. Runners from Bethel Regional High School Jr. High, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, and Gladys Jung Elementary participated. Below are […]
Recently the Anchorage Daily News printed an editorial column slamming Governor Dunleavy’s plan to pay the full PFD by law and calling for the legislature to reject another special session. Soon after the ADN opinion […]
by Janet Bavilla I am so proud of our area and the fact that I haven’t heard of any illegal hunting for musk ox in the most recent years. I knew that our area could […]
by Greg Lincoln When a person is struck by some kind of tragedy or trauma, such as the loss of a close and beloved friend or family member, the feelings and the experience they are […]
by Frank Keim One of the Yup’ik names, Akacakayak, for this crazy looking duck describes its odd appearance perfectly. The male’s nose in spring does indeed look like a bird who has “overturned accidentally,” and […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report of an aircraft crash on Nunivak Island on 9/7/2019 at approximately 2022 hours. An SOS beacon was activated through an In-reach GPS and investigation revealed that an aircraft with […]
Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson has appointed experienced prosecutor Tom Hoffer to fill the Bethel District Attorney position following former Bethel District Attorney Steve Wallace’s appointment to the Kodiak superior court, August 28, 2019. Mr. […]
by the Alaska Department of Public Safety The Alaska State Troopers made an arrest in connection to the 1978 murder and sexual assault of 16-year-old Shelley Connolly. On September 3, 2019, 62-year-old Donald F. McQuade […]
by Mary Peltola Welcome The 2019 Kuskokwim chinook run was the best it has been in the last ten years. Many people attribute this year’s return to the efforts of the last five summers to […]
by Tad Lindley Do you know how many streets there are in heaven? A lot of the songs that we sing about heaven make the reference to there being streets of gold. Phrases that come […]
The Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government will be meeting on Monday, September 23rd, 2019 at the Alaska Bible Seminary building at Bethel, Alaska prior to the annual AVCP convention. The meeting will start registration at 8:00 […]
Some of the state’s top cross-country runners will converge in Bethel this weekend for the annual running of the Bethel Cross Country Invitational. The meet will be held Sept. 21 beginning at 10 a.m. with […]
by ICC Staff Nome, Alaska: Due to increasing concern about lack of the direct role of Inuit in management in the resources that Inuit depend upon, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) organized an Alaska Inuit […]
by ONC Qasgiq September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the ONC Qasgiq Department held a “Tua-i Walk”. In the Yup’ik/Cup’ik language “Tua-i” means to stop or no more. The community of Bethel came […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report of a suspected theft of property from a recreational cabin in Willow on 8/12/2019 at approximately 1642 hours. Interview with the complainant revealed he saw a post on Facebook […]
More than 3,500 sixth through eighth grade students in Alaska will learn about energy efficiency next month and compete for prizes as part of the Power Pledge Challenge. Utilities and organizations host the statewide challenge […]
Alaska State Troopers responded to Teeland Middle School for the report of found marijuana on 09/13/2019 at 1200 hours. Investigation revealed a student had brought a small amount of marijuana into the school. The student […]
• On 9-8-19 at 4:24 a.m., medics responded to North Avenue for the report of a MTV roll over. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-8-19 at 5:05 a.m., medics […]
by Peter Twitchell 100-200 years ago Mother Nature was our friend, it provided for our food and heat. You didn’t need much else – our Native people back then weren’t money driven, but they cared […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: With marijuana stores planning to open in Bethel, has anyone done any research on whether or not we can expect an increase in crime when these stores open? Most people […]
by Tommy Wells photos by Diana Haecker/The Nome Nugget. Jamin Crow and Lindsey Beans-Polk both turned in dynamic efforts this past weekend at the Nome Invitational Cross Country Meet. The two might have led the […]
Keri Cleveland of Quinhagak successfully harvested her first moose last week with a 30-06. The antlers were 68″. Elton Cleveland, Keri’s husband writes,”My wife’s first catch on the north fork Eek River. The antlers are […]
Alaska State Troopers in Aniak received a report from Ryan Air that one of their passengers has opened the aircraft’s rear cargo door in flight after removing his seatbelt on 9/10/2019. Other passengers on the […]
September 5, 2019: Following the routine practice for recall applications, the Department of Law today received a request from the Division of Elections to conduct a legal review of the recall application for the recall […]
Bethel Firefighter Clyde Erickson stands in memory of the 343 firefighters that perished in the line of duty on September 11th, 2001. Behind him are 343 flags representing those firefighter/first responders that died while answering […]
There are terrible things happening in our world today. Some can be prevented. Like the one I’m writing about. I was in Bethel recently and something very disturbing happened. Something that will cause much heartbreak […]
As a result of the 2020 State Capital Budget cuts to weatherization, 16 communities served by Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) will lose these energy-saving services. RurAL CAP’s weatherization program, one aspect […]
• On 08-02-2019 at 3:15 p.m. medics responded to Main Street for report of a person down. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-27-2019 at 07:41 p.m. medics responded to 7th […]
With a $56,462 grant from the National Science Foundation (award #1360839), the Alutiiq Museum will extend its Naken–Natmen (Where From–Where To) language project for an additional year. First funded in 2014, the multi-year project improved […]
Judgments Evan Petluska, 47 Violate Conditions of Release $150 Thomas P. Kinegak, 37 Violate Conditions of Release 40 Days Bobby Japhet, 57 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Noah C. Noes, 37 […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. It’s that time of year again when calls start coming in for “…that recipe for moose curry. You know, that really good, really simple recipe?” Yes, I know exactly the recipe […]
The City of Bethel conducted drinking water sampling during July 24-29, 2019 and found that none of the water samples exceeded Federal Action Levels for lead and only one exceeded the Federal Action Level for […]
by Ned Rozell Every Alaskan owns at least one version of a sensitive scientific instrument: the thermometer. But what is it measuring? Because hot and cold are relative terms, sometimes our senses can’t be trusted […]
by Tad Lindley Sometimes we get into the mindset that if we only had enough money, all of our problems would be fixed. That’s why you may have been in meetings where somebody said, “If […]
by Representative Chuck Kopp This commentary is dedicated to the memory of my friend, the late Alaska Senator Chris Birch, a mining engineer and a strong champion of responsible natural resource development. A lot of […]
Long time bush pilot, Joseph “Joe” Jefferson Vanderpool died Friday, August 23rd, 2019 peacefully, with his family by his side. He was born September 17th, 1928 to William and Sophie Vanderpool at the Vanderpool homestead […]
by Peter Twitchell When I was a boy of 3, 4, 5 years old I remember being taught Love, and realize now, it was the foundation on which the Yupiit People began their day, each […]
Gabriel Peter Guest was born in Bethel, Alaska on April 9th, 1943 to Archpriest Zachary and Matuska Sophia Guest. This was a much simpler time before we had snow machines, outboard motors, cellphones, running water, […]
by Reyne Athanas The Bethel community came together during the third Taste of Bethel to celebrate and eat their way through 16 different ethnic and cultural food delights. On August 31 at the Yupiit Piciryarait […]
by David Bedard JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — For several months, a dank 6.5-by-7-foot cell at the Hanoi Hilton served as a crucible that tested the limits of human endurance for retired Air Force Col. […]
by First Alaskan Institute Staff Martha Maalu Foster of Twin Hills and Dora Cikig’aq Moore of Emmonak (both Yup’ik) were chosen as part of the 9th annual First Nations’ Futures Program (FNFP) cohort for the […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Recently, I learned about helicopter parents, and it really hit home. I am afraid that I am one of them. Why do I have such a hard time letting go […]
by Greg Lincoln When a family is in trauma from an ordeal or tragedy that causes feelings of uncertainty, despair, or hopelessness, they need our help. What helps is to let them know that they […]
The Bethel Police Department received approximately 1,579 calls for service the month of August, a rise of approximately 43 cases from July and up approximately 239 cases from the same period in 2018. The number […]
by the Alaska Department of Public Safety Photos of Shelley Connolly The Alaska State Troopers made an arrest in connection to the 1978 murder and sexual assault of 16-year-old Shelley Connolly. On September 3, 2019, […]
by Greg Lincoln Part of losing someone that you love is having to lay them to rest. These days we have community cemeteries where our loved ones are placed, where they will return to the […]
by Tad Lindley You’ve probably heard the story before. Adam and the woman (she wasn’t called Eve until later on, Genesis 3:20) were in the Garden of Eden. Life was wonderful. They did not know […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I thought of a chicken casserole I had on a trip I made to Chico one Fall. Can’t remember the name of the restaurant, but it was off Interstate 5 somewhere […]
by PIO Sam Harrel August 31, 2019 Iliamna Airport reported over 0.6 inches of rain fell Friday as the first of two weather fronts moved over fire areas in southwest Alaska. King Salmon and New […]
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School cross country teams went into the weekend looking to find out how they stacked up against some of the state’s other programs. The answer they received was […]
by Delta Discovery Staff The annual Blackberry Invitational cross country race results are in from Toksook Bay. Runners from Newtok and Tununak joined the host team to run the traditional race course up the hills […]
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors got more than a little experience this past weekend in front of the home fans by playing four games in the 2019 BRHS Volleyball Invitational […]
by Peter Twitchell Most of Yup’ik People it is said go to K-12 and don’t go any further in higher learning. A few go on and climb the ladder of success. We are tested. Some […]
Following the restoration of early education funding and allocation, Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) prepares to open doors to 22 of 24 Head Start sites on Sept. 3, with delayed starts at […]
• On 8/18/19 at 11:52 a.m. Medics responded to Ptarmigan for the report of a person short of breath. The patient was assessed and refused transport and was released AMA. • On 8-22-19 at 2:33 […]
Judgments Lawrence A. Charles, 32 4th Degree Assault 60 Days Jarius Allain, 21 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Tom Chris, 22 Disorderly Conduct $150 Charlene Peter, 29 Violate Conditions of Release 5 […]
by Alaska Division of Forestry With several wildfires burning in Southcentral Alaska and high fire danger persisting due to continued warm, dry conditions, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige announced today that Alaska’s statutory […]
The Soldotna AST K-9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a white 1996 Ford F250 on the Kenai Spur Highway at N. Miller Loop after observing the driver and passenger not wearing seatbelts on […]
The final round of vetoes by the Governor also included one that gets little mention in the main news articles but has a huge impact on rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He vetoed the funding […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report of an assault in the village of Napaskiak on 8/31/2019 at approximately 2254 hours. Investigation revealed that Alexie Evan, 25 years of age of Napaksiak, used a four-wheeler as […]
by AVCP, Inc. In response to an invitation sent by the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP), representatives from the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Alaska Congressional Delegation, and the White House traveled to […]
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel City Council approved an action memorandum that directs City administration to investigate, and if possible, negotiate a contract with an individual for use of the City’s old laundromat building […]
9 year old Michael Chris Jr. of Bethel got his first moose this past weekend while hunting with his family. It is a great honor and his relatives are very proud for his successful hunt. […]
Caden Smith of Quinhagak caught these red salmon – sayallret – from the Qanirtuuq River on August 24th, 2019. They are red with green heads, the color of spawning.
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Does a messy house have any adverse effects on children? I always thought a messy house produced happy children. It’s not unusual to have a house that gets messed up if […]
Photography by Jimmie Lincoln
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