Sports photos
2019 Toksook Bay Blackberry Festival Photos
Photography by Jimmie Lincoln
Year: 2019
Heard it in the Steam House
Successful RavnAir Swoopstakes offered again to close out summer
by Ravn Air Following RavnAir Group’s successful inaugural Swoopstakes cash giveaway in June, Ravn is launching its’ second cash competition, giving Alaskans an opportunity to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes simply by entering […]
Crime
K9 assists in drug bust arrest
The Alaska State Troopers’ Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit in Ketchikan with the assistance of K-9 Misty, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Ketchikan Police Department arrested Christian Mathers (age 21 of Ketchikan) for […]
Speak Your Mind
Group proposes ballot measure to restore Alaska’s Fair Share of oil production revenues
by Alaska’s Fair Share On Friday, August 16, a group of Alaskans came together to submit an initiative application for the Fair Share Act to be added to the 2020 ballot. If approved by voters, […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 19 – 23
Judgments Peter Joseph Moses, 46 4th Degree Assault 210 Days Jordan Fitka, 27 Violate Conditions of Release 10 Days Jeffrey Pavilla, 50 Violate DV Protective Order 20 Days Lance Jones, 24 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing, […]
Contributors
Our ancestors set the course
by Peter Twitchell In the days before tools and colonization, the Yupiit People buried their deceased loved ones above the ground for it was not possible to dig up the frozen tundra. When the human […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Anchorage has new tobacco sales age of 21
Anchorage’s new age of sale for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, rose to 21 on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 20. To celebrate, community advocates, public health leaders, and Anchorage Assembly members hosted […]
In our Native Land
Mummy squirrel tells of a different Alaska
by Ned Rozell One fall day in Interior Alaska, a lion stalked a ground squirrel that stood at attention on a hillside. The squirrel noticed bending blades of grass, squeaked an alarm call, and then […]
Village Telegraph
School fuel tanks to be moved in Napakiak
by Delta Discovery Staff The fuel tanks for the Napakiak School are in danger of falling into the Kuskokwim River due to erosion. Currently, the riverbank is 76 feet away from the fuel tanks which […]
Village Telegraph
Temporary Wildlife Special Action Requests and revisions to Policy on Nonrural determinations
During an August 15, 2019 work session, the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) took action on three Temporary Wildlife Special Action Requests. The Board approved WSA19-01 (Unit 18 moose) with modification, approved WSA19-02 (Unit 2 wolf), […]
Crime
Assault at YKCC
Alaska State Troopers responded to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Corrections Center for a report of an inmate v. inmate assault on 8/23/2019 at about 1100 hours. Investigation revealed that a 36 year old male inmate had committed […]
Contributors
Münchausen Syndrome
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is Münchausen Syndrome? Münchausen Syndrome is a serious psychiatric disorder wherein an individual has a need to assume a “sick role.” This is accomplished by feigning a disease, illness, […]
Crime
Kidnapped dog returned safely
The Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak investigated the report of a residential burglary on Sean Circle on 8/20/2019, at 1418 hours. Subsequent investigation revealed that Skyler Waite, 26 years old of Kodiak, had entered the […]
Sports
Mamterilleq Mile XC Race Results
The 2019 Mamerilleq Mile Cross Country race was held this past Friday in Bethel at the, Ayaprun, School. Runners in grades 4th through 8th from the Bethel Regional High School, Gladys Jung Elementary, and the […]
Inside Bethel News
Iditarod Champion Pete Kaiser to deliver AFN Keynote Address
by AFN Staff The Alaska Federation of Natives announced the theme for its 53rd Annual Convention will be a call for state government that responds to the needs of all Alaskans. “Good Government, Alaskan Driven” […]
Letters to the Editor
Yup’ik language advocate
I wrote a letter to the person who was in charge of the Yup’ik language department in LKSD, Lower Kuskokwim School District. The letter stated that speaking, learning Yup’ik would be contrary to the prominent […]
Crime
Escapee apprehended
A report was made to AST that Brandon Agathluk (age 27) of Emmonak had escaped from the Emmonak Police Dept on 8/21/19 at about 0255 hours. Agathluk had been arrested earlier in the evening on 2 […]
Inside Bethel News
Six sign up for October 1st City Election
The City of Bethel regular election will be held on October 1st, 2019. There are a total of 4 seats up for election. The four seats are for 2-year terms ending October 2021. Current council […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Women Rock: Net Thirteen Grand for Medical Supplies
by Vicki Turner Malone YK Delta Women in Philanthropy raised nearly thirteen thousand dollars during the August 22nd, South Sudan Medical Relief Fundraiser at YPCC. Many of the 120 people who also cooked for the […]
From The Editor
A season for everything
by Greg Lincoln As we age, we sometimes find ourselves not being able to remember things. For instance, we may go into the kitchen only to stop and think, what was I going to do […]
In our Native Land
Icelandic glaciologist feels a weighty responsibility
by Ned Rozell Icelanders will soon install a plaque they hope people will read, long after those who bolted it to a mountain are dead. Near a withering glacier, the sign reads: Ok (Okjökull) is […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 23
• On 08/17/19 at 9:34 p.m. Medics responded to Kasaiyuli Sub for the report of a person who consumed too many pills. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 8/18/19 at […]
Crime
Student arrested in terroristic threatening incident
Alaska State Troopers received a report from Toksook Bay Police reporting a 17 year old student, at the Toksook Bay School threatened to shoot up the school after being kicked out of the building on […]
Obituaries
Mrs. Sandra Mironov Oct. 31, 1956 – Aug. 13, 2019
Mrs. Sandra Jean Jennings Mironov, age 62, of Franklin, GA passed away August 13, 2019. A celebration of her life was held Saturday August 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Centralhatchee Parkway Baptist Church. Mrs. […]
Village Telegraph
Cutting Fish in Marshall
Sophie Tiffert of Marshall works on cutting her fresh Yukon salmon. She cut 12 at a time for her fish house, said her daughter Elizabeth Phillips who took this photo.
Contributors
Moose Hunting File #951: Sometimes God Uses Irritating People
by Tad Lindley We had to switch boats and destinations due to mechanical issues. I knew of a closer little lake to go to, but I figured somebody would already be camped in there. Glory […]
Village Telegraph
Smokejumpers, villagers work to keep Levelock Fire at bay
by akfirepios Aug. 20, 2019 Eight Alaska smokejumpers, aided by heavy equipment and villagers, were able to secure two sections of the Levelock Fire that crossed the dozer line and encroached into the village late […]
Contributors
Morning Glory Muffins
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Some years ago we had published a recipe for morning glory muffins. These were simple yet very delicious muffins that one could make and enjoy immediately on the baking day or […]
Village Telegraph
Thirty Years In South Sudan: The Bethel Bond
by Vickie Turner Malone Dr. Jill Seaman landed in South Sudan for Doctors Without Borders in 1989, during a huge infectious disease epidemic. When that organization left, Dr. Seaman moved to Old Fangak in 2000, […]
Inside Bethel News
BCSF announces 2019 YK & Northwest Arctic Health Fund Grantees
by Bethel Community Services Foundation Staff In its first year of grant making, Bethel Community Services Foundation’s YK & Northwest Arctic Health Fund supported two health-related projects, one in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and one in […]
Sports
Lady Warriors run to fourth in season opener
by Tommy Wells Fiona Phelan and Bethe Hensley both raced their way to top 30 performances on Saturday and helped the Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors sprint to a fourth-place finish at the West […]
Inside Bethel News
Marijuana protest resolution passes
The Bethel City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution protesting the issuance of a retail marijuana license to Alaska Grown Cannabis proposing to operate at 230 Tundra Way in Bethel. According to Resolution 19-09, […]
In our Native Land
Governor announces restoration of Senior Benefits, Pre-K Grants, Head Start
August 13, 2019: After negotiations with the Alaska House Republicans, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced that he plans to restore funding to Alaska’s Senior Benefits program, Pre-K and Head Start grants. The governor also approved […]
Village Telegraph
Ombudsman investigates Change of Foster Placement By OCS
August 12, 2019 Juneau – Alaska State Ombudsman Kate Burkhart recently concluded an investigation of a complaint from a licensed foster parent about the way the Office of Children’s Services (OCS) changed the placement of […]
Contributors
When the Bullets Start Flying
by Tad Lindley I knew what I needed to do, tap-tap, two shots in the chest and one in the head. The front sight dropped down between the rear sights. Forward on the right hand […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Nunavut to meet September 23rd
The Annual Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government will be holding its Legislative Session on Monday, September 23rd, 2019 at the Alaska Bible Seminary Conference Room opening with registration at 8:00 pm and officially beginning the meeting […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Regulations for subsistence take of fish published in Federal Register
On August 12, 2019, the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) published the final rule for the Subsistence Management Regulations for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 Subsistence Taking of Fish in the Federal Register (84 FR 39744). This […]
Letters to the Editor
There is always someone who loves and cares for you
Life happens. Whether we want it to or not, it happens. There is no going around it, no speeding up the things we want to, or slowing down the things we’d like. It goes at […]
Classifieds
Contributors
The Irritable Child
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Recently, as I stood in line at an airport terminal, I observed a child probably 3 years old whining for something from his mother. Finally, the whining turned to hitting […]
Crime
Man arrested for failure to salvage meat before antlers
A Fairbanks-based Alaska Wildlife Trooper contacted Ashton Hicks, age 26 of Fort Wainwright on 08/17/19. Investigation revealed Hicks shot a caribou on 08/11/19 in GMU25C and failed to salvage the caribou as required. Additionally, Hicks brought […]
Crime
Illegal importation halted
A local commercial airline in Nome contacted Nome AST to report bottles of alcohol were found in a passenger’s baggage checked for Shaktoolik on 8/8/19 at about 0900 hours. Contact was made with a 54 year […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 9 – 16
Judgments Alvin Foss, 28 Disorderly Conduct 1 Yr. Prob. Ramona Olson, 51 4th Degree Assault 60 Days Vasily Olick, 20 Contributing to the Delinquincy Of a Minor 6 Mos., 1 Yr. Prob. Paul Chief Jr., […]
Contributors
Shooting Silver Salmon
by Peter Twitchell On July 1957 I was walking along the Kuskokwim River just a half a mile upriver from the Old Airport across the river from Orutsararmiut of Bethel as the Moravian missionaries named […]
In our Native Land
When biologists stocked Alaska with wolves
by Ned Rozell Alaska had been a state for one year in 1960 when its department of fish and game conducted a wolf-planting experiment on Coronation Island in southeast Alaska. At the time, the remote […]
Speak Your Mind
Alaska’s summer 2019 fire season was one for the record books
by John “Chris” Maisch After enjoying three years of relatively quiet summer wildfire seasons, Alaska was overdue for a big one. As most by now are keenly aware, 2019 more than filled the bill. In […]
Contributors
Margaret’s Salmon Pie
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is another salmon recipe. Can you take it? Actually this was published in 1992 and 2000, but I thought it should be published again. It’s Margaret Eubank’s recipe that she […]
From The Editor
To bear another loss
by Greg Lincoln Sometimes during the onset of grief it seems like the weather knows what you are going through and feeling and it becomes part of your grieving. The wind may pick up, the […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending September 2
• On 08-09-19 at 5:39 p.m., medics responded to Front Street for the report of an intoxicated person. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 08-10-19 at 12:43 a.m., medics responded […]
Delta Lifestyles
Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs
by Mary Catharine Martin From the Koyukuk River, to the Kuskokwim, to Norton Sound, to Bristol Bay’s Igushik River, unusually warm temperatures across Alaska this summer led to die-offs of unspawned chum, sockeye, and pink […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Man extricated from hole
Alaska State Troopers responded to the report of a man stuck in a hole following a disturbance at a Kasilof Residence on 08/18/2019 at approximately 0109 hours. The male was extricated from the hole without […]
Inside Bethel News
City council news briefs
Ballot proposition items adopted The Bethel City Council voted to adopt both Ordinance 19-15 for the alcohol local option petition and Ordinance 19-16 for the marijuana local option petition. The items passed 5-0. They will […]
Village Telegraph
Early Education advocates celebrate budget restoration
by RurAL CAP Staff Following Governor Dunleavy’s early education funding restoration announcement, Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) celebrates the success of advocacy efforts and promotes the preservation of existing funding allocations for […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Fresh Silver Salmon
Steven Smith, age 8, from Quinhagak caught his first silver salmon this morning from the Qanirtuuq River, August 8th, 2019.
Inside Bethel News
Alert: Intermittent Access to 911 call-out capability
by the Bethel PD As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the highest level of performance, reliability and integrity of our network, we will be performing work as indicated below. As with any maintenance […]
Contributors
Dealing with Passive-Aggressive People
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What are the issues behind passive aggression and how can you deal with it? Answer: Dealing with passive-aggression is very frustrating and time consuming. Simply put, passive-aggression is a way […]
State Wide
Extreme melting where glacier meets ocean
by Ned Rozell LeConte Glacier near Petersburg is the farthest-south glacier that spills into the sea on this side of the equator. Where that ice tongue dips into salty water, scientists recently measured melting much […]
In our Native Land
Justice Department Public Safety Funding for Rural Alaska Villages
This week (Aug. 2nd, 2019), the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced nearly $5 million in funding to bolster law enforcement in 20 Alaska Native Villages. This […]
Village Telegraph
Berries for Grandma
Two year old Kylee Evan is daughter of Meriel Mike and Jarek Evan of Mountain Village. She went on her first berry pick. “She said she is picking berries for grandma Sophie. Her little heart […]
Letters to the Editor
Cyberbullying: How to Spot It and How to Stop It
About 3 in 5 US teenagers say they’ve been bullied online and, let’s be honest, we’ve all seen it happen to someone else. Sometimes hateful comments just hurt. Other times they could contribute to depression, […]
In our Native Land
Northern wheatears now on remarkable journey
by Ned Rozell Birds that spent their summer next to muskoxen are now leaving Alaska to spend winter with zebras. Northern wheatears are robin-size songbirds with tan bodies and handsome black eyebands. Wheatears are now […]
Speak Your Mind
Public Safety is a Right for all Alaskans
by Representatives Tiffany Zulkosky & John Lincoln According to research by ProPublica and the Anchorage Daily News, one out of three Alaska communities does not have local law enforcement. Alaska’s sexual assault rate is three […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Internship opportunity for college students
Senator Dan Sullivan is looking for exceptional Alaskan college students and recent graduates to join his team in Washington, D.C. Many of today’s best and brightest political minds began their careers in public service as […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Regents declare financial exigency; consider structural options
by UA Office of Public Affairs On a vote of 10-1, the Board of Regents approved a declaration of financial exigency for the University of Alaska. This difficult decision is a direct result of a […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Wildlife Troopers urge hunters to study regulations before entering the field
by Alaska Wildlife Troopers Excitement is building for Alaska hunters as seasons open this month in many regions for deer, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, mountain goat and other big game species. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers […]
Classifieds
From The Editor
Sleep amnesia
by Greg Lincoln There is a very brief moment in time that occurs between the moments when you come out of unconsciousness from sleep and full wakefulness. During this time between sleep and full consciousness […]
Village Telegraph
The art of the wooden passin
by K.J. Lincoln Lizzie Chimiugak of Toksook Bay remembers the day when she first made fish egg akutaq. She was a young woman and what she was making didn’t turn out so good, she said […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 8
• On 08-02-2019 at 2:30 p.m. medics responded to First Avenue for report of a person down. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 08-02-2019 at 10:09 p.m. medics responded to East […]
Inside Bethel News
Lead in Drinking Water
This is a notice from the City of Bethel, released on Thursday, August 8, 2019. To Bethel Water and Sewer Customers: Routine semi-annual water testing was conducted in September 2018 on the City Subdivision water […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Child bit by dog in Bethel
A 5 year old child was bit by a dog in Larson Subdivision in Bethel on Saturday, August 10th, 2019 during the early evening hours. A part of the child’s right ear was torn off. […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in BethelAugust 1 – 9
Judgments Zachary M. Chaliak, 21 1st Degree Criminal Trespassing 3 Days Aaron Nick, 26 Importing Alcohol – Dry Area $1500, 3 Days Jeremie Azean, 33 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Hrs. CWS Ralph Engebreth Jr., […]
Contributors
Come to the Gathering Place at the Alaska State Fair
by Peter Twitchell The State Fair is fast approaching and we, The Pilot – Steve Willis of Wasilla, and Bread – David Chanar, Louise Leonard, Michael Angaiak, and yours truly Peter Twitchell will be performing […]
Contributors
Salmonberry Rhubarb Cake
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Some folks have asked about salmonberry recipes and I’ve searched without success for my salmonberry pie recipe. I did, however, find the following two previously published recipes which are quite good. […]
Obituaries
Chris Birch, Senator, Engineer & Grandfather, Passes Away at 68
Anchorage Senator Chris Birch passed away on Wednesday. He was 68 years old. Birch’s proud family history in Alaska began in 1944 when his father, Frank, was stationed in Adak while serving in the US […]
State Wide
Hiker deceased after fall
Alaska State Troopers received a report of a hiker who fell on Penny Royal Glacier in the Hatcher Pass area while trying to cross on 8/4/2019 at about 2235 hours. The hiker, identified as Leslie […]
Contributors
I Smoked All the Marijuana I Wanted to Today
by Tad Lindley If you got this far, please read the rest. When I first ran this column in 2005 a couple of preachers just read the title and confronted me for smoking marijuana. Keep […]
In our Native Land
Alaska is number three for suicide rates in the nation
A new study shows Alaska has the No. 3 highest suicide rate in America with 27 suicides per 100,000 people. Suicide rates in the U.S. have grown by 20% in the last decade and are […]
Inside Bethel News
Construction Zones in Bethel
KNIK Construction has issued this construction zone alert for Bethel: Please exercise caution in the construction zones that are currently located between the Cultural Center and the US Fish and Wildlife Center. They are in […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Canning the Catch students learn fish canning basics
by K.J. Lincoln The Cooperative Extension Service in Bethel is a great resource, especially if you want to learn how to can your own fish, and that means those delicious Kuskokwim salmon. Leif Albertson, the […]
Inside Bethel News
Marijuana local option petition ordinance passes introduction
by Delta Discovery Staff An ordinance by the Bethel City Council submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Bethel a ballot proposition initiated through marijuana local option petition passed introduction. Proposed Ordinance 19-16, […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Point in Time Homelessness Data Collection
by Bethel Community Services Foundation Staff On January 23, 2019, 74 people were identified as possibly or definitely homeless in Bethel. This information was provided by the Bethel Housing and Homelessness Coalition, which conducted a […]
Contributors
One Baptism, But Which One Is It?
by Tad Lindley The Bible tells us that there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism (Ephesians 4:5). And surely that was the case when Paul was writing Ephesians, but nearly 2,000 years later there […]
In our Native Land
AEA announces new village energy efficiency program grants
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is soliciting grant applications from eligible communities under a new Village Energy Efficiency Program (VEEP) initiative, funded with a $1 million grant from Wells Fargo. “The Wells Fargo Outdoor Lighting […]
Village Telegraph
Missing person’s remains found
Emmonak AST received a report of a male that jumped into the slough in front of Alakanuk and he did not come back out of the water on 7/24/19 at about 0612 hours. The male […]
Contributors
Five Stages of Acculturation
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Below is information I have provided several times over the years of writing this column. Since teachers will be arriving, this may be beneficial to those new to our area. Shepherd […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 2
• On 7-27-2019 at 01:02 a.m., firefighters responded to 330 Mission Lake Road for report of a structure fire. Firefighters Observed smoke coming from the attic and extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire […]
In our Native Land
Fall Public Safety Training Academy Commences
by Dept. of Public Safety The Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) Academy’s second session of the year began Sunday, July 28, with the enrollment of 39 recruits representing police agencies. The class includes 15 Alaska […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in BethelJuly 25 – August 1
Judgments Travis Andrew, 20 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Jonathan Pete Isaac, 33 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Jonathan Ayagarak, 41 Violate Conditions of Release 3 Days Jeremy Morris […]
From The Editor
Only the essentials
by Greg Lincoln There came a point in time when we realized that we needed to do something about our energy consumption and our energy bills. What can we do to cut down costs? How […]
Heard it in the Steam House
DPS notified that $6M grant application approved by DOJ
July 29, 2019 – Late last week the Department of Public Safety received notice that the U.S. Department of Justice approved DPS’s grant application to receive approximately $6 million through the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement […]
Village Telegraph
Juicy Blueberries
Aubrey “Paningayaq” Simon, age 7, of Quinhagak picked these plump and juicy blueberries from Agolik on July 26th, 2019. “She was so eager to pick,” said mom Jessica. “She happily picked two quarts.”
In our Native Land
K9 officer assists in drug arrest
The Alaska State Troopers’ Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit in Ketchikan with the assistance of K-9 Misty, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Ketchikan Police Department arrested Christian Mathers (age 21 of Ketchikan) for […]
Crime
Man injured in assault
Alaska State Troopers in St. Mary’s was notified of a disturbance in St. Mary’s on 7/26/19 at 1547 hours. AST investigation revealed Allen Andrews, age 37 of St. Mary’s, had cut a 28 years of […]
Sports
Bethel’s Mud Volleyball tournament a success
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel Mud Volleyball tournament fundraiser had another good turnout this year, this is the second annual event. Holding on to their championship status was Kiss My Ace. Coming in second […]
Contributors
Hamburgers with Secret Sauce
by Millie Bentley Greetings. A while ago some gentleman came up to Ryan Martin at the B&B and asked him about hamburgers in Bethel. He said he really loved big Macs and wondered if we […]
Village Telegraph
Generation to generation
Renee Winnie is enjoying her first picking trip below Russian Mission. “She is picking raspberries along the bank before making her way into the bushes,” said her mom Sherilyn Polty. “Thanks to her Ap’a Joey […]
Letters to the Editor
Tourists want to see wolves
You see in the News that the tourist are not seeing Denali wolves like they used to. One of the reasons is that the state allows wolves to be hunted/trapped close to the Denali area […]
Contributors
Father’s Love Letter
by Peter Twitchell A message from Creator God to His children: My child – you may not know me but I know everything about you (Psalm 139:1). I know when you sit down and when […]