From The Editor
Deep thoughts
by Greg Lincoln When you are deep in thought about something that is perturbing to you or it is a thought of something that takes all your focus you may find your mind traveling through […]
Year: 2019
Sports
Bethel Wrestling Club ends season at the 2019 Alaska USA state wrestling tournaments
by Tommy Wells Landon Smith finished off the 2019 wrestling season in style this past weekend at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. He helped power the Bethel Wrestling Club to top 10 finishes at […]
In our Native Land
Murkowski announces Secure Rural Schools Payments to Alaska
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today (April 16th, 2019) announced that communities across Alaska will soon receive a total of $10,990,708 to fund schools and local budget priorities. The payments are being provided through the […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May 3
• On 4-26-19 at 7:00 p.m. medics responded to the Seawall for the report of a person down. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 4-27-19 at 3:00 am medics responded to […]
Village Telegraph
Marshall Students Community Project Elders and community members now have places to rest
by Marshall School Staff The city of Marshall, Alaska has become very elder-friendly. This is because of the students in Ms. Riste’s 5th/6th grade class. Last school year, the class was searching for ways to […]
In our Native Land
Operating budget on Senate Floor
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Happy Friday, This week in Senate Finance I got an amendment passed on the operating budget to add an additional $825,000 to UAF to add a permanent full-time position for the […]
Letters to the Editor
Strides in K-12 outcomes outweigh cherry-picking one or two negative stats
We’ve heard people spreading stories lately about how Alaska lags behind the nation in K-12 public school performance, so why throw good money after bad? They want you to believe what we’re doing isn’t working […]
Inside Bethel News
Orutsararmiut Native Council Fisheries Project 2019 Updates
Chinook Salmon Age-Sex-Length Sampling Program Community of Bethel! Please help us to better understand the size and age trends of returning Kuskokwim River Chinook salmon. You can earn $5 for every Chinook salmon you sample! […]
Inside Bethel News
KuC 45th Commencement
by Katie Rearden The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Rural and Community Development (CRCD) Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) held it’s forty-fifth commencement ceremony at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel on Thursday, May […]
Contributors
Hoarding Disorder
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is the difference between a hoarding disorder and collecting junk? Hoarding Disorder has been talked about for some time, but it finally made its way into the DSM-5. The […]
Speak Your Mind
AVCP Response to the Governor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
by the Association of Village Council Presidents AVCP recognizes the Governor’s proposed budget is intended to be a catalyst for discussion. Let’s have part of that discussion in the Yukon Kuskokwim (YK) Delta. Here is […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 27
• On 4-20-19 at 11:37 a.m. medics responded to Ptarmigan for a person that fell and is hurt. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 4-20-19 at 8:30 p.m. medics responded to in […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Ice Classic has it’s winners
The 2019 Kuskokwim Ice Classic winner is Nuka Leslie Westdahl of St. Mary’s. Her winning time guess was 4:01pm on April 12th, 2019. The tripod clock tripped and stopped at 4:02pm, making Westdahl the winner. […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 18 – 26
Judgments Dale Sallison, 21 4th Degree Assault 180 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Elden Westdahl, 21 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Norman Pete, 29 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 2 Yra. Prob. Mildred Reuter, 55 4th […]
Inside Bethel News
Best in the West competition 2019 Awards
The Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center (YPCC) has announced the winners of the 2019 Best in the West Small Business Competition. There are six winners with a total combined monetary prize of $33,500. The awardees are […]
Inside Bethel News
University and communities will monitor Alaska’s inland ice
by Heather McFarland A new lake and river ice-monitoring project led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks gets kids involved in science while promoting ice safety and a better understanding of changing winter conditions. Fresh […]
Inside Bethel News
Contributors
Secret Discovered: How to Open the Floodgates of Heaven
by Tad Lindley How many of you want the windows of heaven to open so that God could pour out a blessing onto you? Imagine that the blessing would be so big, that you did […]
Sports
LKSD All Stars tie for 2nd at State NYO tournament YK Delta region athletes buoy Edgecumbe to top team gold
by K.J. Lincoln Tristan Anaver of the Lower Kuskokwim All Stars helped his team to win the silver trophy at the State Native Youth Olympics tournament held in Anchorage last weekend. He also tied the […]
Letters to the Editor
Bethel Egg Hunt Thanks
We really appreciate all that helped with the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt. Thank you LKSD for the use of the M.E. School playground. Thank you Swanson’s, A.C Store, Sammy’s Market, Bethel Fire Station, […]
Contributors
To serve on council is an honor
by Peter Twitchell The fair City of Bethel, Alaska is not a thriving community with unlimited municipal funds like Barrow, for example. I don’t believe the Bethel City Council members should be paid public servants […]
In our Native Land
Day 102nd of the Legislative Session
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Good morning, We are on day 102nd. This week, the Senate Finance Committee is working on their FY20 budget recommendations to put before the full Senate for consideration. Many of you […]
From The Editor
The strength of friends
by Greg Lincoln This past weekend we were happy to attend the 2019 Native Youth Olympics State championship event in Anchorage. The atmosphere at any NYO event is always very comfortable, respectful and notably absent […]
Contributors
Bonaparte’s Gull Nacallngaq
by Frank Keim Athough the Bonaparte’s gull is Alaska’s smallest gull, I’ve never seen a feistier one, and I suggest not picking a fight with it.* This means, if you approach their nest or their […]
Contributors
Comforting Carrot Bread
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a comfort food recipe. This sweet carrot bread recipe was in the local newspaper in California back in 2007, how time flies. It is a good one. It makes […]
In our Native Land
Alaska Senate urges railroad crossing through Canada
The Alaska Senate today (April 15, 2019) unanimously voted for a resolution urging the U.S. to issue a presidential permit allowing a railroad crossing between Alaska and Canada. “A railroad connecting Alaska to Alberta would […]
Village Telegraph
Bethel Student to intern with Senator Murkowski
Tatiana Vaughn Korthuis of Bethel was selected as an intern for Senator Lisa Murkowski. She will be interning during the second session this summer from July 8th through August 2nd, 2019. Korthuis attends Mount Edgecumbe […]
Village Telegraph
YK Delta region students at UAF named to fall 2018 honor roll
Congratulations to our Yukon Kuskokwim delta area students for making the honor roll. The Delta Discovery is proud to present this list. The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ […]
Speak Your Mind
Warm spring may result in gentle breakup
by Ned Rozell Following the warmest March Alaskans have ever felt, forecasters are predicting a mellow transition from ice to water for most big rivers in the state. Things don’t always go that way during […]
Delta Lifestyles
AVEC awards Top 10 Power Plant Operators of 2018
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) announced the Top Ten Power Plant Operators of 2018 during its recent annual meeting in Anchorage. The following plant operators received recognition for their outstanding achievements: Evan Hunt of Kotlik, […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Bethel terminates city manager
The Bethel City Council voted 4-3 to terminate the employment of now former City Manager Pete Williams during their regular meeting last Tuesday. Voting in favor of termination were Mayor Fred Watson, Vice Mayor Thor […]
Village Telegraph
Native Village of Napaimute to receive EDA grant
April 24, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it is investing to help the Native Village of Napaimute, Alaska, acquire vital equipment needed to spur economic growth […]
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Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 20
• On 4-12-2019 at 6:00 p.m. firefighters responded to the Old Senior Center for the report of a fire. On arrival, the fire was extinguished and firefighters cleared the scene. • On 4-12-2019 at 9:00 […]
Sports
Chefornak wins Junior High NYO title
by Tommy Wells The Chefornak Shamans junior high NYO team took top honors at the Lower Kuskokwim School District Native Youth Olympics meet this past weekend. Coming in second were the Kipnuk Falcons. All Stars […]
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Sports
Kwig Eagles claim District NYO title
by Tommy Wells The Kwigillingok Eagles collected 40 points from Merlin White and 30 more from Chantal Snyder this past weekend and raced to the top spot in the District NYO meet in Tuntutuliak. The […]
From The Editor
The art of enduring
by Greg Lincoln Stressful situations surround us every day. I guess you could say it is a part of life and we have to find ways to work through those, to endure them, and then […]
Village Telegraph
Harmonica Man Mike Stevens on Tour in AK April 28 – May 10
Harmonica Virtuoso Mike Stevens, recent recipient of Canada’s Medal of Honor for his healing work in Canadian villages (20 years), will share healing music and dance events in Alaska’s western, interior and North Slope communities […]
Village Telegraph
Fighter in Velvet Gloves
by K.J. Lincoln Fighter in Velvet Gloves is a book written about the life of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, who is known for her role in helping to fight for civil rights for all Alaskan natives […]
Inside Bethel News
Dunleavy Administration declines Kuskokwim Tribes government-to-government Donlin Gold Project Consultation
by ONC Staff Bethel, Alaska – On January 30, 2019, Orutsararmiut Native Corporation sent a letter to the Dunleavy administration requesting government-to-government consultation regarding the Donlin Gold Project (Project). On March 27 and April 5, […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 13 – 19
Judgments Theodore Pete, 44 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Leonard Patton IV, 30 4th Degree Assault, Violate 95 Days, Condition of Release, Driving Under the Influence 2 Yrs. Prob. $3000, 20 Days […]
Contributors
Why is Easter Always on a Different Date?
by Tad Lindley Did you ever notice that Easter never falls on the same day? For instance, Independence Day always falls on July fourth. In fact, many people have quit calling it “Independence Day”, instead […]
In our Native Land
Governor Dunleavy refuses to work with Alaska Tribes
by Native People’s Action, Inc. Dunleavy administration declining multiple requests for consultation and establishment of government-to-government relations. During Governor Dunleavy’s few months in office, he and his administration have already set an alarming precedent by […]
Delta Lifestyles
CVRF kicks off $1.5 million People Propel® Program
by CVRF Staff Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) kicked off the tenth round of its popular People Propel® program this past month following the Board of Directors’ approval of the $1.5 million budget for this […]
Contributors
Fried Buttermilk Scones
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I’m always on the lookout for good fry bread. So many of you folks out there make wonderful varieties. Meanwhile here is a recipe for fried scones which are mighty tasty […]
Contributors
Easter Memories
by Peter Twitchell While I was growing up in Bethel in the 1950s, money was scarce this time of year. The money dad made the summer before at Bristol Bay was spent, and there was […]
Inside Bethel News
We need a health aide in our village
I’m a citizen and a council member of my village, Kalskag for many years. I’ve never seen any bad situations that really affects our town till I heard this couple times we asked… Our health […]
Inside Bethel News
KuC Students of the Year
by Cynthia Andrecheck University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus is pleased to announce its Student of the Year Awards. Full-time Student of the Year Award was presented to Ethan Tutmalria Andrew from Tuntutuliak, AK. Ethan […]
In our Native Land
Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern, cause for conservation
by Jenny Weis As the days grow longer and summer plans start to materialize, ‘18 million’ is a number on the mind of many across Southeast Alaska, especially those in the numerous industries that rely […]
Contributors
Multiple Personality Disorder or Bipolar Disorder
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Is Multiple Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder the same? Answer: No. They are two separate diagnoses. However Multiple Personality Disorder, which is now called Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), is often […]
Inside Bethel News
Happy Easter Egg Hunting
Children of Bethel get ready to pick eggs at the Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at the Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat playground. Plastic eggs were filled with slips for prizes including 4 bicycles, gift […]
Speak Your Mind
Amendments and Clarification to Temporary Special Action Request FSA 19-02
by the Akiak Native Community The following is a letter to Federal Subsistence Board Chairman Anthony Christianson from the Akiak Native Community, dated April 16th, 2019. We are writing to amend and clarify Temporary Special […]
Delta Lifestyles
Sports
Bethel grapplers shine at Arctic Warriors meet
by Tommy Wells Hannah Howell, Briana Henry, Isabel Lieb, Maya Iverson, Ethan Wheeler, Hayden Lieb, and Hans Holkesvik all wrestled their way to first-place finishes this past weekend and helped spur the Bethel Wrestling Club […]
Contributors
Manipulation
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: My husband tells me that I use manipulation to get my way. I just don’t see it, and am wondering if you would be able to write an article about […]
Inside Bethel News
City of Bethel Proclamation March 13th established as Pete Kaiser Day
The Bethel City Council voted to establish March 13th as Pete Kaiser Day. A proclamation was issued during their April 9th, 2019 regular council meeting. The Kaiser family were present at the meeting at council […]
Village Telegraph
Suicide prevention advocates make an impact in Juneau
by James Biela Suicide Prevention Advocates with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)- Alaska Chapter traveled to Juneau to meet the legislators and discuss keeping mental health and suicide prevention as a priority for […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Russian Mission pike
Logan Larson, age 8, caught this nice Northern Pike across from his village of Russian Mission on April 13, 19. Logan and his proud parents Basil Larson and Lianna Peterson went for an evening manaq. […]
Village Telegraph
Goodnews Bay Trout Harvest
Daniel and Renae Smith of Goodnews Bay cut these Dolly Varden trout that are drying on their fish rack. Renae checked on her fish April 5th when this photo was taken.
Crime
Driver arrested
An Alaska State Trooper conducted a traffic stop of a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander for erratic driving on Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy in Bethel on 4/13/2019 at approximately 1050 hours. The vehicle was swerving onto the […]
In our Native Land
Doyon 2019 Board Election Results
At the 2019 Doyon, Limited annual meeting of shareholders held on March 15, 2019 in Fairbanks, four shareholders were elected to the board of directors. Incumbents Jerry Isaac, Sonta Hamilton-Roach and Miranda Wright were joined […]
From The Editor
Waves of grief
by Greg Lincoln At some point in time in the future we have been told to anticipate a kind of change in our behavior and thinking towards grief. How do we know and what do […]
Village Telegraph
Nunapitchuk Algebra I Students are Teacher For A Day
Nunapitchuk, AK – Students in the Algebra 1 classes at Anna Tobeluk Memorial School recently participated in an extension activity that saw them breaking into small groups and teaching a math lesson to students in […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Passengers uninjured in plane crash
Alaska State Troopers were notified of an aircraft crash approximately 30 miles Northeast of Bethel on 4/11/2019 at about 1700 hours. The aircraft a Yute Air PA-32, was being operated commercially on a charter flight […]
In our Native Land
Crow, Stuart leads Bethel to Nunapitchuk NYO title
by Tommy Wells Jamin Crow and JoBeth Stuart did exactly what they needed to do this past week in order to help the Bethel Regional High School Warriors claim the top spot at the Nunapitchuk […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame selects a new class Bethel’s Hoffman and Pete to be inducted
The Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame has selected 10 women to be honored at the 2019 induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 including Beverly Hoffman and Mary Pete (posthumously) of Bethel. Women from across […]
Inside Bethel News
Remains found
Alaska State Troopers responded to a remote area of Big Lake after receiving a report that human remains had been located on 4/3/19, at approximately 2000 hours. Due to exposure to the elements, positive identification […]
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for your support
Regarding, Charlie Don Spud Sr.: Mr. Spud’s three children, eight grandchildren and three great-grand children would like to thank, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Seebold, Barbara Amos & Children, Mr. & Mrs. James Whitman, Adam Whitman […]
In our Native Land
Eskimo Ninja visits Bethel
GCI hosted a pool party featuring Nick Hanson, the American Eskimo Ninja Warrior as a way to say “thank you” to its Bethel customers on Thursday afternoon, April 11. The pool party was held at […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 4 – 11
Judgments Garrett E. Urovak, 36 2nd Degree Harassment $50 Aaron Jason Wise, 37 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Tanya D. Kasayulie, 26 Violate Conditions of Release, 4th Degree Assault 5 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob., […]
Contributors
Spinach Potato Salad
by Millie Bentley G reetings. Here’s a tasty recipe to go along with your barbecue if you are planning on grilling. It is a little bit different, but very good. Spinach Potato Salad 4 pounds […]
Speak Your Mind
Iditarod: one of the last Gold Rush towns
by Ned Rozell The mushers were gone, and so were the 640 dogs that pulled them out of town. A few days earlier, the volunteers who gave life to Iditarod had climbed into their single-engine […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 11
• On 4-5-19 at 9:11 p.m. firefighters responded to the Joe Lomack beach at the request of BPD Officers. Firefighters socked a pile of wood to prevent burning cleared scene and returned to quarters. • […]
Contributors
It’s never easy to lose a friend
by Peter Twitchell I have a friend who is terminally ill. It’s never easy to lose a friend. To tell you the truth, I was overcome with anger when I found out. Due in large […]
Contributors
God’s Love is Unconditional, But His Salvation Isn’t
by Tad Lindley As our creator, God loves all people. Even those who do not recognize him. Whether we are an atheist worshipping the intellect of man, or idolator bowing down and kissing statues, or […]
Village Telegraph
Search ongoing for missing Chevak woman
The community of Chevak is looking for one of their residents, 35 year old Sara Nicholas. Sara was last seen on March 18, 2019 at an appointment at the Chevak Clinic. Her whereabouts and what […]
Village Telegraph
Bills moved in Senate Finance Committee
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Hello – Day 81…and this week, the Senate Finance Committee moved a couple of bills. SB 16: Alcohol License Fairs, Theatres, Concerts, Bonds; SB 61: Commercial Fishermen’s Fund/Vessel Owner and SB […]
Speak Your Mind
The Warrior Weekly
The Warrior Weekly is the reliable news source for Bethel Regional High School, and it provides the weekly reports to the students, staff, and parents. The Warrior Weekly staff goes through a lengthy process in […]
Inside Bethel News
BRHS Students win awards at the Alaska State Science & Engineering Fair
Bethel Regional High School students Nicholai Chase and Calvin Samson went to the Alaska State Science and Engineering Fair and they brought home the team trophy for the high school division. The 64th Alaska Science […]
Speak Your Mind
Investment in public preschool reaps high returns for our children and our economy
by Dr. Lisa Skiles Parady, Norm Wooten, and Sarah Sledge During a time of fiscal uncertainty, our organizations would like to highlight an investment Alaska can make that has a projected 7-10% per year return […]
From The Editor
Grief does not fade
by Greg Lincoln Defense mechanisms are things that you do when you are faced with anxiety and pain, and are known to be done unconsciously. We talked a little about this a couple of issues […]
Village Telegraph
Hunters asked to avoid taking collared moose along the Yukon River in Unit 18
by ADF&G Staff Bethel -The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to capture and collar moose April 11 through April 20 along the Yukon River in Game Management Unit 18. Because sedatives routinely used […]
Contributors
Early Entry into Kindergarten
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury It’s the time of the year when parents of children who miss the entry date into Kindergarten by a few days, weeks, or even months consider whether they should have their […]
In our Native Land
#FridaysOnTheFarm: Keeping it Fresh in the Last Frontier
by Dana Rogge, USDA Each Friday, meet farmers, producers, and landowners through our #FridaysOnTheFarm stories. Visit local farms, ranches, forests, and resource areas where USDA customers and partners do right and feed everyone. This week, […]
Inside Bethel News
Wilderness Retreats for Vets 2018 Annual Report
by Dolly Faulkner Wilderness Retreats for Vets (WRFV) is an Alaska non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation. Our goal is to help enhance the lives of veterans in our region. In 2018 we provided transportation for 12 veterans […]
Contributors
The Soporific Properties of Walrus
by Tad Lindley I’m hearing rumors of lots of walrus on the coast, even seeing pictures on Facebook, but I’m not going to believe them until I taste the walrus between my teeth! Shouts out […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 5
• On 3-29-19 at 5:17 p.m. medics responded to the area of Alex Hately for the report of a water truck that hit a parked snow machine. Patient was assessed and refused transport to the […]
Inside Bethel News
Our Leaders, past and present
by Peter Twitchell Today, I want to focus on a couple of our Native Leaders past and present. First from the homeland – Bethel and Yup’ik Country. Nora Guinn was a great leader and District […]
Inside Bethel News
Scholarship opportunities from Bethel Community Services Foundation
by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCSF) is pleased to announce the open application period for two new scholarship opportunities available to current and incoming college students. The deadline for both scholarships is June […]
Village Telegraph
Kiakutaq Trophy Pike
Sheila Oscar of Marshall caught this very big Northern Pike while fishing at Kiakutaq on March 27th, 2019.photo by Jay Fitka
Delta Lifestyles
State, Partners request Ringed Seal delisting
The State of Alaska, along with the North Slope Borough, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope submitted a petition today to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requesting delisting of […]
Delta Lifestyles
Qangqaginaq River Ice Fisher
2 year old Elizabeth Imgalrea of Chevak went ice fishing at the mouth of Qangqaginaq River on March 31, 2019 where she caught her first dozen fish!
Delta Lifestyles
ArtsCan Circle Fund, a new addition to BCSF
by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation is excited to announce the addition of the ArtsCan Circle Fund to our growing community foundation. The ArtsCan Circle Fund supports the outreach work of the Canadian nonprofit […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 1 – 5
Judgments Vasily Olick, 20 4th Degree Assault 12 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Ignatius J. Murphy, 28 4th Degree Misconduct Involving $100, Weapons, 2nd Degree Assault 3 Yrs. Prob. James Hale, 53 4th Degree Misconduct Involving […]
Contributors
Blueberries Breakfast Bread
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I hope you will like this recipe that calls for those blueberries still in freezer, if you have any. Amanda Galliher who used to work at the Bethel Police Department as […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska Delegation moves to protect Native craftsmen
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Congressman Don Young (R-AK) this week (March 15th, 2019) introduced the Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act, in the House and […]
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