Village Telegraph
LKSD Alaska Coastal Conference 1A Basketball Tournament Highlights
Good luck to all teams!
Month: February 2020
Village Telegraph
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Bethel Warriors vs Kotzebue Huskies Basketball Action
Friday, February 28 ball game at BRHS. Final Score Bethel 67, Kotzebue 40.
Delta Lifestyles
How Alaska wolves rely on salmon
by Mary Catharine Martin It’s not a secret that, in Alaska, wolves rely on salmon, just as many other species do. It is, however, a subject of evolving research. Back in 2004, Alaska Department of […]
Delta Lifestyles
The salmon-eating wolves of Alaska: Tongass film shoot captures, for the first time on video, wolves catching salmon at night
by Mary Catharine Martin It was past midnight one night in August, 2018 that the film crew and their Alaskan guides, out shooting for a Netflix documentary series called “Night on Earth,” found themselves sitting […]
Heard it in the Steam House
AIDEA Board approves $14.475 million dividend
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Board at its meeting Wednesday (Dec. 4th, 2019) in Anchorage approved a dividend of $14,475,000 to the state general fund for Fiscal Year 2021. “We are pleased […]
Heard it in the Steam House
‘Quarantine’ to protect Alaska potato crop from imported disease
State agricultural officials are taking steps to protect Alaska’s valuable potato industry against contamination from potatoes infected by viruses affecting Lower 48 growers. “Alaska potatoes have a positive, well-deserved reputation at home and abroad for […]
Heard it in the Steam House
The ACF announces investment from Hilcorp Alaska
Feb. 3rd, 2020: Today, The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) announced a new partnership with Hilcorp Alaska that will result in more than $5,000,000 in charitable contributions over the next twelve months. Through this partnership, ACF […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel February 1 – 20
Judgments Wilma Mamie Ulak, 37 Violate Conditions of Release, 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing 1 Day, 1 Yr. Prob. Bryan Oney, 21 Disorderly Conduct 1 Day Kenneth A. Morgan Jr., 33 Interfere With Report of DV […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending February 19
• On 2-10-20 at 3:00 PM medics responded to Kasayuli Subdivision for the report of a boy having a seizure. The patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On 2-12-20 at 1:00 PM […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska seafood industry continues to prove vital to state economy
The 2020 update of The Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Industry report finds that statewide Alaska seafood value, employment and investments continue to show economic strength. Ex-vessel and first wholesale values as well as employment […]
Sports
Hooper Bay climbs into Class 2A rankings
by Tommy Wells The Unalakleet Wolfpack isn’t the only standard in girls’ basketball anymore. Unalakleet was joined in the Class 2A basketball power rankings by the Hooper Bay Lady Warriors this week. Hooper Bay’s debut […]
Sports
Bethel Middle School Archers win state title
The Bethel Schools Middle team is winner of the National Archery in the Schools Bullseye Virtual Tournament. This tournament along with the 3D Tournament took place February 19th, 2020. Coming in second was the team […]
Sports
Andrews garners All-American honors with trip to WCWA finals
by Tommy Wells Agatha Andrews always knew she could be among the best wrestlers in the country. On Feb. 8, she proved it to everyone else. Andrews, who grew up in the western Alaska village […]
Delta Lifestyles
ANC reports record passenger numbers in 2019
by the Alaska Dept. of Transportation Staff The results are in! A record number of more than 5.7 million passengers traveled through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in 2019. The number of passengers passing […]
Delta Lifestyles
McNeil River Bear Viewing
by ADFG Staff It’s a new year and time to prepare for new adventures! If you’ve ever wanted to view bears up close in their natural environment, then viewing brown bears at McNeil River State […]
Contributors
Life After the Wedding
by Tad Lindley Marriage is like flies on a screen door; the ones on the outside are trying to get in, and the ones on the inside are trying to get out. – Rev. Harry […]
In our Native Land
Sundogs, light pillars enliven the dog days
by Ned Rozell Fairbanks’s recent mornings in the minus 30s Fahrenheit may be extending local residents’ winter fatigue, but there are some rewards that come with cold, clear skies. Sundogs are two colorful bursts of […]
Contributors
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, and can you give some examples? Answer: Munchausen Syndrome is now known as Factitious disorder imposed on self. It is a mental illness, in […]
Inside Bethel News
Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government seeks to strengthen tribes
The Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government will be meeting at the Bethel Alaska Moravian Church Seminary meeting room starting on March 9th, 2020 at 1:30pm until 5:00pm. The next day the meeting will start on March […]
In our Native Land
GCI Gives program will provide $2 million for Alaska nonprofits
Feb. 14th, 2020: GCI announced today that its robust philanthropy program, GCI Gives, will donate $2 million in direct funding, in-kind services and products to Alaska organizations in 2020. This is consistent with the Alaska-born-and-raised […]
Contributors
Tropical Pineapple Pork Adobo
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Daylight hours are increasing and it won’t be long before spring is here to stay. Here is a recipe for Pineapple Pork Adobo that is really good to go along with […]
Contributors
An amazing life
by Peter Twitchell For the last month I’ve pondered a question I believe man has pondered. It is truly amazing to me how a chicken can have eggs, any bird for that matter, and the […]
Letters to the Editor
Response to the news
My name is John Simon and I’ve lived in YK Delta my entire life. I’m writing about the dog roundup that was recently in in the news. I agree with the communities that we have […]
Speak Your Mind
It will never end until we say it is time
by Victoria Hill Hello, my name is Victoria Hill; I reside in the village of Hooper Bay. I am writing this letter, to voice my concern about the use and abuse of alcohol. I’m speaking […]
Village Telegraph
Bill establishing June 7 as ‘Walter Harper Day’ passes Alaska Senate
Feb. 7th, 2020: The Alaska Senate today unanimously passed a bill establishing Walter Harper Day on June 7 of each year. “Walter Harper left an indelible mark on Alaska history when, at the young age […]
Village Telegraph
Cleaning up the Yukon
by Alex N. Evan I’d like to reflect on the time I was at Fort Yukon for the Yukon River Watershed Summit some 19 years ago. It was the time I represented 2 tribes of […]
Village Telegraph
Your kindness and generosity will come back ten-fold
by the Food Bank of Alaska When Edna and Jose Estrella moved to Selawik in the Northwest Arctic part of Alaska with their church, they were shocked by the prices in the grocery stores. They […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel’s McEachern recipient of Usibelli Distinguished Teaching Award
Dr. Diane McEachern has been awarded the 2020 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards, established in 1992, are named in honor […]
Inside Bethel News
LKSD Board of Education appoints new Superintendent
by LKSD Staff The Board of Education for the Lower Kuskokwim School District is pleased to announce their choice for a new Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Kimberly Hankins, beginning July 1st, 2020. The Board wishes […]
From The Editor
Canine friends
by Greg Lincoln People from all over the world have their own unique friendships and relationships with our canine counterparts and Bethel has its own also and you can see it firsthand at one of […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel February 3 – 6
Judgments Jackelyn Augusta Steven, 22 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Steven Amik, 38 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing 10 Days Juliana Danielle Peterson, 23 4th Degree Assault 3 Yrs. Prob. John […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
February 10 •On 1-31-20 at 12:26 P.M., Firefighters responded to YKHC hospital for reports of fire alarms going off inside the hospital. Firefighters arrived on scene, saw no smoke or fire. Firefighters did a 360 […]
Contributors
Don’t Share Your Vulnerability on Facebook
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Last year I wrote the following article, I was asked to submit it again for publishing in the Delta Discovery. Please read and be very careful what you post. Question: I […]
Sports
Lady Warriors take 3rd at Grace Christian tournament
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors rode outstanding performances from Ava Lieb and Audri Goodwine to a third-place finish at the 2020 Grace Christian Hardwood Classic. The BRHS girls went 2-1 […]
Sports
Unalakeet girls climb to No. 2 in latest poll
by Tommy Wells With the regular season nearing an end, the Unalakleet Lady Wolfpack are moving in the right direction. And they’re climbing in the state rankings. The Wolfpack ensured western Alaska was left off […]
Sports
Warriors split twinbill with Unalakleet
by Tommy Wells The Unalakleet Wolfpack knew coming into the Bethel Regional High School WarriorDome for a nonconference showdown with the Warriors wasn’t going to be easy. In fact, they knew they would have to […]
Contributors
Are You Suffering From Atheistic Tendencies?
by Tad Lindley Reputable surveys suggest that somewhere between two and four percent of Americans are atheist. In case you are not up on the lingo, an atheist is a person who denies that God […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska Military Youth Academy starts first class of 2020
by David McPhetres Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska – The Alaska Military Youth Academy campus was quiet last week. There were no cadence calls or marching commands echoing between the buildings. That changed Feb. 12 when […]
Village Telegraph
AST releases names of decedents in plane crash
The Alaska State Troopers has released the names of the four passengers that were in the plane that crashed 12 miles south of Tuntutuliak on February 6th, 2020. They were all from Kipnuk and did […]
Delta Lifestyles
Delta doghouse project a success
by Angie Fitch We are excited to announce that Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. is expanding our doghouse building program with the help of the Yukon Kuskokwim Canine Health Association! This project is made possible […]
Contributors
The Power of Music
by Peter Twitchell I have always believed that music unites us! No matter who we are on this planet we have that in common. It is one common denominator we share in our journey through […]
Letters to the Editor
What is Wrong with Introducing and Enforcing Prohibition? Part 3
It makes me wonder what the mindset is with the federal government, the state government, local governments, when in 2010, there was $1.2 billion dollars spent only in Alaska, from the ripple effects of alcohol. […]
Speak Your Mind
Alaska Natives and American Indians are being seriously threatened by Climate Change
by Mike Williams Sr. This is the Testimony of Michael Williams, Sr. before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, Sub House Committee on Interior, Environment, and related agencies for the “Climate Change Panels” […]
Village Telegraph
Andrews wins Kwethluk Sled Dog Race
Maurice Andrews raced his Glare Ice Kennel team to victory at the 2-day Kwethluk Sled Dog Race this past weekend. Andrews had a total elapsed time of 3:07:32. The trail was 20 miles each day. […]
Village Telegraph
Minimum qualifications for Alaska Police Officers makes Alaska safer
by Bob Griffiths Most people are bewildered when they find out people with serious criminal convictions are serving as police officers in rural Alaska. It truly is shocking to learn that individuals convicted of felonies, […]
Inside Bethel News
TWC Child Advocacy Center receives grant
The Tundra Women’s Coalition is the recipient of a community grant from the Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to provide enhanced services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and underserved victims […]
Inside Bethel News
Oct 2019 Bethel Point in Time Homelessness Data Collection
by Bethel Community Services Foundation Staff On October 26, 2019, 47 people were identified as possibly or definitely homeless in Bethel, with another 2 who were at risk of homelessness. This information was provided by […]
From The Editor
Food is a love language
by Greg Lincoln Hello fellow friends. I have a couple of good words for this week. Have you ever done some cleaning and you ended up finding treasures of all kinds that you had forgotten […]
Sports photos
BRHS Warrior Basketball vs The Unalakleet Wolfpack
Friday, February 14. Bethel Warriors 78, Unalakleet Wolfpack 49
Sports
Kwethluk School Hosts Invitational Tournament
The Kwethluk Carayiit hosted the Ket’acik Aapalluk Memorial School Basketball Invitational Tournament today Valentines Day, February 14th, with boys and girls teams from Akiachak, Akiuk, Akula, Atmautluak, Napaskiak, and Nunapitchuk playing. The games were played […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 23 – 30
Judgments Ellamary Elena Guest, 34 3rd Degree Assault 6 Mos., 2 Yrs. Prob. Nita A. Mike, 39 Import Alcohol – Dry Area, $1500, 3 Days, Alcohol Beverages Transported by Common Carrier 1 Yr. Prob. Leonard […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 1
• On 12-20-19 at 11:30 P.M., Medics responded to Fili’s Pizza for report of a person that was assaulted. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • vOn 12-25-19 at 2:30 P.M., Medics responded […]
Heard it in the Steam House
GCI to award $100,000 in scholarships to Alaska students
To support Alaska students who have decided to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Education and Math (STEM), GCI has committed $100,000 to its statewide scholarship program. Fifty Alaska students will each receive a $2,000 […]
Sports
Akiachak 4th in latest AABC poll
by Tommy Wells The Akiachak Lady Huskies have put the Yukon-Delta on the basketball map. Well, at least on the Association of Alaska Basketball Coaches’ map. Akiachak climbed to No. 4 in the latest AABC […]
Sports
Kipnuk, Tuntutuliak, Napaskiak remain unbeaten
by Tommy Wells The Kipnuk Falcons, Napaskiak Hawks and Tuntutuliak Lady Blue Jays are keeping the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta’s hopes of a perfect season alive. All three teams head into this week sporting unbeaten records. Kipnuk […]
Sports
Bethel boys, girls claim wins over Nome
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams claimed key conference wins this past weekend by grinding out crucial wins over Nome-Beltz. The wins helped BRHS keep their hopes for […]
Contributors
Thinking About Killing Yourself? Read This
by Tad Lindley I have been running this column every year about this time in hopes that someone my read it and live to tell about it. It would seem like with the days getting […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska’s Top Youth Volunteers of 2020 selected by national program
Feb. 4th, 2020: Zoe Nelles, age 17, of Palmer and Caleb Song, age 13, of Anchorage today were named Alaska’s top two youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide […]
Delta Lifestyles
DPS Training Academy expects new all time high
by Dept. of Public Safety Staff For the first time in employee memory, the Department of Public Safety Academy in Sitka is slated to be at capacity. Academy staff is prepared to accept up to […]
Delta Lifestyles
GCI techs train to safely scale Alaska’s most-remote towers
by GCI Staff Rural Operations team employs nearly 50 rural-based tower climbers to maintain GCI’s statewide network. Strapped into a full set of safety gear, from helmets to harnesses, each GCI tower climber goes through […]
Inside Bethel News
Larson of Napaskiak wins Feb 50 Sled Dog Race
by Delta Discovery Staff The February 50 has a new champion, Jackie Larson of Napaskiak. Larson crossed the finish line on the Kuskokwim River in front of Bethel with a time of 3 hours, 27 […]
In our Native Land
Get your REAL ID at ANC
Alaskans have a new location to receive REAL IDs. The Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will now process REAL ID applications at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). “ANC and the DMV are […]
Contributors
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is some food to warm the tummy. I came across this recipe and it was so good I thought I’d share it with you. It’s for two servings only, but […]
Contributors
Every good thought
by Peter Twitchell The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Wisdom and knows everything, knows what we say, do, think. The Holy Spirit speaks to us all the time. Every wonder where your good thoughts […]
Letters to the Editor
Honoring Black leaders in Alaska’s history
This Black History Month I’ve been reflecting on powerful Black leaders in Alaska’s history. Today, I want to tell you about Senator Bettye Davis. A woman whose life truly exemplifies public service to me. Bettye […]
Speak Your Mind
It’s Time to Look to the Future
by Governor Mike Dunleavy Last week, I shared with you my vision for the Last Frontier – an agenda that highlights the priorities of Alaskans from Kotzebue to Ketchikan. It’s time to examine the way […]
Village Telegraph
Five perish in plane crash
February 6th tragedy struck when a commercial aircraft carrying four passengers and the pilot went down near the village of Tuntutuliak, all five are deceased. At about 1342 hours, Bethel Alaska State Troopers was notified […]
Village Telegraph
Missing Nunam Iqua children found alive
The four missing boys from Nunam Iqua that had gone out for a snowmachine ride on February 2nd and did not come home have been found alive by ground searchers. On 2/02/2020 at approximately 1825, […]
Village Telegraph
The Kuskokwim Corporation Names New President and CEO
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) announced today that TKC Shareholder Andrea Gusty has been selected as the corporation’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Gusty will assume her new role immediately. “This was a big decision […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska House District 38 Legislative Update
by Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky February 6, 2020 Dear friends + neighbors, We are digging ourselves out of snow that recently blanketed Alaska’s capital city. I hope you stayed warm through the cold snap that has […]
From The Editor
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Village Telegraph
Husky Classic Invitational Basketball Tournament
The Akiachak Huskies are hosting the Husky Classic Basketball Tournament this weekend. High school basketball squads from Akiak, Aniak, Kwethluk, and Newhalen are at the Home of the Huskies for 1A basketball action. Go teams! […]
Inside Bethel News
Athanas of Bethel to be Inducted into Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Bethel’s Reyne Athanas is one of 12 women to be inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. The class of 12 women come from the Aleutians, Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai-Soldotna, Ketchikan, and Sitka. […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 6 – 24
Judgments Michael Aketachunak, 33 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Charles Bird, 35 Alcohol Beverages Transported By Common Carrier $250, 1 Yr. Prob. Christine Hootch Kirby, 52 Alcohol Beverages Transported Common Carrier By […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 31
• On 1-23-20 at 3:30 P.M., medics responded to AC for the report of a man who fell down. The patient was evaluated and refused transport to the hospital. • On 1-24-20 at 5:50 A.M., […]
Village Telegraph
Remains recovered near Bethel
Alaska State Troopers (AST) in Bethel received a report of an overdue traveler on 1/17/2020 at about 0102 hours. It was reported that Elizanna Anvil and a travel partner, left Nunapitchuk traveling to Bethel on […]
Sports
Kipnuk improves to 8-0 with win
by Tommy Wells The Kipnuk Falcon boys ran their season record to 8-0 this past weekend by winning their first game of a weekend series in Quinhagak. The Falcons entered the weekend as one of […]
Sports
Lady Whalers sweep weekend twinbill from Bethel
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Lady Warriors hosted the Barrow Lady Whalers who took a huge step toward nailing down the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Western Conference basketball tournament this past weekend. Barrow […]
Sports
Andrew, Hawks soar past Bethel JV
by Tommy Wells Weston Andrew scored 26 points and Dezmin Johnson and John Andrew both scored into double figures on Saturday and helped power the Napaskiak Hawks to an 82-54 victory over the Bethel Regional […]
Contributors
When Drugs Don’t Listen
by Tad Lindley The old joke goes, “I said no to drugs, but they didn’t listen.” It was a response to Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the government […]
Delta Lifestyles
2020 First Lady’s Volunteer Award Nominations are now open
by Rose Dunleavy, Alaska’s First Lady As we move forward into a new decade, I am happy to continue the First Lady’s Volunteer Awards, an annual tradition started by First Lady Bella Hammond in 1975 […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Corp. launches shareholder contest to increase digital services
by Calista Corporation Staff Four Shareholders to win new iPad, Deadline is February 29. Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation announces the 2020 Calista Click Contest. Four Shareholders will win a new unlocked 9.7″ iPad with an approximate […]
Contributors
The Anchorage Folk Festival
by Peter Twitchell I was invited by Mary Walker to join her and Carl Jack at the Anchorage Folk Festival 2020 on January 19, 2020 at the Wendy Williams Auditorium Stage that evening at 7pm […]
Letters to the Editor
Response to dog rescue article
I am writing in response to the KYUK article about the Tuntutuliak dogs being rescued from the village and taken to Bethel and Anchorage. This is not the first time one of the villages has […]
Speak Your Mind
We must fund a budget that provides essential services
by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky After a year of drawn out Legislative sessions, it was wonderful to spend the remainder of 2019 home in the district. I appreciated and valued all the conversations I’ve had with […]
Speak Your Mind
What is wrong with introducing and enforcing prohibition? (Part 2)
by Andrew Boyscout Before 1920, there was a movement to have “dry” communities, which we know was successful, despite the fight against saloon owners, alcohol producers, and such like. Chicago had an experience where the […]
Village Telegraph
GCI crews plan project to repair subsea fiber break in Cook Inlet
by GCI Staff GCI is investigating a subsea fiber optic cable break discovered earlier this week in Cook Inlet, near Kenai. Customers may have noticed a minor disruption on Tuesday as the network traffic was […]
Village Telegraph
Apatiki’s document sewing traditions with newly-released curriculum
by Danielle Slingsby Preserving Traditions, Increasing Cultural Education, and the Art Economy. Skills such as skin sewing were essential to the survival of our ancestors. In the past, these traditions were passed down from generation […]
Inside Bethel News
Andrews wins Bethel Memorial Sprint Dog Race
by Delta Discovery Staff Bethel musher Maurice Andrews of Glare Ice Kennel has won the Bethel Sprint Mushers Club Memorial race this past weekend. The two-day event was held February 1-2 on the Kuskokwim River. […]
From The Editor
Winter river bounty
by Greg Lincoln Have you ever tried Pickled Pike? I’m sure most of you have, but if you haven’t, it is a delicious and tasty alternative way to eat pike. Pike fish is one of […]
Sports
Bethel Sprint Mushers Club Dog Race
The Bethel Sprint Mushers Club Day 1 of the two-day sled dog race took place today on the Kuskokwim River. Local mushers raced in the approximately 20 mile trail up the river and back. The […]