Three people signed up for the three open seats for Bethel City Council before the August 20th, 2020 Declaration of Candidacy Filing Period closed at 4:00 p.m. The three qualifying candidates for the October 6th […]
Judgments Scott Nicholas Snow, 43 1st Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault 2 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Chad Chadwick, 20 Violate Conditions of Release 20 Days Brandon Hoelscher, 29 3rd Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Tyrah Carl, […]
August 19 • On 8-14-20 at 9:07 P.M., Medics responded to the report of a suicide attempt. Officers cleared medics prior to arrival. No patient contact. • On 8-15-20 at 10:03 A.M., Medics responded to […]
In a small and virtual signing ceremony July 30th, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed a patent transferring just over 2,000 acres at Point Spencer to Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC). The lands […]
The Alaska Federation of Natives is deeply concerned by Monday’s (Aug. 3rd, 2020) official announcement by the Census Bureau that it plans to cut the national count a month short, ending its operations on September […]
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) reports that DNA from one of the black bears killed near the site of a fatal bear attack matched samples collected during the investigation. The initial attack […]
Theresa Miissaq Chiklak was born in Bethel, AK on February 02, 1978 to Alphonsus and Martha Chiklak Sr. The Lord called her home on April 18, 2020. She grew up and attended school in Mountain […]
Glenna Dell Green Lefner, 85, of Medford Oregon and long-time resident of Bethel, Alaska, passed away on July 12, 2020 at Medford, Oregon. A family memorial service is scheduled for November, 2020. She will be […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I read in one of your articles that you have been married a long time. Just from your experience, how can a couple maintain a happy marriage for such a […]
by Tad Lindley In a normal infection, your immune system attacks the invading bacteria and kills them. Then it removes the damaged tissue and the dead bacteria. In a skin infection we see the aftermath […]
Lorin Bradbury, Ph.D. releases the first volume of ‘Treasures from an Old Book’. Turning timeless truths into practical lessons, Lorin Bradbury, Ph.D., presents an application of ancient Hebrew truths from the Book of Proverbs in […]
by Harry Alexie This summer we went on a weeklong camping trip to Heart Lake to trap for arctic ground squirrels, also known as parka squirrels. Not many go up to the mountains to trap […]
The Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government will be meeting telephonically on August 27th, 2020. The number to connect with is: 1-907-308-8050, ID: 649 955 074#. The revised agenda will be emailed on August 24, 2020 out […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a recipe from Teddy Wintersteen, she shared it with us many years ago during the holidays. It is so delicious that it is worth a repeat in time for […]
by Peter Twitchell Mr. Ivan M. Ivan has been a leader in his hometown of Akiak, Alaska before he joined the military or before becoming the Representative in the Alaska State Legislature from 1990 to […]
Re: Deadline on Vote to form Regional Tribal Government extended to October 31, 2020 August 21, 2020 Dear Tribal Leader: For many years, the People of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region have considered the question of […]
by Beverly Hoffman, Colin McDonald, Casey McDonald, and Gloria Simeon Our lives and who we are is defined by the land that we came from. The Yukon-Kuskokwim delta may be remote and seemingly cut off […]
A broad coalition of Alaska Native Tribes and organizations are holding the State of Alaska accountable for its continued mismanagement and interference in Alaska Native ways of life. The current State of Alaska lawsuit (State of […]
For the third year in a row, multiple entities and tribes are coming together to assist Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region villages with the removal of harmful e-waste. The goal of this effort is to safely dispose […]
Five more Alaska, Oregon & Washington Tribes & native villages awarded almost $3.4 million in sixth round of CARES Act funding to address COVID-19 challenges. Today (August 21st, 2020) five more federally recognized Alaska Native […]
by Azara Mohammadi The U.S Census Bureau announced an early end to 2020 Census field operations. The Census will now end on September 30, 2020 – a month early. This announcement was made without prior […]
by Ana Hoffman Bethel Native Corporation is a for-profit village corporation formed under ANCSA. On August 15, 2020, a virtual annual shareholders meeting was held. At this meeting, shareholders elected to the board of directors […]
by Greg Lincoln Hello friends. If you like to drink pop in Bethel and you also enjoy our city parks, this might interest you. The City of Bethel council will be considering an ordinance to […]
by Bjorn Dihle When Melanie Brown was 10 years old, her mom decided it was time for her to begin fishing the family’s setnet site on the Naknek River in Bristol Bay. “It was exhausting,” […]
by YKHC Staff On August 25, YKHC convened a meeting with Senator Lyman Hoffman, City of Bethel Mayor Perry Barr, Acting City Manager Lori Strickler, and City Attorney Libby Bakalar. YKHC has long advocated that […]
Every Alaskan has a stake in smart wildland fire prevention and management, so the Division of Forestry is holding a contest to give every Alaskan the chance to name its new “Take Time to LEARN […]
Judgments Kim Lewis, 65 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Timothy S. Michael Jr., 24 Violate Conditions of Release, 4th Degree Assault, Driving Under the Influence 5 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. $3000, 20 Days Nick […]
• On 8-9-20 at 9:51 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person with breathing problems. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 8-9-20 at 7:45 P.M., Medics responded to a person […]
On Thursday, Aug. 6th, 2020, Chief Justice Bolger issued Special Order 8183 extending the suspension of in-person criminal and civil jury trials until November 2, 2020. The order recognizes that holding in-person jury trials at […]
by AVCP Staff AVCP expressed dismay in learning that the Census deadline was changed without notice, consultation, or consideration for the tribes and tribal communities (and other communities as well) who are struggling to deal […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I am new to the far north, and I have a history of Seasonal Affective Disorder. I am concerned as to how I am going to deal with the shorter […]
Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident Mr. Gary Allan Knopp, 63, died on Friday, July 31, 2020, in a tragic plane accident near Soldotna, Alaska. Gary was born on July 14, 1957, in Whitefish, Montana. He […]
On August 7, 2020, Martina Rose Ayaprun Rapoza went to be with our Lord. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family after battling cancer. Martina was born on July 19, 1966, to […]
by Tad Lindley Have you ever had the honey bucket splash on you when you were dumping it? Did you ever have a clean pour and then at the very last moment a drop of […]
The State of Alaska Division of Elections (DOE) is excited to announce the addition of our new Online Absentee Ballot Application System. Beginning today, June 24, voters who choose to vote by-mail can apply for […]
by Ned Rozell Alaska’s landscape has an unusual feature that allows us to enjoy cheap bananas in Fairbanks and other things that make life better in the subarctic. The Nenana River, born on the south […]
by Ned Rozell People in an 80-foot charter boat out of Petersburg recently saw what a biologist described as a “less-than-once-in-a-lifetime” event: a white killer whale swimming through the sea. UAF graduate student Stephanie Hayes […]
by M. Samson Seniors 2020: Milton Charles, Nicholas Charles, Acacia Chingliak, Charisse George, Justin Jackson, Ryneal Nose, Danielle Pasitnak, Autumn Phillip, and Schenia Wassilie graduated on August 14, 2020, at 2:30 on the outdoor pavilion […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Cooler temps calls for some heavy-duty soup but it looks like this week is going to be warm. The forecast is calling for 70 degree weather in Bethel! But when that […]
by Peter Twitchell When I was a boy we had “White Alice” Communications System (WACS), a United States Air Force Telecommunications Network with 80 radio stations constructed in Alaska during the Cold War. It used […]
With global concerns about the effects of this virus, many are not seeing the physical, mental, family, relationship destructions of our communities by the use of alcohol. People are crying out in fear of this […]
by Elena Aluskak Nukalpiaq – (great male hunter) and the bear cub Once upon a time there was a Nukalpiaq, who decided his little girl should have a bear cub as a pet. A bear […]
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the new schedule for counting people experiencing homelessness in the 2020 Census. The operation was originally scheduled for March 30, March 31 and April 1, but health and safety […]
by AVCP Staff For the safety of our communities, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) 2020 Annual Convention will be held virtually, in light of the COVID pandemic. Our 56th Annual Convention will be […]
by Delta Discovery Staff T he Bethel City Council passed a resolution requesting the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control (AMCO) Office to prohibit sales of alcoholic beverages by means of curbside pickup and home delivery […]
by Greg Lincoln The primary election is scheduled for this Tuesday, August 18th, 2020. On the official ballot for the Democratic and Independence Party are four candidates for U.S. Senator: Edgar Blatchford of Anchorage, Chris […]
The Smith Family of Quinhagak enjoyed a weekend of fishing on the Qanirtuuq River. In the photo are Patricia, Kenny, Caden, Valerie, Sheen, and Donovan Smith with their fresh catch of silver salmon.
On August 11, Grant Aviation was informed that an employee who works at the Bethel station tested positive for COVID-19. The employee and Grant Aviation are working with the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Public Health Nursing […]
Alaska Vocation Technical Center (AVTEC) has reviewed and modified its admissions policies to allow high school seniors an opportunity to enroll in training at AVTEC and earn a valuable employment credential during their final year […]
Michael Nicholas of Atmautluak went on his first berry picking trip to Qasqirayaq on July 10, 2020 with his family and their puppy Kona. Michael is the son of Boi and Sydney Nicholas.
Judgments Eliza J. Gunlik, 67 Violate Conditions of Release 1 Day Axel Moore, 32 Unlawful Contact per Court Order, Driving Under the Influence 10 Days $4000, 60 Days Derek King, 40 4th Degree Assault 6 […]
• On 8-1-20 at 2:23 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having a stroke. Patient was assessed, treated, and transported to the hospital • On 8-2-20 at 4:31 a.m. medics responded to […]
Mary Devlin of Bethel, Alaska has earned a Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 190,000 students from across the country since its inception in […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Sometime in the past, I was approached and asked to respond to the following question: “What should you say, and what should you not say to someone who is grieving?” […]
Barrick Gold Corporation and NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. are pleased to provide an update on their co-owned (50/50) Donlin Gold project (“Donlin Gold” or the “project”) and the 2020 drill program currently advancing with four drills […]
by Tad Lindley Did you ever see an ircinrraq (known in other parts as leprechauns or gnomes)? There are two possible ways to answer that, “Yes”, or “No.” If you said, “Yes”, then you certainly […]
The Alaska Military Youth Academy is prepared to begin their next in-residence class with a staggered arrival of new cadets Aug. 4-6, after shifting to an online training program for the last session due to […]
6 month old Claire Paukan traveled 120 miles up the Yukon River from St. Mary’s to Chakaktolik Creek to pick salmon berries with her family. The photo was taken on July 22nd, 2020.
by Ned Rozell Right now, on the brushy tundra of northern Alaska, grizzly bears are gathering at quiet streams and rivers, attracted by the largest calorie reward they can find — spawning salmon. Until recently, […]
by Reyne Athanas This year the annual dumpster painting was done by community members and not the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center summer youth camps. Margaret Hannah, BHS art teacher, organized the project of painting 18 […]
Employees of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) responded to the location of a fatal bear attack that occurred Wednesday, July 29, near the community of Hope, to collect samples and gather information. […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here’s a good recipe to serve with a salad for a simple lunch, or as a side dish when you are serving fajitas and Mexican rice. Tortilla Casserole 1 onion, chopped […]
by Peter Twitchell Moses “Uksuuq” Wassilie and I go way back. It was a frigid cold evening January 01, 1967 I ran into “Moe Man” as we knew him in music circles, at the Swanson’s […]
Hello Delta Discovery, – IN the most recent FORUM, The Magazine of the Alaska Humanities Forum (Summer 2020), reading from an article informed by Don Rearden’s book, The Raven’s Gift, Joe Yelerton quoted Mr. Rearden […]
by Sarah Jasper I come in a lot of names, Budweiser, vodka, wine and others. No matter what the name, as long as it has alcohol, I’m it. I’m found in liquor stores, bars and […]
Calista (cha-LIS-ta) Corporation’s non-partisan Public Advocacy and Engagement Committee (PAEC) today (Aug. 5th, 2020) announced its first endorsements ahead of the 2020 general election. The Alaska Native corporation is composed of over 32,000 Shareholders with […]
by Calista Education and Culture, Inc. Calista Education and Culture, Inc. (CECI) says the safety of students and staff is CECI’s primary concern. Due to COVID-19, travel for all Take Wing “Tengluni” [D-NG-loo-nee] students and […]
by BCSF Staff Bethel Nonprofit Relief and Response Grant Program Offers Financial Assistance to Nonprofits and Residents Impacted By Pandemic. This year, Bethel’s nonprofits and households are experiencing extraordinary financial hardships due to the COVID-19 […]
by John Sargent It was during a full-day meeting of the Emergency Operations Center in City Hall when City Manager Vinny Corazza came up with the idea for the COVID-19 Testing Incentive Program at the […]
by Greg Lincoln This year, the election for REAA or Regional Education Attendance Area will be on October 6th, 2020. The Alaska Division of Elections has the following candidates listed as certified as of this […]
This is John Westlock III holding his spear and spear thrower made by his Uppa Albert of Emmonak, AK. This is just one set of many that his Uppa has gifted him over his short […]
Suspect in Arkansas commits suicide as investigators were getting warrant to seize DNA August 11, 2020 (Sitka, Alaska) – Today, Alaska State Troopers and the Sitka Police Department announce the closure of the Jessica Baggen […]
On June 25, in consultation with the Alaska Section of Epidemiology, the Napaskiak Tribal Council, City of Napaskiak, and YKHC issued a joint statement about the strong likelihood of sporadic community spread of COVID-19 in […]
Judgments Travis Martin, 37 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Kyle Beebe, 23 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 1 Yr. Prob. Crystal D. Carter, 22 1st Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Emmitt Nicori, 23 […]
• On 7-17-20 at 12:30 p.m. medics responded to the report of an intoxicated person not breathing well. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-19-20 at 1230 p.m. medics responded to the […]
At approximately 0827 hours on 7/31/2020, AST in Soldotna received a report of a plane crash near mile 91.5 of the Sterling Highway. Due to safety concerns and some debris on the roadway the Sterling […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have a situation. I am a Single mom and my daughter who is now 26 years old suffered childhood trauma that she is still struggling to overcome. She presents […]
by Tad Lindley It is extremely important that you read Part 1 of this series in order to get the full impact. If you missed it and you cannot locate a copy of last week’s […]
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) intends to negotiate with the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North as the likely repository of the well-known historic “Bus 142,” removed from the Stampede Trail last month. […]
by Frank Keim As its name indicates, the Solitary sandpiper likes its solitude. It is a loner from spring to spring and from Alaska and Northern Canada where it nests all the way down to […]
Adapting to the pandemic, The South Sudan Medical Relief Fundraiser Committee announced they will have this year’s fundraiser online. The three day silent auction will begin August 20th and all items, services will be announced […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here’s a good one, Meat Balls in Sweet-Sour Sauce, to have in your repertoire. This may be used for a small dinner for four served over steamed rice; expanded to serve […]
by Peter Twitchell When it comes to incarceration, we need to practice, first and foremost, understanding. There are at least five (5) people that are affected by this dilemma. And, it’s a worldwide problem, not […]
The Federal Subsistence Board recently closed federal lands occupied by the Nelchina caribou herd to non-federally qualified users. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is the principle manager of this herd and strongly opposed […]
by Senator Tom Begich As Alaskans enjoy the later part of an unusual summer, attempting to dipnet for sockeye salmon, strategize hunting trips for caribou and moose, and simply enjoying everything our beautiful state has […]
BETHEL – Healthcare providers from across Alaska testified today (July 28th, 2020) to the House Health and Social Services Committee that they are bracing for a wave of COVID-19 infections as the state continues to […]
by BCSF Staff In its second 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 the Northwest Arctic […]
Bethel businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways. Bethel saw some businesses shut down completely following State mandates in March, others stayed open and enacted safety measures for customers and employees, […]
by Greg Lincoln In the July 28th, 2020 report to the City of Bethel council, City Manager Vinny Corazza gave details about the non-congregate shelter that is currently in operation with passage of the Coronavirus […]
Two year old Parker David of Kongiganak helped pick some salmonberries last Wednesday, filling the bucket with the bright orange berries.
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