Classifieds
Day: September 2, 2020
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 19 – 27
Judgments Norman John James, 23 4th Degree Assault 20 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Kenyon Alexie, 20 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Timothy Joe, 28 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Denise Elsie […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 27
• On 8-22-20 at 3:36 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that is having a seizure. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 8-23-20 at 11:20 A.M., Firefighters responded […]
In our Native Land
CVRF invests $1.5 million for 2020 People Propel® Program
by CVRF Staff Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) announced July 24, 2020 it will invest $1.5 million in its 11th round of the People Propel® program, which helps residents purchase equipment and products critical to […]
Obituaries
Karen Haugen
With great sadness and surrounded by family, Karen Haugen, passed away the 19th of August. A visitation was held on Friday, August 28th at 12:00 noon at Janssen’s Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E Street. Following […]
Contributors
If the World Fits, You’re the Wrong Size
by Tad Lindley (I take my title from a sermon preached by Rev. Johnny James, the message is mine). And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? […]
Village Telegraph
Oscar graduates from Institute of American Indian Arts
Santa Fe, New Mexico: August 4, 2020 – The Institute of American Indian Arts is pleased to announce the graduation of Golga Oscar (Yup’ik Nation) with a BFA in Studio Arts. He received his degree […]
Contributors
Practical Ways to Lose Weight
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I am severely overweight, and have been most of my life. The weight is beginning to impact my joints, limiting my ability to get around. In addition, to the physical […]
Letters to the Editor
BBNC on the Army Corps Rejecting Pebble Mine: The Voices of Bristol Bay Have Prevailed
Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) President and CEO Jason Metrokin made the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers announced the proposed Pebble mine “cannot be permitted.” BBNC has formally opposed Pebble since 2009. […]
Speak Your Mind
Keeping Alaska’s Economy Healthy
by Governor Mike Dunleavy, Julie Anderson, and Alan Weitzner Recently, our administration presented Alaska’s Legislature with a plan to extend hundreds of millions of dollars to hurting small businesses currently ineligible for AK CARES grants. […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Type 2 Emergency Firefighter Crews mobilize to Colorado
by Alaska Division of Forestry Three Alaska Division of Forestry managed Type 2 Emergency Firefighting (EFF) crews from rural Alaska mobilized to Colorado today, Aug. 28 to help with the busy fire season. These crews […]
Contributors
Crucial services
by Peter Twitchell December 30, 2016 was the last day I worked a fulltime job in Bethel, Alaska after receiving notice that my employer Akeela, Inc. was going to cease contracting their substance abuse treatment […]
In our Native Land
New fisheries and marine sciences program focuses on Indigenous knowledge
A new graduate traineeship program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will broaden and diversify graduate education in fisheries and marine sciences through greater inclusion of Indigenous peoples and knowledge. The program is called “Tamamta,” […]
Inside Bethel News
YKHC provides information to City of Bethel regarding COVID-19 mandates
by YKHC 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 YK […]
From The Editor
Whale washed up on Nelson Island beach
by Greg Lincoln Another whale has washed up on the shores of the Bering Sea on Nelson Island, as shown in this photo. The whale was photographed by Jimmie Lincoln of Toksook Bay. He spotted […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Kuskokwim Silvers
Aubree Star, age 5, and 3-year old Kaliyah Rae enjoy an evening of silver salmon fishing on the Aniak River. Fishing in the background are Lenora Nicholson (Aubree’s Mom) and Clarissa Morgan (their aunt).