Classifieds
Month: March 2021
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 22 – 25
Judgments Brenda Thompson, 28 Violate Conditions of Release, Driving While License Cancelled/Revoked/Suspended, Reckless Driving 1 Day, 2 Yrs. Prob. Edward C. Chief, 57 Reckless Endangerment 15 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Ben Weston, 34 4th Degree […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 26
• On 3-20-2021 at 5:51 a.m. medics responded to stage the report of a broken jaw. Medics canceled while staging. • On 3-20-2021 at 7:43 a.m. medics responded to the report of a black eye. […]
Contributors
Diana’s Ramen Salad
by Millie Bentley Greetings. One of my favorite meals is a simple salad made by Diana Gamez. It’s a meal in itself and is best prepared ahead of time. So if you have a busy […]
Village Telegraph
Edgecumbe and Nome boys advance to semifinals in State 3A basketball tourney
by Delta Discovery Staff The Mount Edgecumbe Braves boys team defeated the Kotzebue Huskies and the Nome Nanooks beat the Delta Junction Huskies in opening action at the 3A State Basketball tournament on Thursday, March […]
Contributors
What Do You Worship?
by Tad Lindley I saw the Grateful Dead at Pine Knob in Detroit Michigan in 1988. We had floor seats, and I stood on my chair and danced through both sets, as did the thousands […]
Inside Bethel News
Smith of Bethel earns All-American wrestling honors at USAW tournament
Bethel has it’s 6th High School Folkstyle All-American in Junior Landon Smith. This tournament, hosted by USA Wrestling, bestowed All-American honors on the top 8 place finishers in their respective weight classes. The USAW High […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska Army National Guard Infantrywoman makes history
by Edward Eagerton On the cusp of Women’s History Month, one Alaska Army National Guard Soldier made her own mark in history last month by becoming the first infantry woman in Alaska National Guard history. […]
Contributors
Looking back at the History of the West
by Peter Twitchell Native Pueblos for over a thousand years built their homes in the sides of hills and protected cliffs. Yucca plants grew on mesas and the Pueblo women built mud adobe stoves and […]
Contributors
Don’t Help So Much
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Last week I responded to a question on enabling. In that response, I stated that I would follow with an article I had previously written on helping adult children become independent. […]
Letters to the Editor
Unlocking Alaska
Sixty-two years ago, Alaska traded its status as a territory for full statehood and a promise – the promise of a prosperous future grounded in the freedom to access and develop our common natural resources. […]
Speak Your Mind
Tengmiirvik nunarpamteni nallunairumauq mikelngumta murilkekanillerkaatnek
by Elena Aluskak Ever since I can remember (acquired an ear to understand/hear) – I remember the constancy of guidance and admonishments; not in any way confusing or hard to understand but consistent and sometimes […]
Village Telegraph
Is a dangerous ocean causing Chinook salmon to return younger and smaller than in the past?
by Alice Bailey Older Chinook salmon may die in the ocean more often than previously thought, according to a life cycle simulation created by Alaska researchers. Newly released results help explain why Chinook salmon returning […]
Village Telegraph
2020 Season Summary of Postseason Subsistence Salmon Harvest Surveys
by ONC Staff As some of you may know, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) Subsistence Division and Orutsararmiut Native Council (ONC) conduct postseason subsistence harvest surveys each year in the fall after […]
Inside Bethel News
Day 67 in the Legislative Session
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Good morning, Today is the sixty-seventh Legislative day. This week the Senate Finance Committee amended and moved SB 19: extending SESA. (see info below). The committee also heard SB 32: College […]
Inside Bethel News
House District 38 report
by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky March 26, 2021 Dear friends + neighbors, I hope this finds you healthy and well. The rain and snow continue to fall periodically here in Southeast, but we are feeling the […]
From The Editor
Who would have thought
by Greg Lincoln This week will be seeing several of our YK delta area teams traveling to the State 1A and 2A Basketball championships. Games start on April 1st and will take place at the […]
Sports
Edgecumbe Braves and Nome Nanook boys fall in 3A semifinals
by Delta Discovery Staff Braves fans and Nanook fans cheered their hardest for their Edgecumbe (MEHS) and Nome teams Friday night at the 3A State Basketball boys tournament at Wasilla High School, both teams lost and […]
Sports
Edgecumbe and Nome boys advance to semifinals in State 3A basketball tourney
by Delta Discovery Staff The Mount Edgecumbe Braves boys team defeated the Kotzebue Huskies and the Nome Nanooks beat the Delta Junction Huskies in opening action at the 3A State Basketball tournament on Thursday, March […]
Delta Lifestyles
Snow Art
Tamaq Nelson created these beautiful snow ptarmigan and snow rabbit sculptures at his home in Napakiak. (Photo by Daniel Nelson)
In our Native Land
Why did the vole climb the tree?
by Ned Rozell A few years ago, Link Olson wanted students in his mammalogy class to see one of the neatest little creatures in Alaska, the northern flying squirrel. He baited a few live traps […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Youth mortality
The Bethel Police Department received a report of a missing 15-year-old juvenile female on 03/15/2021 at approximately 1:00pm. At approximately 6:00pm the family of the missing juvenile believed they had located her body on the […]
Classifieds
Chasing the Ambulance
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 13 – 19
Judgments Byron S. Watson, 30 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Martha Nokowallera, 69 Violation of Custodian Duty $100 Kenneth George, 34 Violate Conditions of Release 7 Days Moxie Alexie, 40 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 18
• On 3-12-21 at 12:49 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person who is feeling lightheaded. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 3-12-21 at 2:26 p.m. medics responded […]
Crime
Man arrested who shot VPO in Nunapitchuk
Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were notified that a Village Police Officer (VPO) in Nunapitchuk, Alaska had been shot by a prisoner who was being secured at the Nunapitchuk Public Safety Building on March 16, […]
Sports
Contributors
Read Before Giving Up
by Tad Lindley This is for those times when you feel like giving up. I want you to cut this out and tuck it away in the back of your Bible for a rainy day, […]
Sports
Larson takes lead in final stretch of season finale 50-mile race
by Delta Discovery Staff Greg Larson of Napaskiak drove his 8-dog team to victory this Saturday, winning first place by 8 seconds over Akiak musher Mike Williams Jr. Larson, driving his Larson Kennel Team, finished […]
Contributors
Delta Lifestyles
2021 ONC Science & Culture Camp
ONC will be hosting the Science & Culture Camp this summer and our application is NOW OPEN for Lower Kuskokwim School District high school students grades 9 – 12, including incoming 9th graders in the […]
Contributors
It is our Duty to Survive
by Peter Twitchell I thought I retired from working a job, but today I miss working with people and I really have this desire in my heart to go back to the work force! I […]
Contributors
Geof’s Spaghetti
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a recipe that my son Geof loves to make. Once, as a teenager, Geof went on a skiing weekend at Big Bear Lake. His one concern seemed to be […]
Letters to the Editor
Let’s Conquer COVID
COVID-19 does not discriminate. It doesn’t care where you live. It doesn’t care how important it is for you to gather with friends and family. For many months, the number of cases per 1,000 people […]
Speak Your Mind
Questions about our tribal laws
by Alice Crow March 26, 2021 An open letter to ONC citizens: I am sending in the written statement I read during our Tribe’s last regular council meeting on March 3, 2021, under the agenda […]
Speak Your Mind
Request to Tribal organization to exercise due diligence
by Alice Crow March 16, 2021 An open letter to ONC citizens: I am sending in the written statement I read during our Tribe’s regular council meeting on February 3, 2021, under the agenda item […]
Village Telegraph
Statement from Deb Haaland, the 54th Interior Secretary
Deb Haaland will take the oath of office to become the 54th Secretary of the Department of the Interior later today (March 16th, 2021) in a small ceremony with family. The oath of office will […]
Village Telegraph
Legislation introduced to fund sanitation in Tribal Communities
Today (March 16th, 2021), Congressman Don Young (AK-AL) and Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) introduced legislation to allocate $2.6 billion in funding to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Sanitation Facilities Construction Program to construct and improve […]
Village Telegraph
Tuluksak teacher releases new book
McManus was born in Stanley, Wisconsin before moving to Montana and then Washington. In her new book, Related to Loon: a first year teacher in Tuluksak, she takes the reader on an Alaskan adventure. McManus […]
Inside Bethel News
Donlin Gold welcomes reopening public comment on Water Rights Permit
Donlin Gold welcomes the recent decision by the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) to add a second public comment period for the project’s water rights applications. The first public comment period took […]
Sports
Dallas Seavey wins record-tying fifth Iditarod championship
by Iditarod Staff Veteran Iditarod musher Dallas Seavey (bib #23) of Talkeetna, Alaska, crossed the finish line of the Iditarod Gold Trail Loop in Deshka Landing at 5:08 a.m. today, claiming his fifth Iditarod Trail […]
Inside Bethel News
Hardwick finishes her second Iditarod, claims Red Lantern Award
Victoria Hardwick, veteran Iditarod musher wearing bib #48 of Bethel, is the final musher to cross the finish line for the 2021 Iditarod Gold Trail Loop Race. She finished in Deshka Landing at 12:22 a.m. […]
Inside Bethel News
Legislative session at halfway mark
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Hello – It’s day 60, it’s March Madness and it’s snowing in the Capital city! This week the Senate Finance Committee received an update on the state’s revenue forecast from the […]
From The Editor
Braves, Warriors, Eagles to head to state tournament
by Greg Lincoln Part of life here in the YK delta is having the choice to participate in extracurricular activities that supplement your schooling when you’re in grade school and high school. Since covid happened, […]
Sports
Larson takes lead in final stretch of season finale 50-mile race
by Delta Discovery Staff Greg Larson of Napaskiak drove his 8-dog team to victory this Saturday, winning first place by 8 seconds over Akiak musher Mike Williams Jr. Larson, driving his Larson Kennel Team, finished […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 6 – 11
Judgments Ben Gunlik Weston, 34 Violate Conditions of Release 60 Days Harold Timothy Arnakin, 28 Violate Condition of Release 60 Days Dyane V. Green, 27 Reckless Endangerment 2 Yrs. Prob. Steven T. Walker, 26 Driving […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 12
• On 3-7-21 at 8:08 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person having an allergic reaction. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 3-8-21 at 8:56 A.M., Firefighters responded to […]
In our Native Land
Body found by SAR group
Alaska State Troopers received a report that a body had been discovered near a snowmachine by Bethel Search and Rescue just South of Bethel on March 3, 2021, at approximately 1320 hours. The deceased has […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Possible stroke victim rescued at Stoney River Lodge
by David Bedard Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing medically evacuated a possible stroke victim Feb. 20 at Stoney River Lodge 200 miles west of Anchorage, about 30 miles east of the village […]
Contributors
Mental Illness or Mental Defect
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is the difference between a mental illness and a mental defect? Answer: A mental illness is also referred to as a mental disorder or a psychiatric illness. Generally, mental […]
Obituaries
John Sackett
When John Sackett was just 4 years old, he listened to a man scream in pain for three days before dying. The man needed a catheter. None was available in their remote village, Cutoff, on […]
Contributors
Are You Tired of the Torturers?
by Tad Lindley On those nights when you have trouble sleeping, do you get plagued by reliving your past? Do you think about situations where people took advantage of you or hurt you? Do you […]
Sports
Larson wins Kwethluk 2-day Sprint Dog Race
by Delta Discovery Staff Gregory Larson of Napaskiak posted the fastest times on both days of the Kwethluk Sprint Dog Race this past weekend to win the top prize as the fastest musher in the […]
Sports
Chevak Comets host Scammon Bay Eagles
Schools in the Lower Yukon School District have been busy with basketball and players have been using masks during the game. The Chevak Comets hosted the Scammon Bay Eagles boys and girls teams last Tuesday […]
Contributors
Slow Cooker Hunters Chicken
by Millie Bentley Greetings. This week I’m pushing slow cookers, also known as crockpots. Years ago a crockpot was my favorite cooking tool. Prep time the night before or in the morning before heading for […]
Contributors
Encourage your children to continue their education
by Peter Twitchell This morning’s news announced American wanted to bring students back to school to continue their education and I thought, 16 year olds are getting their COVID vaccinations now and our kids are […]
Letters to the Editor
Alcohol and Abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: This blog includes graphic content that some readers may find distressing. Disclaimer: The names, characters, events and incidents are fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely […]
Speak Your Mind
The End is in Sight
by Governor Mike Dunleavy Tuesday night, I announced that COVID-19 vaccines are now available to any Alaskan who wants one. While seniors and our most vulnerable will continue to be prioritized, our vaccination infrastructure has […]
Village Telegraph
CDC issues guidelines on how fully vaccinated people can visit safely with others
Today (March 8th, 2021), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of recommendations on activities that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume. The new guidance—which is […]
Village Telegraph
Water service restored in Unalakleet after disruption due to frozen system
The City of Unalakleet restored water service in their community after issuing a local disaster declaration Feb. 26, in response to extreme cold temperatures and high winds that compromised their water treatment and distribution system. […]
Village Telegraph
New Subsistence Advisory Committee created to provide input on Donlin Gold Project
March 09, 2021: The proposed Donlin Gold mine’s technical oversight group is seeking direct input from communities in proximity to the project and its transportation corridor in the Y-K Region. The Donlin Advisory Technical Review […]
Inside Bethel News
Advocacy for Native people
by StrongHearts Native Helpline Staff StrongHearts advocates are breaking new ground offering culturally-appropriate advocacy for Native American and Alaska Natives nationwide. Our featured advocate is Vanessa who is helping StrongHearts to become a leader in […]
Inside Bethel News
More than 50 percent of eligible Delta population vaccinated
by YKHC Staff Reaching a vaccination milestone this week (March 12th, 2021), the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) announced Friday more than 50 percent of eligible YK Delta residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine. “We […]
Inside Bethel News
Senate District S Legislative Report
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Greetings, It is day 53, this week the Senate Finance Committee moved SB 22: Intensive Management Surcharge/Repeal Termination date, see more information on the bill below. The committee heard and held […]
From The Editor
Daylight savings time
by Greg Lincoln Here in Alaska we follow the same Daylight Savings Time schedule as the rest of the country. Our clocks “spring forward” on the second Sunday in March by one hour and then […]
Sports
Underwood of Aniak wins 100 Mile Challenge Sled Dog Race
by Delta Discovery Staff Isaac Underwood is the winner of this year’s 100-Mile Challenge Sled Dog Race. Underwood raced his eight dogs to victory with 2 year old Charlie in lead on Saturday, March 13th, […]
Village Telegraph
UPDATE: Trooper search for man who shot VPO in Nunapitchuk
Investigation revealed that the suspect had fled Nunapitchuk on a snowmachine and went to Bethel. Southern SERT responded to Bethel and worked with local Troopers and Bethel PD to locate and take the suspect into […]
Village Telegraph
Trooper search for man who shot VPO in Nunapitchuk
Residents are asked to remain at home during the active search. Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were notified that a Village Police Officer (VPO) in Nunapitchuk, Alaska had been shot by a prisoner who was […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel February 24 – March 3
Judgments Georgianna M. Beaver, 25 Violate Conditions of Release, 2nd $150, Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Quinn Angaiak, 40 4th Degree Misconduct Involving Weapons 1 Yr. Prob. Colton Merculief, 27 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 4
• On 2-27-21 at 10:54 a.m. medics responded to the hospital for a patient transfer to Long Term Care. Patient transferred without incident. • On 2-27-21 at 11:34 a.m. medics responded to the report of […]
Heard it in the Steam House
McNeil River Bear Viewing
Feeling those mid-winter pandemic blues? 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 […]
In our Native Land
Biden fails in promise to consult with indigenous tribes
The Native Village of Kaktovik (NVK), the only federally recognized tribe in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), issues the following statement today (March 1st, 2021) in response to the Biden-Trudeau announcement to ‘safeguard the […]
In our Native Land
Tununak granted additional Rural Tribal Spectrum License by FCC
Mid-Band Spectrum Licenses Granted to Facilitate Providing Advanced Wireless Communications Like 5G to 21 Native Communities. The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau granted this week an additional 21 spectrum licenses in the 2.5 GHz band to […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska Army National Guardsmen return from deployment to Poland
Approximately 80 Alaska Army National Guardsmen from the 297th Regional Support Group are scheduled to return to the Joint Military Complex, here, Thursday evening after a nine-month deployment to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic […]
Delta Lifestyles
VPSO Program celebrates success
by the Alaska Dept. of Public Safety Staff Over the past year, the Department of Public Safety has drastically changed the administration the Village Public Safety Officer Grant program. This shift has already developed into […]
Obituaries
Nancy Lee Haney
Nancy Lee Haney passed peacefully with her husband at her side on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Providence Alaska Medical Center, from an inoperable internal hemorrhage. Her Alaska Celebration of Life will take place at […]
Obituaries
Genevieve Kay Brothers
Genevieve “Beaver” Brothers was born on Thursday, February 17, 1966 in Bethel, Alaska to Ruth and Elias Venes, and was the 8th of 10 daughters. Genevieve was a graduate of Bethel Regional High Scool, class […]
Contributors
The Revelation Part 2
by Tad Lindley Have you ever read the Book of the Revelation? If you haven’t, you are missing a blessing. The Bible even promises a blessing to us if we read the Revelation. Blessed is […]
Sports
Scammon Bay and Hooper Bay basketball teams play in Pt. Hope tourney
by Delta Discovery Staff Basketball fans: the Scammon Bay Eagles and Hooper Bay Warriors high school boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Point Hope last week to play in the 2021 Rex Rock Tip […]
Contributors
Parkinson’s Disease
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Can you discuss what the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are, what natural remedies can be taken to ward it off or at least postpone the inevitable, and what type of […]
Delta Lifestyles
Jayne Hanna named to Dean’s List at Biola University
Jayne Hanna was named to Biola University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence. Hanna from Bethel, AK was one of approximately 1,800 students who were named to the dean’s list in fall 2020. Biola students are […]
Contributors
Tasty Shrimp Chowder
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a recipe that Geof, Nancy and I whipped up one time. They had a recipe for corn chowder but couldn’t locate it, and I have a basic chowder recipe […]
Contributors
For Peace of Mind
by Peter Twitchell As a Counselor I had to look at relationships with people. There is more to being a couple than meets the eye. When two individuals become (1) one with each other it […]
Letters to the Editor
Response to Speak Your Mind articles
I always look for your articles for advice. I don’t always have that type of advice. I’m grateful you share. Brittany Laraux Bethel, AK Vaccine Eligibility Expanded in AK! Yesterday (March 3rd, 2021), the State […]
Speak Your Mind
Sullivan honors Drs. Ellen Hodges and Elizabeth Bates as “Alaskans of the Week”
On the floor of the U.S. Senate this week (March 5th, 2021), Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Dr. Ellen Hodges and Dr. Elizabeth Bates, both of Bethel, for leading the nationally-renowned COVID-19 vaccination effort in […]
Village Telegraph
Donlin Gold supports the Iditarod Race and Y-K Delta Musher Pete Kaiser
by Donlin Gold Staff For the 11th year in a row, Donlin Gold is pleased to support Bethel musher and former Iditarod Champion, Pete Kaiser, as he competes in the Iditarod this weekend. Donlin Gold […]
Sports
ASAA tables harassment policy
The Alaska Schools Activities Association board of directors (ASAA) voted unanimously to table the Hate Speech and Harassment Policy during their February 22-23, 2021 board meeting. The decision was “to table the item until more […]
Village Telegraph
DHS&EM working with Unalakleet to restore water service
The City of Unalakleet issued a local disaster declaration on Feb. 26, after a combination of wind and extreme cold weather resulted in power outages, and damage to the community’s water distribution system. Currently, the […]
Village Telegraph
Musher start order set for Iditarod 49
Bethel’s own 2019 Iditarod Champion Pete Kaiser will be leaving second wearing bib #3. Aniak musher and the 2021 Kuskokwim 300 Champion will be the fifth musher to leave, he will be wearing bib #6. […]
Inside Bethel News
City resolution to oppose State’s use of eminent domain for Tundra Ridge Road project
The City of Bethel will be considering a resolution that opposes the statewide transportation plan’s Tundra Ridge Road Project and the State’s use of Eminent domain. The issue is on the City Council’s March 9th, […]
Inside Bethel News
Public Works Committee introduces anti-defacement ordinance
The Public Works Committee of the City of Bethel is introducing an ordinance that would make defacement of public property a crime punishable with a $1000 fine for each individual violation. According to proposed Ordinance […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel PD February report and fugitive retrieval results with U.S. Marshals
The Bethel Police Department is seeking to fill two peace officer positions, two community service patrol positions, and one community service officer position is open. Calls for service in February 2021 were 1,093. There were […]
From The Editor
Larson wins Kwethluk Dog Mushers Sprint Race
by Greg Lincoln The Kwethluk Dog Mushers hosted a 35-mile sprint race on Saturday, March 6th, 2021. Fourteen dog teams signed up for the event, which started on the river in front of Kwethluk. The […]
Sports
Kwethluk Sprint Dog Race
March 6, 2021 The Kwethluk Dog Mushers hosted a 40-mile sprint race on Saturday, March 6th, 2021. Fourteen dog teams signed up for the event, which started on the river in front of Kwethluk. The […]
In our Native Land
K300 Challenge Winner and Auction results
by K300 Staff Stephen Maxie, of Napaskiak, is the sole winner of the first ever “K300 Challenge”. Maxie guessed that Richie Diehl would win the race with an elapsed time of 36 hours, 58 minutes […]
In our Native Land
Marking the Ice Road
Zack and Brian Guest work on installing Kuskokwim Ice Road markers below Bethel. The official markers for the Kuskokwim Ice Road are provided by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation. The markers are being […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel February 22 – 26
Judgments Moses Charles Beaver, 36 4th Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Prob. Robby Joseph Levi, 40 Violate Conditions of Release 7 Days Moxie Alexie Jr., 40 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Jason Noatak, 35 4th […]