Classifieds
Day: March 17, 2021
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, […]