In our Native Land
Memorial Day Remembrance
Monday, May 31, 2021 is Memorial Day – a day to remember and honor the heroes of our country who died while serving in the U.S. military. On this day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars […]
Month: May 2021
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel May 4 – 21
Judgments Dalen Lee Dorris, 33 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Everett Japhet, 36 2nd Degree Harassment, Violate Conditions of Release 1 Yr. Prob. Jordan Drake Fitka, 28 4th Degree Assault 12 Mos. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May 22
• On 5-19-21 at 12:43 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person in pain. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-19-21 at 10:06 p.m. medics responded to the report […]
Crime
Department continues to investigate, pursue all fraudulent activities
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dr. Tamika L. Ledbetter announced today (May 12th, 2021) that Alaska’s Unemployment Insurance program continues to investigate and address any reported refusals of suitable work or other […]
Sports
Lady Warriors is #4 team at spring State Wrestling Meet
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel Regional High School girls wrestlers placed fourth overall at the 2021 Division II State Wrestling Tournament this past weekend, hosted by the Alaska Schools Activities Association and Chugiak High […]
Sports
BRHS Warriors runners up at State Wrestling Tournament
by Delta Discovery Staff Landon Smith of Bethel, a junior, won gold in the 112 lb. division at the 2021 Division II State Wrestling Tournament, making it his third straight state title and helping his […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Donlin Gold reopens camp for 2021 drilling season
by Donlin Gold Staff Donlin Gold has reopened its exploration camp for the 2021 drilling season, with continued implementation of strict COVID-19 safety precautions to protect employees and the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) region. […]
Obituaries
Jack Lee “Caavialuq” Hopstad
Jack Lee “Caavialuq” Hopstad was born in Platinum, Alaska on August 24, 1951 to Olaf and Mildred Hopstad, and entered into eternal life May 7, 2021. Jack’s parents met in Bethel and married in 1951, […]
Contributors
Freedom From Nightmares
by Tad Lindley Across this region, live many men and women who have served in combat from the Aleutian campaign in World War II to Korea, to Vietnam, and most recently the Middle East. Even […]
Contributors
Short-billed Dowitcher Uluarpagneq/Qayaguaq
by Frank Keim Don’t be fooled by the English name for this shorebird, because it certainly does not have a short bill. Like its first cousin, the Long-billed dowitcher, especially the female has one of […]
Delta Lifestyles
Grizzly Family: A Conversation with Jerry and Caleb Jacques
by Bjorn Dihle When Jerry Jacques was 17, he ran away from California and hitchhiked to Alaska. He had heard stories of his great-grandfather and grandfather prospecting, trapping and living in the far north and […]
Contributors
Homelessness Disappointing
by Peter Twitchell A bit of sad happening at Watson’s Corner. Over the winter my Mom Sarah Twitchell’s home at Watson’s Corner was used by the homeless of Bethel and trashed. I was informed by […]
Letters to the Editor
Bottled Mess
Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, heroin, over-the-counter drugs, etc… you name it. The substance and alcoholism needs to come to a complete stop. With all the organizations, among friends and families, and corporations that help with the […]
Speak Your Mind
I know you love tepeq (ground fermented salmon heads)
by Elena Aluskak Tepeq is our summer delicacy – ALL of us. And we ALL know the traditional process followed to produce that certain fermented taste of this unique seasonal dish. I am very sure […]
Village Telegraph
GCI to bring 10 gig internet speeds to Alaska, will deliver 2 gig in 2022
by GCI Staff GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications company and leader in technology and connectivity, announced today (May 18th, 2021) it will deliver 2 gig internet access to 77% of Alaskans in 2022 and is on […]
Village Telegraph
Dunleavy Administration steps in to assist Chevak with asbestos removal
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention and Response (SPAR) to allocate up to $2.5 million for the safe removal of asbestos and debris left behind […]
Village Telegraph
FEMA provides funeral assistance for COVID-19
FEMA is providing financial assistance for funeral expenses from COVID-19 deaths, provided the expenses were incurred after January 20, 2020, and have not been reimbursed by other financial sources. Assistance is limited to a maximum […]
Inside Bethel News
Calista Corporation will hold virtual 2021 Annual Meeting
by Calista Staff Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation’s 47th Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 1 p.m. on July 1, 2021, will be virtual (held by electronic communication on the Internet) at www.CalistaVote.com. This is in response […]
Inside Bethel News
YKHC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Communities and Individuals
by YKHC Staff The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) released new guidance today (May 18, 2021) to help communities and individuals make decisions about safely resuming normal activities as COVID-19 cases decline in the YK Delta. […]
Inside Bethel News
BNC Board Annual Shareholders Meeting and Election Results
by Ana Hoffman On May 1, 2021, Bethel Native Corporation held a virtual annual shareholders meeting. At this meeting, Inspectors of Election established quorum and declared shareholders elected Lyman Hoffman, Henry Hunter and Donna Lindsey […]
From The Editor
Local region wrestlers battle at State
by Greg Lincoln This past weekend we had the opportunity to see some of our local wrestlers compete at the 2021 State Wrestling finals. It was the first Division II wrestling tournament since 2019 and […]
Delta Lifestyles
Seal Oil Maker
Mother’s helper: Maya Bosco of Chefornak is doing a good job while cutting up seal blubber into strips that will soon become seal oil.
Sports
2020-2021 ASAA Wrestling State Championship
High school boys and girls wrestlers in Division II from across the state competed for a chance to go for gold at the State Wrestling finals held at Chugiak High School on Friday, May 21, […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Resident hunting opened for stranded musk oxen in Unit 18
by ADFG Staff The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is opening a resident hunting season for musk oxen that are stranded on free-floating ice floes completely surrounded by salt water in Unit 18. The […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel May 3 – 14
Judgments Tre Chavez, 28 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Isaiah Anvil, 36 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Tory D. Fitzpatrick, 28 Violate Conditions of Release $1500, 2 Days, 2 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May 6
• On 4-24-21 at 4:45 P.M., Medics responded to the report of an intoxicated person who fell. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 4-26-21 at 6:13 A.M., Medics responded to […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Causes of Housing Shortage
by Chris Kolerok A safe home is the foundation of health and economic well-being. With a safe home, children are able to focus on their education, family members can be rested to work and it […]
Sports
2021 State NYO Virtual Competition results
by K.J. Lincoln This year Native Youth Olympics athletes once again took the action online for the 2021 Virtual Senior NYO Games, hosted by the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) based in Anchorage. From April […]
Summer Living
Tongass Odyssey Part 4: Conservation
by John Schoen I can’t recall when I first began thinking about it, but I suspect my conservation philosophy began to emerge when I was a teenager on Orcas Island, hunting deer in the forest […]
Contributors
Why Do Men Take Off Their Hats When They Pray And Why Do Ladies Wear a Pelatuuk to Pray?
by Tad Lindley I’ve always known men to take their hats off when they pray, except my friend Jeff. He must have never taken his off. He probably did to sleep, but I never saw […]
Summer Living
‘Tongass Odyssey’ explores decades of research, politics and change
by Mary Catharine Martin In 1977, John Schoen flew to Hood Bay on Admiralty Island. He’d been hired as the first Southeast Alaska research biologist to study deer and this was his first trip into […]
In our Native Land
2021 Akiachak High School Graduation
by Mary Samson May 5, 2021 marked the graduation date for the Akiachak School. Kindergarten, eighth grade, and seniors walked the aisle to the stage as ticketed guests were seated in small family groups. Special […]
In our Native Land
Alaska SeaLife Center admits a ringed seal from Dutch Harbor
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted a juvenile ringed seal to the Wildlife Response Program yesterday on May 12, 2021. The male ringed seal was found in Dutch Harbor, outside the normal range for this […]
In our Native Land
YKHC supports full-time, in-person school in fall
by YKHC Staff The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) announced (May 12, 2021) it is collaborating with school districts on a plan that supports students safely returning to school full time, in-person this fall, regardless of […]
Contributors
Broken Window Theory Applied to Parenting
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: My kids are out of control and my house is a mess. My husband complains that he is tired of a dirty house and wonders what I do all day. […]
Contributors
Let us eat Blueberry Cake
by Millie Bentley Greetings! Here is a Bethel-inspired recipe for Blueberry Cake from my friend Connie. You can use the tundra berries you have in the freezer if you have any left. It is time […]
Contributors
Letters to the Editor
Support for COVID relief for Alaska Native Corporations
On behalf of the Azachorok Incorporated Board of Directors serving more than 520 shareholders throughout Alaska, we strongly encourage support for Covid Relief Funds going to Alaska Native Corporations. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating […]
Speak Your Mind
Fishing for the Future
by the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Do you remember the last time king (Chinook) salmon runs were strong on the Kuskokwim river? Since at least 2010, we have […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Army National Guard rescues four boaters stranded on Kuskokwim River
by Edward Eagerton A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter aircrew with the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, rescued four individuals and a dog this morning (May 10th, 2021) after they became stuck […]
Village Telegraph
The Fox Boy: A Story of Bethel Past
A review by Monica Devine The Fox Boy is a sensitive portrayal of the Yup’ik Eskimo people of SW Alaska, their struggles and triumphs living with white outsiders (teachers, priests, store owners) who brought monumental […]
Inside Bethel News
YKHC anticipates starting COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 12 to 15
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Organization (YKHC) plans to begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals ages 12 to 15 years Thursday (May 13th, 2021). The Federal Drug Administration authorized use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Learning Academy graduates six
Congratulations to the Kuskokwim Learning Academy Class of 2021. This year’s graduates are Lavisa Samuelson, Denae Kashatok, Venessa Hunter, Kyler Beckham, Frank Bayer, and Cameron Dock (not pictured). The KLA Graduation was held on May […]
Inside Bethel News
Special Session to convene
by Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky May 15, 2021 Dear friends + neighbors, The regular session of the 32nd Legislature will be moving toward adjournment on May 19, but a special session will immediately convene on May […]
Village Telegraph
First Goose
Liam George who is 3 years old caught his first goose on May 8th, 2021 four miles northeast of his home community of Scammon Bay. Liam gave away his first catch to an elder.
From The Editor
Class of 2021 BRHS Commencement
by Greg Lincoln Forty-five mortarboard and gown clad Warriors graduated May 15, 2021 in the Bethel Regional High School commencement ceremony to the cheers of their family and friends. The graduation took place outside at […]
Inside Bethel News
Class of 2021: Bethel Regional High School High School Commencement
Forty-five mortarboard and gown clad Warriors graduated today in the Bethel Regional High School commencement ceremony to the cheers of their family and friends. The graduation took place outside at the Ayaprun Immersion School porch […]
Contributors
Interview with the Apostle Peter Part II: A Delta Discovery Exclusive
by Tad Lindley The Apostle Peter was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. From humble beginnings, he rose to become the first Christian preacher ever, and the first to reach non-Jews with the message of Bible […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
Alaska Court System temporarily suspends online services due to cybersecurity attack
Alaska Court System temporarily suspends online services due to cybersecurity attack Anchorage, Alaska, May 1, 2021 – The Alaska Court System (ACS) has temporarily disconnected online services, including its website and the ability to look […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May 6
• On 5-1-21 at 11:43 A.M., medics responded to a person that has been assaulted. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-1-21 at 2:52 P.M., medics responded to the report of […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Missing remains found
People traveling on the beach in Nikiski located human remains on 4/29/21. AST and AWT responded, and AWT troopers recovered the body. Update 5/6: The State Medical Examiner has positively identified the human remains as […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Remains found
A Chitna area resident contacted Alaska State Troopers in Glennallen and reported locating a deceased male on April 19, 2021, at approximately 1015 hours. Troopers and a VPSO responded to the scene. The body was […]
Contributors
Sour Cream Banana Bread
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a recipe that you can make if you have any of those overripe bananas. It is my favorite – more moist and richer. It calls for sour cream and […]
Contributors
Social Media Common Sense
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: This really isn’t a question; it’s more of a request. I made a terrible mistake. One day when I was angry, I posted some rather embarrassing things about my husband […]
Letters to the Editor
S. 1 would muzzle free speech
If you want to turn private life into political warfare, there’s a bill in the U.S. Senate just for you. It’s the Democrats’ 800-page election takeover, S. 1. Promoted as a voting and campaign reform […]
Speak Your Mind
Standing United with Federally Recognized Tribes in Alaska to Protect Tribal Sovereignty;
May 6, 2021 Dear Tribal Leader, The undersigned sixteen tribes write this letter to ask that all of Indian Country stand together to defend tribal sovereignty in Alaska and the significance of federal recognition. For […]
Speak Your Mind
Kuskokwim Tribes to Mining Companies and Their Shareholders: Get Out of Donlin Creek
by YK Delta Tribes Tribal Leaders Call on Barrick and Nova Gold to Divest from Proposed Mine in Southwest Alaska. May 4, 2021, Eek, Alaska – As Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) shareholders meet in Toronto, […]
Contributors
Thunder Basketball Club
by Peter Twitchell Last weekend was an amazing weekend at Camp Verdes, Arizona. We enjoyed ourselves. For students and parents alike it was good to be back in the gym. The crowd, the momentum and […]
Village Telegraph
State delivers drinking water to Tuluksak
by Jeremy Zidek May 4, 2021: The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is delivering nearly 1,300 gallons of drinking water to Tuluksak Monday in response to a request from the community. […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel PD to upgrade to new tasers and body cams
The Bethel City Council approved a request that would allow the Bethel Police Department to upgrade their tasers and body cameras to the most current model of the Axon TASER weapons and cameras. Bethel PD […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk is in Bethel for spring flood season
by Lt. Col. Candis Olmstead JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska National Guard prepositioned a hoist-capable UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Bethel April 27 as part of the State’s effort to prepare for disaster […]
Village Telegraph
Evon new Director of Regional Affairs for CVRF
Oscar Evon of Kwigillingok is the new Director of Regional Affiars for the Coastal Villages Region Fund. In his role, Evon will lead the charge in establishing and maximizing communication between the residents, local governing […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Ice Classic clock stops on May 6
by BCSF Staff Under a gorgeous sky on a warm night, the 2021 Kuskokwim Ice Classic clock stopped at 10:05 pm on Thursday, May 6. After a few slight shifts and few feet of movement […]
Village Telegraph
Tundra Marsh Greens
Springtime Harvest: Jonathan Alexie Sr. and Christopher Pleasant of Quinhagak were out gathering fresh tundra pond greens to eat last Thursday. The delicious greens are kapuukaraat, or pallas buttercup. They grow submerged in mossy marshland […]
From The Editor
Alaskans win with their original ideas in the Arctic Innovation Competition
by Greg Lincoln Alaskans have great ideas for making life easier here in our cold climate. The results are in for University of Alaska Fairbanks’s 12th Arctic Innovation Competition. Competitors from all over the state […]
Sports
2021 State Mixed 6 Volleyball action
The Kalskag Grizzlies and the Alakanuk Braves from the YK delta region joined eight other 1A teams for the Mixed Six State Volleyball tournament Friday, May 7th, 2021 in Anchorage. The games are hosted by […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Police report homicide on BIA Road
The Bethel Police Communications received a report of a possible homicide inside a residence in the 1000 block of B.I.A Road on 05/06/2021 at approximately 1300 hours. Police officers and fire medics responded to the […]
Contributors
Interview with the Apostle Peter: A Delta Discovery Exclusive
by Tad Lindley The Apostle Peter was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. From humble beginnings, he rose to become the first Christian preacher ever, and the first to reach non-Jews with the message of Bible […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 23 – 29
Judgments Wassillie C. Beebe Jr., 47 Violate Conditions of Release, 4th Degree Assault 125 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Charlotte Nayagak, 29 Violate Condition of Release $150 Shawn Peter, 42 Reckless Endangerment 90 Days, 2 Yrs. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 30
• On 4-23-21 at 7:44 P.M., Medics responded to a person with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Patient was dead on arrival. • On 4-24-21 at 2:56 P.M., Medics responded to the report of high blood […]
Heard it in the Steam House
U.S. Census Bureau releases population & apportionment results for Alaska
April 26th, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau released congressional apportionment and population counts for every state, including Alaska. Population totals from the 2020 Census determine how many seats each state gets in Congress. The population […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Mayor DeWitt and City Council commended for considering sugary beverages tax ordinance; future debate encouraged
by the American Heart Association Although Ordinance 20-25 is tabled, working to reduce consumption of sugary beverages and improve community health through a sugary beverages tax should be a long-term goal, notes the American Heart […]
Contributors
The Joy of Here and Now
by Peter Twitchell I heard someone say, “I didn’t have much of a childhood.” When I reflect on this, and really think about what the man said, I can begin to understand what he meant. […]
Letters to the Editor
Support for House Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity
As a child, I lived with poverty for more than a decade and as a ward of Washington State at times homeless, other times hungry. With help from many sources, I was able to earn […]
Speak Your Mind
In Response to Judgment Tax
by Beverly Hoffman April 29, 2021 Dear Editor, Bethel City Council and YK Delta Folks, During the last two April City of Bethel Council meetings I listened to council members and community members kind of […]
Village Telegraph
State Recognition of Tribes to be considered on House Floor
by Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky May 1, 2021 Dear friends + neighbors, A lot of pieces are beginning to come together as we work toward concluding our legislative session for this year. As our global community […]
Village Telegraph
AC Co. delivers 3.3 million pounds of fresh food to 115 communities
by Kyle Hill As part of its continuing effort to help Alaskans live better, Alaska Commercial Company (AC) is sourcing and delivering 3.3 million pounds of fresh, nutritious food to 115 communities throughout Alaska. This […]
Inside Bethel News
River Watch teams prepared to launch as river break-up begins
River Watch teams conduct river breakup observation and provide early warning to residents. The State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is assisting communities in preparation for breakup along Alaska’s major […]
Inside Bethel News
2020 and 2021 UAF KuC Commencement
by Katie Rearden The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Rural and Community Development (CRCD) Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) held its forty-sixth (2020) and forty-seventh (2021) commencement ceremony virtually on Friday, April 30, 2021. The […]
Inside Bethel News
Real IDs deadline extended
by Senator Lyman F. Hoffman Good Morning— Day 102 in the Capital City, this week we saw sunny skies to begin the week, then snow, and now rain to end the week. This week Senate […]
From The Editor
LKSD Board approves sports and travel
by Greg Lincoln The Lower Kuskokwim District School Board voted to approve indoor and outdoor athletic activity practices and in and out of region travel for competition. The decision took place during the Board’s April […]
Sports
ASAA to host State Mixed 6 volleyball tournament
The Alaska Schools Activities Association (ASAA) and Dimond High School will be hosting the State Mixed 6 Volleyball tournament May 7-8, 2021 in Anchorage. ASAA Covid-19 Mitigation plans will be followed as well as the […]
Village Telegraph
Easter Sunday Service
Russian Orthodox faithful celebrated Easter Sunday at the Saint Jacob Napaskiak Orthodox Church with worship and song. Christ is Risen! Leading the service is Father Alexander Larson.