Classifieds
Day: May 27, 2021
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.