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Crime

Illegal drugs found hidden internally

Alaska State Troopers in Ketchikan, along with the Ketchikan Police Department, Ketchikan Airport Police, and Juneau DEA conducted a joint operation to disrupt the flow of illicit narcotics into Southeast, Alaska on February 5, 2021. […]

Classifieds

For Sale

Houses for Sale Must be moved. Call Shorty at 907-545-3157 for prices. (12)(6/2-cnx)  For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call […]

Inside Bethel News

Donlin Gold responds to Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Jason Brune Decision

Donlin Gold originally filed permit applications nine years ago, and through sustained and extensive scientific research, based on a transparent and inclusive process, has consistently demonstrated that the project will comply with the Clean Water […]

Obituaries

Deborah Lee Townsend

Born in the steel mill town of Weirton, West Virginia, Deborah Lee Sadler was raised by her grandparents Harold and Martha Leuthke. Despite the black soot commonly raining down from the stacks of nearby blast […]

Contributors

Net Mending

by Tad Lindley This column was written in 2006. This year my king gear is in great shape, safely tucked away under the house. It’s my whitefish gear that’s being torn to shreds. My king […]

Summer Living

The secret life of an Alaska fish

by Ned Rozell In Alaska’s infinite waters swims a handsome, silvery fish. Until recently, we knew little about the Bering cisco, which exists only around Alaska and Siberia. Then a scientist combined his unique life […]

Contributors

Seal oil saved me

by Peter Twitchell My grandson “Agyaq” (Rising Star) loves cottonwood smoked strips and dried fish, first try! I guess all us Yup’iks love our subsistence foods. Its in our DNA and in our body. Our […]

Letters to the Editor

Support for Calista Board Candidate Elsie Boudreau

I’d like to encourage Calista Shareholders to support Elsie Boudreau for the Calista Board representing Unit 3. I believe that Elsie is the ideal candidate for this region as she has demonstrated leadership with integrity […]

Speak Your Mind

Despite Administrative Law Judge’s concerns about dangerous mercury exposure, Alaska Commissioner rubber-stamps Donlin Gold Mine Water Quality Certification

by the Orutsaramiut Native Council Decision follows administrative law judge ruling that mine will result in violations of water quality standards and certificate should not have been issued. May 27th, 2021: Today Commissioner Jason Brune […]

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Inside Bethel News

Bethel bestows names on unnamed parks

The Bethel City Council passed a resolution that formally names several unnamed municipal parks in the community. “Many of our Parks are unnamed and the City of Bethel is seeking suggestions,” wrote the City of […]

Heard it in the Steam House

Old KVNA building demolished

The aged Kuskokwim Valley Native Association building across from Swanson’s in Bethel has been taken down. This historic building was built prior to 1969 and is the last of three related structures from that area. […]

From The Editor

Memorial Day Remembrance

by Greg Lincoln 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 […]

Delta Fishin’ Report

Herring Helper

5 year old Cameron Brown “Son” is happy to be helping his Dad with herring fish and filling up their tote. He is the son of Theodore and Lorraine Brown of Eek, Alaska. Photo taken […]