July 2021 – The Delta Discovery, Inc.

City Manager requests to negotiate a contract for satellite internet services

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

Bethel City Manager Pete Williams is introducing an action memorandum to the Bethel City Council that would allow negotiations to execute a contract with Alaska Communications to procure low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services. Council […]

For Sale

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 16 – 23

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

Judgments Christopher Carmichael, 57 2nd Degree Sex Abuse of Minor 15 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Sammy J. Anvil, 59 3rd Degree Sexual Assault 12 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Christina May Hill, 43 Driving Under the […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 15

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

• On 7-11-21 at 3:25 P.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that is having an overdose. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-11-21 at 7:32 P.M., Medics responded […]

Village Telegraph

Donlin Gold affirms its strong support for ADEC Commissioner’s upholding of Section 401 Certification

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”), owned 50/50 by Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) and NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD”), today (June 28, 2021) provided an update relating to the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification (the “401 […]

Amendments proposed to City code regarding discrimination and harassment passes introduction

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

The City of Bethel Council approved introduction of a proposed ordinance that would amend municipal code chapters related to discrimination and harassment. Proposed Ordinance 21-34 would amend the Bethel Municipal Code stating under the Nondiscrimination […]

Bristol Bay salmon fishery breaks records

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

Commercial fishermen urge the EPA to do their job and protect Bristol Bay. Bristol Bay’s sockeye salmon run set a new record with 63.2 million sockeye returning to the Bristol Bay watershed as of July […]

Jesus was Buff

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

by Tad Lindley I am so sick of seeing these limp-wristed pantywaist Jesus paintings and drawings. Jesus was buff. Instead, a lot of artists have presented an effeminate Jesus. Far from the rough, tanned hands […]

Preserving our Language and Culture

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

by Peter Twitchell It’s good that indigenous people are getting their covid vaccinations, not just to extend our lives but to preserve our native culture through our culture bearers, our Elders, and our children. To […]

Dunleavy ethics problems condoned by AK Personnel Board

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

In December 2019, Governor Dunleavy allowed the Alaska GOP to auction off breakfast with the governor at a fundraising event. The breakfast would take place in the Governor’s mansion, which of course, is not the […]

Yukon River Salmon Disaster: Neighbor Helping Neighbor

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

by Vivian Korthuis, AVCP CEO Status of Salmon The Yukon River, from the mouth of the river as it empties into the Bering Sea all the way to the headwaters in Canada, is experiencing an […]

Scammon Bay student graduates from UAF paramedic program

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

Denae Ulak of Scammon Bay is following her dream of becoming a paramedic. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Community and Technical College (CTC) Paramedic Program in July 14th, 2021. Denae also […]

18-year mission with Mongolian counterparts comes to an end

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

by Spc. Grace Nechanicky State partner liaisons redeploy to Alaska for the final time. Although they didn’t know it when they left their home state in the heat of the pandemic seven months ago, Alaska […]

Inside Bethel News

GCI announces trailblazing satellite deal to expand its capacity

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

Partnership with global provider Intelsat will provide C, Ku and Ka tri-band network that will cover the entire state of Alaska. GCI announced on July 12, 2021 a trailblazing $150 million partnership with Intelsat, a […]

YKHC releases updated COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Schools

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

by YKHC Staff The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) released updated guidance today to assist school districts’ planning for a safe return to in-person learning and extracurricular activities next month. YKHC’s new guidance renews its commitment […]

World Eskimo Indian Olympics inspires healthy living

July 29, 2021 Comments Off

by Greg Lincoln The best part about the World Eskimo Indian Olympics aren’t the gold medals, or winning a spot on the podium – it’s the comradery, the sportsmanship, the encouragement and support that each […]

Canadian border agents seize firearms and endangered goods

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping Canada safe from the threats posed by weapons and undeclared food and animal products. Today, the CBSA announced that border services officers seized eight undeclared […]

For Sale

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

State of Alaska District Court in BethelJune 28 – July 16

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

Judgments Brendon J. Keyes, 22 3rd Degree Assault 3 Yrs. Prob. Zachary P.J. Mesak, 24 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Jonathan A. Kawagley, 28 Send/Bring Alcohol to Dry Area $1500, 3 Days, […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 22

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

• On 6-5-21 at 8:28 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person down. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 6-5-21 at 4:28 P.M., Medics called for report of multiple people […]

Former Bethel Principal sentenced to 15 years for trying to sexually entice a minor

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

A Bethel, Alaska, man was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Timothy M. Burgess to 15 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for trying to sexually entice a minor. According […]

Should I Become a Counselor or Psychologist?

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I am going into my senior year of college, and I am planning to go to graduate school in one of the mental health fields, such as counseling or psychology. […]

George B. Nevak

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

George B. Nevak worked as a maintenance man with B.I.A. and L.K.S.D. for many years in Toksook Bay and retired after 30+ years. Each of his children had fond memories of him that are dear […]

Field Sobriety Test

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by Tad Lindley H ave you ever been charged with a DWI or a DUI? It usually starts like this: you told yourself you would only have one, because you didn’t want a DUI. But […]

Common Murre -Alpak

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by Frank Keim I don’t remember ever seeing Common murres while living and teaching in the YK Delta, but I did see plenty of them in both Togiak Bay and Nushagak Bay while helping two […]

A trip to a ghost forest of Southeast Alaska

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by Ned Rozell Soon, I will fly from Fairbanks to Yakutat, a wild corner of Alaska located at the elbow where Southeast connects with the rest of the state. From there, I will climb into […]

Salmon success

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

Eek Island Fisherman: tHere’s a picture of George Dylan Hoffman of Eek, 12 years old subsistence fishing with his Dad during the June 15th opener near Eek Island. (Photo courtesy of George Hoffman)

A cleaner future

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by Peter Twitchell As a boy in the Early Years of my childhood the sky was clear and the sun shown brightly in the 1950s. Our skies were not polluted like they are today with […]

To my fellow dreamers

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

Thank you so much for joining us for such an incredible day as Virgin Galactic flew to space – and I became an astronaut alongside our wonderful crew. I’m so glad we were able to […]

Still Fighting for Alaskan Families

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by Governor Mike Dunleavy Last week, I signed a budget that narrowly avoided a government shutdown. It’s a budget that significantly reduces spending by just over $200 million, but ultimately threatens no jobs or programs. […]

Alaska National Guard donates historical armory to community of Gambell

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel Divestiture program continues to benefit communities across rural Alaska. JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska Army National Guard Divestiture Program handed over its 37th site, a Federal Scout […]

2021 First Alaskans Institute Summer Interns

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

First Alaskans Institute (FAI) is pleased to introduce our 2021 Summer Internship Program (SIP) cohort. This year marks 18 years of placing Alaska Native, American Indian, Indigenous, and rural community members into organizations around Alaska […]

ANSEP students prepare for college and careers with paid internships in the field

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

This summer 25 of Alaska’s best and brightest are participating in the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program’s Summer Bridge opportunity, which develops recent high school graduates socially and professionally for college and future STEM […]

Alaska National Guard assists with one-day Commissary shopping event in Bethel

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel The Alaska National Guard is transporting goods for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to the remote village hub of Bethel, in order to provide discounted groceries to eligible military- […]

Tax exemptions opened to Elders from throughout the region

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

by Greg Lincoln The Bethel City Council passed an ordinance that removes the Bethel residency requirement for senior citizens sales tax exemption cards. Any senior citizen, even if they are not from Bethel, who are […]

Summer Catch

July 21, 2021 Comments Off

Aubree Nicholson (age 8) with a nice king salmon that her dad caught on the Kuskokwim River in Aniak. Photo by Lenora Nicholson

State of Alaska District Court in BethelJuly 6 – 9

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

Judgments George J. One, 23 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Sexual Assault 5 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Martha Nicolai, 54 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Garrett A. Kashatok, 36 4th Degree Assault […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 30

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

• On 6-25-21 at 22:17 P.M., medics responded to the report of a person with a broken foot. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 6-26-21 at 8:20 A.M., medics responded to […]

For Sale

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Why Doesn’t the State of Alaska Sentence People to Jesus’ Name Baptism?

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

by Tad Lindley Imagine a sentencing hearing where the judge sits there in his black robe and tells the lady who recently bent her husband’s nose 15º left of center with a frozen whitefish, “Ma’am, […]

The muskox’s odyssey: from Greenland to Alaska

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

by Ned Rozell Leaving cloven hoof prints from the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, more than 3,500 muskoxen live in Alaska. All of those shaggy, curly-horned beasts came from one group of […]

Applause for Supreme Court Decision for Alaska Native Corporations

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

ANCSA Regional Association (ARA) and Alaska Native Village Corporation Association (ANVCA) issued the following statement, reacting to the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision holding Alaska Native regional and village corporations should be recognized […]

A Tribute to Lydia Jacoby

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

by Senator Dan Sullivan On the floor of the U.S. Senate on Thursday (June 24th, 2021), Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Lydia Jacoby, of Seward, a young Alaskan swimmer who will be representing the United […]

Ketchikan police arrest 1993 cold case suspect

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

Officers of the Ketchikan Police Department concluded a 1993 cold case investigation by arresting MICHAEL J. WILLIAMS (52 YOA of Saxman) for Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Sexual abuse of a Minor in […]

The Prevalence of Schizophrenia

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: How prevalent is Schizophrenia? Answer: According to the DSM-5, the lifetime prevalence appears to be between 0.3% and 0.7%. That means in a population of 1000 individuals, you could expect […]

It is better to give

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

by Peter Twitchell Many of our native people have been cautious about getting a covid immunization, which is an individual choice, I won’t judge anyone. I chose to get a covid shot because I have […]

Musher thanks Arctic Guardians for Iditarod rescue

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

by David Bedard JBER, Alaska — When veteran Iditarod sled dog musher Aliy Zirkle woke up March 8, she didn’t find herself in a comfy bed. Instead, she awoke to the sight of her dog […]

Red white and blue

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

Calista Corporation announces final 2021 Proxy Prize and Virtual Meeting Prize Winners

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

Nearly 11,000 Shareholders Qualified for $17,000 in Proxy Prizes. Ten Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are final 2021 Online Regular and Regular proxy prize winners and two Shareholders are Virtual Meeting Prize winners in the 47th […]

Inspiring elders keep going

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

by Greg Lincoln Another year is in the books for this journey, the trek up Mount Marathon in Seward that we take each year. Thank you to the good Lord for another year of health […]

Cikaat! Ocean Hooligans

July 15, 2021 Comments Off

For Sale

July 7, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

State of Alaska District Court in BethelJune 25 – July 2

July 7, 2021 Comments Off

Judgments George J. One, 23 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 5 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Henry A. Berezkin, 24 3rd Degree Assault 2 Mos., 3 Yrs. Prob. Marcial T. Avalos Sr., […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 25

July 7, 2021 Comments Off

• On 6-20-21 at 12:50 a.m. Medics responded to the report of an assault. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 6-20-21 at 2:45 a.m. Medics responded to the report of […]

Thank You Jesus for Chocolate, but What’s Up With the Pyridine?

July 7, 2021 Comments Off

by Tad Lindley I want you to go get yourself a piece of chocolate if there is any in the house. Preferably it is a high quality dark chocolate. Take a small bite of chocolate […]

Calista Corporation 2021 Director Election results announced

July 7, 2021 Comments Off

by Calista Staff Shareholders choose experience and dedicated service. In the Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation 2021 Annual Meeting held on Thursday, July 1, Shareholders reelected Myron Naneng and Robert Beans, and elected new directors Dora Moore […]