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 […]
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 […]
• 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
• 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 […]
Aubree Nicholson (age 8) with a nice king salmon that her dad caught on the Kuskokwim River in Aniak. Photo by Lenora Nicholson
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 […]
• 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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., […]
• 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Mary Catharine Martin Each year, my partner Bjorn and I take a river trip. Parenthood (we have a two-year-old and a five-month-old) has also meant that we’re also thinking low-key. COVID meant we were […]
Happy Independence Day to all! We are celebrating around the state. Whether it is fireworks down in Southeast, parades up north, or just an outdoor barbeque—we are ready to come together as Alaskans and as […]
by Gloria Simeon The following is the testimony of Gloria Simeon provided to the Salmon People event as part of the Red Road to D.C. Journey. I speak as a citizen of the Orutsararmiut Traditional […]
by Peter Twitchell When I was a boy in Bethel, Alaska back in the 50s right about now excitement was growing with the July 4th Celebration a few days away. I thought about the Men’s […]
Calista Corporation and Toksook Bay’s Nunakauiak Yupik Corporation named grantees. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced today (July 1st, 2021) that it has awarded more than $6.5 million in Energy and Mineral Development Program […]
by the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Protecting fish and fishing cultures has been the motivation for all decisions made by the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and U.S. […]
by Greg Lincoln The 60th Anniversary year for the World Eskimo Indian Olympics, or WEIO, is coming up later this month, to be held in the interior city of Fairbanks. After being put on hold […]
1 year old Danica Bavilla of Tuntutuliak is enjoying the sun as she sits at her family’s fish rack that is laden with drying salmon.
Press ReleaseOn 07/05/2021 at approximately 0320 hours, the Bethel Police Communications received a report of a man with a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Ptarmigan. Police officers and fire medics responded to the […]
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