Bethel Police Communications received a report of possibly multiple people with cutting injuries in the 100 block of Housing on 08/27/2021 at approximately 0315 hours. Police officers and fire medics responded to the scene and […]
by Tad Lindley In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth (Genesis 1:1) And then it goes on to detail day by day for the first week of time what was made. Here […]
Judgments Nicholas Mathew Maxie, 32 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Andrew S. Demientieff, 31 3rd Degree Assault 2 Yrs., 3 Yrs. Prob. Richard A. Nicholi, 66 4th Degree Misconduct Involving Weapons 2 Yrs. Prob. Henry […]
• On 5-29-21 at 3:11 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person having an anxiety attack. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-29-21 at 7:11 P.M., Firefighters responded to […]
by Ana Hoffman Bethel Native Corporation recently received $596,724.19 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Tribal Relief funds. The funds are provided to assist with unanticipated and necessary expenses related and […]
by Candis Olmstead Medevac aircrew from the Alaska Army National Guard provided emergency medical assistance and helicopter medical evacuation to a 75-year old man after he fell into a river and drowned, requiring immediate resuscitation […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I read in one of your articles that you have been married a long time. Just from your experience, how can a couple maintain a happy marriage for such a […]
Hello out there, Elders matter. If it wasn’t for Our Elders, most of us wouldn’t be here. They taught you all a lot. So what do you do for your Elders? Do you check on […]
by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson This month, in-person school is about to start back up throughout Alaska for the first time in a year and a half. Many families face tough decisions about returning to work […]
by Ty Benally, USFWS On Saturday morning of August 14, I joined Park Ranger Letitia Lussier and other birding enthusiasts in the parking lot at the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Despite the […]
by Peter Twitchell I have gained knowledge of the old ways, Traditions of our People, the Culture of our People of Southwest Alaska. First and foremost from my parents David and Sarah Twitchell, my maternal […]
Closing the digital divide and bringing digital equity to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta a top priority. The Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) announced today (August 18th, 2021) that it would apply – in partnership with GCI, Alaska’s […]
Congratulations to Bethel doctor Ellen Hodges, MD, who was recently named Family Medicine Doctor of the year by the Alaska Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hodges completed medical school at the University of Minneapolis Medical […]
by Teddi Worrock After months of hard work in the thirteenth year of the Best in the West Business Competition, a grand total of $25,000 was awarded to businesses throughout the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta. The […]
by Greg Lincoln Do you dream of owning your own business? Here is some inspiring encouragement for you to help you get started – check out this year’s awardees for the Best in the West […]
Mr. Joseph Aurr Coolidge Sr., born to Calvin K. Coolidge and Sophie K. Coolidge (Mezak) on April 22, 1941, in a remote subsistence campsite named Quuyacaur (translated as the narrow part of the river) painted […]
Judgments Isaiah Nick, 20 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Aleck T. Jackson, 43 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Jake Moses Vaska, 36 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. […]
• On 8/6/21 at 7:39 a.m. medics were dispatched to the report of a person feeling weak. • On 8/8/21 at 1:16 a.m. medics were dispatched to the report of an intoxicated person. • On […]
Nenana Fire Department reported a female had fallen into the Tanana River on 8/13/21, at 1417 hours. The incident occurred at the Port of Nenana. Prior to the FD & VPSO arrival, community members were […]
The Alaska State Troopers in Ketchikan received a report of an overdue 15 year old, from Ketchikan who had hiked up Settlers Cove trail towards the lake but had not returned before dark on 08/10/2021 […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What does narcissistic personality disorder look like? Answer: Personality disorders often overlap with one another, and therapists recognize what is often referred to as a budding personality disorder when behaviors […]
I’ve lived on the YK Delta since 1987. To put it mildly, political news reporting sucks, out here. What you hear or read is either so bland or one sided that all reality is lost […]
by Keeley Olson and Blaze Bell This week Governor Mike Dunleavy, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, the Departments of Public Safety, Corrections, Law, and Anchorage Police Chief Ken McCoy announced sweeping changes which will undoubtedly result […]
by YKHC Staff The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) published revised recommendations to help communities and individuals continue to take the necessary steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta. The updated […]
by Calista Staff Leadership reviewing how to expend funds to meet the needs of impacted Shareholders. Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer that Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) are eligible for payments from the […]
by Peter Twitchell We were all limited in our income – those of us with big families. I had a family of five and I worked three jobs for 50 years. My regular job, custodial […]
Today (Aug. 12th, 2021) the Alaska Redistricting Board received legacy-formatted PL 94-171 Redistricting data electronically from the United States Census Bureau. “We are excited to finally have numbers from the 2020 Census” said John Binkley, […]
The Lower Kuskokwim School District is pleased to announce our participation in the National School Lunch Program’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2021-2022. Meals will be available to all children for no cost […]
by Vivian Korthuis, CEO On July 16, 2021 the Association of Village Council Presidents Executive Board of Directors called a special board meeting and voted to join the Alaska Federation of Natives and 18 other […]
by YKHC Staff Following recent exponential growth of COVID-19 cases across the region, the emergence of the Delta variant, and limited statewide critical care resources for COVID-19 patients, on Thursday, August 5, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health […]
by Greg Lincoln Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), Alaska Humanities Forum (AKHF), the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, and the Office of the Governor are seeking nominations for the annual Governor’s Arts and […]
Traedon Tinker is eager to pick salmonberries on Nunivak Island near his village of Mekoryuk.
Judgments John S. Joseph, 55 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Lorraine Redfox, 44 Alcohol Beverages Transported By $300 Common Carrier Andromeda Frederick, 33 Possession of Alcohol Beverage $250 In a […]
• 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 […]
by Tad Lindley In 1987 a new reading program hit the market. It was called Hooked on Phonics. If you had television back then, maybe you remember it. It was supposed to dramatically improve your […]
by the Rasmuson Foundation Two remote community grocery stores, a small farm as a youth employment opportunity and shelter upgrades in Bethel are among 23 projects moving forward with support from Rasmuson Foundation to benefit […]
For the fifth year in a row, multiple entities and tribes are coming together to assist Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta region villages with the removal of hazardous electronic waste. The goal of this effort is to […]
The Bethel 4th of July Parade was a success and the winners list has been made by community vote. Quyana to the City of Bethel for hosting this year’s parade: The Parade of Stars. Parade […]
I am writing in agreement with Mr. Myers’ letter stating our rights being violated and infringed. I have heard and witnessed in my own case of such violations. The judge has a duty to protect […]
by Robert Beans, Calista Board Chair, and Andrew Guy, Calista President/CEO As the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region, we practice subsistence by following qanruyutet (gan-ya-wu-DET), or ‘words of wisdom’ from our Elders. They tell us […]
The City of Bethel council will be considering an Information Memorandum regarding the old Yukon Lodge during their next meeting, Tuesday August 10, 2021, sponsored by City Manager Pete Williams. The City is working with […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: As I write this, I feel like I have dug a hole for myself by posting things on Facebook that I am ashamed of. I regret the things I posted, […]
by Peter Twitchell I am grateful for my friend James from Napakiak, Alaska for calling me in 2020 during the Covid epidemic. He always had words of encouragement and I found comfort in his concern […]
by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel and Capt. David Bedard Retired Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Harry Alexie pushed a gray industrial-grade platform shopping cart at the Bethel Alaska Army National Guard Aviation Facility. […]
by Tanya Clayton Laurie Meythaler-Mullins is one of the first two graduates of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ new master’s degree program in One Health, and she’s already putting her degree to good use. Meythaler-Mullins, […]
by Greg Lincoln “We must take steps to protect our community and region from further harm and loss,” states an emergency ordinance from Bethel’s Mayor Michelle DeWitt regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. The City of Bethel […]
Bethany Samuelson, age 7, is excited about berry season here on the Kuskokwim. She went picking berries with her family when the salmonberries were ripe and ready. Photo by Allison Samuelson
Today (July 19th, 2021), Speaker of the House Louise Stutes (R – Kodiak) confirmed 23 appointees to the statewide Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity, created by passage House Resolution 8 this session. House Resolution […]
Judgments Georgianna Hanson, 29 Violate Conditions of Release, 4th Degree Assault, Driving Under the Influence 183 Days, $1500, 3 Yrs. Prob., Paul Bosco John, 31 Resist/Interfere Arrest, 4th Degree Escape, Driving While License Cancelled/Revoked/Suspended 3 […]
• On 5-22-21 at 6:10 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that is down. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-24-21 at 2:31 A.M., Medics responded to the […]
New smartphone app and texting tool will allow Alaskans from across the state to anonymously report tips on crime and illegal activity in their area. The Department of Public Safety is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal […]
by Ned Rozell Neal Brown has died. The former leader of Poker Flat Research Range and the smiling, suspender-wearing man remembered by many Alaska kids was 82 years old. Born in Idaho, Brown grew up […]
by Tad Lindley Fun things to do idea #491 Go around your town or village and observe all persons walking. Keep a count of those who walk with a limp, and those who do not. […]
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met on July 22, 2021. During the meeting, the Board approved indoors and outdoors athletic activity practices for students and travel as amended and approved at the […]
by Frank Keim While teaching in Hooper Bay in the early 1980’s, I would often ski out to the edge of the pack ice during late winter and early spring to photograph seal hunters in […]
After two special sessions to create a smart and functional budget, one would think Alaska legislators would have used it to their advantage and created a budget that works for Alaskans. Instead, the end result […]
by Katya Carl, Madison Alirkar, Christianna Cedillo, and Aqualena Carl These are letters to the Community of Bethel from the ONC Environmental Youth Litter Patrol Participants: Katya Carl, Madison Alirkar, Christianna Cedillo, and Aqualena Carl. […]
YKHC will leverage GCI’s existing network to bring urban-level internet service to Western Alaska’s largest rural economic hub. Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), the Tribal health organization for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Recently, I was reading a book and the author wrote about something he called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). What are ACEs? Is this really a mental health diagnosis? And do […]
by Peter Twitchell Being an extra mile person is not the easiest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s getting easier. We always expect something in return. If you do something for me then I’ll do […]
by DPS Staff The Alaska Department of Public Safety is beginning the process of training 34 new law enforcement officers destined for locations across the state. These new officers began the 16-week Alaska Law Enforcement […]
by LKSD Superintendent Kimberly Hankins July 30, 2021 Dear parents, students, and the entire LKSD learning community, We are excited for the new school year and the return to full-day, in-person instruction for students five […]
by YKHC Staff After months of declining case numbers, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) has evidence that widespread community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring in Bethel. Community transmission occurs when COVID-19 is identified in individuals […]
by Greg Lincoln The Rasmuson Foundation announced that it is awarding grant funding to the Bethel Winter House and the Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association – two Yukon Kuskokwim projects that will benefit the people […]
Payton Agathluk learned how to cut her very first red salmon fish, with her mother Suzanne Agathluk’s guidance. She did a very good job for her first time! Picture taken on July 10th, 2021 at […]
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