August 2021 – The Delta Discovery, Inc.

Bethel man arrested for cutting 2 victims

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

All By Himself Except for…

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

For Sale

August 27, 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 July 20 – August 19

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 3

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

• 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 […]

In our Native Land

BNC receives CARES Act Relief Funds

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Alaska Army National Guard helps rescue injured man after falling into Yentna River

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Simple Steps to a Lasting Marriage

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Elders deserve to be treated with respect

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

A New Hope For Young Alaska Families

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Scoping the Tundra for Birds

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Elders are our Culture Bearers

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Bethel Native Corporation to spearhead federal funding effort to bring urban-level internet service to Bethel residents

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Dr. Ellen Hodges named Alaska Doctor of the Year

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

13th Annual Best in the West Competition

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Inspiring entrepreneurs

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Bountiful Berries

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

Joseph Coolidge Sr.

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

For Sale

August 20, 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 August 9 – 13

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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. […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 13

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

• 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 River Rescue

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Overdue hiker rescued with K9 help

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Chevak wrestler signs with University of Jamestown

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Special Session to begin this week

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Sweeping changes made for increased offender accountability and community safety

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

YKHC publishes revised guidance for reducing the spread of COVID-19

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Calista Corporation receives 2020 CARES Act Relief Funding

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Making ends meet

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Alaska Redistricting Board announces next steps

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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, […]

Inside Bethel News

LKSD National School Lunch Program

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

AVCP committed to protecting the PCE Program

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

YKHC implements new vaccine and testing requirements for all employees

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Honoring Alaskans’ contributions to the arts and humanities

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Island Salmonberries

August 20, 2021 Comments Off

Traedon Tinker is eager to pick salmonberries on Nunivak Island near his village of Mekoryuk.

For Sale

August 13, 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 BethelAugust 2 – 6

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 15

August 13, 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 […]

Hooked on Phonics

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Board commits $9 million for projects from Diomede to Ketchikan

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

2021 Donlin Gold Backhaul Project to remove E-Waste from Yukon-Kuskokwim Region

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Bethel 4th of July Parade Contest Winners

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Response to letter

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Calista Corp: Culture. Business. Calista Through 50 Years of ANSCA

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Yukon Lodge removal up for council approval

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Harmful Effects of Social Media

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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, […]

Sharing words of wisdom

August 13, 2021 1

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 […]

Alaska National Guard assists Commissary in serving rural Alaska

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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. […]

One Health alumna provides veterinary care in Southwest Alaska

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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, […]

Bethel to consider emergency ordinances for COVID-19

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Berry Sweet

August 13, 2021 Comments Off

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

Statewide Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity names members

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

State of Alaska District Court in BethelJuly 26 – 29

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending June 29

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

• 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 […]

Department of Public Safety launches new anonymous crime tips tool

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Neal Brown’s legacy: learning and laughing

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

For Sale

August 4, 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 […]

Bethel Men Found to Have High Rate of Limping

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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. […]

Sports

LKSD Board approves athletics

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Pigeon Guillemot Qayagpagayuli

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

How to Fix a Defective Budget

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Youth Voices speak for Environmental Awareness

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 and GCI announce plans to jointly pursue federal funding for fiber internet service to Bethel

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Adverse Childhood Experiences

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Go the extra mile

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

34 new Alaska Law Enforcement Officers begin training

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Village Telegraph

2021 School Opening

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Confirming Community Spread of COVID-19 in Bethel, YKHC recommends universal masking and urges vaccination

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Rasmuson Foundation awards grants to two YK region projects

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Fish Camp Days

August 4, 2021 Comments Off

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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