Classifieds
Day: August 13, 2021
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in BethelAugust 2 – 6
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 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 15
• 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 […]
Contributors
Hooked on Phonics
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 […]
In our Native Land
Board commits $9 million for projects from Diomede to Ketchikan
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
2021 Donlin Gold Backhaul Project to remove E-Waste from Yukon-Kuskokwim Region
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 […]
Summer Living
Bethel 4th of July Parade Contest Winners
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 […]
Letters to the Editor
Response to letter
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 […]
Speak Your Mind
Calista Corp: Culture. Business. Calista Through 50 Years of ANSCA
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
Yukon Lodge removal up for council approval
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 […]
Contributors
Harmful Effects of Social Media
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, […]
Contributors
Sharing words of wisdom
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 […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska National Guard assists Commissary in serving rural Alaska
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. […]
Delta Lifestyles
One Health alumna provides veterinary care in Southwest Alaska
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, […]
From The Editor
Bethel to consider emergency ordinances for COVID-19
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 […]
In our Native Land
Berry Sweet
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