Inside Bethel News
Day: September 10, 2021
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 30 – September 1
Judgments Miranda Strauss, 31 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Mariah Chantel Chaney, 23 4th Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Prob. Fannie Snyder, 37 Reckless Driving $150, 1 Yr. Prob. Nicole Denise Ayagalria, 25 Driving Under the […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending September 1
• On 07/02/2021 at 11:00 a.m., a staff meeting was held at the fire station. Staff reviewed current events and project assignments. • On 07/06/2021 at 7:00 p.m., an EMT Meeting was held at the […]
Heard it in the Steam House
K9 assists in tracking man
The Alaska State Troopers attempted a traffic stop of an ATV on Geist Road near the Parks Highway in Fairbanks on August 28, 2021, at approximately 1635 hours. The operator, 33-year-old Fairbanks resident Stephen Clark, […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Emergency signal heard near St Mary’s
The Alaska State Troopers were notified of an active Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal approximately 38 miles North West of St. Mary’s on August 29, 2021, at approximately 2059 hours. Civil Air Patrol aerial searchers […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Representatives urge governor to declare COVID-19 disaster declaration
‘We join Alaska’s healthcare leaders in urging the Governor to start leading and declare a temporary 30-day disaster declaration.’ Following the introduction of the Governor’s bill S.B. 3006, House Health and Social Services Co-Chairs Rep. […]
Obituaries
Gloria Ann Fitka
Gloria Ann Fitka was born to the late Willie Fitka Sr. and Lorraine Fitka on Sept. 23, 1953 in Mt. Edgecumbe. She was raised in Marshall along with her parents, siblings and the rest of […]
Obituaries
Jamie Martha Ann Brink
Mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and nice to many, and friend and cousin to all – Jamie Martha Ann Brink, Cangarraq, was born August 11, 1987 to William and Marvella Brink. She was a devoted […]
Contributors
What if Question Two Was About You? Part I
by Tad Lindley Several years ago I was meditating on the book of Job and God spoke to me very clearly about it and about my own life. What follows is the text of that […]
Village Telegraph
The closest people to an 8.2 earthquake
by Ned Rozell What if the country’s largest earthquake in the last half century happened as you were getting ready for bed in the only cabin on a tiny island in the North Pacific. What […]
Contributors
Red Phalarope Augtaar(aq)/Ayungnaar(aq)
by Frank Keim I remember when I first saw this bird in Hooper Bay in April, 1980. I couldn’t help but comment to my girlfriend (soon to be my wife) that it was one of […]
In our Native Land
Bethel doctor elected
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s Shawn Vainio, MD, FAAFP, was recently elected by his peers to serve as the President of the Alaska Academy of Family Physicians. (AKAFP). He is originally from Girdwood, Alaska. Dr. Vainio […]
In our Native Land
GCI launches free virtual mental health and wellness challenge
Alaskans encouraged to participate and reconnect with themselves and fellow friends and neighbors during Suicide Prevention Month. GCI, Alaska’s leader in connectivity, has launched a free wellness challenge for Alaskans to find connection with their […]
Contributors
Our changing world
by Peter Twitchell Bobby Gregory told me today September 03, 2021 that the KVNA building was torn down. It’s always good to hear a bit of news from back home however disappointing, we know nothing […]
Letters to the Editor
Rural justice changes needed
We need real cops and tribal judges. You know why? They take the repeat offenders or drunks, put them in the cell for a night and then let them go the next morning. The judges […]
Speak Your Mind
Suicide is a National tragedy
by Verdie Bowen September is Suicide Awareness Month and we can all play a role in preventing suicide. However, many people don’t know what they can do to support their local Veterans, Active Duty, Guard […]
Village Telegraph
One death and forty-two new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta September 3
by YKHC On September 3, YKHC reports one death and forty-two new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta. One Death It is with profound sadness YKHC reports that, on September 2, a YK Delta […]
Inside Bethel News
AVCP supports 2021 Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration request
by Vivian Korthuis, CEO In 2021, the families and communities along the Yukon River from the delta coast to the US/Canada border faced the most difficult salmon season fishery in history. Run forecasts were so […]
Inside Bethel News
Letters to the community and younger generation of Bethel
by the ONC Environmental Youth Litter Patrol Participants The following are letters to Promote Intergenerational Knowledge Transmission of Environmental Changes, Traditional and Cultural Lifestyles in The Regional Climate and Environment from Elder interviews by ONC […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Fairgoers enjoy fair festivities
The Bethel Fair made a comeback in 2021, after missing a year due to the pandemic, taking place at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center and the Lions Club Park. Folks of all ages enjoyed a […]
From The Editor
Kipnuk’s Dolena Fox earns her commercial pilot wings
by Greg Lincoln Dolena Fox is on her way to fulfilling her dream – a dream that involves flying all over the Yukon Kuskokwim delta region and serving the people of her homeland. She earned […]