Delta Fishin’ Report
Baby’s first pike
23 month old Ernie Andrews of Bethel excitedly caught his first pikefish while fishing at the Johnson River on February 6th, 2021. Ernie is the son of Maurice and Wendy Andrews.
Year: 2021
Sports
Jackie Larson of Napaskiak wins the 2021 Akiak Dash
by Delta Discovery Staff Napaskiak musher Jackie Larson is the winner of this year’s Akiak Dash. He mushed in to the finish line on Saturday night, February 13th, 2021 at 7:28pm with seven dogs. His […]
In our Native Land
Steller sea lions and mercury
by Ned Rozell Within their bulbous bodies, Steller sea lions of the western Aleutian Islands seem to carry more mercury than sea lions closer to mainland Alaska. By looking at tiny bits of fish and […]
Contributors
Healthy Muffins
by Millie Bentley Greetings. In observance of good nutrition, daughter-in-law Nancy gave me this recipe for some really good, healthy muffins. You might like to try these as a fast breakfast treat when you run […]
Contributors
New and exciting possibilities
by Peter Twitchell If we don’t keep up with today’s technology we sadly get left behind. Life has become easier because of satellites, microchips, fiber optics, cell phones, and the internet. Telemedicine is wonderful and […]
Letters to the Editor
We urge you to expedite Tuluksak’s disaster declaration request
Dear Governor Dunleavy, Hundreds of Alaskans in the community of Tuluksak have been forced to live without access to drinkable water after the water treatment plant and washeteria caught fire on January 16. Despite the […]
Speak Your Mind
Ca tamalkuan umyuarcirluku… put thoughtful consideration to everything
by Elena Aluskak My mother, I remember her words constantly; everyday, all day. She spoke to me (us) consistently on the good and bad of actions and thoughts and words, and now I understand her […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska National Guard Colonel Wayne Don promoted to Brigadier General
by Edward Eagerton Brig. Gen. Wayne Don, director of joint staff for the Alaska National Guard, was promoted as the newest general officer in Alaska at a ceremony in Wasilla, Feb. 6, becoming the highest-ranking […]
Village Telegraph
Sullivan votes to acquit former President Trump
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today (Feb. 13th, 2021) voted “not guilty” on the article of impeachment brought against former President Donald Trump by the House of Representatives and issued the following statement: “I cast […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Bush Caucus members call for immediate State action on Tuluksak disaster
‘Leaving the community without sustained water security amid the worst public health pandemic in over a century is simply not an option’. A fire destroyed Tuluksak’s water treatment plant and washeteria on January 16, leaving […]
Inside Bethel News
Aviation Maintenance Technician Program celebrates first graduates
Yuut Elitnaurviat would like to congratulate the first graduates of our FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program. This group of hardworking students completed an 18-month long program consisting of three back-to-back trainings that will prepare […]
Inside Bethel News
Calista Corporation seeks nominations for 2021 Shareholder Awards
Recipients Receive Regional Recognition and $1,500 Prize. Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation is seeking nominations for its 2021 Shareholder Awards. Calista’s annual awards recognize valuable contributions by Calista Shareholders and Descendants living in and out of the […]
Inside Bethel News
Donlin Gold and Desert Air send water and other resources to Tuluksak
by Donlin Gold Staff Donlin Gold and Desert Air are partnering to send water and other resources to the community of Tuluksak after a fire destroyed the village’s only source of clean water. On Monday, […]
From The Editor
SpaceX builds up hope in lag-weary rural Alaskans
by Greg Lincoln Hello friends. In space communications news, the folks at SpaceX were granted permission from the Federal Communications Commission to allow them to launch ten Starlink satellites into our polar orbit. The launch […]
Inside Bethel News
Richie Diehl of Aniak claims first Kuskokwim 300 victory
Aniak musher Richie Diehl and his Real Diehl Racing team have made history with their first ever win of the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race. Diehl raced his team across the finish line on the […]
Sports
Sports
42nd Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race is underway in Bethel
Sixteen mushers and their teams have begun the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race here in Bethel, the 42nd running of Alaska’s premier mid-distance mushing event. The race began with a mass start on the Kuskokwim River […]
In our Native Land
Blizzard Warning until 09:00PM Thursday
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE…Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN…Until 9 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery […]
Crime
Illegal feeding of big game animal
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report that an individual had posted Facebook live videos of herself feeding carrots to a moose that she was also touching and petting on 1-30-2021. Angel Bunch, age 43 […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 31 – February 5
Judgments Randy Overlander, 46 5th Degree Criminal Mischief 1 Yr. Prob. Danielle Kasayulie, 30 4th Degree Assault 120 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Jacob J. Berry, 26 Proof of Insurance to be Carried And Exhibited on […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending February 3
• On 1-30-21 at 1:30 P.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that is overdosing. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 1-30-21 at 9:21 P.M., Medics responded to the […]
Heard it in the Steam House
2021 Iditarod Ceremonial Start cancelled
Below is a statement from Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach regarding the 2021 Iditarod ceremonial start: While the Iditarod believes the future does not belong to the fainthearted, we take the health and well-being of our […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Two perish in aircraft mishap
At approximately 1141 hrs. on February 4, 2021 the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) was notified of a plane crash outside of Chitina near the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park after an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Human remains found
Kodiak AST received a report that human remains were located near an area locally known as “Cliff Point” on 1/28/21. AST responded to investigate. With the assistance of the SME, it was determined the bones […]
In our Native Land
High time for lynx in Alaska’s Interior
by Ned Rozell Mike Taras has worked for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for many years, but this is the first time he has said the words “nuisance lynx.” Taras, a wildlife education […]
In our Native Land
A chickadee’s midwinter roosting place
by Ned Rozell During the darkest days of Alaska’s winter, black-capped chickadees stuff themselves with enough seeds and frozen insects to survive 18-hour nights. Where the chickadees spend those long nights was a mystery until […]
Contributors
Climbing the Wall of “All”
by Tad Lindley If you live life behind the Wall of All, the scripture that I present to you is going to be difficult to believe. Even though I am writing this column, I have […]
Contributors
Rusty Blackbird Cukcugli
by Frank Keim What a coincidence. Just moments before starting to write this article, a small troupe of Rusty blackbirds flew over my house, headed south for the winter. I used the word “troupe” because […]
Delta Lifestyles
2021 Kuskokwim 300 Mushers
Here’s your 2021 Kuskowkim Mushers in order of registration as of February 7th, 2021. Have a good race everyone!: Dennis Kananowicz Dennis hails from Glennallen, Alaska. He mushes out of his 28 dog Outlaw Kennels. […]
In our Native Land
Blue beads in the tundra: The first U.S. import from Europe?
by Ned Rozell Glass beads the size of blueberries found by archeologists in a Brooks Range house-pit might be the first European item ever to arrive in North America, predating the arrival of Columbus by […]
Contributors
Tasty Pickled Red Onions
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Some years ago one of my sister-in-law’s give me a recipe for pickled red onions. I loved the results and it was so fast and easy. Unfortunately all my recipes are […]
Contributors
The Best of Friends
by Peter Twitchell There are many good stories about man and dogs in Alaska long before the western world moved in from beyond our horizon in western Alaska. My dad David Twitchell had his team […]
Letters to the Editor
A long term alcohol treatment facility for the YK delta is needed
Hi, I’m Mary, recovering alcoholic. Currently residing in Anchorage. Grew up in Bethel and Pilot Station. My heart is in the YK Delta, where I’ve made lifelong friends. Alcohol is my drug of choice. Although […]
Speak Your Mind
The Alaska Legislature needs to pass a law to allow Ballot Curing for Alaska voters
by Azachorok Incorporated Azachorok Incorporated approved a resolution on Friday, January 29, 2021 calling on the Alaska Legislature to pass a law to allow Ballot Curing for Alaska voters. Ballot Curing is the process for […]
Village Telegraph
Rep. Patkotak unanimously appointed Speaker Pro Tempore
Today (Feb. 4th, 2021) on a unanimous 39-0 vote, Rep. Josiah Patkotak (I-Utqiaġvik) was appointed speaker pro tempore of the Alaska House of Representatives. Patkotak, a freshman lawmaker who represents House District 40, will oversee […]
Village Telegraph
Our Language Grants
by Doyon Foundation Do you have an idea for a language revitalization project focusing on the languages in the Doyon region? Apply for an Our Language grant from Doyon Foundation! In a continuing effort to […]
Village Telegraph
Smelting on Qanirtuuq River
Neva age 6, Caden 11, and Donavon Smith 4 – all of Quinhagak had an adventure while fishing for smelt at the Qanirtuuq River earlier last January. They shared their catch with grandparents, their family […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska House Coalition supports Governor’s effort to extend disaster declaration
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy last week introduced Senate Bill 56, a measure extending the State’s existing COVID-19 disaster declaration rather than letting it expire on February 15. Members of the Alaska House Coalition – composed […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Community Action Grant open for applicants
The City of Bethel’s Community Action Grant is now accepting applications for their 1st quarter grants. The application period opened January 29th and will close on February 28th, 2021. The City of Bethel has established […]
Inside Bethel News
Registration open for the 2021 Akiak Dash
by K300 Staff The 2021 Akiak Dash will take place on Saturday, February 13th and will begin with a mass start at 2pm. Registration is now open for Dash mushers. There are some notable changes […]
From The Editor
K300 Mushers 2021 features star-filled roster
by Greg Lincoln There are 18 mushers signed up for the 2021 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race that will be taking place starting on February 12th, 2021. The list features past champions of both the […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Winter Set Netters
Keo Qerrat Joekay, at right, watches his dad Gabriel as they check their family’s whitefish set net on the Kuskokwim River. The fish go splash!
Contributors
Aleutian Tern Nacallngaar(aq)/Nacallngaq
by Frank Keim I first saw these small terns while helping some friends fish for salmon in the Bristol Bay area near the small village of Clark’s Point. The colony there was quite large at […]
Contributors
Psyching Out People
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Are psychologists really able to tell a person all about themselves just be being around them for a few minutes. In other words, are psychologists able to psych people out? […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 23 – 29
Judgments Jesse C. Matthais, 23 Import Alcohol – Dry Area $1500, 3 Days Jonathan Sharp, 32 Driving Under the Influence $10,000; 2 Yrs., 3 Yrs. Prob. Marcia Madrona Nicolai, 42 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 29
• On 1-22-21 at 3:48 P.M., Medics responded to the report of a person with heart problems. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 1-22-21 at 5:29 P.M., Medics responded to the report […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Increased prevalence of bacteria, brucella, found in Mulchatna Caribou
Caribou and reindeer, especially in northern Alaska, are known to be infected with a bacteria, Brucella suis biovar 4, that causes a disease known as rangiferine brucellosis. These bacteria are mainly spread amongst caribou from […]
Crime
Drugs seized in Interior city
A Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit Fairbanks Area Narcotics Team (FANT) operation seized over $95,000 worth of illegal drugs from the streets of Interior, Alaska, this week. On January 25, 2021, Troopers, Officers, and Agents assigned […]
Crime
Trailhead thieves arrested
I n early January 2021 Alaska State Troopers with Palmer’s Criminal Suppression Unit began a full-scale investigation into the massive amount of thefts occurring at the Mat-Su Valley trailheads. On 1/29/2021 at approximately 1750 hours, […]
Delta Lifestyles
Bowhead whales: A recent success story
by Ned Rozell Bowhead whales are true northern creatures, swimming only in cold oceans off Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Svalbard and Russia. These bus-size whales have the largest mouths in the animal kingdom, can live for […]
Contributors
Resentment: The Number One Offender
by Tad Lindley Did you ever lay awake at night tormented by anger at someone who hurt you or humiliated you? You might even have thought about how if you could relive that day, you […]
Delta Lifestyles
Village Telegraph
Multi-agency effort helps Tuluksak address washeteria fire issues
by the Alaska Army National Guard The Native Village of Tuluksak’s water treatment plant and washeteria were destroyed by a fire on Jan. 16, 2021. The facility was the only source of potable water in […]
In our Native Land
North Slope leaders react to Biden’s executive orders
President Joe Biden has issued a flurry of executive orders that will have considerable economic impacts on the indigenous people of the North Slope of Alaska. His moratorium on oil and gas activity in the […]
In our Native Land
Calista Corp. Settlement Trust 2020 Distributions non-taxable income
Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation is pleased to announce that all 2020 Calista Corp. Settlement Trust distributions are non-taxable income. The 2020 Spring, Akilista and Elder distributions were paid from the Settlement Trust. These distributions are not […]
Contributors
Sweet Coconut Bars
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Hope you all had a wonderful week. The following recipe was one I used many years ago when a group of used to come together bringing a dessert, usually cookies, and […]
Contributors
Full or empty
by Peter Twitchell A pastor in the church said, “What we think about God is the most important thing about us.” It is a good reminder to think on things of this nature as it […]
Letters to the Editor
Concern following the events at the Capitol on January6, 2021
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to honor the legacy of James Madison by funding graduate study focused on the Constitution. The Foundation’s goal is to improve the teaching […]
Speak Your Mind
Alaska Native Vietnam veterans hardest hit by sweeping order revoking land allotments to Alaska
House Republicans reacted with dismay today (Jan. 26th, 2021) – to the news that the Biden Administration’s Department of the Interior has suspended land transfers to Alaska – including land transfers long promised to Alaska […]
Village Telegraph
Johnson River Pike Fishing
Birthday cake and fishing: Titiana Albrite of Akiak spent her 44th birthday at the Johnson River where she caught a total of 32 pike.Happy birthday!
Village Telegraph
Roses of Andreafski wins Alaska Youth Voter Turnout Challenge
by First Alaskans Institute Four youth groups across Alaska rose to the challenge of working together to increase voter turnout in their communities and they exceeded all expectations! First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska […]
Inside Bethel News
Testing detects first case of variant SARS-CoV-2 strain in Alaska
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today (Jan. 26th, 2021) that an Anchorage resident who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection last month was infected with a variant strain of the virus […]
Inside Bethel News
City of Bethel priorities for the 2022 Capital Budget
The Bethel City Council passed Resolution 21-01: the City of Bethel Priorities for the SFY 2022 State of Alaska Capital Budget during their January 12th, 2021 regular council meeting. At the top of the list […]
Inside Bethel News
YKHC supports Tuluksak water efforts
by YKHC On January 26, YKHC met with members from the Tuluksak Native Community, the State of Alaska, Indian Health Service (IHS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Housing & Urban Development (HUD), and several other […]
From The Editor
Sports
Bogus Creek 150 Champion
Aniak musher Richie Diehl is the winner of this year’s Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race. He crossed the finish line at 4:58am early Sunday morning with a total elapsed time of 16 hours and […]
In our Native Land
Alaska SeaLife Center admits sea otter pup from Anchor Point
by Chloe Rossman The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted a two-month-old sea otter pup to the Wildlife Response Program on December 12, 2020. The female pup was found stranded on a beach in Anchor Point […]
Obituaries
Charlotte Jascinta Yuulliir Phillip
Charlotte Jascinta Yuulliir Phillip, 85, lovingly known to her younger siblings, cousins, and sibling-in-laws as Al’aq, meaning eldest sister in Yup’ik, lived at Alakanuk, AK and passed away at ANMC hospital, Anchorage, AK on December […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 11 – 20
Judgments Adolph Rivers, 42 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Patrick Yupanik, 46 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Thomas Kinegak, 38 Driving Under the Influence $3000, 20 Days Lorraine Wise, 38 4th […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 22
• On 1-17-21 at 11:18 a.m., medics responded to the report of a person with a possible hip fracture. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 1-17-21 at 6:46 p.m., medics responded […]
Heard it in the Steam House
AFDF announces 2021 Seaweed Farm Start-up Training Program
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) and partners released the registration for a Seaweed Farm Start-up Training Program to be held for Alaska residents interested in starting their own seaweed farm in Alaska. Registration for […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Department of Public Safety upgrades fingerprint database
Two year upgrade of Alaska’s Automated Fingerprint System will help solve crimes faster. After years of planning and months of testing, the upgrade to Alaska’s portion of the Western Identification Network (WIN) Automated Biometric Identification […]
Crime
Multi-Agency Drug Interdiction Team nabs drug traffickers
The Anchorage Airport Interdiction Team arrested two Utqiagvik residents on federal drug trafficking charges after a suspicious parcel was intercepted at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. On January 12, 2021 US Postal Inspectors identified […]
In our Native Land
Rep. Tarr announces bills for wage disclosure and a $15 minimum wage
On the 12th anniversary of passage of the federal Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which improved workers’ legal rights to challenge wage discrimination in court, Representative Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage, announced that she will introduce a […]
Obituaries
Frank “Ungus’aq” Temple
Frank “Ungus’aq” Temple, 75, was born on September 24th, 1945 to Henry and Alma Temple in Napakiak, Alaska and passed away at his home in Bethel, Alaska surrounded by family and loved ones on January […]
Contributors
Famous Phrases Not in the Bible: Accept Jesus as Your Personal Savior
by Tad Lindley There are some advances in technology I thank God for. The chainsaw sure saves a lot of sweat and time. The outboard motor sure beats rowing. The telephone is much better than […]
Contributors
Helping Adult Children Become Independent
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have several adult children living in my home, and I don’t know how to get them out of my house. I am cautiously asking, knowing that I may not […]
Delta Lifestyles
Fatbiking and Packrafting to Bristol Bay: A Conversation with Bjørn Olson
by Bjorn Dihle In 2013, Bjørn Olson decided to fatbike and packraft from Cook Inlet to Bristol Bay via the northern shore of 77-mile long Lake Iliamna. He joked—well, it might not entirely be a […]
Contributors
Mixing it up like juicy berries
by Peter Twitchell Looking back at my life, say 50 years of working jobs to make a living raising a family, no regrets. It taught me the importance of work ethic to always do my […]
Contributors
Great American Macaroni & Cheese
by Millie Bentley Greetings! We are in the mood for comfort food and I have just the recipe for the best of comfort food – macaroni and cheese. A while back, a friend named Ken […]
Letters to the Editor
The effects of pain killers in our village
I am writing this letter concerning the health care given to our village. Too many people are being put on narcotics/pain killers/opioids for unnecessary ailments. These meds are distributed haphazardly. Most are then siphoned off […]
Speak Your Mind
A Hunker Down Winter
by Brad Cole For months now in Tuluksak everyone has been staying home so much. I live alone in a small house listening to the radio, reading books of history, writing and doing some art […]
Village Telegraph
GCI to award scholarships to Alaska students
by Josh Edge GCI has committed $100,000 this year to support Alaska students through two different scholarships. Forty Alaska students who have decided to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Education and Math (STEM) will […]
Village Telegraph
CDQ Leaders, Western Alaskan communities join to buy-out crab industry pioneers
Thirty communities, Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF), and Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC) today (Jan. 7th, 2021) announced significant crab industry acquisitions to bring new revenues to Western Alaskan communities. The buy-out of the […]
Village Telegraph
Tuluksak Water Treatment Plant and Washeteria burn down
by YKHC This afternoon (January 16, 2021), YKHC was notified the water treatment plant and washeteria in Tuluksak was on fire. While early assessment suggests the building may be a total loss, weather permitting, YKHC’s […]
Inside Bethel News
New Year Baby 2021
Martha Chastity Marie Skyler Parks was born on New Year’s Day 1 minute before midnight. She weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and measuring 21 ½ inches long. She is named after the best aunt/sister/daughter Martha […]
Inside Bethel News
COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Alaska surpass Alaska resident cases
by Alaska DHSS Staff Alaska now counts more people who have been vaccinated with their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and reported into VacTrAK – the state’s immunization tracking system – than residents who have […]
From The Editor
Bethel Police Dept. calls stats exceed New York stats per responder
by Greg Lincoln Bethel Police Officers are responding to calls per person that are higher than Anchorage, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York, said Bethel City Manager Pete Williams in his report to the Bethel […]
Village Telegraph
Whitefish Set Netters
Cungass’aq and Tyler Nelson of Napakiak caught these nice Kuskokwim whitefish last week from their set net during the warm spell.
Sports
2021 Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race
The Bogus Creek 150 sled dog race is underway! Seventeen mushers are on the trail on this beautiful, cold day and the teams look great. This year the trail will follow an alternate route with […]
In our Native Land
SAR successful in Emmo
Alaska State Troopers received a report of 3 overdue individuals on a snow machine on 12/31/2020 at approximately 2103 hours. A Kotlik resident advised family and friends that he would locate the overdue party, but […]
Obituaries
Evelyn Tutu’tuaq Pete Elliott
Evelyn Tutu’tuaq Pete Elliott was born November 6, 1940 to William and Cecilia Pete, in Bethel. A fluent Yup’ik speaker, she attended elementary at Holy Cross Mission, where she helped nuns and priests communicate with […]
Contributors
When Someone Dies, We Bury Them
by Tad Lindley It varies from place to place. We’ve got good soil here, so we typically dig graves six feet down. Oftentimes we are blessed by AVEC’s drill rig and only have to finish […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Two lost in open water mishap
Troopers in Bethel were informed by the Bethel Search and Rescue that they were responding to a report of two snowmachiners that had driven into a hole in the ice on the Kuskokwim River downstream […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 10 – January 8
Judgments Katie M. Tall, 29 Violate Conditions of Release $150 Ryan Scott Greydanus, 34 5th Degree Misconduct Involving A Controlled Substance $100, 1 Yr. Prob. Justin B. Lewis, 27 1st Degree Vehicle Theft 30 Days, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 14
• On 1-8-21 at 12:32 P.M., medics were called to the report of a person feeling like their chest is about to collapse. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 1-9-21 at […]