Classifieds
Month: April 2022
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 6 – 21
Judgments Francis Aparezuk, 35 4th Degree Assault 5 Mos. Antone Pitka, 22 4th Degree Assault, 4th Degree Criminal Mischief, 1st Degree Criminal Trespassing, 1st Degree Harassment, 3rd Degree Theft, Violate Conditions of Release 25 Hrs. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 11
• On 4-8-22 at 8:07 A.M., Firefighters responded to the report of a vehicle lockout. Firefighters opened car door and turned vehicle over to owner. • On 4-9-22 at 12:09 A.M., Medic responded to the […]
Contributors
When The Worship Assassins Show Up
by Tad Lindley We were in California and the traffic was ridiculous, so we arrived late to the service. Because we were late, we had to sit towards the back. The preaching was good, and […]
Inside Bethel News
Kwethluk Fire: 5th Observation Flight Predicts 9,693 acre fire running out of fuel and into natural barriers
by the Alaska Division of Forestry Apr 24: Friday afternoon at 4:15pm, DOF’s aerial mapping specialist Matt Snyder took his fifth observation flight of the now 9,693 acre Kwethluk Fire (fire #012) burning in the […]
Village Telegraph
Nelson Island School competes in statewide Power Pledge Challenge
More than 1,200 Kindergarten through twelfth grade students from 22 schools in eight regions around the state participated in the ninth annual Power Pledge Challenge (PPC), an initiative aimed at helping youth better understand energy […]
Contributors
How to Talk to Your Spouse
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: There are some pretty serious issues that I need to talk to my spouse about, but I have not been able to get up the courage to do so. Do […]
Contributors
The kindness of strangers
by Peter Twitchell Recently I was at a grocery chain store here in Wasilla. Upon checking out I searched my pockets, my card clasp, and my wallet for the discount card. My total purchases were […]
Letters to the Editor
Let’s take this opportunity to put politics aside
The ongoing geopolitical events occurring around the world remind us how interconnected Alaska is to global events. Sadly, these events are resulting in loss of life, terror in Ukraine, and economic disruptions felt around the […]
Speak Your Mind
Murkowski, King Cove continue fight for life-saving road
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) visited King Cove, Alaska with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-AK), and Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, Anne Zink, to push for continued federal support and the […]
Village Telegraph
Court upholds verdict in favor of Chefornak family
The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a verdict of more than 3 million dollars for a Chefornak family. According to the Opinion released on April 15th, 2022 by the Supreme Court of the State of […]
Village Telegraph
KYUK partners fully fund replacement of AM Tower
by Bethel Broadcasting Staff KYUK now has the funds it needs to replace its sinking AM radio tower and antenna. The final funding piece was recently awarded by the Alaska Community Foundation through the American […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska DOT hosts Tundra Ridge Road Rehabilitation open house
The project team for the Tundra Ridge Road Rehabilitation plan hosted an open house for the community of Bethel to provide an update on the project – the road project that would complete the Bethel […]
From The Editor
LKSD All Stars bring home NYO Senior Games state title
by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to the Lower Kuskokwim All Star team who came in first place at the 2022 Native Youth Olympics Senior Games hosted by the Cook Inlet Tribal Council. The long-awaited live event […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 6 – 15
Judgments Fritz Moses Active, 41 Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test $3000, 20 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Laron Storek, 55 Hunting Season and Bag Limit for Musk-ox $400 Eric J. Alexie, 43 4th Degree Misconduct […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 15
• Between 03/01/2022 and 03/29/2022, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 106 EMS and 10 Fire incidents. • On 03/01/2022 at 10:36 p.m. medics responded to Tundra Ridge for the report of a person who […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska Senate passes the Alaska Reads Act
The Alaska Senate today (April 12th, 2022) unanimously passed Senate Bill 111, an important effort to improve reading skills through increased accountability, well placed resources, and by recognizing that students must be ready to learn […]
Sports
Chefornak Shamans win LKSD NYO District Meet
by Delta Discovery Staff The Chefornak Shamans are the winners of the 2022 Lower Kuskokwim School District Native Youth Olympics tournament, held in Toksook Bay home of the Islanders on April 7-9th, 2022. Teams participating […]
Contributors
Except You Accept the Exception
by Tad Lindley Perhaps you have seen the following sign in a restaurant or grocery somewhere in your travels: No Shirt. No Shoes. No Service. No exceptions! It makes it hard for folks on a […]
Village Telegraph
Yup’ik and Iñupiaq Spelling Bee for Beginners Statewide Spelling Bee Results
The Yup’ik and Iñupiaq Statewide spelling bees were held on April 16th, 2022 at the Earl R. Brown Auditorium at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, Alaska. The spelling bee featured spellers from Yup’ik and Inupiaq […]
Contributors
When to Get Marriage Counseling
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: How does one know when a marriage has reached the point that it could benefit from counseling? In all honesty, most marriages could benefit from counseling, and it’s not necessary […]
Contributors
A better year
by Peter Twitchell I learn something new every day and that’s a good thing and the fact is that we all do. How has it been all these many years that I thought Merrill Field […]
Letters to the Editor
When saving for higher education, a little can truly go a long way
Energy costs are up. Inflation is at 40-year highs. Interest rates are on the rise. And yet, there has never been a better time for Alaskans to start saving for higher education, because there is […]
Speak Your Mind
Addressing the High Rates of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
by Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell Alaska is home to more American Indians or Alaskans Natives per capita than any other state in the nation. Unfortunately, our Indigenous people are disproportionately murdered […]
Village Telegraph
ANCSA Regional Association endorses Tara Katuk Sweeney for U.S. Congress
The ANCSA Regional Association (ARA) has endorsed Tara Katuk Sweeney in the race for Alaska’s sole seat in the U.S. Congress. The ARA Board of Directors’ decision recognizes the historic opportunity before Alaskans to elect […]
Village Telegraph
UAF announces 2022 honorary degree recipients
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has selected Dermot Cole, Sarah James and Michael Williams Sr. to receive honorary doctorates in 2022. Cole, a longtime Fairbanks author and journalist, will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters […]
Inside Bethel News
Aerial surveillance continues of 650+ Acre Fire #012 near Kwethluk
by Kale Casey On Saturday April 16th, several commercial aircraft reported smoke around midday from wildfire #012. The fire burning in Limited was confirmed using FAA Weather Aviation cameras in Kwethluk, Bethel and Napakiak. A […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim River Listening Session on Thursday, April 21
by Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission As we begin to put away our winter gear and start to think about summer fish camp, Kuskokwim fisheries managers are hoping to hear from you about the upcoming […]
From The Editor
AABC hosts All-Star Basketball game for seniors
by Greg Lincoln Happy Easter everyone! The Association of Alaska Basketball Coaches hosted an All-Star game for 1A/2A and 3A/4A senior boys and girls last Saturday in Anchorage at Grace Christian School. The games are […]
Classifieds
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 9
• 4/2/22 (02:30) Medics responded to the report of a female who injected methamphetamine. • 4/2/22 (13:34) Medics responded to the report of an overdose. • 4/3/22 (00:59) Medics responded to the report of unconscious […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 4 – 5
Judgments Christopher J. Schaefer, 49 Failure to Salvage All Edible Meat $350 William N. Polty, 40 Violate Condition of Release 5 Days
Crime
Bethel taxi cabs hit by juveniles
Taxi cabs are an essential form of transportation in the hub community of Bethel. On Sunday, 3/28/2022 at approximately 8:00pm Bethel Police Communications received a report of damage to three separate taxi windows from thrown […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Youth rescued on trail
Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a report that Tadd Okoomealingok, age 16 of Savoonga, left a note indicating he planned to travel from Savoonga to Gambell on an ATV at approximately 1015 hours. The weather […]
Obituaries
Contributors
The Two Church Services You Should Never Miss Hint: Not Easter
by Tad Lindley When I was a teenager I was at a friend’s home and they had a calendar from the church that they attended. It had a wide variety of special festivals and church […]
Sports
Bethel NYO athletes compete in Juneau
The Bethel Regional High School Warrior Native Youth Olympics team traveled to the capital city of Juneau to participate in the 2022 Traditional Games, April 2-3 with Coach Tommy Bayayok and chaperones. The Warriors brought […]
Delta Lifestyles
Where Did the Chum Go?
by Doug Molyneaux “The summers of 2020 and 2021 saw the lowest numbers on record for chum salmon returning to the Kuskokwim and Yukon rivers. There are many possible reasons for these low returns. I […]
Contributors
Easter Sunday
by Peter A. Twitchell I was brought up from a baby in the 1950s. Already, our Yupiaq people like my Grandma Hannah Pitka, my Mom Sarah, her sister Annie Nansen, Mary Kohl, and Mollia Woods […]
Letters to the Editor
Natural gas well at Alpine CD1 is now cemented
ConocoPhillips is committed to the safety and well-being of our workforce and community as well as protecting our environment. We are also committed to keeping our stakeholders informed and have posted an overview video to […]
Speak Your Mind
Senate Bill 9
by Tiffany Hall Last week a report came out showing alcohol-related deaths increased over 25% in the U.S., and in Alaska they increased 31%. Each year, alcohol misuse costs Alaska $2.4 billion, equivalent to $3,272 […]
Village Telegraph
City of Bethel announces Chief of Police resignation
The City of Bethel is announcing the official resignation of Police Chief Richard Simmons effective May 1, 2022. Lieutenant Jesse Poole will serve as Acting Police Chief until the position is filled. Lieutenant Jesse Poole […]
Village Telegraph
Williams Jr. wins Campout Race
The 2022 Campout Race has a new champion – Mike Williams Jr. of Akiak took first place on March 27th, 2022. Congratulations! “A field of 10 teams competed in the Campout Race, enjoying a beautiful […]
Village Telegraph
KRITFC 2022 Annual Meeting and Elections Update
by the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Commissioners of the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (KRITFC) gathered on April 6 and 7, 2022 in Anchorage and over Zoom for two days of conversations about fish, […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel City Council to consider marijuana and alcohol agenda items
The Bethel City Council will be looking at a proposed ordinance that will amend the Bethel Municipal Code to prohibit the operation of marijuana establishments in the City of Bethel. The proposal states that a […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Consortium Library named finalist for 2022 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today (April 7th, 2022) that the Kuskokwim Consortium Library is among 30 finalists for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Kuskokwim Consortium Library […]
From The Editor
Edward S. Curtis’ Unpublished Alaska
by Greg Lincoln A new book featuring one hundred images of Alaska Natives has been released by the Curtis Legacy Foundation – Unpublished Alaska. This project showcases previously unpublished photos including some from Nunivak Island, […]
Crime
Man arrested at Anchorage Airport for attempting to transport narcotics
Investigators assigned to the Anchorage Airport Interdiction Team contacted a suspicious passenger attempting to travel to rural Alaska on March 31, 2022 at approximately 9:00 am. During their investigation, Troopers discovered approximately 56 grams of […]
Classifieds
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 1
• On 3-27-22 at 11:31 a.m. medics responded to the report of an assault. • On 3-27-22 at 2:27 p.m. medics responded to the report of abdominal pain. • On 3-27-22 at 4:20 p.m. medics […]
Obituaries
William Hately Sr.
Retired Major William “Bill” Hately Sr., 83, passed away at home amongst family and friends after a long battle with chronic illnesses. He was born April 29, 1938, in Bethel, Alaska to Katherine (nee Thomas) […]
Contributors
After Fishless Period Fisherman Says, “Nevertheless, at thy word.”
by Tad Lindley Did you ever have one of those commercial fishing periods where it was so bad that it wasn’t worth waiting in line to sell the fish, so you took them home or […]
Sports
Bethel athletes selected for 3A/4A Senior All Star Game
Ava Lieb and Peter Crow also chosen for 3A All-State 2nd Teams. Bethel Regional High School student athletes, Ava Lieb and Peter Crow, were selected to play in the AABC (Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches) […]
Sports
Young archers hit the bullseye in NASP Tournaments
The National Archery in the Schools Program Alaska State Bullseye Tournament and the 3D Tournament took place virtually and the results are in. Students from 19 schools throughout the state including Bethel and Napakiak participated […]
Sports
Junior high athletes compete at Bluejays NYO meet
This is a continuation of the Native Youth Olympics results from last week’s issue. The Tuntutuliak Bluejays hosted their NYO event on March 25-26, 2022 and junior high athletes also competed. Junior high teams competing […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Contributors
The Struggle to Fall Asleep
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I love to sleep, once I fall asleep, but I struggle to fall asleep, so sometimes I dread getting into bed, knowing I am going to have a hard time […]
Contributors
Good advice will be remembered
by Peter Twitchell I would like to talk about growing up in Bethel, Alaska and one man in particular. That was our tribal chief Edward Hoffman who never neglected us boys. The moment we ran […]
Letters to the Editor
To the person who I may have hit
I went shopping on Sunday March 27th, 2022 at AC in Bethel. When leaving I was caught up by a white SUV, they said that I hit another car while backing up. I did not […]
Speak Your Mind
Donlin, Too Risky for Salmon
by Beverly Hoffman, Protecting our Land and River Advocate I am one of many concerned shareholders of Calista and believe the Donlin Mine puts our already stressed ecosystem, our fish and our way of life […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Administration Announces Additional H-2B Visas
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced 35,000 additional H-2B nonagricultural worker visas for the second […]
Delta Lifestyles
Qerpertaq – Pike Fish Egg Akutaq
by Hilda Oscar This famous Superfood is fresh in-season during this time. It is as traditional as the Moose Fat Akutaq, other than the sugar that is added, all of it is natural. It is […]
Village Telegraph
Four board members elected at Doyon Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Today, March 18, 2022, at Doyon, Limited’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, four individuals were elected to Doyon’s 13-member Board of Directors. Elected with three-year terms ending in 2025 were Sonta Hamilton-Roach, Betty Huntington, Jerry Isaac, […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Statement on Subsistence Representatives added to Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force
Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is pleased Governor Michael Dunleavy has added subsistence representatives to the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force. Governor Dunleavy created the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force in November following last year’s devastating collapse […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska challenges federal mask mandate
Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a coalition of states in a lawsuit against the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). challenging the mask mandate on public transportation. The lawsuit asserts that the state of […]
Inside Bethel News
Calista Corporation announces 2022 Spring Distribution of $9.8 Million
Over 35,000 Shareholders to receive largest-ever distribution. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is pleased to announce its largest-ever Shareholder distribution of $9.8 million will occur on or before April 13. This distribution is 17 percent larger than […]
Inside Bethel News
GCI is ready to support fiber-optic connectivity in the Aleutians
A new type of GCI technician will help ensure the longevity of GCI’s AU-Aleutians Fiber Project. GCI’s AU-Aleutian Fiber Project isn’t a one-time investment. Even once the subsea fiber is in the water, the groundwork […]
In our Native Land
AVCP mourns the loss of Representative Don Young
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) was deeply saddened to learn about the death of U.S. Representative Don Young. Representative Young was a powerful leader and his devotion to Alaska and to the Y-K […]
From The Editor
Representative Don Young
by Greg Lincoln On March 18th, 2022 we were at State 1A basketball tournament when we got the news that our Congressman Don Young passed away. We were shocked, saddened, concerned for all of Alaska. […]
Delta Lifestyles
Winter Ice Salmon
Frank Nicori Jr. of Kwethluk incredibly caught a Silver Salmon while ice fishing at Birch Hill several miles up on the Kwethluk River on March 28, 2022. Star the Dog (in front) is amazed. Frank’s […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 20 – 23
Judgments Kenneth James Sunny, 36 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 2 Yrs., 8 Yrs. Prob. Aaron Mute, 45 4th Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Prob. Marliesha Altsik, 26 Violate Conditions of Release, 2nd Degree Harassment […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 18
• On 3-14-22 at 10 P.M., Medics/firefighters responded to the report of a building fire with two patients that have burns on their head and extremities. Firefighters used multiple tools and handlines to Extinguish fire. […]
Contributors
Man Brushes Teeth for 24 Hours Straight!
by Tad Lindley Are you brushing your teeth enough? According to online recommendations from the American Dental Association, we should all be brushing our teeth twice a day for two minutes per brushing. That’s a […]
Sports
Tuntutuliak Bluejays host NYO Meet
Sportsmanship, strength, skill, endurance, accuracy, technique, balance, cooperation and team spirit – all these components are back with the return of Native Youth Olympics – one of the Yukon Delta’s premier youth events. Spring season […]
Contributors
Deinstitutionalization of Psychiatric Patients
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Below is an article I wrote in response to a question in 2012 that helps explain the history of deinstitutionalization and the current problem it has created. Recently I was asked […]
Letters to the Editor
AIDEA Remembers Alaska Congressman Don Young
On behalf of the board and staff at AIDEA, we extend our gratitude and appreciation to Rep. Don Young, his family, and his staff for tirelessly advocating for this incredible place we call home. As […]
Speak Your Mind
Rethinking the Village Public Safety Officer Program
by Joel Hard Since statehood, law enforcement in rural Alaska has not received the resources for adequate police protection. The State of Alaska started the Village Public Safety Officer or VPSO Program in 1979 to […]
Village Telegraph
NYO Games Alaska to be held in person in April 2022
The 2022 Native Youth Olympics state (NYO) games will be held in person from April 21-23, hosted by the Cook Inlet Tribal Council in Anchorage, Alaska. This year’s games will be the first in-person edition […]
Contributors
Single parents deserve our thanks
by Peter Twitchell I believe single mothers and fathers deserve recognition because they are so strong for whatever reason. There are men and women both who have children in their custody and they choose to […]
Inside Bethel News
Iditarod’s 50th special awards recipients honored at finishers banquet in Nome
The 2022 special awards given to mushers during and after Iditarod 50 were presented at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race awards banquet in Nome on Sunday, March 20. The awards, in entirety, are listed […]
Inside Bethel News
Jackie Larson wins 50 Mile Challenge sled dog race
The Kuskokwim 300 race committee hosted the 50-Mile Challenge on March 19th, 2022 and the winner of the race is Jackie Larson of Napaskiak. “Twelve teams competed on a fast 50 mile trail from Bethel, […]
From The Editor
Cama-i welcomes back dance groups in 2022
by Greg Lincoln The Cama-i Dance Festival has returned after a couple years break due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a two-day event at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel and folks are happy […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 11 – 18
Judgments Jesse C. Frank, 45 Driving Under the Influence $5000, 120 Days Jerry David Jr., 56 Driving Under the Influence, 3rd Degree Assault, $1500, 3 Days, 3 Mos., 4 Yrs. Prob., Edgar Night, 22 2nd […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 14
• On 3-11-22 at 5:38 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person with abdominal pains. • On 3-11-22 at 11:19 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that has a headache. […]
Crime
Overdoses caused by lethal batch in Mat-Su Valley
The Alaska State Troopers, Palmer Police Department, and Wasilla Police Department have responded to several suspected overdoses this week (March 18th, 2022) in the Mat-Su area. Law enforcement believe that a lethal batch of heroin […]
Sports
Bethel Lady Warriors to play at State 3A Basketball Tournament
The Bethel Lady Warriors earned a berth to the State 3A basketball tournament. They will be playing the Grace Christian Lady Grizzlies, the #2 seed at 7:45pm at the Alaska Airlines Center auxiliary gym on […]
Delta Lifestyles
Joint BIA, Tribal police operation confiscates 123 pounds of narcotics during four-day operation
by BIA Office of Justice Services Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Nev. – The Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Drug Enforcement, with assistance and cooperation of the Moapa […]
Contributors
Don’t Make Me Count to 491
by Tad Lindley It wasn’t how my mom ran discipline, but I have seen many parents use the, “I’m going to count to…”-method of child management. For instance, “I’m going to count to 10, and […]
Inside Bethel News
The Brown Bears of Bristol Bay and Alaska Peninsula
by Bjorn Dihle I n 2019, a young fisherman was walking through a boatyard in Naknek, Bristol Bay, when he bumped into a brown bear feeding from a dumpster. It was night when bears are […]
Delta Lifestyles
Kuskokwim mushers Kaiser and Diehl complete 2022 Iditarod run in 5th and 6th place
Bethel musher Pete Kaiser and Aniak musher Richie Diehl have successfully completed their 2022 run in the 50th race of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race finishing in the top 10. Kaiser, age 34, crossed the […]
Inside Bethel News
ADF&G and DNR Forestry team up for Delta Bison
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) have teamed up to make life easier for Delta bison, less troublesome for Delta farmers, and safer for motorists traveling the […]
Contributors
Godspeed, Congressman Young
by Peter Twitchell So long to Alaska’s Representative and friend, Don Young. I’ve always felt he was our representative and friend in Congress for fighting for the best interests of Alaskans and his State. I […]
Letters to the Editor
Calista Corporation mourns the loss of Representative Don Young
Given Yup’ik Name Alulaq (To Steer or Tiller) for His Leadership. Calista (chu-lis-ta) Corporation leadership sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of U.S. Representative Don Young, who passed away Friday at the […]
Speak Your Mind
Dunleavy asserts state ownership of rivers and lakes in federal areas
New legislation identifies waters that meet legal requirements for state ownership. As part of his Unlocking Alaska Initiative, Governor Mike Dunleavy last week introduced legislation to codify state ownership, management and control of navigable waters […]
Village Telegraph
Plastic in the rain of Southeast Alaska
by Ned Rozell “We found microplastics in every single rain sample (gathered in Juneau),” Sonia Nagorski told a group of people listening to her talk at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in New Orleans […]
Village Telegraph
ANSEP receives $5 million to expand to Dillingham, Kotzebue and Juneau
The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program was awarded $5 million to expand its full-time Acceleration Academy component to three more Alaska communities. Currently operating in Anchorage, Bethel and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Acceleration Academy will […]
Village Telegraph
Sass wins his first Iditarod championship in 50th anniversary year
After two previous top-10 finishes, Sass crosses under Burled Arch first. Veteran Iditarod musher Brent Sass (bib #27) of Eureka, Alaska, crossed the finish line of the 50th running of the Iditarod in Nome at […]