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Month: August 2022
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 3 – 16
Judgments Wybon K. P. Ayunerak, 29 3rd Degree Assault 4.5 Mos., 3 Yrs. Prob. Robert Bruce Joe, 46 1st Degree Attempted Sexual Abuse Of Minor 18 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Eunice H. Francis, 39 4th […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 19
• 8/12/2022 – Firefighters responded to an apartment fire, 5 patients were transported from the scene by EMS for complications due to smoke inhalation. • 8/12/2022 – Bethel EMS transported one patient due to an […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Renfro sentenced to 105 years for murder
Palmer resident Bradley Renfro was sentenced today (Aug. 17th, 2022) to 105 years and to serve 75 years for the kidnapping and murder of 16-year-old David Grunwald. Renfro is the last defendant to be sentenced […]
Letters to the Editor
Love never fails
Kenkuraulluta atak unuamek piniartukut I remember going to school in Nunapitchuk in the late 80’s. We used to have Elders come in and talk to us every Wednesday morning. Something that I really think should […]
Speak Your Mind
Office of Children’s Services or Offending Children Secretly?
by Charlene Lupie I know the title doesn’t seem catchy enough, but it means a lot to me knowing what was said to my niece. The story behind it? The short version, an OCS case […]
Village Telegraph
Meeting Village Equipment Needs Yukon Equipment’s Jeanie Gusty Specializes in Rural Sales
by Calista Corporation Staff Calista Corporation owns Alaska’s oldest heavy equipment dealer—Yukon Equipment, Inc.—and behind the company’s recent expansion in rural sales is Jeanie Gusty, a Yup’ik-speaking Calista Shareholder who grew up in tiny Stony […]
Contributors
Never again to be seen
by Peter Twitchell When I was a boy about 13 my mom made a profound statement that I never forgot. As a matter of fact, she brought this up twice to me into my teens […]
Inside Bethel News
Mamterilleq Mile Cross Country Race Results
The first cross country race for elementary runners in Bethel took place last Friday – the Mamterilleq Mile cross country race for grades 4th – 8th. Excited fans converged at the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School to […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel PD seeks to add drug detection dog to department
A drug-sniffing dog may soon be a part of the Bethel Police Department to help take drugs off the streets of Bethel, reduce drug-related violence, and saving lives. The City of Bethel has an opportunity to […]
Summer Living
How to make stovetop popcorn
Mmm, popcorn smells and tastes so good. Here is an easy recipe for you to try, especially if you want to make savory popcorn using the old fashioned method. It is a different way to […]
From The Editor
Primary election results
2022 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION Summary Report August 16, 2022 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS *** U.S. Representative (Special General) Precincts Reported: 395 of 402 (98.26%) Candidate Party Total Begich, Nick REP 44,065 28.56% Palin, Sarah REP 49,262 31.93% […]
Village Telegraph
Tasty Tundra Blueberries
Agnes Fitka, age 6, of Marshall has been busy blueberry picking with family for the last three days since July 30th, 2022. “She nearly picked a gallon all by herself,” wrote her aunt Nadia Fitka. […]
Sports
Crime
Almandinger sentenced to 99 years for schoolmate’s murder
Palmer resident Erick Almandinger was sentenced today (Aug. 8th, 2022) to serve 99 years for the kidnapping and murder of his schoolmate, 16-year-old David Grunwald. In May 2018, Almandinger was convicted by a Palmer jury […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 8 – 12
Judgments John Nick, 56 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Galen Andrew Amik, 34 3rd Degree Assault, Violate Condition of Release, 1st Degree Stalking3 1/2 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Ezekiel Anthony […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 12
• Between 07/01/2022 and 07/31/2022, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 113 EMS and 15 Fire incidents. • Staff have completed training on EMS patient care refusal policies and procedures. • On 07/19/22 at 7:00 […]
Contributors
The Miraculous Genetics of the Jesus
by Tad Lindley But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman… (Galatians 4:4) On my dad’s side I inherited a receding hairline, my last name, […]
Contributors
Semipalmated sandpiper Iisuraar(aq)/Iiyuraar(aq)
by Frank Keim This is a lookalike bird if I ever saw one. Which might explain why the bird’s Yup’ik names are the same as those used for the Western and Least sandpipers: Iisuraar(aq) and […]
Letters to the Editor
A Governor who believes jobs, schools, privacy, fish matter
I think it’s important for you to hear real plans from the candidates who want to run this state. While some won’t answer press questionnaires or show up for debates, I have, every time. As […]
Speak Your Mind
Alaska lexicon sinks in over the years
by Ned Rozell When my little Ford pickup chugged into Alaska 36 years ago this month, I didn’t know a wheel dog from a dog salmon. You could have told me the North Slope was […]
Village Telegraph
Three perish in Bethel fire
Three perished in a fire in Bethel during the early morning hours of August 12th, 2022. Two others were taken to the hospital, according to reports. Bethel Police Communications received a report of a fire […]
Village Telegraph
Cooperative Extension offers 12-month diabetes prevention program
by Julie Stricker The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is offering a yearlong program to help people at risk of developing diabetes lose weight and improve their health. The Centers for Disease Control […]
Village Telegraph
ADF&G welcomes Art Nelson as Board of Fisheries Executive Director
As the 2022-2023 Board of Fisheries (board) meeting cycle approaches, ADF&G is pleased to announce that Art Nelson has taken the position of Executive Director, replacing Glenn Haight who departed earlier this summer. To this […]
Contributors
It’s time to grow up
by Peter Twitchell Each one of us are given gifts that help us to grow in the body of Christ. In Ephesians 4:16 Christ Jesus is the head of the church. As followers of Christ […]
Inside Bethel News
GCI upgrading wireless service in communities across Alaska in 2022
Upgrades represent millions of dollars of investment from Alaska’s most-remote communities to its largest urban hubs. From some of Alaska’s smallest, most-remote communities, to its largest urban center, GCI expects to invest approximately $150 million […]
Inside Bethel News
Historic Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact becomes Law
On Friday, August 5, HB 184, a bill codifying the Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact, automatically became State law without the Governor’s signature. The Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact began in 2017, under Governor Bill […]
In our Native Land
Governor Dunleavy approves legislation to support Statewide Search and Rescue Volunteers
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today (August 12th, 2022) signed the Ellie Mae Act to provide support to statewide volunteer search and rescue organizations at no cost to the state. Senate Bill 95 (SB 95) sponsored […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Qanirtuuq River Sockeye
Caden Smith, age 13, of Quinhagak holds up his catch – a red and green sayalleq sockeye salmon – on the Qanirtuuq River. Photo was taken on 8-9-22. Photo by Theodora Smith
From The Editor
Public hearing for alcohol local option petition on Bethel Council’s agenda
by Greg Lincoln A proposed ordinance for a ballot proposition for an alcohol local option petition to be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Bethel on October 4, 2022 is on the […]
Village Telegraph
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 1 – 5
Judgments Clarence A. Morgan, 57 Importing Alcohol $1500, 3 Days Howard B. Pavilla, 41 4th Degree Assault 7 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Cassie Z. Myers, 45 4th Degree Assault, Violate Conditions of Release 60 Days, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 31
• On 07/01/22 at 9:55 p.m., firefighters responded to Ptarmigan Road for the report of a possible fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found the remains of burned food in a microwave. The fire cause was determined […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Search for missing man ends in success
Alaska Wildlife Troopers received report on 8/5/2022 that Connor Beckman, of Nevada, had not returned home from a hike up Mount Roberts and Sheep Mountain on the afternoon on 8/4. Beckman was not prepared to […]
Contributors
Name Changers File #297: The Used-to-Be’s
by Tad Lindley Oftentimes for clarity, when mentioning a married woman I hear people refer to her by both her married name and her maiden name. It works like this: say there is more than […]
Contributors
We live on through our music
by Peter Twitchell I returned to Bethel over the last couple days to clear out my Bethel storage. It didn’t make any sense to live in the Matanuska Valley and have storage in Bethel. It […]
Letters to the Editor
The Gara-Cook Campaign calls on State of Alaska to correct misleading voter info
Tens of Thousands of Alaskans Received Incorrect Info by Mail Today (Aug. 5th, 2022), Jessica Cook called on the State of Alaska to correct misleading information that was sent out in a mailer this week […]
Speak Your Mind
Mike Williams, Sr. announces his bid for President of the YK Regional Tribal Government
Akiak, Alaska – August 1, 2022 – Today Mike Williams, Sr., announced his candidacy for President of the Yukon Kuskokwim Regional Tribal Government (YKRTG). Elections for the new YKRTG will be held on November 8, […]
Heard it in the Steam House
2022 East Fork Fire highlights importance of proactive firefighting
by the Alaska Division of Forestry Jul 26: The 2022 East Fork Fire is the largest fire in recorded history in the Yukon Delta area. Precipitation throughout the year usually prevents large wildfires around the […]
Inside Bethel News
Bringing the sockeye home
by Mary Catharine Martin Klawock Indigenous Stewards and partners are restoring damaged salmon streams — and working to rebuild Klawock Lake’s once prolific sockeye salmon run. In the early 1990s, when Quinn Aboudara was about […]
Inside Bethel News
Hunting guide ordered to pay fines for illegal harvest of Musk Ox
On July 28, 2022, hunting guide and outdoor writer Paul Dewitt Atkins, 56, agreed to a plea agreement for illegally harvesting musk ox from Kotzebue on a subsistence permit. Atkins claimed Alaska residency when he […]
Village Telegraph
Eskimo Walrus Commission convening a Young Hunters – Walrus Summit
The Eskimo Walrus Commission (EWC) is convening a Young Hunters – Walrus Summit in Nome for three days on October 4, 5, and 6, 2022. The goal is to support young hunters as the next […]
Village Telegraph
Fighting fire in remote, rugged Alaska is the dream for many firefighters
by Alaska Fire PIOs Jul 28: The Last Frontier is an experience that many firefighters never get. For the crews that do, it is a memorable experience that they regale their peers, friends and family […]
From The Editor
School board election candidates for 2022
by Greg Lincoln The filing deadline of August 5th, for the 2022 REAA (Regional Education Attendance Area) Election has come once again and here are the candidates for this year. Thank you for being an […]
Village Telegraph
Sweet as a berry
Aurora Phillip of Kongiganak had fun picking delicious blueberries on July 26th on the tundra near her village. Photo by Roderick Phillip
Heard it in the Steam House
Two perish in car accident
Alaska State Troopers, Mat-Su Central Fire/EMS and Mat-Su Dive and Rescue responded on July 29, 2022 at 4:39 pm to a single vehicle that entered the Matanuska River after leaving the south bound lanes of […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel July 25 – 29
Judgments Terence Motgin, 32 Violate Conditions of Release 50 Days Henry Johnson, 33 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. George Kameroff, 31 4th Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Prob. Paul Gilila, 45 4th Degree […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 31
• 7/23 – EMS responded to a person with a cut ear. • 7/23 – EMS responded to a traumatic injury. • 7/23 – EMS responded to a traumatic injury. • 7/25 – EMS responded […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska reports first case of monkeypox
The Alaska Department of Health (DOH) and the Anchorage Health Department (AHD) today (July 29, 2022) announced the first case of monkeypox in Alaska. The person, an Anchorage resident, did not require hospitalization and is […]
Obituaries
James Bruce Mute
In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth, Amen. Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostril the breath of life, and then man […]
Contributors
Where Does Psychology Come From?
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Where does the study of psychology come from? Answer: The earliest origins of psychology are in the writings of the ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Aristotle. They wrote about the nature […]
Contributors
Three Strikes and You’re Out: Nobody Calls Me for Steam Bath Anymore
by Tad Lindley I saw smoke coming from the stovepipe on my friend’s qasgiq, so I waited until I thought it might be ready and dropped in unannounced. You see, nobody calls me for a steam […]
Contributors
Boreal Owl Takvialnguaraq
by Frank Keim The Boreal owl is just about the tamest large bird in Alaska. Many years ago near Scammon Bay I skied so close to one I could probably have put my hands around […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Calista Corporation endorses Senator Murkowski’s re-election campaign
The Lisa Murkowski for Senate Campaign today (July 7th, 2022) thanked Calista Corporation, one of the largest regional Alaska Native corporations, for endorsing Senator Murkowski’s re-election. In announcing its endorsement earlier this year, Calista Corporation’s […]
Contributors
Some things don’t make sense
by Peter Twitchell I didn’t want to watch the news after the multiple shootings and needless mass killings across our country in the last three years, it’s been a really sad state of our country now […]
Letters to the Editor
Protect subsistence salmon
As a former member of the Alaska Board of Fisheries and the North Pacific Management Council, I am concerned about the salmon interceptions. And the Donlin Gold Mine – that will destroy what is left […]
Speak Your Mind
Constitutional Convention
by Willy Keppel Should you vote for a constitutional convention? Yes, absolutely! Alaska is ranked as the corruptest legislature in America. We’re the only State that hasn’t outlawed the use of the binding caucus. The […]
Village Telegraph
Study aims to reduce fuel oil use in remote Arctic
by Amanda Byrd Researchers will study whether heaters that store renewable electric energy might substantially reduce fuel oil burned in remote Arctic homes, under a new project led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks team. […]
Village Telegraph
Historic Investment in Public Safety will Save Lives
by Commissioner James Cockrell Since 2020 many states, cities, and counties across the lower 48 drastically cut law enforcement funding in their local jurisdictions – however in Alaska, Governor Dunleavy and the Legislature have done […]
Inside Bethel News
Gov. Dunleavy signs Power Cost Equalization Bill
In an effort to support rural Alaska residents who utilize the state’s Power Cost Equalization (PCE) relief, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senator Lyman Hoffman’s Senate Bill 243 (SB 243) last week (July 19, 2022), […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Police Department to host ATV info and safety meeting
The City of Bethel Police Department will be hosting a free ATV/side by side safety inspection/information gathering on August 6th, 2022 outside of the Cultural Center. Please come and join Lt. Poole from 10A.M to […]
Inside Bethel News
Early voting starts statewide August 1, 2022
Absentee In-Person and Early Voting begins Monday, August 1, 2022 for the “Pick 1 Primary,” which is on the front of the ballot. The top four vote getters will advance to the November 8, 2022 […]
From The Editor
Tribal Recognition Bill signed into law to formally recognize Alaska’s Tribes
by Greg Lincoln July 28, 2022 was a historical day for Alaska’s people when Alaska’s state government formally recognized all of Alaska’s 229 federally recognized tribes. Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 123 (HB 123). […]
Village Telegraph
In our Native Land
LKSD approves land acknowledgment statement
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education approved the LKSD Land Acknowledgement Statement during their July 21st, 2022 board meeting. “The Lower Kuskokwim School District operates 28 schools in 23 villages, and we recognize […]
Crime
Man sentenced to 115 Years
On Thursday, June 23, 2022, Bethel Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced Samuel Atchak to 115 years for the murder and attempted sexual assault of a 19-year-old Chevak woman. Atchak previously pled guilty to murder […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in BethelJune 28 – July 9
Judgments Peter George Nicori, 43 1st Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault 20 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Wallace B. Joe, 64 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Mamie Seton-Hoelscher, 44 2nd Degree Harassment, Violate Conditions of Release […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 23
• 7/10/2022 01:45 EMS responded to a person reporting of general weakness. • 7/10/2022 05:57 EMS responded to a person having chest pain. • 7/10/2022 11:36 EMS responded to an intoxicated person. • 7/11/2022 00:23 […]
Contributors
In our Native Land
Feeding firefighters in Alaska takes a large team, lots of food
by Alaska Wildland Fire Information July 13, 2022: The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 150 resources […]
In our Native Land
Demands sent to state to improve curing process after thousands of votes thrown out
The ACLU of Alaska, Native American Rights Fund, and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seek solutions from State of Alaska after 7,500-plus ballots are rejected in special election. After the State of Alaska […]
Inside Bethel News
Letters to the Editor
Lisa Murkowski subverted our Second Amendment rights
If Sen. Lisa Murkowski is re-elected, at the end of her new term, Alaska will have had 27 years with her as our US Senator. This will continue the Murkowski monarchy – 47 years of […]
Speak Your Mind
Alaska Peninsula – ADFG Area M commercial Fisheries closure for 3 weeks during passage of chums Alaska Peninsula – ADFG Area M commercial Fisheries closure for 3 weeks during passage of chums
by Steven M. Alexie, Kuskokwim river subsistence User A letter to Michael Dunleavey, Honorable Governor of the Great State of Alaska. Honorable Governor Dunleavey, I wrote to you this past spring/summer with regards to closure […]
In our Native Land
Bill signing ceremony for HB 123 “State Recognition of Tribes”
by AFN Staff The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is pleased to celebrate the signing of House Bill 123 – Providing for State Recognition of Tribes. This bill recognizes the status of Alaska Tribes and […]
Contributors
Delta Fishin’ Report
Quyana, Kuskokwim fishermen!
by KRITFC and YDNWR The Kuskokwim Federal In-Season Manager from Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) released Federal management of Kuskokwim salmon on Thursday, July 21, 2022. This decision was made after several meetings between […]
From The Editor
Bethel’s World War II Veteran laid to rest
by Greg Lincoln The skies cleared up last Saturday, making it a beautiful day as the family of David Trantham Jr. laid their beloved father to rest at the Bethel Veterans Memorial Cemetery – the […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Summer Days of Salmon
It was a beautiful day in Goodnews Bay for Jaxson Smith, age 1, to help his mom Renae hang their cut salmon at the fish rack. This photo was taken on June 13th, 2022 at […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel July 11 – 15
Judgments Paulpius Evan Myers, 35 3rd Degree Assault, Violate Conditions of Release 4 Mos., 3 Yrs. Prob. Andrew Hawk, 26 2nd Degree Indecent Exposure 2 Yrs. Prob. Ellimae Charles, 39 2nd Degree Harassment $300 John […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending May and June
• 5/10/2022 01:45 EMS responded to a person reporting of general weakness. • 5/10/2022 05:57 EMS responded to a person having chest pain. • 5/10/2022 11:36 EMS responded to an intoxicated person. • 5/11/2022 00:23 […]
Speak Your Mind
If God Made Marijuana…
by Tad Lindley As a younger man, I sported uncut hair for many years. It seemed to attract people who wanted to talk to me about marijuana. Over the years there were those who described […]
Letters to the Editor
Let’s revisit this issue
Our elders do remember the days when mind altering drugs were not a part of life. Survival was the focus in every part of the lives of the people. Respect was a way of life […]
Speak Your Mind
The 2023 budget represents bipartisan wins for Alaskans
by Gov. Mike Dunleavy While I know not everyone agrees with me politically, one thing I hope we can agree on is that the past few years have been unlike any other in Alaska’s history. […]
Village Telegraph
Wildlife K-9 team Mardy and Rio work to keep firefighters safe and happy
by AK Wildland Fire Dalton Highway Complex, July 14th Protection. Insurance. Morale boosters. This is how firefighters on the Dalton Highway Complex describe Mardy and Rio, the two Karelian bear dogs who help to keep […]
Contributors
The choice is yours
by Peter Twitchell I can share that I have been in church gatherings since infancy. Mom always bundled me up and brought me to worship services in church for the family of God gatherings, to […]
Village Telegraph
Inside Bethel News
Bristol Bay Tribes emphasize need for permanent protections amidst record sockeye return
For the second year in a row, a record number of sockeye have returned to Bristol Bay. Through July 14, Alaska Department of Fish and Game estimates 69.7 million sockeye returned to the Bay and […]
In our Native Land
University of Alaska launches new master’s degree in marine policy
by Alice Bailey Working on marine issues often requires knowledge of both natural and social sciences, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Southeast can provide it through their new Master […]
From The Editor
WEIO promotes culture and connections
by Greg Lincoln The 2022 World Eskimo Indian Olympics is in the books. Congratulations to all of the participants and to the event organizers for a successful event. WEIO showcases our native cultures, arts and […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Officers respond to small child walking in traffic
Bethel Police Department received a phone call of a small female juvenile child walking in traffic in the area of Ptarmigan and Akakeek in the light rain with a t-shirt and diaper on with no […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel June 27 – July 1
Judgments Luther Dennis Tall, 46 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Walter Williams, 33 4th Degree Assault 80 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Francis Aparezuk, 35 4th Degree Assault 90 Days Joshua Christian Jenkins, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending July 8
• On 7/03/2022 at 00:00 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • On 7/03/2022 at 01:054 M-5 responded to a report of traumatic injury. • On 7/06/2022 at 11:58 M-5 responded to […]
Crime
John Japhet indicted for murder and burglary
On July 6, 2022, a Bethel grand jury indicted 39-year-old John Japhet on one count of Murder in the First Degree, two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Burglary in the […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Retardant for wildland fires more beneficial than harmful
by the Alaska Division of Forestry The retardant used in Alaska is 88% water with ammonium phosphate, a common fertilizer, as the fire-retardant component. The other ingredients include gum thickeners to help it cling to […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Research for Fear of Flying in Alaska
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Automated, Evidence-based Treatment. Stephanie Richardson: Principal Investigator today (July 7th, 2022) announced a research opportunity related to the effectiveness of automated, evidence-based treatment for the fear of flying. This […]