Day: September 9, 2022
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 15 – 24
Judgments Charlene Beaver, 33 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Solomon Olick, 29 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Roger Duncan, 49 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing 21 Days Lucille M. Valadez, 36 Reckless Endangerment 2 Yrs. Prob. […]
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending August 26
• 8/19/2022 Bethel EMS responded to reports of an intoxicated individual. • 8/20/2022 Bethel EMS transported one patient due to an anxiety attack. • 8/20/2022 Bethel EMS transported a suicidal patient that overdosed on pills. […]
A Better Seat on the Titanic
by Tad Lindley When the ocean liner Titanic left Queenstown, Ireland, she had about 2,224 souls aboard. Some were crew members (176 crew men did nothing, but keep shoveling coal 24 hours a day to […]
Bethel couple recognized for decades of service to the Alaska Guard
by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal On the shores of the Kuskokwim River, 400 miles west of Anchorage, a Bethel couple cuts strips of salmon before carrying them to their smokehouse as youth spectators eagerly watch […]
Donna J. Chris
Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Donna J. Chris, 79, passed away peacefully July 28, 2022, at her home in Big Lake, Alaska. Donna was born May 19, 1943, in Queens, NY, to Edwin and Helen […]
Childhood vaccinations
When I first worked as a YKHC health aide in 1989, I worked with two ladies who were elder health aides. They really taught me and the other health aides a lot. They showed us […]
In Race to be Alaska’s Governor, Walker Stands Tall
by Tiffany Zulkosky As someone who’s passionate about serving Alaska, but loathes the divisiveness that accompanies campaign season, I rarely endorse candidates. But this year’s race for Governor is so important that I feel I […]
Alaska SeaLife Center admits first two Harbor Seal Pups of 2022 Season
The two pups were found abandoned on a beach in Kasilof, Alaska. The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted two newborn harbor seal pups to the Wildlife Response Program on June 2, 2022. The ASLC Wildlife […]
Calista Corporation launches contest to encourage use of digital services
Two Shareholders who sign up by Sept. 15 to win iPad minis. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation has launched a 2022 Calista Click Contest to invite more Shareholders to sign up for digital services. Two Shareholders each […]
Remembering an Elders words
by Peter Twitchell Today I am grateful to be 72 years of age only by the grace of Almighty Creator God am I able to share this with you. It’s like I told my healthcare […]
Bethel Crane Run Race Results
The Bethel Crane Run for elementary runners took place last Friday, August 26th, 2022 at the host school – Gladys Jung Elementary. Runners from Ayaprun Elementary and Bethel Regional High School also participated in the […]
ANSEP students prepared for college and careers with paid STEM internships in Alaska and across the U.S.
From oil and gas companies to federal agencies, ANSEP strategic partners offered unmatched educational and professional opportunities for Alaskans this summer. This summer, 21 students from across Alaska participated in the Alaska Native Science & […]
Three candidates certified for City Council
Three people have signed up for the 2022 City of Bethel Regular Municipal Election to be held on October 4th, 2022 and there are four seats open. The City Clerk’s Office has certified three candidates, […]
Crowberries for Grandma
Terralyn and Panikpiaq are picking paunraq blackberries for their Grandma Linda Noratuk on a nice afternoon day in Bethel. Photo taken on 8/14/22. photo by Linda Noratuk
UAF names 2021-2022 honors students
by Greg Lincoln The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. Students […]