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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today (March 18th, 2022), the Office of Congressman Don Young released the following statement: “It’s with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the Dean of the House and revered […]
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) is currently accepting applications until April 28 for the annual Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association’s (ICUA) Youth Rally and Scholarship Program. Three high school students will be selected from the AVEC […]
by Greg Lincoln The Nelson Islanders of Toksook Bay are the new 1A State basketball boys champions! They defeated the Golden Heart Conference winners and the top seed Tanana Wolves last Saturday in a nailbiter […]
Judgments Destaine Moses, 18 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Alexandra Nicole Worm, 33 4th Degree Assault, 1st Degree 30 Days, Harassment 2 Yrs. Prob. Matthew Atcherian, 23 1st Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 22 […]
• On 3-1-22 at 7:36 P.M., Medics responded to the report of a seizure. • On 3-1-22 at 10:36 P.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that has crashed on a snowmachine. • […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: My wife often scolds me for not disciplining the children when they misbehave, but when I do try to discipline them, she attacks me for being too harsh. I find […]
by Mary Catharine Martin Wild salmon. Clean water. Clean air. Carbon storage. Climate change mitigation. Tourism, commercial fisheries — and billions of dollars in economic benefit. Since 2018, the Alaska Sustainability Fisheries Trust (ASFT) has […]
Alaska organizations can once again seek support to create quality experiences and expand access to youth camps around the state. The Camps Initiative is the result of a partnership between Rasmuson Foundation and The Alaska […]
The Bethel Lady Warriors teamwork paid dividends earning them a victory against the Nome Lady Nanooks to win second place at the 3A Western Conference basketball finals in Kotzebue, Alaska this past weekend. There are […]
On February 16, 2022, Harold Edward Garrison Jr. “Pete”, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Anchorage, Alaska after a long courageous battle against metastatic colon cancer while surrounded by […]
by Tad Lindley About 2,000 years ago there was a shaman named Simon. He lived in a city called Samaria, which was in the northern part of Israel. According to the Bible, he had used […]
by Frank Keim This is another of those auks (alcids) I never saw while living in the YK Delta because its nesting areas in the Bering Sea were just too difficult for me to get […]
by Peter Twitchell Mom, Dad, and Grandma Hannah had a favorite salmonberry picking spot back in the 1950s when I was growing up. The area sits below Tuntutuliak on the Kuskokwim right side of the […]
Candidate for Governor Charlie Pierce has committed, that when elected he will assign the Lt. Governor to be responsible for Executive Oversight of our senior programs and issues. In that new direction, I submit our […]
by Doug Vincent-Lang There has been much discussion and debate about bycatch in marine fisheries off Alaska’s coasts recently, including several recent opinion pieces. All are chastising a perceived inaction to address bycatch, especially in […]
by Brad Cole It was in the morning when I started walking down the ice road from Tuluksak. An icy fog hung in the air where in a quarter of a mile the river disappeared […]
Early endorsements issued by Calista’s Public Advocacy and Engagement Committee. Today (March 7th, 2022), Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation’s Public Advocacy and Engagement Committee (PAEC) announces endorsements ahead of the 2022 general election. Calista is comprised of […]
Spring is only 3 weeks away and Vitus Marine is busily preparing for the first barge runs into Western Alaska. When the barges arrive, it will generally be good news, but fuel prices this spring […]
Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing worked with the Alaska State Troopers and U.S. Coast Guard District 17 to rescue five victims of a March 5 crash of a Cessna 206 at Lake […]
by Justin Willis Her grandson was six weeks old and she brought him into the clinic for a Well Child check and his first set of immunizations. As I gave him his vaccinations, I noticed […]
Individuals and organizations can apply; deadline is March 30. As part of a continuing effort to improve food security for Alaskans, the state Division of Agriculture is offering $2 million in grants to individuals and […]
by Greg Lincoln The Dunleavy Administration today (February 25th, 2022) announced the appointment of Alaskans to various councils as part of his People First Initiative announced in December of 2021. Several appointees are from the […]
Abigail Maxie, age 7, of Napaskiak with her first ptarmigan that she got with her ap’a Stephen Maxie Jr.’s 42 year old shotgun. “She was so proud of her first catch,” said her uncle Stephen […]
Judgments Elijah Kaganak, 24 Failure to Register/Update Electronic Address 35 Days Timothy Matthew, 21 2nd Degree Sexual Assault 2 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Frank Phillip, 28 Resist/Interfere with Arrest 1 Yr. Prob. Jacquelyn Kashatok, 38 […]
• On 2-25-22 at 1:16 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person that is intoxicated. • On 2-25-22 at 1:16 A.M., Firefighters responded to the report of a fire from a stove. On […]
by Tad Lindley This one was not even on my radar until I saw a random post about baptism on Facebook. The post was something about somebody baptizing using the word “we” instead of the […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: We are in a financial bind. We can’t pay our rent, yet my husband smokes a pack of cigarettes each day. I know we are on the verge of being […]
With the entrance of State Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson into the Alaska U.S. Senate race, there are now effectively two prominent Democrats for voters to consider in the August primary election. Gray-Jackson’s record shows that she […]
by Corri Feige Last August, President Joe Biden signed an executive order setting a goal for half of the new vehicles sold in the United States to be electric by 2030. Four months later, on […]
by Peter Twitchell I had my post-op for my hernia surgery today February 24, 2022 at the Alaska Native Medical Center hospital. I ran into an old friend who asked me how I’ve been. I […]
The Pilot Station/Marshall girls and the Scammon Bay Eagles are the 1A Yukon Delta Conference tournament champions and will be representing the Lower Yukon School District at the Alaska Schools Activities Association 1A State tournament, […]
Alaska Pacific University (APU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Janelle Vanasse as its next president, effective June 1, 2022. “Dr. Vanasse has a wealth of educational leadership in Alaska Native communities that […]
In the Yup’ik culture, we embrace each other with a warm and welcoming greeting by offering a hand to shake accompanied by the exclamation, “Cama-i!” It is in that same spirit we announce that a […]
by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to the 34th Annual 1A Alaska Coastal Conference basketball tournament champions as of this Saturday, March 5th, 2022 – the Chefornak Lady Shamans and the Toksook Bay Islander boys. These teams […]
The 2022 1A Alaska Coastal Conference basketball tournament has new champions as of this Saturday, March 5th, 2022 – the Chefornak Lady Shamans and the Toksook Bay Islander boys. The Lady Shamans defeated the Lady […]
The basketball games for Day 1 of the 1A Alaska Coastal Conference are in the books. The Lower Kuskokwim School District is hosting the tournament at Bethel Regional High School, March 3-5, 2022.
The Bethel Lady Warriors hosted the Nome Lady Nanooks – another one of their Western Conference counterparts in the 3A division for basketball – at the WarriorDome on Friday and Saturday night, February 25th – […]
Judgments James Heakin, 23 Coercion 3 Yrs. Prob. Galen C. Alstrom, 32 Reckless Endangerment 3 Days Alben Redfox, 58 Tamper Physical Evidence 2 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Probation violations Galen C. Alstrom, 32 Violated Conditions […]
• On 01/13/2022 at 12:00 p.m., a BVESA Board Meeting was held at the fire station. Board members reviewed the association’s budgets, discussed upcoming events, introduced motions, and voted on actions. • On 01/13/2022 at […]
by Tad Lindley I grew up playing a variation on basketball called “33”. Thirty-three is sort of like tackle basketball. The only rules are no double dribbling, and no traveling. It was every player for […]
Investigation in Tuluksak Alaska State Troopers were notified that Charles Peter, age 73 of Tuluksak, was found deceased outside of his residence on 2/22/22. Troopers responded to Tuluksak and an examination of Peter’s body revealed […]
Hayden C. Lieb of Bethel was named to the University of Wyoming’s 2021 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. Lieb is a 2020 graduate of Bethel Regional High School. The honor rolls […]
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) has launched a new regional facility to help build employability skills, economic opportunity, and cultural connection in the Middle Kuskokwim. The Arviiq Regional Economic Development and Training Center in Aniak opened […]
In the past two years, Alaskans have weathered the storm of the pandemic in a multitude of ways – by devoting countless hours of overtime to care for our loved ones, shifting to virtual platforms, […]
by Teresa Jacobsson There are two Alaskas. Most of us live in or near one of our major metropolitan areas. We experience good internet and cell phone service that can be depended on. If you […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Please give me some tips on how to stop arguing with my wife. It seems that she is ready to fight at the drop of the hat, and so am […]
by Peter Twitchell I remember the days of the Fur Rondy Festival weekend sled dog races in Anchorage back in the 50s when there were many local mushers and names of familiar people from rural […]
by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky February 25, 2022 Dear friends + neighbors, The work of the FY23 budget subcommittees in the House is coming to a close this week. As standing and policy committee work resumes, […]
by Greg Lincoln March Madness is here folks, and conference tournaments are underway this week for most of our region’s local teams. For our smallest schools, the 1A teams, tournaments are going on in host […]
by K.J. Lincoln A class of eager learners gathered together this past weekend to learn how to make their own Yup’ik-style ladies dance fans. The class was sponsored by the Southwest Alaska Arts Group, the […]
February 25, 2022 The Bethel Lady Warriors hosted the Nome Lady Nanooks – another one of their Western Conference counterparts in the 3A division for basketball – at the WarriorDome on Friday night, February 25th, […]
by Mary Catharine Martin Alaska is about to get thousands of miles of new salmon habitat — and how we manage that habitat will have long term implications for the salmon that find it. By […]
Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a State disaster emergency to provide assistance in Tununak. Tununak suffered a fire that destroyed the water treatment plant, or washeteria on Feb. 16th, 2022. On February 17th, 2022, the Tununak […]
It was reported to AST that Calson Aparezuk, age 34 of Kotlik, entered the Kotlik school by an unknown method and was armed with a rifle on February 17, 2022, at 0007 hours. Two adult […]
Judgments Henry Peter, 24 Alcohol Beverages Transported by Common Carrier $100 Francis James, 53 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Sienna B. Slats, 28 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare Of Minor, Driving Under the Influence […]
• On 2-5-22 at 5:21 P.M., Medics responded to the report of abdominal pain. • On 2-6-22 at 5:40 A.M., Medics responded to the report of a person having a seizure. • On 2-6-22 at […]
Bethel Police Communications received a report of a possible homicide inside a residence in the 400 block of Owl Street on 02/07/2022 at approximately 0530 hours. Police officers and fire medics responded to the scene. […]
A US Marshals Fugitive Task Force was in Aniak at the request of the Alaska State Troopers to effect a high-risk arrest warrant for 34-year-old Aniak resident Andrew John on February 4, 2022, at approximately […]
by Spc. Grace Nechanicky The Alaska National Guard participated in the second iteration of the Airman-to-Airman Talks program with the Mongolian Air Force last November to plan for future training and subject matter expert exchanges […]
by Tad Lindley My friend James had a great post on Facebook today about the challenges that referees face in a 360º playing field. It is a great insight into a tough job where many […]
The official results are in from the 2022 Bering Sea Classic held in Hooper Bay, February 10-12, 2022. Congratulations to all the teams, coaches, parents, and communities. Bering Sea Classic 2022 Girls Results 1st Hooper […]
The Bethel Lady Warriors hosted their 3A western conference region counterparts, the Lady Huskies of Kotzebue on Friday and Saturday, February 18-19, 2022. The Lady Warriors won both of their games decisively. The WarriorDome was […]
by Peter Twitchell The “Outhouse” is a thing of the past but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a boy growing up 3 miles on the other side of the Kuskokwim River […]
I am an Alaskan native veteran. I served on active duty as a medical corpsman with the U.S. Marines from 1969-1974. When I first enquired of Sen. Frank Murkowski about this land allotment, I was […]
by Quinn Townsend, Bethany Marcum, Kymyona Burk, & Madeleine Ashour An entire decade. That’s how long Alaska’s public schools have ranked in the bottom five states for fourth-grade reading, regardless of income level. The pandemic […]
by Ned Rozell A few winters ago, Todd Sformo was out gathering hibernating insects from the woods near the Fairbanks International Airport. He searched for dead balsam poplar trees, looking for a beetle that spends […]
Troopers and local law enforcement actively working to collect owed DNA. The Alaska Department of Public Safety and our local and state law enforcement partners have begun collecting nearly 20,000 DNA samples that are lawfully […]
In a newly created position, a retired Alaska State Trooper returns as VPSO operations director to reimagine the 43-year-old Village Public Safety Officer program. On FirstHand, the podcast, Joel Hard says VPSOs are so critical […]
by BCSF Staff The 14th Annual Best in the West small business competition is now open and accepting applications. The first deadline is February 23rd at 5 pm. Anyone who lives in the YK Delta […]
by Greg Lincoln Pete Kaiser of Bethel is the 2022 Bogus Creek 150 sled dog race champion! He crossed the finish line at 5:12am on Sunday morning, February 20th, 2022 with his 10-dog team. In […]
February 18th, 2022 The Bethel Lady Warriors hosted their 3A western conference region counterparts, the Lady Huskies of Kotzebue on Friday, February 18, 2022. The WarriorDome was busy with junior high and junior varsity blue […]
Judgments William K. Alexie, 37 Failure to Register as Sex Offender, 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Thomas Evon, 23 Cruelty to Animals, Violate Conditions of Release 3 Yrs. Prob., $100 Gary Lee […]
• On 01/07/2022 at 8:36 p.m., firefighters responded to Akiak Street for the report of a chimney fire. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and extinguished the fire. • On 01/07/2022 at 3:11 p.m., medics responded […]
Bethel Police Communications received a report of a possible homicide inside a residence in the 400 block of Owl Street on 02/07/2022 at approximately 0530 hours. Police officers and fire medics responded to the scene. […]
The Lower Kuskokwim Administrator’s Association (LKAA) is granting up to four $1,000 scholarships for any past graduate of an LKSD high school pursuing a degree in the field of education. (graduating high-school seniors may also […]
Ithaca College student Kieran Bentley of Napaskiak, Alaska was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Congratulations! Founded in 1892, Ithaca College is a residential college dedicated to building knowledge and confidence […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have bipolar disorder and am currently in a serious depressed state. I try to avoid arguments with my spouse because I know my thinking is skewed. She accuses me […]
by Ned Rozell Caribou wearing cameras around their necks have filmed a secret world of mushroom nibbling, desperate head-shaking during bug episodes, and nuzzling of wet newborns seconds after they fall to the tundra. The […]
by Tad Lindley Before you read any further, I want you to take your hand and pretend that you are pointing at someone. Go ahead and do it. Don’t worry about what other people will […]
Jackie Larson of Napaskiak has won another sprint dog race! He mushed his team of eight dogs into the finish area in first place in the February 50 Sled Dog Race in Bethel, Alaska. The […]
The Bethel Regional Jr. High Lady Warriors and boys Team A are the champions from this past weekend’s basketball tournament at the WarriorDome. Boys and girls teams attending included the Gladys Jung Cranes, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik […]
by Peter Twitchell Webster’s dictionary defines a hernia as a protrusion of an organ or part (such as the intestine) through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity (as of the abdomen) in […]
I’m writing in regards to your article on the arrest of Jon Cochrane for sexual assault in the December 29th, 2021 edition of the Delta Discovery. Why wasn’t his occupation listed? For those of us […]
Dozens of Alaska villages have no police at all. Dozens of Alaska communities still have no police to protect their residents. “Every community deserves public safety. Letting a criminal assault community members, with no protection […]
by Senator Josh Revak The Federal Administration’s broken promises are a slap in the face of Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans. Federal overreach has always impacted our way of life in Alaska. It is no secret […]
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