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Introduction of Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA)

by AVCP Staff Bill includes Alaska Tribal Public Safety Empowerment subtitle. The Association of Village Council Presidents thanks Senator Lisa Murkowski and her Senate colleagues for introduction of the Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act […]

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House District 38 report

by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky February 11, 2022 Dear friends + neighbors, Greetings from Juneau! I hope you are well and have remained warm during this recent stretch of cold weather in our region. The Legislature […]

From The Editor

The Battle of the Bays

by Greg Lincoln The Hooper Bay Warriors hosted their annual Bering Sea Classic, an invitational basketball tournament this past weekend following their winning first place at the Nenana Invitational Tournament, or the NIT. The Hooper […]

Sports

Bethel Jr. High Basketball Tournament

The Bethel Regional Jr. High Warriors are hosting a tournament at the WarriorDome this week, Feb. 10-12, 2022. Boys and girls teams attending included the Gladys Jung Cranes, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Carayiit, Akiachak Huskies, the Akiak […]

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For Sale

Must be moved. Call Shorty at 907-545-3157 for prices. (18)(6/2-cnx)  For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s […]

Obituaries

Edward B. Rasmuson

Third-generation Alaskan, banker and philanthropist Edward Bernard Rasmuson died on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at his home in Anchorage, Alaska. He succumbed to a particularly vicious brain cancer, following a year of treatment. He was […]

Contributors

Reflections on life

by Peter Twitchell The year 2020 to 2022 has been like an eye-opener to me. It made me look at our behaviors as Humanity a lot closer and gave me more focus on us as […]

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Sports

ASAA 2021 Mix Six/2A Volleyball Good Sport Recipients

The Alaska Student Activities Association has released the ASAA 2021 Mix Six/2A Volleyball Good Sport Recipients. Schools may select two students who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the season. Coaches chose the following athletes. […]

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ASAA 2021 Fall Wrestling Good Sport Recipients

The Alaska Schools Activities Association recognized Good Sport wrestlers for the Fall 2021 wrestling season. Schools with 4 or more athletes selected a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the season. Coaches chose […]

From The Editor

Arctic Innovation Competition

by Greg Lincoln Hello everyone! It is time once again for the annual Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management. The contest is now accepting […]

Contributors

White-tailed Ptarmigan Taqikataq

by Frank Keim Although I’ve never seen White-tailed ptarmigan in the YK Delta, I’ve observed them many times in the Alaska Range. In winter, these perfectly white birds are hard to distinguish from Willow ptarmigan, […]

Obituaries

Captain Steve Hoffman

Captain Steve Hoffmans Last Log Entry Captain Stephan (Steve) Merrill Hoffman passed away on December 20 at the age of 62. He was born in Bethel, Alaska on June 4, 1959. Steve was 6th in […]

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For Sale

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A Miracle in 1983

by Peter Twitchell What I experienced back in 1983 is a Miracle. There is no other way I can explain it. Early in 1983 mysteriously the palms of my hands and the soles of my […]

Letters to the Editor

Charlie Pierce for Governor

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce has filed his Letter of Intent to run for Alaska State Governor. Mayor and now Candidate Pierce believes that the Governor and his administration must serve all Alaskans; Democrat, […]

Speak Your Mind

It is Time to Save the Port

by Mayor Dave Bronson When I came into office, resolving the homelessness crisis in Anchorage was my number one priority. However, as my team and I assessed the dire situation at the Port of Alaska […]

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For Sale

Houses for Sale – 20% Price Reduction on all houses! Must be moved. Call Shorty at 907-545-3157 for prices. (18)(6/2-cnx)  For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 […]

Contributors

Talking to Yourself

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Are people who talk to themselves crazy? I do it all the time, and my husband thinks it’s weird. Answer: Previously, I had heard that more intelligent people talk to […]

Inside Bethel News

Blanchett named USA fellow

On January 26, United States Artists (USA), a Chicago-based arts funding organization that has awarded more than $36 million to artists across the country since 2006, will announce its 2022 class of Fellows. This year, […]

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SouthWest Alaska Arts Group

A new day in the Bethel Arts Community. Please welcome the newly created SouthWest Alaska Arts Group (SWAAG). It has taken over 15 years for the Bethel Council on the Arts and the Kuskokwim Art […]

Contributors

Childhood lessons

by Peter Twitchell I was a boy of 7 to 8 years old when I was visiting with my cousin Joe Woods Jr. at Grandma Hannah’s fish camp up the “Straight Slough” upriver from Bethel […]

Letters to the Editor

A Message of Reflection on MLK Day

In light of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) shared the following message: When we reflect on what matters to us as Americans—things like equality, freedom, justice—it’s hard to forget the […]

From The Editor

K300 Mushers for 2022

by Greg Lincoln The Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race is happening this weekend, starting on Friday January 28th, 2022. We have 16 contestants signed up for this year, the 43rd running of the K300 – […]

Delta Lifestyles

51 Years for the Warriors

Mae Hoffman of Bethel wears her husband Raymond’s vintage Bethel Regional High School letterman sweater from 1971 at the homegames on Saturday night. Mae was a cheerleader for BRHS. Cheering with her is Lucy Crow […]

Obituaries

Mary Chikoyak

Mary “Aassten” (Menegak) Chikoyak, 79, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Alaska Native Medical Center. On Friday, December 10, 2021, her funeral service was held at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church […]

Contributors

My Donald Trump Food Box

by Tad Lindley A good gift meets some criteria. The gift is sacrificial. It costs the giver significant time or money. It is personal to the recipient. A great gift has involved much planning. And […]

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For Sale

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Calista Corporation allocates remaining CARES Act Funds

by Calista Corporation Staff Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation has coordinated the remaining CARES Act Tribal Relief funds to provide meaningful impact to Shareholders in the YK Region—through food security, ice roads—and to those experiencing homelessness. In […]

Contributors

Pine Grosbeak Puyiiraq

by Frank Keim This bird should have been a parrot. Its beak size alone makes it look like one, as do its shape, size and color, and maybe even its sweet song. But it most […]

Contributors

Reconciling and Rebuilding

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Is it possible to reconcile after an affair and truly rebuild the relationship? I do not want to reveal whether I am a husband or a wife. But I am […]

Speak Your Mind

Court blocks OSHA Vaccine Requirement

by the Alaska Department of Law The U.S. Supreme Court today (January 13th, 2022) blocked a Biden Administration regulation that would force 84 million American workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or face weekly testing. […]

Contributors

The effects of the pandemic

by Peter Twitchell I am eternally grateful to the Native organizations who provided us with Alaska COVID relief aid the past two years. First, the Orutsararmiut Tribal organization in Bethel, and the Bethel Native Corporation, […]

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BIA Site Clean Up Status

by the USFWS The Bureau of Indian Affairs office based in Anchorage recently allocated approximately $1.3 million to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to move forward in the final demolition phase at the […]

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For Sale

Houses for Sale – 20% Price Reduction on all houses! Must be moved. Call Shorty at 907-545-3157 for prices. (18)(6/2-cnx)  For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 […]

Contributors

Getting Hungry for God

by Tad Lindley Did you know that God has been thinking about you all day today? Whether you are a preacher or a prostitute, a deacon or a drug dealer, a lover of God or […]

Contributors

Equity v. Equality

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have been hearing a lot about equity lately. Is it the same as equality? If not, how is it different? Answer: In years past, the terms were often used […]

Letters to the Editor

January 6 Anniversary

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the attack at the United States Capitol: Today marks one year since the U.S. Capitol was stormed by a mob incited […]

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Bethel Kids Vote results

The City of Bethel asked the youth of our community to help decide where to put playground equipment for 5-8 year olds and during the week of December 13th, 2021 the youth of Bethel voted. […]

Sports

K300 mushers signed up for 2022

The Kuskokwim 300 has 22 mushers currently signed up for the 2022 race that will take place on January 28th, 2022 and several local mushers are on the list. Richie Diehl and Isaac Underwood of […]

Contributors

The freedom to choose

by Peter Twitchell Medical professionals and science say those unvaccinated people face being hospitalized in 2022. Today they reported 277,000 Omicron Covid cases per day across the United States alone. Whatever happened to our precautions […]