by Bethel Search and Rescue 12.19.23 BSAR Kuskokwim River Aerial Survey-Report 2023-24 – 02*. Summary It has been one month since our last aerial survey. River conditions have slowly improved … very slowly. Most open […]
by Tad Lindley What is the longest you have ever gone without food? I personally know a couple of modern men who have gone 40 days (search “Josh Herring fasting” on YouTube for his testimony). […]
Judgments Adrian Mukluk, 34 Coercion 3 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Cameron D. Maud, 22 3rd Degree Attempted Misconduct 5 Yrs. Prob. Ruben Constantine, 34 Alcohol Beverages Transported By Common Carrier $100 Probation violations Adolph J.Z. […]
December 15 • On 12-13-23 at 1:26 p.m. medics responded to a report of a person with frostbite. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 12-13-23 at 9:48 p.m. medics responded to a […]
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. She […]
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces the opening of the Goodnews River drainage winter moose hunt (RM621). The Goodnews River drainage hunt area (that portion that drains into Kuskokwim Bay south of the […]
Soldotna Dispatch received a report on 12/18/2023 at approximately 1415 hours, of a man who was attacked by a moose on Tsalteshi Trail. Investigation revealed the man was walking the single track from the K-Beach […]
Nome WAANT contacted Melissa Kava, 44 YOA of Savoonga on 12/20/2023, at the Bering Air terminal in Nome. Kava was found to be in possession of approximately 119 (11.9 grams) blue “M30” Fentanyl pills, and […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report on December 20, 2023, at 5:19 am, that Ethan Lewis, age 26 of Kipnuk, ran out of gas while traveling in a blizzard from Kipnuk to Chefornak during the […]
by Ned Rozell While we were sleeping, they were out there. Two red foxes, a male and female, pawing into spring snow on a hillside. The foxes had found the entrance to a tunnel dug […]
by Dave Kutcher Cryptocurrency; What is it, how does it work and how can you use it in your financial life. Cryptocurrency is a digital form of currency that is transferred between parties via the […]
by Peter Twitchell Christmas in the 1950s was simple. You got the dog teamed up to pull a sled and you mushed through five feet or more of snow and powder snow to look for […]
Ecosystems in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea are being destroyed by Wanton Waste discarding of bycatch in the offshore fishing industry. IF there is not a Writ of Mandamus and Injunctive relived […]
by Mary Catharine Martin An abandoned mine on the banks of the Tulsequah River, BC, Canada. Photo by Chris Miller Sockeye salmon jumping up waterfalls in the Taku River watershed, BC, Canada. Beneath the glaciers […]
This bread recipe is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux who collected and compiled delicious recipes from her friends and relatives. This bread is from Vicky Phipps. Bake and enjoy. Quyana! Cranberry Nut Bread […]
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) called on the Postal Regulatory Commission to reject consideration of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposal to establish higher postal […]
Following a three-and-a-half-week trial, an Anchorage jury today found 67-year-old Donald McQuade guilty of multiple counts for the 1978 murder of 16-year-old Shelley Connolly. The jury deliberated for approximately two hours before finding McQuade guilty […]
by Mary George Choosing a student of the month is easy at the Akiachak School because we believe that all our students are special. Each has a gift. When we teach, we teach towards their […]
Alexie’s winning streak continues with 9th consecutive win Raymond Alexie of Kwethluk is continuing his winning streak with his ninth consecutive win at last weekend’s 50-mile Holiday Classic sled dog race, sponsored by the Kuskokwim […]
Surveys, expansion and a visit from the First Lady highlight 2023 successes. It has been a busy year for the joint BNC-GCI AIRRAQ Network fiber project, which will bring transformational speeds, unlimited data, and urban […]
(Top) Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Winter Pageant presented Christmas Around the World last week. (Bottom) Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat students dance the Trepak with scarves from the Nutcracker. by Greg Lincoln We wish you all a very Merry Christmas! […]
Ruth Wavichuk Nilsson, “Qiaviar,” passed on November 19, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Anchorage, Alaska. She was born March 29, 1950 near Kwethluk, Alaska to “Tan’gurraq” Alfred Nicolai and “Qessailnguq” Balassia (Toguyak) Nicolai. Ruth […]
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces the opening of the Goodnews River drainage winter moose hunt (RM621). The Goodnews River drainage hunt area (that portion that drains into Kuskokwim Bay south of the […]
by Tad Lindley It is somewhat difficult to write about this, because I hold Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph, her husband, in such high regard. It is important you understand that their neighbors […]
by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal In its 68th year, the Alaska National Guard’s annual community outreach program, Operation Santa Claus, continues to bring the magic of the season to the remote communities of Fort Yukon, […]
Mari (Beach) Yates Auxier, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 31, 2023 at home. Please join us for a celebration of Mari’s life 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Kenai Performer’s Performing Arts Center […]
Judgments Patrick Edwards, 36 3rd Degree Assault 5 Yrs. Prob. Emmanuel I. Afcan, 21 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 10 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Robert C. Green, 61 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor […]
December 1 •On 12-8-23 at 9:02 p.m. medics responded to a report of a person having chest pain and breathing difficulties. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. •On 12-8-23 at 10:48 p.m. medics responded […]
The Alaska State Troopers received a report on December 11, 2023, at 7:09 am, of two overdue snowmachiners who were traveling from Teller to Nome. An adult male and adult female were using a single […]
The Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit recently conducted a focused enforcement effort to interdict illicit drugs and alcohol destined for Utqiagvik and the North Slope Borough. During the multi-day effort, 259 grams of […]
by Dave Kutcher The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has caused some confusion for taxpayers in terms of their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules. The new RMD age is 73. But hold on… if you […]
by Peter Twitchell It is my hope that our kids and grandchildren will begin talking with Elders. We as Elders now are able to tell our stories and time is limited for many of our […]
You know, you guys can laugh at me all you want. I am trying to think of OUR future. I have tried to tell you all that WE HAVE precious land and Future Generations to […]
by Gov. Mike Dunleavy As I enter my sixth year as Alaska’s governor, the Fiscal Year 2025 budget introduced this past week reflects a continuing policy to be guided by priorities rather than the price […]
This recipe is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux who was born at Old Akiak. This wonderful cookbook is full of delicious recipes from Sis Laraux Troseth and her friends and relatives who shared […]
The Alaska Military Youth Academy celebrated its 61st class of cadets and more than 29 years of service to the State of Alaska as Class 2023-2 graduates 126 youth leaders from its ChalleNGe program on […]
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee hosted the Season Opener this past Sunday and winning first place was Raymond Alexie of Kwethluk. Coming in second place was Alexie’s dad Harry Alexie, also of Kwethluk. Third place […]
Lori Strickler, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Bethel, was elected as First Vice President of the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks (AAMC) on December 5, 2023, at the AAMC annual meeting held in […]
by Beverly Hoffman The 2023 “30th Annual” YK Delta Lifesaver Christmas Cookie Extravaganza was a great success Sunday, December 17th at the YK Fitness Center in Bethel. 30 bakers and Bethel cookie buyers raised $3,333 […]
by the SouthWest Alaska Arts Group March 15-17, 2024 at the BRHS gym in Bethel Yuraq Paiciutekaput ~ Dance is Our Legacy In Yup’ik culture, we embrace each other with a warm and welcoming greeting […]
by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to Paul Dyment of Bethel (at bottom) and Daylon Brown of Quinhagak who both won gold medals at the 2023 State Division II Wrestling Championships last Saturday in Anchorage. Daylon Brown […]
by Tad Lindley When the angel came to the shepherds he gave them this message: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto […]
November 21 – December 5 Judgments Nick H. Joe, 23 2nd Degree Harassment 6 Mos. Prob. Nick Joekay, 29 2nd Degree Criminally Negligent Burning 1 Yr. Prob. Storm Lake, 28 3rd Degree Assault 3 Yrs. […]
December 7 • On 12-1-23 at 1:57 a.m. medics responded to a report of an assault. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 12-1-23 at 2:04 p.m. medics responded to a report of […]
by K300 Staff It seems that winter is finally here and that means it’s time for racing to begin on the Kuskokwim! The Season Opener will be held on Saturday, December 16th. This will be […]
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for Little Diomede after the City Office building’s structural supports failed. The Little Diomede City Office building partially collapsed, with portions of the building on the ground. […]
by Suzi Tanski A national report on missing, murdered and trafficked Indigenous people features a separate chapter on Alaska’s situation, according to a University of Alaska Fairbanks assistant professor who helped create the document. Michelle Demmert, […]
by Dave Kutcher We get to hear a diverse range of opinion from folks as part of our work in terms of how they feel about the economy and the impact that may have on […]
by Peter Twitchell My relative Lillian Lliabon of Akiak, Alaska told me a story about Two Good Shaman in the Yupiaq culture who helped members of their tribe with their powers. She also told me […]
The following is one student’s reflection of a writing prompt while reading the novel ALL AMERICAN BOYS, a novel written by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely in Mary George’s English 2 class in Akiachak. I’ve […]
Alaska Native and fisheries conservation organizations have filed an amicus curiae “friend of the court” brief supporting the lawsuit brought by the Association of Village Council Presidents, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and City of Bethel against […]
This recipe is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux. This wonderful cookbook is full of delicious recipes from Sis Laraux Troseth and her friends and relatives who shared their recipes with her. “All Alaskan […]
Leaders of seven Alaska nonprofit organizations will get a chance to refresh, reset and renew in 2024 through a Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award. Each recipient will have three to six months to unplug from demanding […]
Anne Fienup-Riordan, Alice Rearden, and Marie Meade have released their new book Tengautuli Atkuk / The Flying Parka: The Meaning and Making of Parkas in Southwest Alaska this past October. “Parkas are a living tradition […]
by Suzi Tanski Internationally acclaimed Yup’ik artist Golga Oscar joins the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus in December 2023. Oscar, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts, […]
by Greg Lincoln The Great Alaska Conference Wrestling took place last weekend, hosted by the Bethel Warriors at the WarriorDome. The top two wrestlers in each weight class have earned a berth to the Alaska […]
Alaska Airlines has announced that they are set to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. The merger is expected to close in 12-18 months with both airlines continuing operations as usual until that time. The combined organization will […]
by Tad Lindley Have you ever been on an Alaska Airlines flight and you take your seat and then you see a dog come down the aisle accompanying its owner? Or perhaps you have been […]
Judgments George Tuday, 49 Violate Conditions of Release, Degree Assault 4th 95 Days, $150 3 Yrs. Prob. Glen L. Clyde, 39 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Melvin Paul R. Teeluk, […]
November 30 • On 11-22-23 at 4 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person having a behavioral episode. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-23-23 at 11 a.m. medics responded […]
Wrestling teams for boys and girls from the region participated in the Gladys Jung Invitational Wrestling tournament this past weekend in Bethel, November 30-December 2, 2023. Joining the host team Glady Jung of Bethel was […]
Wrangell Landslide Search and Rescue Update December 1, 2023, 9:00 am At 4:25 p.m. on November 30, 2023, the body of Otto Florschutz was located and recovered from the landslide debris with the assistance of […]
by Dave Kutcher So, you’ve decided to start saving money for your future. You’ve done your homework, and everything tells you that a well-diversified portfolio of various investments is a smart way to go about […]
by Peter Twitchell I received a piece of mail today with a statement in front. It read: “Who is your Rock?” I wrote beside it, “The Almighty God, The Creator of Heaven and Earth, My Lord […]
My name is Steven M. Alexie, big supporter of this very essential government for the YK Delta. But haven’t heard any updates with regards to the formation of it. Where exactly are they? The recognition […]
by Staff Sgt. Sharon Queenie Alaska Air National Guard surveillance technician proud of Native heritage, military service. Waqaa, wiinga Nunakuata, Tan’gauqcuguluk! Hello, I am Nunakuata, Tan’gauqcuguluk! My maurluq (grandmother) would always call for me when […]
photos by Marty Smith The Grace Grizzly Shakedown wrestling tournament took place this past weekend in Anchorage and several local area wrestlers competed in the event, including the Bethel Regional High School team. Megan Nick […]
by the Alaska Fisheries Science Center Majority of whales belong to Eastern North Pacific Alaska Resident stock. NOAA Fisheries has confirmed the causes of death or injury for 11 killer whales caught incidentally in fishing […]
by NOAA Staff Alaska ecosystem changes may pose challenge for juvenile chum salmon under warming ocean temperatures. After looking at nearly two decades of survey data, scientists found evidence to suggest that recent marine heatwave […]
Folks in Bethel were treated to exquisitely delicious worldwide cuisine at the 3rd Annual Taste of Bethel event, a fun and social time to sample different kinds of food from other countries and regions. Let’s […]
by Greg Lincoln Tuntutuliak Bluejay’s Ashton White hits the ball over the net during their game with Kake last Thursday in Palmer, Alaska at the 2023 State Mixed 6 Volleyball Championship tournament. Tunt Bluejays get […]
Anita was born to Eddie and Palagia (Tengmeak) Hoffman on June 26, 1936 at the Old Little Mountain Village site on the Kuskokwim. During the winter of 1938, while Eddie was working at the Nyac […]
Michael Isaac, age 20, was reported missing to the Bethel Police Department on November 2nd, 2023. His family and BPD are asking the public for help finding him. He last spoke to his parents on […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report on November 10, 2023, at 3:14am, from a resident of Grayling about a house fire, and that two people may have been inside. The house was a total loss, […]
Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Soldotna responded to a report on November 16, 2023, at 11:45 am, of a bear attack on the Hidden Creek Trail near Skilak Lake. It was determined that a 72-year-old man […]
by Tad Lindley Perhaps you saw this meme posted on Facebook. I have seen it before, but it popped up recently as a repost and I thought that I would address it. I want to […]
Judgments Ramond Landlord, 22 2nd Degree Murder 30 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Kacy Lewis, 37 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 18 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Justin Ayagalria, 22 Reckless Endangerment 30 Days, 5 Yrs. […]
November 23 • On 11-11-23 at 7:54 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having nausea. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-12-23 at 11:22 a.m. medics responded to the […]
Two adults and two children were recovered, missing still are one adult and one child. Search efforts are ongoing. November 21, 2023, 9:00 am update On November 20, 2023, at 8:51 pm, a large landslide […]
by Dr. Bradbury Question: I live next door to a woman who I think is passive-aggressive. She knows I don’t like shoveling snow so comes out and says, “A lot of snow, huh.” I responded, […]
by Peter Twitchell When I was growing up in the 1950s us kids always listened to what our Elders and especially moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas who were teaching us to love, respect, and be kind […]
Quyana to the Yukon-Kuskokwim communities for the most successful Backhaul Project yet. The impact of a multi-year partnership has reduced the potential for hazardous materials to cause water contamination in our Y-K communities. To all […]
by Anna L. Goemer I worked for the Bethel Police Department (BPD) from 2008-2010. One unsolved case that still haunts my thoughts is Stella A. Evon, born 2/11/79, disappeared on 9/29/1996, a Sunday with temperatures between […]
Today (Nov. 18th, 2023), the Doyon Settlement Trustees approved the Doyon Settlement Trust distribution amount of $15.47 per unit, or $1,547 per 100 units based on FY23 performance. This non-taxable distribution is scheduled to be […]
On November 14, 2023, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation granted unanimous approval to recommend that President Joe Biden and the 118th United States Congress support the endorsement of Senate Bill 1723 (S.1723): The Truth […]
Bethel’s Aubrianna Wilde took home the gold medal in the girls 108-112 lbs. division at the Lancer Smith Invitational Wrestling tournament in Wasilla this past weekend in the 4th-5th grade event. Rex Morgan also wrestled […]
This afternoon (Nov. 16, 2023), Bethel Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced now 21-year-old Raymond Landlord for the murder of 18-year-old Coy Bryan in 2018. Landlord pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree in […]
The Alaska minimum wage will increase from $10.85 to $11.73 in 2024. In 2014, Alaska voters passed a ballot initiative to annually adjust the minimum wage for inflation. Alaska Statute 23.10.065(a) requires the Alaska minimum […]
by Balinda O’Neal The Alaska National Guard’s annual community outreach program, Operation Santa Claus, took an unexpected turn this year as its mission to bring holiday joy to the village of Tuluksak became a vital […]
Yukon Kuskokwim delta pilot Kyle Kaganak has embarked on a new adventure – he is First Officer for ABX Airlines and has been flying 767 Boeing jets since October. Congratulations to Kyle and his family […]
Judgments Gabriel Nicolai, 31 4th Degree Misconduct Involving 3 Yrs. Prob. Felicia Nicholi, 31 Send/Bring Alcohol to Dry Area $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Andrew Hoffman, 37 3rd Degree Assault 6 Mos., 3 Yrs. […]
November 16 • On 10/31/2023 at 9:21 PM Medics responded to a report of a patient experiencing pain. Patient was then treated and transported to the hospital. • On 10/31/2023 at 3:09 PM Medics responded […]
by Tad Lindley We tend to think of Thanksgiving as a modern American holiday. It’s not. If you attended public schools, you may have been taught that the first Thanksgiving involved the English speaking Pilgrims […]
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