Inside Bethel News
Month: January 2023
Inside Bethel News
Raymond Alexie wins the 2023 Akiak Dash Sled Dog Race
The Akiak Dash has a new champion! Raymond Alexie, age 19, of Kwethluk, Alaska is this year’s winner. He won the race on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 4:54pm, completing the course in 4 hours, […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Sled Dog Race Starting Chute Action
January 27, 2023 The 44th Annual Kuskokwim 300 is underway! Twenty-one mushers started the race this evening on the river in front of Bethel, everyone was raring to go! Race fans lined the chute to […]
Sports
ASAA honors 2022 Mix Six/2A Volleyball Good Sport Recipients
Schools may select two students who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the 2022 Mix Six/2A Volleyball Season. Coaches chose the following athletes. CONGRATULATIONS Aniak Jena Boelens Karson Peterson Birchwood Christian Ariel Upton Ella Phillips […]
Sports
BRHS host Donlin Gold Invitational Basketball Tourney
The Bethel Warrior basketball and cheer teams hosted the Donlin Gold Invitational Basketball Tournament this past weekend. Visiting varsity teams hailed from Eielson of Fairbanks (Ravens), Nikiski (Bulldogs), and Unalakleet (Wolfpack). Both Bethel Lady Warriors […]
Contributors
Qasgiq File #293: The Cup
by Tad Lindley I was fairly new in the land of the Yup’ik people, and I didn’t want to be a bad guest, but my body was covered with sweat and I was thirsty. “You […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
January 11 – 20 Judgments Frank Berezkin, 52 Driving Under the Influence 20 Days, $3000, 2 Yrs. Prob. Katrina A. Andrew, 40 4th Degree Assault $150, 1 Yr. Prob. Floyd A. Johnson, 40 4th Degree […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 30
• 12/23/2022 09:04:00 M5 responded to a breathing problem. • 12/23/2022 15:08:00 M5 transported a male that was assaulted. • 12/23/2022 21:37:00 M5 transported a male that was assaulted. • 12/24/2022 01:14:00 M5 transported an […]
Heard it in the Steam House
K9 officer tracks burglar
AST and WPD responded to a business on Wasilla-Fishhook Road near Seldon Road in Wasilla for the report of a burglary in progress where the suspect fled into the woods on 01/15/23 at 0330 hours. […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Fatal polar bear attack in Wales
The Alaska State Troopers received a report of a polar bear attack in Wales on January 17, 2023, at 2:30 pm. Initial reports indicate that a polar bear had entered the community and had chased […]
Delta Lifestyles
House elects Speaker for 33rd Legislative Session
Today (Jan. 18th, 2023) the Alaska House of Representatives elected a Speaker for the 33rd Legislature and in a vote of 26 to 14 named Representative Cathy Tilton (District 26, R-Wasilla) as Speaker of the […]
Delta Lifestyles
A Star that Shines North of Alaska
by Brad Cole Being a retired Alaskan teacher, I am still fascinated by the process of “educating” people. I feel it is a way to get people to accept more responsibility for their lives. Like […]
Letters to the Editor
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union name change
We are proud to announce that on April 3, 2023, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union will be changing its name to Global Federal Credit Union. Our subsidiary companies are also adopting the Global name. Alaska […]
Speak Your Mind
Parents are key to curbing underage drinking
by the Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks Native Association will start a campaign to encourage parents in understanding the risks of underage drinking, especially if they are providing alcohol. FNA’s Strategic Prevention Framework program is using […]
Contributors
To Roll or Not to Roll, that is the question…
by Dave Kutcher In Defined Contribution plans, the IRS sets limits on the maximum amount that can be contributed each year. In Defined Benefit plans, there are rules governing the resulting income benefits – or […]
Contributors
Memories of a great man
by Peter Twitchell When I was a boy of 12 years old I became aware of Chief Edward Hoffman. And whenever I ran into Edward Hoffman outside Northern Commercial Company store or the Alaska Commercial […]
Inside Bethel News
State seeks clarity on federal opinions addressing the placement of Native Lands into Trust after ANCSA
With five different opinions issued by three different Solicitors of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior over the past several years, confusion exists over whether the 51-year-old Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act […]
Inside Bethel News
The dark season turns on winter solstice
by Ned Rozell One winter day not long ago, a reporter from the Sacramento Bee called. She had read a story I wrote about life at 40 below in Fairbanks. Meteorologists in the Sacramento office […]
Inside Bethel News
Registration open now for the 2023 Akiak Dash
by the K300 Race Committee The 2023 Akiak Dash will begin with a mass start on the Kuskokwim River on Saturday, January 28th at 2pm. Registration is required and must be submitted by Wednesday, January […]
From The Editor
44th Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race starts this week
by Greg Lincoln The 44th Annual Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race begins Friday, January 27th 2023 at 6:30 pm on the river in front of Bethel. Mushers will travel up the Kuskokwim River to Aniak, […]
Contributors
Thinking About Killing Yourself? Read This
by Tad Lindley I have been running this column every year about this time in hopes that someone my read it and live to tell about it. It would seem like with the days getting […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 9 – 11
Judgments Walter Peter Ayojiak, 42 3rd Degree Assault 6 Yrs. Prob. Clyde John Pitka, 29 1st Degree Harassment, 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing $100 Christen Wasuli, 33 4th Assault 60 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. John Waskey, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 23
• 12/16/2022 04:49 M5 responded to a hypothermic patient. • 12/16/2022 11:10 M5 responded to a report of general weakness. • 12/17/2022 01:05:00 M5 responded to a seizure. • 12/17/2022 07:33:00 M5 responded to a […]
Letters to the Editor
Alaska’s Income Tax Premium
Jared Walczak, Tax Foundation Alaska’s decision to forgo an individual income tax serves an important role in offsetting above-average federal income tax burdens in Alaska. At first blush, this sounds confusing. Alaskans face the same […]
Speak Your Mind
Alaska must act now to capitalize on carbon markets
by Governor Mike Dunleavy There has been a renaissance happening in the energy world that’s transformed carbon from a liability into an asset that can be monetized – if one has the ability to manage […]
Contributors
Revaluating the 4% rule
by Dave Kutcher Trying to figure out how much money you can withdraw each year from your retirement plan investments is a difficult task. There are so many external factors that impact this decision, it […]
Contributors
Childhood memories from across the river
by Peter Twitchell I was so busy being an adult not a Kidult. I haven’t been making paper airplanes anymore for the last 50 years. The last time I made a paper airplane was when […]
Inside Bethel News
Yaska Sentenced to 50 Years for Lethal Shots In Aniak
Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced 34-year-old Joseph Yaska on Nov. 10, 2022, to 50 years to serve for firing an AK-47 at multiple people and killing Bruce “Gotor” Morgan, while under the influence of […]
Village Telegraph
Levi indicted on murder, arson, assault in Kalskag
A Bethel grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday for 26-year-old Levi Levi and his girlfriend Alexandria Evan. Levi was indicted for six counts of murder in the second degree, one count of arson in the […]
Inside Bethel News
Woman arrested for Taxi Cab shooting
Bethel Police Department received a call for service regarding a Taxi Cab driver that had been shot on the 200 Block of Ptarmigan on 7/5/2021. The Taxi Cab driver was transported to YKHC for medical […]
Sports
Warriors host JV games in Bethel
The Bethel Warriors and Lady Warriors JV teams hosted the Aniak Halfbreeds and the Kalskag Grizzlies this past weekend at the WarriorDome. On Friday night, the Bethel JV Lady Warriors won 29 – 17 vs. […]
Inside Bethel News
New Yup’ik songbook published
by K.J. Lincoln Something amazing and incredible has transformed how Yup’ik church choirs and congregations and singers can now sing their Yup’ik songs. Yup’ik singers, or anyone who wants to sing in Yup’ik, can now […]
From The Editor
Alexie wins Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race
by Greg Lincoln Kwethluk’s Raymond Alexie, who is 19 years old, is the new reigning Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race Champion. He crossed the finish line early Sunday morning to win 27 minutes ahead […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 28 – January 5
Judgments Russell C. Cornelius, 35 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 4 Yrs. Prob. Christopher L. Edwards, 19 4th Degree Assault, Violate Conditions of Release $150 Davida C. Murran, 22 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 30
• 12/12/2022 at 06:56 M-5 was called to respond to a report of a person having shortness of breath. • 12/13/2022 at 15:34 M-5 was called to respond to a report of anxiety. • 12/13/2022 […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Minors skipping school
Nome AST was in Gambell on 12/7/22 and learned of several delinquent minors who had not been in regular school attendance. Investigation continues however it is expected that several parents may be charged with contributing […]
Sports
Redington Huskies visit WarriorDome
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel Warrior Varsity basketball teams hosted the Redington Huskies of Wasilla this past weekend. Both boys and girls teams played in the event with the Warriors winning all the games […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Air Guardsmen overcome extreme elements to medevac pregnant woman Christmas Eve
by Maj. Chelsea Aspelund Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing raced against time and overcame high winds to medevac a pregnant woman in distress Dec 24 at Shaktoolik approximately 32 miles northwest of […]
Obituaries
Doris W Bonilla
Doris W Bonilla, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday November 29. She was a child of Carlton and Marie Wehunt of Joanna, SC. She is survived by […]
Contributors
Jesus: “Nobody gets between me and the cross!” Also Jesus: “Can we skip the cross?”
by Tad Lindley Skip ahead if you already know this, but for those that don’t know it, I will start here. About 2,025 years ago God was manifested in the flesh (I Timothy 3:16). In […]
Delta Lifestyles
A Look at Eye and Heart Health
by Heather McMillion High blood pressure (hypertension) is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, but did you know that uncontrolled blood pressure can damage your eyes? Your eyes contain many tiny blood vessels. […]
Contributors
What does risk look like to you?
by Dave Kutcher As people near their retirement age, balancing financial risk in an ever-changing environment can seem like a daunting task. Most people have been relegated to self-funding the majority of their retirement in […]
Delta Lifestyles
Seeking nominations to recognize and honor Alaskans’ contributions to the arts and humanities
Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), Alaska Humanities Forum (AKHF), the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, and the Office of the Governor are seeking nominations for the annual Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards. Alaska […]
Sports
Raymond Alexie of Kwethluk wins Holiday Classic Sled Dog Race
The Holiday Classic Sled Dog Race has a two-time champion, 19 year old Raymond Alexie. Alexie races for his family’s kennel – the Alexie Racing Kennel of Kwethluk. He won the race in 3 hours […]
Contributors
Tasty Ramen Salad
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Happy New Year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. One of my favorite meals is a simple salad made by Diana Gamez. It’s a meal in […]
Contributors
An Elder is a wise friend
by Peter Twitchell As I am writing this article, I am sitting here on the late Elder Joseph “Joe” Jefferson Vanderpool’s favorite chair. Joe became like a lifelong friend to me back in 2019 when […]
Letters to the Editor
We need more flights to Bethel, there needs to be a relief of pressure
Good afternoon. There has been a higher demand for more flights leaving Bethel and coming into Bethel over 1/2 a year, especially after more recent months. We have had a large influx of travelers as […]
Speak Your Mind
Ready for a Fresh Start? Alaska’s health department offers free, flexible programs to feel better in the new year
by Dr. Anne Zink So many of us want to feel better in some way. I see that through my work as Alaska’s chief medical officer, but I also see it as an emergency room […]
Village Telegraph
Alaskan disaster events a frequent occurrence during 2022
F ourteen State Disasters and Six Federal Disaster declared in Alaska during 2022. Alaska experienced an unusual number of disasters in 2022, with 14 state disaster declarations and six federal declarations. The State of Alaska […]
Village Telegraph
Expansion of Alaska Native Workforce Development
by Ed Gohr and Andew Guy Delta Constructors and Calista Corporation are committed supporters of skilled workforce development. Skilled trades are an important part of healthy communities near and far. Since the beginning of our […]
Village Telegraph
Wassillie of Nunapitchuk earns FAA Airframe Technician Certificate
Congratulations to Elliott Wassillie of Nunapitchuk is now an FAA Certified Airframe Technician. On December 21st, 2022 he earned his certification. Wassillie attended Yuut Elitnaurviat’s Aircraft Maintenance Technician School in Bethel. “No matter the challenge, […]
Inside Bethel News
Clark named new District Attorney for Bethel
Assistant Attorney General Mark Clark is appointed to be the District Attorney for Bethel. He is replacing Chris Knowles who is stepping down and leaving the state to help address family medical issues. Clark joined […]
Inside Bethel News
After years of limbo, delegation secures Rebecca Trimble’s Permanent Resident Status
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today (December 28th, 2022) celebrated the enactment of private legislation they led with the late Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. The measure – H.R. 681, […]
Inside Bethel News
Bogus Creek 150 set for Jan. 14tht
The 2023 Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 14. At this time the race is expected to follow the usual route with the Bogus Creek […]
From The Editor
Bethel’s Hanson honored with Coach of the Year Award
Congratulations to Randy Hanson who was awarded the 2022 Wrestling Coach of the Year Division I award at the State Wrestling Championships held December 16-17, 2022 in Anchorage. He is the head coach for the […]
Delta Lifestyles
Obituaries
Jason Lance Knight
Jason Lance Knight, age 35, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home on Pates Hill Rd. He enjoyed hunting and anything outdoors. He will always be missed and loved forever. Jason is survived […]
In our Native Land
Unit 18 Goodnews River Drainage Moose Season (RM621)
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces a season open to the Goodnews River drainage winter moose hunt (RM621). The Goodnews River drainage hunt area (that portion that drains into Kuskokwim Bay south of […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 12 – 23
Judgments Peter Wasili, 35 2nd Degree Attempted Indecent Exposure, Violate Conditions of Release4 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Thomas Kinegak, 40 1st Degree Harassment 60 Days Harold Richard Sipary, 20 4th Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Prob. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 29
• Staff are completing online training to become certified as State of Alaska Fire Investigator Technicians (AKFIT). • New staff and volunteers are receiving continuous Driver/Operator training on the handling characteristics, operation of specialty equipment, […]
Contributors
6 Biblically Based New Year’s Resolutions For 2023
by Tad Lindley Let me come clean with you and confess that I am not a person who usually makes New Year’s Resolutions, but a lot of people do, and so I write to all […]
Contributors
Timing is everything
by Dave Kutcher Hi, my name is Dave Kutcher. I write articles pertaining to the functional areas of Retirement Planning. Let me tell you, there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to planning […]
Letters to the Editor
Alaska’s Map to Clean Hydrogen Leadership
Alaska, at the Northwest corner of the U.S., and hydrogen, at the top left of the periodic table, share more than a common location on their respective charts. Global energy consumption is forecast to grow […]
Speak Your Mind
Starlink rescues Rural Alaska using Satellite Broadband – without subsidies
by Shawn Williams Well, it’s finally here. Customers in rural Alaska are checking the mail and setting up their Starlink. What this means for rural Alaska residents is obvious – faster broadband and lower prices […]
Village Telegraph
Drones go from research to response in western Alaska
by Mike DeLue What began as a partnership between scientists and the Native Village of Unalakleet rapidly became a critical component of the statewide disaster response when ex-typhoon Merbok hammered 900 miles of Alaska coastline […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Military Youth Academy graduates 75 Cadets
The Alaska Military Youth Academy celebrated its 59th class of students and more than 28 years of service to the State of Alaska as Class 2022-2 graduates 75 cadets from its ChalleNGe program on Thursday, […]
Contributors
A unique station in Eskimo Country
by Peter Twitchell When I began working at KYUK Radio May 21, 1971 I never thought that I ever would get into radio broadcasting as a line of work and making a living. I put […]
Inside Bethel News
House fire on Willow Street
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1:56 p.m. the Bethel Fire Department responded to the report of flames coming from under a house located at Willow Street and Fifth Avenue. The department responded with a […]
Inside Bethel News
Disaster Declarations announced for Alaska Fisheries
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) welcomed determinations from the U.S. Department of Commerce that fishery disasters have occurred in numerous Alaska fisheries, allowing Alaska fishermen […]
Inside Bethel News
Christmas Cookie Extravaganza a success
by Beverly Hoffman In just under 30 minutes 203 pounds of cookies disappeared at the 29th YK Delta Lifesavers Christmas Cookie Extravaganza on Sunday December 18. 35 Christmas Bakers donated cookies for the event. The […]
From The Editor
Angniq Alussistuaq
by Greg Lincoln We have been loving this Christmas holiday, spending it with friends and family, the church services and holiday programs, the gifts, and being able to get together instead of being isolated one […]
Village Telegraph
Kanektok River Smelts
Donovan and Neva Smith of Quinhagak are enjoying Smelting on the Qanirtuuq on December 23rd, 2022. They had a nice catch of delicious fresh fish.
Contributors
Joseph in Jail: Choosing Life When You Have a Life Sentence
by Tad Lindley Dear Reader, even though the holidays can be a joyous time, for many they are a very tough time. Consider the story of Joseph below. He spent numerous Christmases in jail (or […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 13 – 15
Judgments Audrey Oney, 28 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Evan Petluska, 51 Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test, Reckless Endangerment $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Nolan K. Kokrine, 32 Violate Conditions of Release for […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 16
• On 11/02/2022 at 9:47 p.m., Medics responded to the report of a person who overdosed. The patient was assessed, treated, and transported to the hospital. • On 11/05/2022 at 11:55 a.m., Medics responded to […]
In our Native Land
Court Services Officer Curtis Worland dies during muskox attack
Alaska State Troopers Court Services Officer Curtis Worland was tragically killed today (December 13, 2022) – during a muskox attack near Nome. CSO Worland was attempting to haze a group of muskox from near a […]
Delta Lifestyles
Slowly but Surely
by Bethel Search and Rescue Group 12.16.22 BSAR Kuskokwim River Aerial Survey—Report 2022 – 07* * Summary: It has been nearly a month since BSAR flew our first River Survey of the 2022-23 winter season. […]
Letters to the Editor
Budget process begins with protecting PFD, public services
Few would consider it a holiday tradition, but the Dec. 15 deadline to present a budget is just as predictable as the coming of Christmas or New Year’s Eve. As required by statute, I introduced […]
Speak Your Mind
North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting – Agenda Item D1 – Salmon Bycatch
by Vivian Korthuis The following is the testimony provided on December 13, 2022, at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting by the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Chief Executive Officer Vivian Korthuis. My […]
Contributors
Always with us
by Peter Twitchell I never knew growing up that I would be called to be an alcohol counselor. I became a substance-abuse counselor in 1995 working at the Phillips Alcohol Treatment Center in Bethel, Alaska. […]
Inside Bethel News
Chavez of Bethel receives Masters Degree
Congratulations to Ryan Chavez of Bethel, AK! Ryan is a 2010 BRHS graduate who recently graduated with a Master’s degree in School Counseling at Rocky Mountain University in Provo, UT. Rocky Mountain University offers a […]
Inside Bethel News
LKSD Jr. High Speech Contest Results
by Sharon Wegner The LKSD District JR high speech contest was held in Bethel December 12, 13, 2022. There were 31 students from 5 schools (Akiuk, Akula, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, Kwigillingok, and Quinhagak). The students competed […]
Inside Bethel News
Lieb Wins State Wrestling Title
by Delta Discovery Staff Isabel Lieb of the Bethel Lady Warriors wrestling team dominated in the 138 lbs. weight class at the 2022 Girls Wrestling State Championship finals to win her first state championship. The […]
From The Editor
2022 State wrestling tournament yields champions
by Greg Lincoln The 2022 Wrestling State Champions for high school boys and girls teams is concluded and new state champions have been crowned. The State wrestling finals took place last Friday and Saturday at […]