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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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.

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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. […]

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 […]

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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 […]