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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
• 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
• 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
• 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
• 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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