Village Telegraph
Month: February 2023
Obituaries
Anuska Cingliaq Nanalook Oct. 24, 1932 – Jan. 13, 2023
Anuska Cingliaq Nanalook, 90, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born around October 24, 1932, in Togiak to Cuyiiq and Angilan as the youngest of seven. She moved to […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
February 8 – 14 Judgments Samuel Moses Jr.,44 3rd Degree Assault 1 Yr. Brandon Chad Evans, 24 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 3 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Pauline Nicori, 41 2nd Degree Theft 18 Mos., 3 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending February 15
• 2-10-2023 at 15:46 M-5 was called to respond to a report of a behavioral health issue. • 2-10-2022 at 19:02 M-5 responded to a report of alcohol intoxication. • 2-10-2023 at 20-03 M-5 responded […]
Obituaries
Joerene Maria Hout Feb. 21, 1934 – Nov. 25, 2022Joerene Maria Hout
Lifelong Alaskan resident Joerene Maria Hout passed away on November 25, 2022, at the age of 88. Joerene was born on February 21, 1934, in Douglas, Alaska to Walter and Gladys (Green) Savikko. She was […]
Obituaries
Mary N. Evon July 28, 1929 – Oct. 4, 2022Mary N. Evon
Mary N. Evon was born in Bethel, AK, to the late Henry and Annie Nansen on July 28, 1929. She died peacefully at home with her children by her side on October 4, 2022. She […]
Inside Bethel News
Sports
Sports
Warriors split wins with Kotzebue Huskies
The Bethel varsity boys Warrior basketball team hosted the Kotzebue Huskies this weekend, splitting the wins with their 3A western conference counterparts. On Friday, the Warriors came out on top winning in a close match, […]
Contributors
Brainwashed!
by Tad Lindley Conversations like this have been happening for the last 2,000 years now: “Dude, I just scored a few grams, come over and we’ll smoke some bowls and play PubG!” “Nope on the […]
Delta Lifestyles
Bentley of Napaskiak named to Ithaca College Fall 2022 Dean’s List
Kieran Bentley of Napaskiak has been named to Ithaca College’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List. He is the son of Talbert and Kimberly Bentley of Napaskiak, Alaska. Congratulations! Founded in 1892, Ithaca College is a residential […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska Airlines offers new hands-on learning experience for ANSEP students
Alaska Airlines, a longtime strategic partner of ANSEP (Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program), is offering a new opportunity to ANSEP middle and high schoolers through hands-on simulations that will introduce students to the aviation […]
Delta Lifestyles
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine
Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple actions, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to […]
Delta Lifestyles
Yup’ik dance groups to perform at Festival of Native Arts in FairbanksYup’ik dance groups to
The Qasgirmiut of Bethel, the Qaluyaarmiut Yurartait of Toksook Bay, the Cupiit Yurartait, and the Pingayak Dancers will be some of the featured dance groups in Fairbanks at the Festival of Native Arts, which has […]
Contributors
When a positive is a negative
by Dave Kutcher More and more folks are coming to see us with the idea of moving their money to cash because they are looking for a safe harbor. We get it. It is hard […]
Contributors
There is still music to be made
by Peter Twitchell In my life I am fortunate to reflect back and look into the mirror to witness gospel songs, country and western songs, rock songs, and songs of my own composing and all […]
Letters to the Editor
Have you filed for your 2023 PFD?
Alaskans, we are halfway through the 2023 filing season! If you haven’t done so already, please file for your dividend online today! You can file for your Permanent Fund Dividend at https://pfd.alaska.gov. After you have […]
Speak Your Mind
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day recognized nationally for first time
The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution, introduced by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), to nationally recognize February 16, 2023 as “Elizabeth Peratrovich Day,” honoring the historic Alaska civil rights leader […]
Village Telegraph
K9 Drug Detection Dog serving Interior Alaska
Meet Naja, a 7-year-old, Belgian Malinois, serving as a single-purpose drug detection K9 in Interior Alaska. Naja has been a K9 trooper for five years and assigned to Inv. Heinbaugh for the last two. Naja […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska sues NMFS for over-designating critical habitat for Ice Seals
The State of Alaska filed a complaint yesterday (Feb. 15, 2023) against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) asking a U.S. District Court to vacate the critical habitat designations for ringed and bearded seals. The […]
Village Telegraph
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Feb 16, 2023
Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following proclamation to honor Elizabeth Peratrovich on February 16, 2023. *** WHEREAS, born on July 4, 1911 in Petersburg, Alaska, Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaskan Native woman of the Tlingit […]
Inside Bethel News
AVCP Natural Resources lays roll in Summer Fire Season Prep
by AVCP Staff While most people in our region are focused on navigating our cold snowy January days, AVCP’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is already working with other experts from across the state to […]
Inside Bethel News
GCI to award $40,000 in STEM scholarships to Alaska students in 2023
GCI has committed $40,000 this year to support Alaska students through the GCI Scholarship Program. Twenty Alaska students who have decided to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Education and Math (STEM) will each receive […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska Army National Guard rescues two overdue snow machiners near Tuntutuliak
by Alan Brown The Alaska Army National Guard rescued two overdue snow machiners suffering from severe frostbite near Tuntutuliak, Feb. 14, 2023. After learning the two men were overdue, the Alaska State Troopers requested assistance […]
Inside Bethel News
Team Alexie/Larson wins February 50 Doubles Sled Dog Race
The inaugural February 50 Doubles Sled Dog Race has its new winners – Raymond Alexie and Michael Larson who ran a team from the Alexie Racing Kennel of Kwethluk. On Sunday, February 19th the K300 […]
From The Editor
Village Police Academy graduates honored at ceremony
by Greg Lincoln The Village Police Academy #40 graduated its class of 10 new officers last Thursday at the completion of the Rural Law Enforcement Training at Yuut Elitnaurviat in Bethel, Alaska. Special guest speakers […]
In our Native Land
Village Telegraph
Calista Corporation to hold 2023 Annual Meeting on June 2
Aims to Hold Meeting in Y-K Region. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation has set June 2 as the date for its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “A key goal for the Board of Directors is to hold […]
Heard it in the Steam House
ASLC Wildlife Response Program admits first Fur Seal patient in six years
The Alaska SeaLife Center admitted a northern fur seal pup to the Wildlife Response Program on January 31, 2023. Fur seals are relatively uncommon wildlife response patients, and have not been cared for at the […]
In our Native Land
Fisheries Temporary Special Action Request regarding Salmon Fishing Closures on the Kanektok River
Fisheries Temporary Special Action Request FSA23-01, submitted by the Native Village of Kwinhagak, requests the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) to close Federal public waters of the Kanektok River drainage to the harvest of Chinook and […]
In our Native Land
Calista Corporation seeks Nominations for 2023 Shareholder Awards
Recipients receive regional recognition and $1,500 prize. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is seeking nominations for its 2023 Shareholder Awards. Calista Shareholders and Descendants living within and outside of the Calista Region may be nominated for the […]
Sports
Bethel Lady Warriors win at Homer Invitational
The Bethel Warriors and Lady Warriors varsity ball teams traveled to the Homer Sons of the American Legion Winter Carnival Basketball Tournament this past weekend. Teams from Houston, Kotzebue, Bethel, and the host team Homer […]
Sports
February 50 Doubles Race
by K300 Staff On Sunday, February 19th the K300 Race Committee will introduce a new event, the February 50 Doubles Race. Each team must have two mushers. Teams can choose to pull a second sled […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
January 31 – February 8 Judgments Jimmy A. Queenie, 51 Driving Under the Influence, Violate Conditions of Release $1500, 30 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Jamie Michael, 29 2nd Degree Harassment, Violate Conditions of Release 2 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
February 10 • 02/03/2023 13:30:00 M5 transported an overdose. • v02/04/2023 00:24:00 M5 responded to a sick person. • 02/04/2023 02:54:00 M5 responded to an intoxicated person. • 02/04/2023 09:53:00 M5 responded to an airport […]
Contributors
Man Gets Kicked Out of Church- For Believing in Jesus!
by Tad Lindley Oftentimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and this case is no different. The man had been blind from birth and to make a long story shorter, Jesus spat on the ground […]
Letters to the Editor
What good would a Borough do?
Before the Alaska Municipal League and clueless legislators get to wound up on forcing unincorporated areas into Boroughs, I’m incorporating a reply I made on another post. Boroughs only work where you have private property […]
Speak Your Mind
Empty Freezers
by Vivian Korthuis Our communities in rural Alaska have a Way of Life. It is so much bigger than just subsistence. It goes to the essence of our whole existence as people who live in […]
Contributors
4th and long…
by Dave Kutcher It is Super Bowl Sunday and I am sitting at my desk considering topics for this week’s article to share with you all. In the spirit of today’s game, I thought I […]
Contributors
An epic dream
by Peter Twitchell I had an amazing dream that I was at my fishcamp across from Bethel and the whole Kuskokwim River went completely dry – the entire Kuskokwim a river emptied itself dry just […]
Inside Bethel News
AVCP seek solutions to help solve the ongoing salmon crisis in the Y-K Delta
by AVCP Staff The Association of Village Council Presidents, (AVCP) leadership met with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) officials last Friday, February 3rd, to seek solutions to help solve the ongoing salmon crisis in the […]
Inside Bethel News
City of Bethel to request funding for design and construction of Donut Hole Road
The City of Bethel will soon have a new road through the Donut Hole, if the proposed project is funded. The Bethel City Council will be introducing a resolution that supports the City of Bethel […]
Village Telegraph
What is your Arctic Innovation?
by Greg Lincoln Every year the folks at the University of Alaska Fairbanks host their annual Arctic Innovations Competition and it is now time to get your invention ideas submitted. Alaskans have always been naturally […]
Village Telegraph
Airraq String Stories
Qaigyar Saddler, age 3, of Bethel is learning how to airraq with his mom Kayla. He is happy to hold the “kuvyaq” or fish net in the photo. Photo by Kayla Saddler
In our Native Land
EPA protects Bristol Bay, Alaska from toxic Pebble Mine
SalmonState today (Jan. 31st, 2023) cheered the issuance of a series of safeguards by the Environmental Protection Agency that will protect the headwaters of salmon-rich Bristol Bay, Alaska and prevent the construction and operation of […]
Contributors
A Very Dark Personality
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: My husband sits and broods or pouts in the dark—the darker the better. He has no trouble sleeping. He either wants to sleep all the time or just sit in […]
Contributors
Where Angels Like to Camp
by Tad Lindley My favorite spot of all the places I’ve ever camped is the North Spit at Goodnews Bay. When we used to commercial fish there, we camped where the Tunt guys camp. They […]
Classifieds
Chasing the Ambulance
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
January 19 – February 1 Judgments Nelson L. Kanuk, 28 Sol Pic Brst/Ans/Gntl Belv of Minor 3 Yrs. Prob. Dennis Pete, 32 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 4 Yrs. Prob. Brenton Willie White, 27 2nd […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending February 2
• On 1-30-2023 at 00:08 M-5 responded to a report of alcohol intoxication. • On 1-30-2023 at 00:48 M-5 was called to respond to a report of traumatic injury. • On 1-30-2023 at 02:48 M-5 […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Legislation introduced to assist in reentry
Today (Feb. 1st, 2023), legislation was introduced, sponsored by Rep. Andrew Gray, designed to reduce recidivism by removing a barrier to reentry. Reentry is an essential part of public safety and can be a challenging […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Sullivan pressing Military, Administration Officials on Chinese spy balloon incursion
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today (February 4, 2023) released the following statement after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet off […]
Village Telegraph
Azachorok calls for increased Resource Royalty Allocations & Investment in Housing
Azachorok Incorporated, an Alaska Native Village Corporation representing Mountain Village is calling Calista Corporation to increase resource royalty allocations and for Calista to invest in housing for homeless shareholders (and descendants). Azachorok Inc. Board of […]
Village Telegraph
2023 LKSD Science Fair showcases student research projects
The Lower Kuskokwim School District hosted an in-person science fair on February 2-4, 2023 in Bethel. Students in upper elementary through high school participated in the event where they showcased their science fair projects. Members […]
Letters to the Editor
Murkowski Statement on EPA’s Final Determination for Pebble Mine
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today (Jan. 31st, 2023) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final determination that effectively vetoes the proposed Pebble mine in the Bristol Bay region. […]
Contributors
How Bethel Search and Rescue was started
by Betty Pete My name is Betty Pete from Bethel. My husband was Fred Pete Sr. He passed away September 10, 2005. Age 71. My husband was supposed to write how Bethel Search and Rescue […]
Contributors
Cleaning the ten-year window…
by Dave Kutcher The market was quite a ride in 2022. Even folks that manage their investments in what is a traditional mix of stocks (equity) and bonds (debt) likely found themselves with one of […]
Contributors
My people, my home
by Peter Twitchell Alaskan Native Elders Group of which I am a member meets every month at the Native Valley Clinic upstairs second floor and you’re always invited to join us for lunch and discuss […]
Inside Bethel News
City of Bethel priorities for 2024 Capital Budget
The Bethel City Council has released their priority list for the SFY 2024 State of Alaska Capital Budget. Resolution 23-01 detailing the priorities was passed unanimously by council during their January 10th, 2023 regular council […]
From The Editor
Kwethluk Lady Carayiit and Scammon Bay Eagles win VFW Post 10041 Basketball Invitational
by Greg Lincoln The VFW Post 10041 and the Bethel Regional High School Warriors hosted the 2023 VFW Invitational Basketball Tournament this past weekend, February 2-4, 2023 at the WarriorDome. The Kwethluk Lady Carayiit and […]
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In our Native Land
Black bear cub in Alaska diagnosed with Avian Influenza
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a black bear in Southeast Alaska. This is only the second time HPAI has been detected in a bear. The bear, a cub in Bartlett Cove, […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
January 25 – 27 Judgments Randy Overlander, 48 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Amvrossy A. Evan, 46 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Allen C.W. Dock, 51 Concealment of Merchandise $150 Probation violations […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
December 20 • New staff and volunteers are receiving continuous Driver/Operator training on the handling characteristics, operation of specialty equipment, care, maintenance, and safety of the department’s ambulances and fire apparatus. • Staff have completed […]
Inside Bethel News
Man arrested for promoting gambling, stolen goods
Yun Lee, age 82, of Bethel was taken into custody at the scene and charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Promoting Gambling in Bethel, Alaska on January 27, 2023, said Bethel Police. Bethel PD […]
Sports
2022 Fall Wrestling Good Sport Recipients
Schools with 4 or more athletes, may select a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the season. These awards are sponsored by ASAA and First National Bank Alaska. Coaches chose the following athletes. […]
Sports
JV basketball boys travel to Hooper Bay
by Cleo Nicolai Last weekend on January 18th the JV basketball boys traveled to Hooper Bay. They were supposed to be there for 5 days, but I guess the weather told them to stay at […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors vs. Barrow Whalers
The Barrow Lady Whalers varsity team traveled to Bethel to play at the WarriorDome this past weekend for some 3A Western Conference basketball action. It was two close exciting games this weekend, Bethel came close […]
Obituaries
Moses O. Tobeluk
June 12, 1951-January 15, 2023 Moe was born on June 12, 1951 to John Toopetlook Sr. and Helena Azzerella of Nunapitchuk. Moe was survived by his wife Martha of 47 years, together with their children; […]
Contributors
Mystery #15
by Tad Lindley If you are an avid Bible reader you probably already know that the word mystery appears in the Bible 27 times. You probably also know that the record holder is the Book […]
Contributors
Hudsonian Godwit Tevateguaq/Teguteguaq/Tevatevaaq
by Frank Keim When you see this large sandpiper up close, you’ve got to marvel at nature’s creative ingenuity. With their slender stilt-like legs and long slightly upturned bills, they are truly graceful shorebirds. Their […]
Contributors
Women need more sleep than men
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Do women need more sleep than men? Answer: Though ideas have changed through the years as to exactly how much sleep is required to function efficiently, most sleep researchers agree […]
Delta Lifestyles
Finding a midwinter night’s roost
by Ned Rozell During the darkest days of Alaska’s winter, black-capped chickadees stuff themselves with enough seeds and frozen insects to survive 18-hour nights. Where chickadees spent those long nights was a mystery until a […]
Contributors
Retirement may require new thinking…
by Dave Kutcher As we continue to meet with new people here in Eagle River and pursue conversations surrounding retirement plan goals and objectives, many folks we speak to say they may continue to work […]
Contributors
Angels in the snow
by Peter Twitchell Looking back to my youth I remember my Dad making a snow angel on the ice at the sandbar above our fish camp and property across the river from Bethel. It was […]
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for supporting Shoebox Christmas Project for children in need
I am writing to thank Bethel-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations […]
Speak Your Mind
117th Congress Featured Big Wins for YK Delta Region
by Senator Lisa Murkowski Earlier this month, the 117th Congress formally adjourned, marking the close of a remarkably productive legislative stretch for Alaska. The last Congress was one of the best for our state in […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Law Enforcement seizes millions of doses of fentanyl in 2022
Trooper led Task Force made 102 unique drug and alcohol arrests last year. The Alaska Department of Public Safety’s Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) has released its annual drug report highlighting trends in illegal narcotics […]
Village Telegraph
Seabird deaths part of Arctic Report Card
by Ned Rozell The Arctic Report Card, a compilation of northern science by researchers from all over the planet — most of them doing work in Alaska — came out in mid-December at the fall […]
Inside Bethel News
Members appointed to Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, with the concurrence of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, has made appointments to the 10 Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. The Councils advise the Federal Subsistence Board on subsistence […]
Inside Bethel News
Raymond Alexie wins the 2023 Akiak Dash
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, […]
From The Editor
Pete Kaiser wins 2023 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race
by Greg Lincoln Pete Kaiser of Bethel is the 2023 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race Champion! He crossed the finish line at 12:26pm on Sunday, January 29, 2023 with 11 dogs after racing up to […]