Day: March 10, 2023
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
August 30 – September 4 Judgments Allen W. Amik, 26 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 1 Yr., 5 Yrs. Prob. Nelson L. Kanuk, 28 Soliciting Indecent Picture of Minor 3 Yrs. Prob. Cameron Jacob, […]
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
January 18 • Between 01/01/2023 and 01/31/2023, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 103 EMS and 22 Fire incidents. • On 01/05/2023 at 6:35 a.m. Firefighters responded to Ridgecrest Drive for the report of a […]
The demise of Scotch Cap lighthouse
by Ned Rozell In spring of 1946, five men stationed at the Scotch Cap lighthouse had reasons to be happy. World War II was over. They had survived. Their lonely Coast Guard assignment on Unimak […]
House passes resolution to defend Alaska’s right to manage Our Fisheries
The Alaska state legislature has taken an important step to protect the state’s fisheries and support the trolling industry, passing House Joint Resolution 5 with unanimous support from both the majority and minority caucuses. The […]
Checking the rear-view mirror
by Dave Kutcher You are driving into the darkness, no streetlights, the snow is swirling in the heavy winds and you can barely see ten feet in front of you. Your knuckles are white as […]
Ukraine war has an impact in Alaska
Spring planning is well underway for the 2023 open water season. Unfortunately, there is no relief in sight from last year’s higher fuel prices. The oil market has seen some decrease in crude oil prices, […]
2023 First Lady Volunteer Awards
by Rose Dunleavy Serving as Alaska’s First Lady has given me the opportunity to meet many truly inspiring Alaskans. Reflecting on this time, I feel a deep sense of gratitude to call Alaska home and […]
Governor Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for Tuluksak school water emergencies
Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration Feb. 24, 2023 to assist the Tuluksak Native Community, and the Yupiit School District with emergency response expenses related to the broken water line between the water plant […]
Lekanoff indicted for 1994 sexual abuse of a minor in Anchorage Park
An Anchorage grand jury indicted 52-year-old Lawrence Andrew Lekanoff on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor on Feb. 23. Lekanoff is charged with sexually abusing a five-year-old child in an Anchorage park in […]
The competitive spirit of Iditarod Mushers
by Peter Twitchell As I advance in elderhood I look at the world with open eyes savoring each moment and everything has greater meaning for me. One such event is the 1000 mile longest sled […]
Musher start order set for Iditarod 51
by the Iditarod Trail Committee A lively crowd filled up the Dena’ina Civic Convention Center for the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Mushers Banquet. The banquet is the largest fundraiser for the Iditarod Trail Committee, […]
Senate District S Legislative Report
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Greetings, Today is day forty-six of this Legislative session. I am currently in travel status. Bush Caucus members, I, Senator Olson and Representatives Edgmon, Foster and McCormick, of the Legislature, are […]
1A Alaska Coastal Conference Tournament – Part 1
by Greg Lincoln The 35th annual 1A Coastal Conference Basketball Tournament is underway here in Bethel at the WarriorDome. Girls varsity teams from the Island League: Chefornak, Toksook Bay, and Newtok/Mertarvik; the Midcoast League: Kipnuk, […]