Classifieds
Month: April 2023
In our Native Land
Mine penalized for hazardous waste management violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today (April 11, 2023) that Northern Star (Pogo) L.L.C. was fined $600,000 for improper storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials at its gold mine and laboratory in Delta […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
March 30 – April 7 Judgments Jeffrey Jackson, 57 2nd Degree Sex Abuse of Minor 15 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Kevin Duny, 24 2nd Degree Sexual Assault 5 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Ivan Daniel Jr., […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 2023
• The department will be conducting a Firefighter-1 course in Spring 2023. If interested in attending this training to become a Volunteer Firefighter, please call the fire station. • Chief Solesbee attended the 2023 Alaska […]
Crime
Man indicted for cold case sexual assault from 1995
An Anchorage grand jury indicted 51-year-old Ronald Wade Fischer on one count of sexual abuse in the first degree on March 30, 2023. Fischer is charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old woman behind an Anchorage […]
Sports
LKSD All-Stars to compete at State NYO meet
The All Star Team for the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) has been determined at the conclusion of the LKSD District NYO Meet that took place in Nightmute this past weekend. Athletes were chosen to […]
Sports
LKSD NYO Athletes soar to the stratosphere at District Meet
photos by Jimmie Lincoln The Lower Kuskowkim School District held their District Native Youth Olympics Meet in Nightmute, Alaska this past weekend. Junior and senior high teams from Akiuk, Akula Kasigluk, Bethel, Chefornak, Eek, Kipnuk, […]
Obituaries
Jeffrey Lee Hoffman
Jeffrey Lee Hoffman “Maarraaq” was born on May 22, 1971 to Nastasia Nick and Robert Hoffman. Jeff was born in Bethel and raised in Nunapitchuk with his late maternal grandparents Nick Upay’aq and Elena Nick. […]
Contributors
For Husbands Only
by Tad Lindley Now that it’s just us men, let me tell you the reason I titled this For Husband Only. I know that if your wife reads this, she is liable to say, “Brother […]
Delta Lifestyles
Identifying polar bears by their footprints
by Ned Rozell Scientists in northern Alaska are learning about polar bears by scraping snow samples from the tracks they leave behind. That snow contains tiny flecks of the massive creatures — mostly cells shed […]
Village Telegraph
Yup’ik and Iñupiaq Statewide Spelling Bee for Beginners results
Winners of the Yup’ik Spelling Bee: from left are Pasrata’ar Alayna Canoe, Maqaruaq Tieran Ignatius, and Arnayaraq Kirsten Aakaran Manumik. Winners of the Inupiaq Spelling Bee: from left are Kakshuk Cameron Tocktoo, Kimasuq Danielle Tocktoo, […]
Contributors
What’s in your Easter basket?
by Dave Kutcher While many celebrated Easter 2 weekends ago, this past weekend was Easter for almost all who follow Eastern Orthodox theology, which follows the Julian calendar rather than Gregorian calendar. Easter might be […]
Contributors
Surfbird Calidris virgate
by Frank Keim With a sandpiper called Surfbird, you’re probably wondering why the name, especially since it only nests in mountain habitats. This is because during the non-nesting season, almost nine months a year, it […]
Contributors
Lifetime accomplishments
by Peter Twitchell Life as we all know is stressful even at home. We could be without a job but helping family anyway, we can be doing things for family who come first in our […]
Letters to the Editor
Our Next Big Fight – The Erosion of Alaska’s Wildlife Management Authority
While residents from across the state are cheering the approval of the Willow Project on Alaska’s North Slope, there is another important issue on the horizon that Alaskans from all walks of life should be […]
Speak Your Mind
We appreciate the life of our friend
by Alice Crow At the direction of our mother, and in memory of our own late father who was Martin Moore’s Kusquqvak friend, I extend the Crow family’s appreciation for the life of our friend […]
Village Telegraph
Artists to visit Alaska Native collections in museums Two Yup’ik artists named grantees
Golga Oscar intends to explore different forms of the Yup’ik collection ranging from headwear to footwear and capture them through the lens of photography. Golga Oscar of Kasigluk and Tununak and Nicolette Corbett originally of […]
Inside Bethel News
Two Alaska Tribal organizations sue the Federal Government to protect subsistence fishing
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), represented by Earthjustice, have filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in U.S. District Court in Alaska, seeking to reexamine […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Superior Court Judge dismisses challenge to ADFG management of Chum and King Salmon
A Superior Court Judge in Bethel granted the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s motion to dismiss Monday in Forrer v. State. The plaintiff, Eric Forrer, had alleged that the Department’s management of the Yukon […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors NYO All Stars
The Bethel Regional High School Warriors will be headed to the State Native Youth Olympics competition this week along with their coaches and chaperones. The All Star roster and their events are: Justine Erickson-Grant: Indian […]
From The Editor
YK region students named to UAF honors lists
by Greg Lincoln The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the fall 2022 semester. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. Students on the UAF […]
Obituaries
Mike Langlie
The Langlie & Starr Family would like to say Quyana to those who helped out with Mike Langlie’s passing. Quyana to the Lumber Yard Family: Gonders & May Hoffman, Earlene Harding, Charles Herron, Gilbert Alirkar, […]
Obituaries
Basil Andrew Roczicka
Basil Andrew Roczicka was born August 14, 1980 in Bethel, Alaska. His parents, Gregory and Josephine Roczicka, raised him in Bethel, and taught him hunting, fishing and living the subsistence lifestyle of many Alaskans. Basil […]
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 […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
March 28 – 30 Judgments Lloyd Heckman, 39 Reckless Driving 1 Yr. Prob. Christopher Evon, 46 4th Degree Assault 120 Days William Karlson Noah, 30 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Dwayne James […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
April 7 • 4/2/23 at 12:28 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 4/2/23 at 14:28 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 4/2/23 at 17:55 M-5 responded to […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Drug overdoses in Mat-Su area
The Alaska State Troopers have responded to several suspected overdoses this week (April 7, 2023) in the Mat-Su area. Law enforcement believe that a lethal batch of illegal drugs is currently circulating in the Mat-Su, […]
Contributors
Where there is a Will there is a Way
by Dave Kutcher Having been in the business of working with folks at or near retirement for the past 35 + years, we often find people working on their “estate” planning. In general terms, working […]
Contributors
Grandma’s Wisdom
by Peter Twitchell Our grandma Hannah Pitka used to tell us kids when we were about seven years old on up, and this included me and my first cousin Joe Woods Jr., not to get […]
Letters to the Editor
We live in a real world—or do we?
Events taking place today in the energy world should be of critical concern to our country, our Congress and our President. The recent announcement that the Saudis are to cut their oil production by 1M […]
Speak Your Mind
Southwest Alaska Tribes sue in federal court to halt the Donlin Gold Mine
by Earthjustice The massive proposed open-pit gold mine and its toxic chemicals threaten salmon, human health, and the Tribes’ traditional ways of life. Three Tribes in the Kuskokwim River region of Southwest Alaska, represented by […]
Village Telegraph
Sleetmute attends rural state ski and biathlon championships in White Mountain
by Keith Conger Skiers from across Alaska attended the 35th Annual Western Interior Rural State Ski and Biathlon Championships in White Mountain from March 31 to April 2. In all, 54 competitors came from as […]
Delta Lifestyles
One-thousand miles of Iditarod trail by bike
by Ned Rozell Two staff members of the University of Alaska Fairbanks recently rode 1,000 miles across Alaska on bikes with tires fat as a loaf of bread. Jamie Hollingsworth is a do-all field guy […]
Inside Bethel News
Donlin Gold responds to litigation
Donlin Gold issued the following statement in response to Earthjustice’s baseless lawsuit, which seeks to undo years of engagement with project stakeholders (April 6, 2023). Donlin Gold’s stakeholders fully believe that the lawsuit filed by […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel City Manager tenders resignation
The City of Bethel Manager Pete Williams has announced his upcoming resignation. His letter was provided to the Bethel City Council and the item is on their April 11th, 2023 regular council meeting agenda. “Due […]
Inside Bethel News
Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition stands with Tribes that filed lawsuit to Stop Donlin Gold
Tribal leaders cite lack of climate analysis, incomplete human health impacts study, fisheries collapse and inadequate Tribal consultation as basis for appeal. The Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition applauded today’s (April 6, 2023) filing of a […]
From The Editor
Alexie wins Spring Challenge Sled Dog Race
by Greg Lincoln Raymond Alexie, age 19, of Kwethluk mushed his Alexie Racing Kennels team to another victory – winning the 50 mile Spring Challenge Sled Dog Race last Saturday. He finished with a total […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
March 16 – 29 Judgments Steven Evon Sr., 38 1st Degree Assault 2 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Zachary J. Panruk, 31 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Catherine Sharon Alexie, 27 2nd Degree Harassment 6 Mos. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
March 31 • 3/26/2023 at 9:02 PM M5 responded to a patient in emotional distress. • 3/27/2023 at 10:11 AM M5 responded to a patient with abdominal pain. • 3/27/2023 at 10:01 PM M5 responded […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Snowmachines can spark tundra wildfires during spring thaw
by the Alaska Division of Forestry Snowmachiners and off-highway vehicle drivers are encouraged to use caution and spread awareness about the dry conditions in Southwest Alaska. Did you know that snowmobiles have unintentionally sparked spring […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors win NYO Invitational
Dalyn Nelson of the Bethel Warriors NYO Team was the Outstanding Male Athlete at the BRHS Invitational meet held last weekend. Here he competes in the boys varsity Two Foot High Kick. Photo by Greg […]
Obituaries
Martin Billy Moore Sr.~ Uguaq aka Caranga
Breath of Life, April 12, 1937, ~ February 3, 2022, Eternal Life PROVERBS 3:1-7 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many […]
Contributors
Village Telegraph
New FNA royalty bring culture, community service and traditional regalia to the forefront
by Diana Campbell In a celebration of Alaska Native culture, two Fairbanks young women and a baby boy were elected as Fairbanks Native Association royalty. Hailey Moses is the 2023 Miss FNA. Maliah Ganatta is […]
Contributors
Paying for Long Term Care (LTC) in retirement
by Dave Kutcher Did you know that Medicare is not designed to pay for Long Term Care expenses? Other than some minor costs during the first 100 days that you might need care, Medicare does […]
Delta Lifestyles
Brush up on your oral health
by Curtis Krumlauf Did you know that the health of your gums and teeth impacts not just your dental care but also directly contributes to your overall health and wellness? And that gum disease can […]
Contributors
Kinsmen from the Yukon
by Peter Twitchell This is a question I ask Moose Hunters: Have you ever butchered a moose with a pocket knife with a blade no longer than 2 inches? WHAT? The response I usually get. […]
Letters to the Editor
Sullivan Statement on Indictment of Former President Trump
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement in response to the indictment of former President Donald Trump. The indictment of a former president and current candidate for the White House is unprecedented and […]
Speak Your Mind
Our Survival on the Line
by Serena Fitka, Jennifer Hooper, Mellisa Maktuayaq Johnson, Kevin Whitworth, and Dr. Michael Williams Sr. If we were a school of chum salmon heading home to Western Alaska to spawn this summer, we would be […]
Village Telegraph
The Betrayal of King Cove
by Governor Frank H. Murkowski The lack of respect and hypocrisy in the Biden Administration’s application of its policy of Environmental Justice toward Alaska’s Natives was on full display when on March 14th the White […]
Delta Lifestyles
Bethel’s Cama-i weekend a flurry of activity for Alaska National Guard
by Alan Brown A host of Alaska National Guardsmen and members of the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Alaska State Defense Force traveled to Bethel during its 2023 Cama-i Dance Festival, March […]
Inside Bethel News
2023 Kuskokwim Bay commercial fishery outlook
This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) for commercial fishermen in Districts 4 and 5, Kuskokwim Bay. ADF&G does not anticipate any commercial gillnet openings in Kuskokwim Bay Fishing […]
Inside Bethel News
House Honors Community Health Aides
by Trey Watson The Alaska House of Representatives has passed House Bill 78, which designates September 10th as Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day. The bill recognizes the invaluable contributions made by community health aides […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Consortium Library named finalist for national award
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today (March 28, 2023) that the Kuskokwim Consortium Library is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Kuskokwim Consortium Library […]
Sports
Kipnuk Falcons host NYO Meet
The Kipnuk Falcons hosted their Native Youth Olympics meet on March 24-25, 2023. Varsity and junior high teams from Kongiganak, Tuntutuliak, Newtok, Nunapitchuk, Bethel, Akiuk, and Oscarville joined the Falcons on their beloved homecourt. Some […]
From The Editor
Bethel City Council passes resolution for passenger flight services needs assessment
by Greg Lincoln Bethel is due for an updated study to determine if more passenger flights are needed to accommodate the needs of the Yukon Kuskokwim delta region, says the Bethel City Council. The City […]