Classifieds
Month: May 2023
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
August 30 – September 4 Judgments Anthony Brittain, 40 4th Degree Assault 60 Days Simeon Charlie, 49 Violate Conditions of Release, Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob., $150 Darren Charles, 32 Reckless Driving $300, 1 Yr. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
May 4 • On 5-1-23 at 12:14 AM M5 responded to a patient with abdominal pain. Patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On 5-1-23 at 5:08 p.m. M5 responded to the report […]
In our Native Land
Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska on May 15
Plant a tree. Take a walk in the woods. Start recycling paper products. Whatever you choose to do, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection encourages Alaskans to take time for Arbor Day on […]
Heard it in the Steam House
First Lady Jill Biden to travel to Bethel
First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Bethel, Alaska on Wednesday, May 17th to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic investments to expand broadband connectivity in Native American communities, including Alaska Native communities in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim […]
Sports
Dyment of Bethel Triple Crown winner in junior girls wrestling
Claire Dyment of the Bethel Wrestling Club is a Triple Crown Winner in the 14U Girls Division. Dyment won each tournament: Thursday’s Folkstyle, Friday’s Greco-Roman and Saturday’s Freestyle tournaments at the Alaska USA Wrestling State […]
Obituaries
Alunaaq Constance George Black
Constance Black, known as Connie, was born to Evon Tsekelaralrea and Clara Tsingarkak and given to their daughter Susie Chanigkak and her husband George Chanigkak on about July 19, 1932. Susie and her sister Julia […]
Contributors
Famous Phrases Not in the Bible: Accept Jesus as Your Personal Savior
by Tad Lindley There are some advances in technology I thank God for. The chainsaw sure saves a lot of sweat and time. The outboard motor sure beats rowing. The telephone is much better than […]
Delta Lifestyles
APU’s LPN Program receives full accreditation
The Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program at Alaska Pacific University (APU) has been recognized with accreditation by the Accreditation Commission on Education (ACEN). The program is the only one of its kind in Alaska and […]
In our Native Land
2023 UAF Arctic Innovation Competition winners announced
The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management presented over $45,000 in cash prizes and awards during the 2023 UAF Arctic Innovation Competition on Saturday, April 22. The 14th annual competition was […]
Contributors
Alder Flycatcher Empidonax alnorum
by Frank Keim With its drab olive-green color and white wing bars, the Alder flycatcher seems like an unremarkable bird. It sits almost all day long on high perches in open wet thickets of alder […]
Delta Lifestyles
Anchorage native participates in a cake-cutting ceremony for 10th anniversary of USS Anchorage
by Rick Burke Airman Joel Kim, a native of Anchorage, Alaska, participated in a cake-cutting ceremony for the 10th anniversary of USS Anchorage’s commissioning, May 7, 2023. Kim, who is currently the only sailor serving […]
Sports
Mt. Edgecumbe hosts College Signing Day for 4 students
Four graduating students from Mount Edgecumbe High School in Sitka, Alaska participated in a signing ceremony with North West Indian College of Bellingham, Washington. Mount Edgecumbe Lady Braves Cadence Dull of Toksook Bay, Katherine Jones […]
Contributors
The benefits of hard work
by Peter Twitchell I’ve never said publicly how proud I am of my two sons David and Danny and my daughters Saranne and Suzi and all their accomplishments at their young ages. They have worked […]
Letters to the Editor
Horse Sense
The proposal presented by our governor and some in the legislature leveling a statewide sales tax on all Alaskans defies logic. Nor does it even make horse sense. The governor appears to support a $2700 […]
Speak Your Mind
Don’t let the abundance of snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
by Norm McDonald, Tyler Anderson, and Kent Slaughter As Alaskans eagerly anticipate the delights of the approaching summer, they also worry about the upcoming wildfire season—and rightly so. Last summer’s 590 wildfires burned more than […]
Village Telegraph
SNAP Backlog Case on hold pending Health Department efforts
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit over delayed food stamp benefits and the Department of Health (“DOH”) have reached a preliminary agreement to put litigation on hold temporarily while the Division of Public Assistance continues its […]
Village Telegraph
Developing Child Advocacy Center opens in Hooper Bay
The Native Villages of Hooper Bay, Chevak and Scammon Bay, and Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP) will commemorate the opening of Bay Haven’s developing Child Advocacy Center in Hooper Bay on May […]
Contributors
The wrong side of a 50/50 chance
by Dave Kutcher So, 50/50 chance of winning sounds like a pretty good opportunity to win a prize. Let’s face it, grabbing a few pull-tabs on your way home from work can be fun and […]
Inside Bethel News
Degrees conferred at KuC’s 2023 Commencement
by Amy Howard On a snowy afternoon, May 2, 2023, graduating students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) gathered to be recognized and receive their diplomas. After Maurice Nanalook drummed in the […]
Inside Bethel News
ANSEP celebrates largest-ever Acceleration Academy graduating class
Average 2023 Acceleration Academy graduate has 43 college credits. This year, the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program is proud to announce the largest-ever graduating class of its full-time, academic year Acceleration Academy opportunity. Twenty-eight […]
Inside Bethel News
2023 Kuskokwim Ice Classic
The 2023 Kuskokwim Ice Classic is open for guesses! Don’t miss out before the latest breakup in a decade has passed you by! The lucky winner will earn 50% of the jackpot raised (in the […]
In our Native Land
Honoring the 69 Peace Officers that have died serving Alaskans
by James Cockrell Today (May 15th, 2023), Alaska Peace Officer Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty to protect and serve our communities […]
From The Editor
Bethel City council votes to support application for funding for Donut Hole Road design and construction
by Greg Lincoln The Bethel City Council passed a resolution that supports the City of Bethel’s Community Transportation Program (CTP) application to request funding for design and construction of the Donut Hole Road in Bethel. […]
In our Native Land
Ocean Subsistence
The beautiful and revered ice floed ocean provides hunters Carl and Jeff Lincoln who are brothers with a bearded seal during their successful hunt on the Bering Sea near their coastal home of Toksook Bay. […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
August 30 – September 4 Judgments Moses Strauss, 57 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 12 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Leona Albert, 23 Alcohol Beverages Transported by Common Carrier $150 Keith Bunyan, 36 4th Degree […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
April 14 • 4/9/23 at 19:00 M-5 responded to a report of anxiety. • 4/9/23 at 22:46 M-5 responded to a report of anxiety. • 4/10/23 at 07:58 M-5 responded to a report of hypotension. […]
Contributors
“Safety, Growth and Control”
by Dave Kutcher This has been an overriding motto for me for three decades. Helping pre and post retirees keep their principal safe without giving up the opportunity for market-like returns, all while maintaining control […]
Sports
2023 1A/2A Basketball Good Sport Recipients
by ASAA Schools may select a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship through out the season. Coaches chose the following athletes. CONGRATULATIONS! ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 2023 1A/2A BASKETBALL GOOD SPORT RECIPIENTS Akiachak Olinka […]
In our Native Land
Celebrate Alaska Native Plant Month Starting May 1
Today (May 1st, 2023), Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation encouraging Alaskans to recognize the importance of native plants to Alaska’s people, economy, and ecosystems by celebrating Alaska Native Plant Month in May 2023. To […]
Sports
Bethel Archers compete at Western Nationals 2023
by Rafe Johnson The Bethel Schools Archery team traveled to Salt Lake City last week to compete in the NASP Western National Tournament. They competed against all of the schools West of the Mississippi. National […]
Contributors
100% Preventable
by Tad Lindley I was participating in a training session required for all teachers in Alaska. The training was based on a medical condition, and near the end of the training, they dropped this bomb: […]
Delta Lifestyles
The “heart language”
by Rhonda McBride Alaska Native language experts shared their personal stories at the State Capitol on Friday (April 21st, 2023). They came to talk with lawmakers and their staffers about their work on the Alaska […]
Delta Lifestyles
948 Alaska high school seniors will graduate with UA Scholars Award distinction
Members of cohort represent 238 high schools from Akiachak to Yakutat. The University of Alaska announced today (April 27th, 2023) that 948 high school seniors across the state will graduate as UA Scholars, and be […]
Village Telegraph
Akiachak Graduation
by Mary George May 2, 2023, marked the date of the Akiachak 2023 graduation. Held in the gymnasium, 19 seniors and 15 8th graders stood in recognition as they received their diplomas. The affair began […]
Contributors
The sharing of First Catch
by Peter Twitchell In my boyhood back in the 1950s I was very fortunate to hear the stories of the ancient Yupiat of long ago from hundreds of years ago. Mom and I lived at […]
Letters to the Editor
Corrupt process makes for bad government
We appreciate the arduous task legislators are charged with to assemble a balanced budget in order for Alaskans to live, play, work, and study in this great state. However, the Alaska Public Interest Research Group […]
Speak Your Mind
Crooked Creek’s untold story of Donlin Gold
by Crooked Creek Tribal Council As the Tribal leaders of Crooked Creek, a small Kuskokwim River village dependent on the subsistence way of life, we pay close attention to any threats to our sovereignty, culture, […]
Village Telegraph
Ledwina Jones recognized with the Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Education Award
Loddie Jones, a longtime educator from Bethel, Alaska is one of the honorees and recipients of this year’s Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards. Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom will present eight awards at this year’s Governor’s […]
Inside Bethel News
UAF hosts 101st commencement ceremony
The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2023 during its 101st commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. The university’s first commencement took place in […]
Inside Bethel News
Mother Kuskokwim Coalition to Barrick Gold:
Alaska Native community leaders are attending the Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) Annual General Meeting this week (May 1, 2023) – to raise indigenous rights concerns and call on Barrick to withdraw from the controversial Donlin […]
From The Editor
Kuskokwim Campus 2023 Commencement
by Greg Lincoln The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Rural and Community Development Kuskokwim Campus celebrated their 49th Commencement graduates in a ceremony last Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. The degrees and certificates conferred to […]
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Notice is hereby given that Yuut Elitnaurviat
Notice is hereby given that Yuut Elitnaurviat will hold an Executive Board Meeting on May 22, 2023 at the Yuut Elitnaurviat Technical Education Support Services Building located at 610 Akiachak Drive, Bethel, Alaska at 2:00 […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
April 17 – 24 Judgments Christopher L. Edwards, 19 2nd Degree Harassment, Violate Conditions of Release $150 Kenneth Erik, 51 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. David Joe, 39 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Michael […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
April 8 • 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 […]
In our Native Land
948 Alaska high school seniors will graduate with UA Scholars Award distinction
Members of cohort represent 238 high schools from Akiachak to Yakutat. The University of Alaska announced today (April 27th, 2023) that 948 high school seniors across the state will graduate as UA Scholars, and be […]
Contributors
Two Beasts in the Bible
by Tad Lindley You have heard of the mark of the beast, and perhaps you have heard the Antichrist referred to as The Beast, but did you know that there are actually two beasts in […]
Village Telegraph
Hydrographic Survey ensures safe barge access to Bethel
by Marta Kumle What is Hydrographic Surveying? Hydrographic surveys produce maps of an underwater area. They reveal the depths, physical features and objects on the bottom. Onshore topography is a 3D model of the shape […]
Contributors
The Gift of Life
by Peter Twitchell When I was a teenager through my 50s I didn’t know of physical pain. For one thing I was tireless and for 50 years I worked 3 to 4 jobs in a […]
Letters to the Editor
Speak Your Mind
Nicotine is like a heavy backpack you can’t remove
by Stone Sibbett I started vaping around 2011 when I was 16-17 attending Wasilla High. My girlfriend started smoking cigarettes at 14 and she switched to a vape in an effort to stop. Back then […]
Village Telegraph
Native language spelling bee inspires students to learn
by Rhonda McBride The statewide Yup’ik language spelling bee was born when one of Freda Dan’s son came home beaming, after he won a prize in an English spelling bee. She wondered: What kind of […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Campus 2023 Students of the Year Awards
by Cindy Andrecheck Felicia Daniel of Bethel. Photo by Cindy Andrecheck University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) is pleased to announce its Student of the Year Awards. The full-time Student of the Year Award […]
Inside Bethel News
Move your Body
by Heather McMillion National Physical Fitness and Sports Month encourages individuals of all ages and abilities to get moving. For ideal health, growth, and development experts recommend varying levels of activity for different age groups. […]
Inside Bethel News
River Watch ready to launch as spring breakup forecast gives above average flood potential
High snow load and cool spring temperatures provide conditions for possible flooding. The State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is assisting communities in preparation for breakup along Alaska’s major river […]
From The Editor
Licensed Practical Nurses receive pins at ceremony
by Greg Lincoln Five new Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) received their LPN certificates and their pins from the Alaska Pacific University Nursing Program at a pinning ceremony held at the Yuut Elitnaurviat People’s Learning Center […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Kuskokwim Pike Fish Cutter
Ciquyaq Martin, age 7, cut her first pike fish from manaqing at the mouth of the Johnson River on April 27th. She is the daughter of Michael and Dina Martin. She will give her fish […]
In our Native Land
Temporary conservation action adopted for Kanektok River
The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) met by teleconference (open to the public) on April 19, 2023 and adopted Fisheries Temporary Special Action FSA23-01 for conservation purposes. Specifically, the Board closed Federal public waters of the […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
April 3 – 21 Judgments Daris Eric Larson, 39 2nd Degree Assault 3 Yrs., 3 Yrs. Prob. Michael Larry Henry, 33 4th Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr., 60 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Demetri Hoover, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
March 2023 • The department is operating within its FY2023 budget, except for the line items for FLSA Overtime and Heating Fuel. The department has submitted a budget modification request to replenish the FLSA Overtime […]
Crime
Man indicted for murder in the first degree
A Bethel grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday for 34-year-old Darren Peterson on April 04, 2023. Peterson was indicted for one count of murder in the first degree, two counts of murder in the second […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Convicted sex offender indicted for 2005 Cold Case
Today (April 19, 2023) an Anchorage grand jury indicted 55-year-old Guy Allan Nelson on two counts of sexual assault in the first degree and one count of sexual assault in the second degree. Nelson is […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Raven roosts shrouded in mystery
by Ned Rozell Last week, while getting ready to climb into a bunk, I heard the yell of a raven outside. And then another, and a few more. I pulled on my boots. Outside, a […]
Contributors
Ellam Yua Has a Name
by Tad Lindley Quick Yup’ik Lesson Skip this section if you can already speak Yup’ik, otherwise, stay with me. Ellam is a one-syllable word that rhymes with “thumb”. To pronounce ellam you must realize that […]
Delta Lifestyles
Crossing Kootznoowoo — and exploring potential career paths
by Mary Catharine Martin Last August, 2022, three Angoon high schoolers portaged and paddled across Admiralty Island supported by Kootznoowoo Inc., the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, and some classic hip hop. This summer, they’ll be […]
Contributors
Never fear, the Captain is here
by Dave Kutcher One thing there is no shortage of in our business is client/customer surveys. Financial Services companies are always seeking to keep their thumb on the pulse of the public in terms of […]
In our Native Land
House Votes in Support of Don Young Day
The Alaska House Majority has announced the passage of House Bill 141, which would establish June 9th as Don Young Day, in honor of the late Congressman. Don Young served as the United States House […]
Contributors
Family Tree connections
by Peter Twitchell It is a fact and unfortunate set of circumstances that the older we get we lose our loved ones to old age and our friends that we grew up with to sickness […]
Letters to the Editor
Love for you all
Juliana, Alice, Rose Crawford, sharing such extended words that are true to our Yupik people across Alaska. It will not be an easy journey, but one that we must work together and continue to instill […]
Speak Your Mind
Swift federal regulatory action is needed to begin to address depletion of salmon stocks on AYK river systems
by Maaraq Alice Rose Crow The following is the public testimony of Maaraq Alice Rose Crow given at the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council meeting on April 8, 2023 for Agenda Item C2: Salmon Bycatch […]
Village Telegraph
Kwethluk Dog Mushers hosts Season finale races
The Kwethluk Dog Mushers hosted a sprint race for the ladies and one for youth this past week. Nine teams of ladies raced this past Friday with their 5-dog teams in an 8-mile race. Coming […]
Village Telegraph
Goodnews Bay 3-D
by Atsaq Staff Writer April 7, 2023: It was a cool breezy Monday morning in the village of Goodnews Bay 115 miles south of Bethel, Alaska. Surrounded by the Ahklun mountains, the students at the […]
Inside Bethel News
Local Law Enforcement Officer graduates from FBI National Academy
On April 4, 2023, City Manager Pete Williams announced that Lieutenant Jesse D. Poole has graduated as a member of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National […]
Inside Bethel News
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik’s National Distinguished Principal for 2023
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School Principal Joshua Gill has been named the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal for 2023. The Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals is proud to announce our National Distinguished […]
Inside Bethel News
GCI-hosted panel reflects on Alaska’s Indigenous women’s legacy of leadership
by GCI Staff Cultural identity and advocacy proved common themes throughout the discussion. Indigenous women are reclaiming the Arctic narrative. At an Arctic Encounter Symposium panel discussion hosted by GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications company, four […]
From The Editor
Kipnuk athlete breaks world record at State NYO
by Greg Lincoln Colton Paul of Kipnuk tied the world record in the Mens Two Foot High Kick at 101″ at the State Native Youth Olympics meet. Colton Paul of Kipnuk is the new record […]