
Day: May 9, 2023


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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]


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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]