May 25, 2023, Bethel District Court Judge William Montgomery sentenced 31-year-old Daniel Buckingham of Bethel to 30 years with seven years suspended and 23 years to serve for the 2019 sexual assault of a 16-year-old […]
Over a nine-day period in early June, five harbor seal pups were admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s (ASLC) Wildlife Response Program. With these new patients joining four from late May, nine harbor seal pups […]
Andrew Gusty Sr. passed away peacefully at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, AK on June 8, 2023. He was 83. Andrew was born September 28, 1939 at the Old Place near Stony River, […]
Joint Alaska State Troopers and Anchorage Police Department public service announcement. The Alaska State Troopers and Anchorage Police Department have heard several rumors throughout Southcentral Alaska about a serial killer that has allegedly been murdering […]
by Tad Lindley Not counting funerals or weddings, what is the longest church service you have ever been to? We usually run about 90 minutes to 2 hours where I go to church. Then people […]
Nurataaq Lefferts of Bethel’s artwork was selected as the 3rd/4th Grade Student Artist Winner for the 2023 Alaska License Plate Competition. The contest was sponsored by the Alaska Council on the Arts. Her artwork depicts […]
by Frank Keim There is no mistaking Pectoral sandpipers, especially when you hear them courting on their nesting ground in spring. The males are equipped with an inflatable throat sac that allows them to produce […]
The Alaska House Majority responded to Governor Mike Dunleavy’s recent budget vetoes, which include reductions of 202 million dollars of Undesignated General Funds (UGF): 145 million in operating funds, and 56 million in Capital projects. […]
Chevak Native Village has joined other Yukon-Kuskokwim Tribes in a federal lawsuit challenging the proposed Donlin Gold Mine. As proposed, Donlin would be an open pit mine and the largest pure-gold mine in the world […]
The Alaska Military Youth Academy celebrated its 60th class of cadets and more than 29 years of service to the State of Alaska as Class 2023-1 graduated 72 youth leaders from its ChalleNGe program on […]
by Peter Twitchell Today is a brand new day and we have a lot to be thankful for when I think about it. I thank The Almighty Creator God for helping our scientists in the […]
The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) met by public teleconference on June 8, 2023. The Board voted to reject Wildlife Special Action requests WSA22-05 and WSA22-06. The Board stated that an immediate reduction to four caribou […]
The federal government’s failure to responsibly manage commercial trawling is literally having an adverse downstream impact on the City’s tax base and residents. The Bethel City Council voted unanimously to support a resolution that directs […]
by Greg Lincoln The Alaska School Activities Association has posted the official results from the State 3A basketball tournament that was held March 22-25, 2023. Congratulations to the student athletes and to their teams. ASAA/First […]
Logan Williams, age 8, of Quinhagak harvested Alpak (Murre) eggs this summer with his family at scenic Bird Rock.
Albert U. Atchak was born on February 22, 1988 at Bethel, Alaska to Stan M. & Betty Atchak. We were excited for his birth to our family and enjoyed every minute of it while he […]
in BethelJune 2 – 9 Judgments Daniel Truth Buckingham, 31 1st Degree Sexual Assault 23 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Leroy T. Patrick, 47 2nd Degree Misconduct Involving Weapons, 2nd Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Sexual Assault […]
June 15 • 6/9/2023 at 08:00 M-5 responded to a report of a person having cardiac issues. 6/9/2023 at 17:10 M-5 responded to a report of traumatic injury. • 6/10/2023 at 10:16 M-5 responded to […]
by Tad Lindley Remember in the Bible when Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water? (Matthew 14:22-36) Remember when Jesus fed the 5,000 men plus women and children with […]
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, and U.S. Representative Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, today (May 5th, 2023) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that it has approved the purchase of up […]
by the Bethel Police Dept. The Bethel Police Department is pleased to announce it received a $200,000 Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) grant. The funding will support a two-year program to combat violent crimes […]
The City of Bethel Finance Department fields a high volume of calls daily, many of which are from customers who want to pay their bills over the phone. The department is leaning to propose implementing […]
June 14, 2023 is Flag Day. The Bethel VFW Post 10040 held a flag retirement ceremony where unserviceable flags were properly retired with honor by fire after serving their duty. The flags that were retired […]
I recently learned that the FCC is deregulating the telecom industry, allowing them to shut down old-fashioned copper wire landline service across the country and move their customers to internet-based phone service. I strongly oppose […]
In a 7-2 ruling, the United States Supreme Court today (June 15th, 2023) resoundingly affirmed the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The Court clearly upheld Congress’ authority to protect Native children, and […]
Schools may select a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the season. Coaches chose the following athletes. CONGRATULATIONS! 2023 Basket2023 Basketball Good Sport Recipients1A/2Aall Good Sport Recipients Akiachak Olinka Lomack Ray Nose Akiuk […]
by Dave Kutcher Happy Father’s Day! How do you define wealth? How people define wealth for themselves as opposed to how they define it for others is not at all the same. A Charles Schwab […]
by Peter Twitchell Today is my day, “Father’s Day.” June 18, in the year of our Lord and Father in Heaven, 2023. As a dad I am reminded of the day and year of my […]
Cingarkaq Chanel Otto, age 11, helps her mom cut their salmon for hanging. She has been helping with subsistence foods since she was 2 years old. Her parents are Asian and Kaligtuq Otto.
The Association of Village Council Presidents joins Tribal Nations and Tribal Organizations across Indian Country in celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This is a victory for […]
The Native Village of Kwigillingok has joined other Kuskokwim region Tribes in a federal lawsuit challenging the proposed Donlin Gold Mine. As proposed, Donlin would be an open pit mine and the largest pure-gold mine […]
Kaelyn Samson of Napaskiak helps her family string smelt fish on willow branches for drying. The smelts were running up the Kuskokwim at the end of last month.
by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to the college students who made it on to the UAF honor roll, we commend you for your hard work and perseverance. The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students […]
4 year old Nora Beaver of Bethel holds up her salmon that she filleted and cut on her own at their family’s fish camp. This is her second year of continuing to learn how to […]
June 2 – 6 Judgments Scott Steven Williams, 26 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Gertrude Lake, 58 Resist/Interfere Arrest 1 Yr. Prob. Bob Julius, 64 1st Degree Harassment 5 Yrs. Prob. Mason Cook, 25 […]
June 7 • 6/3/2023 at 16:40 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 6/3/2023 at 20:30 M-5 responded to a report of a person with a head injury. • 6/3/2023 at 21:15 […]
Tyrrel Walter Aloralrea was born on May 26, 1980 to Gregory and Bessie Aloralrea at 6:09pm. He was born on Memorial Day and given a layette in honor of Butch Laraux. Tyrrel graduated from Chevak […]
by Dave Kutcher E verywhere we look, we see evidence of an increased lack of confidence that folks have in terms of their retirement options. Overwhelmingly, when we dig in the weeds as to why […]
by Peter Twitchell When we’re out in the wilderness camping, hunting, berry picking let’s all take extra precautions to avoid having a wildfire. It’s summer and it gets hot and dry grass and the trees […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today on reports of the federal indictment of former President Trump: As I previously stated: The worst thing for our country is for Americans to start […]
by Vivian Korthuis If we ignore the problem, we won’t have to deal with it. That is the mindset of far too many federal agency decision-makers and government leaders in Alaska. The State Board of […]
The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced it is accepting applications from Tribes and Tribal organizations for the Living Languages Grant Program. The program provides an opportunity for Tribes to receive funding for […]
by ADFG Division of Wildlife Conservation In March 2023 the Alaska Board of Game approved and directed the Department to implement a revised Intensive Management Program to increase abundance of the Mulchatna Caribou Herd, which […]
by the NOAA The task force has 1 year to develop a coordinated research plan for salmon in Alaska. Salmon play an essential role in Alaska ecosystems. They support commercial and recreational fisheries and are […]
Grant to benefit the Alaska Nursing Expansion Initiative, focusing on rural and Alaska Native participants. Alaska Pacific University (APU) has been awarded a $2,999,913 grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to support the diversification […]
Congratulations to Lindsey Beans-Polk of Bethel on being named to Pennsylvania Western University Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester. Over 3,500 Pennsylvania Western University students earned placement on the Dean’s List. Degree-seeking undergraduate students […]
Bethel’s Public Safety and Transportation Commission is recommending to the city council that they consider changing the initial impound fee for impounded pets from $25 to $50 for the first day, and the additional days […]
Shareholders Vote for Continuity and Reelect Incumbents. In the Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation 2023 Annual Meeting held on Friday, June 2, Shareholders reelected directors Margaret Pohjola, Earl D. Samuelson Sr., Nick P. Andrew Jr., and Willie […]
The Alaska Schools Activities Association has released the 2023 State Basketball 2A Final Results from the March 15-18, 2023 2A State Championship, quyana. 2023 2A BASKETBALL GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FINAL STANDINGS Champion: Tikigaq Runner-up: Metlakatla […]
by Greg LIncoln The Scammon Bay boys and two Bethel girls will be playing in the Native American Basketball Invitational tournament in Phoenix, Arizona July 17-23, 2023. The Scammon Bay Snowbirds boys team and the […]
Qiagyar Saddler, age 3, happily helps picks fiddlehead ferns before they unfurl with his family last Tuesday. They will make delicous akutaq with the fern greens.
by ASAA Schools with 4 or more boys, or 4 or more girls, may select a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout the season. Coaches chose the folalowing athletes. CONGRATULATIONS! Anchorage Christian Daniel […]
May 26, 2023: Over the last week, the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted three harbor seal pups to the Wildlife Response Program from the Copper River area. A female harbor seal pup was admitted on […]
May 26 – June 1 Judgments Allen J. Willie, 37 1st Degree Harassment 90 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Marliesha Altsik, 28 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Thomas Aketachunak, 22 1st Degree Sexual Assault 15 Yrs., […]
June 2 • On 5/19/2023 at 15:10 M-5 responded to an intoxicated individual. • On 5/19/2023 at 18:31 M-5 responded to a report of traumatic injury. • On 5/19/2023 at 22:17 M-5 responded to a […]
More than 12,600 Shareholders qualified for $17,000 in proxy prizes. Ten Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are final 2023 Online Regular and Regular proxy prize winners in the 49th Annual Meeting of Shareholders. More than 12,600 […]
by Dave Kutcher We get it. The financial world around you seems to be in chaos. Inflation is still rampant, the investment markets seem as volatile as ever, news of bank failures, interest rates keep […]
Purchase underscores growing economic ties between Western and Southcentral Alaska. Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) has expanded its investment portfolio with the acquisition of All Seasons Honda and Peninsula Ski-Doo in Homer, Alaska, known for […]
Anna Lee Guinn was born on July 17, 1970 to John Guinn and Margaret “Tootsie” Guinn in Bethel, Alaska. She passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023. Anna graduated from Bethel Regional High School in […]
by Tad Lindley We’ve probably all heard the song Jesus Paid It All. You know, the one that goes, Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe, sin had left a crimson stain, he […]
by Peter Twitchell Kids like me grew up in Bethel Alaska – a quiet little town. Throughout the 1950’s we observed many local activities going on around our community. We knew nothing about television or […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement after news reports surfaced of Chinese citizens, suspected of espionage, attempting to breach military installations in Alaska: […]
by Colonel Bernard Chastain As the ice melts from Alaska’s world famous lakes and rivers, it’s time for many Alaskans’ favorite summer pastime, fishing. More than 500,000 Alaskans and visitors will purchase sport fishing licenses […]
Download the ISN AWC app on your phone. Sign up. Follow the instructions to start documenting and submitting nominations. Photos of sport-caught anadromous fish, wild salmon, trout or other species in the streams, juvenile fish, […]
Two brothers – Chad Alexie and Austin Alexie from Mountain Village completed their check rides on April 27th, 2023 said Vance Sasinowski of Great Circle LLC and Birch Creek Aviation. “Chad on the left, finished […]
by Mary Catharine Martin “Fish Map App” provides a way for everyday Alaskans to document rivers home to wild salmon, whitefish, eulachon and other ocean-going fish — and earn money doing it. Up until last […]
The award-winning Kuskokwim Consortium Library in Bethel hosted a cooking class where participants learned how to prepare and cook delicious meals and desserts using dutch ovens outdoors. Students were invited to learn how to spice […]
by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCSF) would like to inform incoming and returning college and university students that the application period is still open for two scholarship opportunities. The deadline for both scholarships […]
by Greg Lincoln The Alaska Schools Activities Association has released the 2023 State Basketball 1A Final Results from the March 15-18, 2023 1A State Championship, quyana. 2023 1A BASKETBALL GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FINAL STANDINGS Champion: […]
Mr. John P. Charlie of Bethel caught this king salmon while drifting on the Kuskokwim River last week for a first fresh taste of tasty chinook.
by Tad Lindley This past Sunday marked the Jewish celebration of Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks. The Greek name for the Feast of Weeks is Pentecost, which means “fiftieth”. You see, the Pentecost occurs […]
August 30 – September 4 Judgments Thomas D. Heckman III, 27 Violate Conditions of Release, Unlawful Contact Per Court Order, 4th Degree Assault, 4th Degree Criminal Mischief $150 30 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Sean Simon, […]
March – April 2023 • The Fire Department finally received the batteries for the portable radios it ordered 6 months ago. The radios have been programmed and put to use. • H.R.H.R., Police, and Fire […]
Today (May 8, 2023), the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office filed charges of sexual assault in the first degree and sexual assault in the second degree against 24-year-old Ibrahim Jaama Akal. The charges of sexual assault […]
More Than 12,000 Shareholders Qualified for $17,500 in Prizes. Seven Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are winners of the regular Early Bird proxy prizes for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All proxy prize winners are […]
This has been an incredible season,” writes Dianna St. Vincent. “The Delta Illusion Dancers excelled in both Anchorage competitions and went to the Starpower Dance Competition in Seattle– coming away with several First Place Awards, […]
by YKHC Diabetes Prevention and Control Department June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This month is a great time to learn about healthy lifestyle choices that can help keep your brain or your loved […]
by Peter Twitchell A friend and I saw a man sitting on the ground at the corner of a drive-through in what it looked like a prayer position. People often sit at that location with their […]
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) made the following statement after the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded Kuskokwim Consortium Library in Bethel, Alaska, the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service – […]
O n May 5th, 2023 the Association of Village Council Presidents co-hosted a MMIP March for Justice to bring awareness to this issue that so heavily impacts our region. The following is the speech by […]
May 16, 2023, First Lady Rose Dunleavy congratulated seven First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year recipients at the ceremonial luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska. First Lady Dunleavy and her selection committee are […]
On April 21, 2023 the Alaska Tribal Administrators Association (ATAA) and the Board of Directors announced the 2022 Tribal Administrator of the Year, Donna Katchatag, for her years of exemplary dedication to the Chinik Eskimo […]
Set gillnet opportunities for federally qualified subsistence users will be open in Federal public waters of the mainstem of the Kuskokwim River during the following dates and times: • June 3, 2023 06:00 a.m. to […]
National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes Bethel, AK Kuskokwim Consortium Library’s Community Contributions. The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the Kuskokwim Consortium Library (KCL) of Bethel, AK today (May 23, 2023) […]
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10041 of Bethel hosted the Memorial Day Ceremony at the resting place of Veteran Earl Polk Jr. at the VFW Memorial Cemetery. Members of the VFW, the Bethel Regional […]
by Greg Lincoln Track and Field varsity athletes from throughout the state including the Bethel Regional High School track team traveled to Palmer High School last week to compete at the 2023 State Track and […]
by Ned Rozell As the late evening sunshine poured in from the northwest, a dozen residents of Alaska’s farthest upstream town on the Yukon River watched their winter race past in floating chunks of ice. […]
State and response partners actively engaged in flood response as of May 17th, 2023. State Emergency Operation Center Activation Level: 3 – Ongoing Response. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is actively responding to flooding […]
May 12 – 18 Judgments Jarrett Mojin, 23 4th Degree Assault 250 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Jaden M. Ulroan, 24 Alcohol Beverages Transported By Common Carrier 2 Yrs. Prob. Scott Jackson, 29 3rd Degree Assault […]
May 19 • On 5-15-23 at 8:30 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having an altered mental issue. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-17-23 at 12:56 a.m. […]
Donald “Sompy” Elliott, age 88, passed away in Palmer, Alaska on May 2, 2023. He was born in Florence, Arizona and raised by a single mom in the post-depression era. His fond childhood memories included […]
by Tad Lindley A 6 hour church service! Imagine a church service that started at 6:00 AM and lasted until noon. The service started with prayer and worship, and then for the next five hours, […]
by Peter Twitchell I believe as a Yupiaq Tribe we really need to start working together to get health aides in all of our villages on the coast, Kuskokwim river, in the Yukon River villages. […]
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