by Jeff Richardson A new study has found minute levels of chemical contamination in a small sample of Arctic coastal fish species, an encouraging finding for residents who rely on them for subsistence foods. The study […]
Jimmie L. Sparrow age 76 of Rockford, IL and formerly of Baraboo, WI and Wisconsin Dells, WI peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 1, 2023 following an extended […]
by Tad Lindley Remember how some of those sweepstakes by mail used to let you choose your Early Bird prize if you won? It would be something like a choice between a new sports car […]
September 1 Judgments Joseph Andrew Brown II, 27 3rd Degree Assault 3 Yrs. Kevin Peter, 23 Fishing Seasons and Periods Districts 1 and 2 $300 Stephen Larson, 21 Driving Under the Influence, 4th Degree Criminal […]
September 7 • On 9-1-23 at 9:42 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person needing transport to Long Term Care. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-1-23 at 2:30 p.m. […]
The state Science Olympiad competition will be held at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for a second year on Feb. 23-24, 2024. Middle school teams from across Alaska are encouraged to participate. Science Olympiad is […]
The Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, in partnership with the Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), is pleased to announce the application period is now open for the 2023 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship. The […]
by Peter Twitchell We had stable food. All Alaskan Natives that had access to the sea and its tributaries. Seals and the walruses were our natural foods that gave us strength and longevity. We looked […]
by Dave Kutcher Last week we discussed a very specific planning tool (funeral trusts) for those who are on the cusp of qualifying for Medicaid and who are simultaneously looking for a way to be […]
Today (Sept. 6th, 2023) John Boyle, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, issued a statement in response to the Department of the Interior cancelling legally-issued oil and gas leases in the Arctic National […]
by Senator James Kaufman Alaska has always been a land of possibilities—a place where innovation meets ambition. Our history, with fishing, resource development, and tourism at its core, shows our ability to forge ahead through […]
The climate-driven advance of beavers into the Arctic tundra is causing the release of more methane — a greenhouse gas — into the atmosphere. Beavers, as everyone knows, like to make dams. Those dams cause […]
by Ned Rozell There was a time when Christine Gabriele wondered if she’d ever see one of her favorite creatures again. That 42-year-old female humpback whale — known as whale #219 to Gabriele and other […]
Four Bethel city council seats are up for election on October 3rd, 2023 and eight candidates are signed up. On the ballot are incumbents Mary “Beth” Hessler, Mark Springer, and Henry S. Batchelor Jr. Other […]
The State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Community and Regional Affairs has announced in a letter that the City of Bethel has been appropriated a FY 2024 Designated Legislative […]
The Bethel City Council will be considering an action memo authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract with Health Fitness for the operations and maintenance of the YK Fitness Center. The item, […]
by Greg Lincoln Amendments would grant additional enforcement services in the community related to animal control and care. The volunteer-run animal rescue group, the Bethel Friends of Canines (BFK9s), operates the municipal animal shelter in […]
The Bethel cross country races continue this season with the Seawall Race. The event took place on Friday, September 1st at the Riverview Park by the Lions Club. The first wave of runners featuring Intermediate […]
With five projects currently underway, GCI is bringing fiber to 24 rural Alaska communities. Super-fast internet speeds and unlimited data plans are coming to Deering and Kivalina! The subsea fiber project, recently announced by GCI, […]
by Tad Lindley For those who are reading on the internet or get the Delta Discovery in the lower 48 and who might be unfamiliar with the term “honey bucket”, let me explain. Where we […]
August 30 – September 4 Judgments Justin Lewis, 30 Coercion 1 Yr., 5 Yrs. Prob. Isaiah Nick, 23 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Sally Chief, 35 3rd Degree Assault 2 Yrs., 2 Yrs. Prob. Michael […]
September 1 • On 8-25-23 at 11:32 a.m. medics responded to the report of a vehicle versus pedestrians. 2 patients were taken to the hospital. • On 8-26-23 at 3:20 p.m. medics responded to the […]
The 2023 Yukon River fall chum and coho salmon run sizes are poor. The fall chum salmon run is unlikely to meet the drainagewide escapement goal, tributary escapement goals, and Canadian treaty objectives. The coho […]
by Peter Twitchell I want to share my miracle today, and what a day it was after feeling the absence of the privilege of sharing in the joy of my children. I got into Facebook to […]
by Dave Kutcher We have received a few requests for some information regarding trusts. More specifically, we have been asked about Funeral Trusts. In essence, a funeral trust is a trust that is being set […]
Send us your best Alaska fishing photos! Want to see your fishing photos in or even on the cover of one of next year’s sport fishing regulations books? If so, send us your top three […]
by the Alaska Dept. of Law T oday (Sept. 1, 2023) the State of Alaska filed a motion for summary judgment asking the U.S. District Court in Alaska to reject claims brought by the federal […]
Presented by YKHC Diabetes and Prevention Department Life in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta involves planning and preparing for the next season. We use necessary tools to help influence our decisions in preparation for our subsistence tasks, […]
by Mary George The Akiachak school doors opened Monday August 28, 2023 with an enrollment of 233 students. The theme of the Cultural activities, “The Village Is Our Classroom” created a foundation for all cultural […]
by Sandra Kleven Diane Carpenter and I were working against a deadline. Cirque Press had to get her memoir into print and hard copies into our hands in time to manage a formal release at […]
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