by Tad Lindley There were ten caskets at the funeral. Ten bodies carried to the cemetery. Ten fresh graves and ten new gravestones. They were the seven sons and three daughters of Job and his […]
Judgments Christopher Herman, 41 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. James Nick, 44 1st Degree Criminal Trespassing 75 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Jackie Woods, 62 3rd Degree Solicitation Sexual Abuse of Minor, 3rd […]
• On 9-14-23 at 4:33 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person having abdominal pain. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-14-23 at 9:38 a.m. medics responded to the report […]
Mountain Pacific is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Nursing Home Quality Awards. This year’s award criteria were based on a quality measure point system that included decreasing adverse drug events, preventing infection, […]
The 2023 Permanent Fund Dividend amount is $1,312.00. The first 2023 mass disbursement is for applications that were filed electronically, requested to be paid by direct deposit, and are determined Eligible for payment by Friday, […]
by Dave Kutcher Increased life expectancy seems a good thing, yes? We agree. However, with increased life expectancy come new challenges that can bring significant hardship to our loved ones. Putting aside the need to […]
by Peter Twitchell 1971 was an exciting time for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region because a group of men; Ap’a Ted Stevens, our brother George Hohman, and our Chief and Leader Edward Hoffman; pushed to acquire approval […]
I’d like to express my thoughts about your (our) beloved paper “The Delta Discovery”. A well-edited and beauty of the tundra indeed. Every page is always a delight through stories, pictures, and discovery! A local […]
by James Akeralrea Dear Tribal leaders of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region, I have followed with interest the discussion amongst our people about the Yukon-Kuskokwim Regional Tribal Government (“Y-K RTG”), of which I am the elected […]
Crews expect to make stops in 10 Western Alaska communities in coming months. Tremendous progress has been made this summer with survey crews hard at work gathering data and other on-the-ground information for the next […]
People from across the Yukon-Kuskokwin Delta gathered at Bethel’s Cultural Center for day one of the 59th Annual AVCP Annual Convention. The event provides AVCP’s annual programmatic updates, financial reports, and RHA elections. This year’s […]
by K.J. Lincoln Bethel voters will go to the polls on October 3, 2023 to vote during the City of Bethel regular election. Four 2-year teams are up for election for the Bethel City Council. […]
by Greg Lincoln Alois Kakgar Lincoln was born on October 16, 1929 to Francis and Catherine Lincoln in Tununak, AK. He had a brother Dick Lincoln of Tununak, and two sisters: Julia Nevak of Toksook […]
4 year old Danica Puddie Matthias and her dad Casey Matthias are enjoying their boat ride while on a moose hunting trip on the Yukon River last weekend.
Gloria Mark from Eek, Alaska enjoys reading the Delta Discovery newspaper while moose hunting up river on the North Side this September. Photo by Richard Mark, also of Eek.
Who is Bob Aloysius? His words could be harsh. His voice loud. Many heard their first swear words from him. Often you’d hear his booming voice, he could weave a creative string of every imaginable […]
by Tad Lindley Remember when you were younger and they used to tell the young men, “Make sure that you dump honey buckets for elders, so you can become a good provider when you grow […]
Judgments Jessica Mary Evan, 34 3rd Degree Assault, 4th Degree Assault, Reckless Driving 1 Yr. Prob. Jeraldyne Seton, 26 4th Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Prob. Samson Mann Jr., 29 2nd Degree Vehicle Theft 30 Days, […]
• On 9-8-23 at 1:48 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person vomiting. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-8-23 at 11:02 a.m. medics responded to the report of a […]
Kieran Bentley, formerly of Napaskiak, Alaska has been named to Ithaca College’s Spring 2023 Dean’s List. He is the son of Talbert and Kimberly Bentley and is a graduate of the Z.J. Williams Memorial School […]
The Alaska State Troopers were notified on September 12, 2023, at around 8:50 pm, of a plane crash approximately 64 miles Northeast of Saint Mary’s, Alaska. There was also an Emergency Locator Transmitter activated that […]
by Peter Twitchell I have a tidbit, a small morsel that I’m thinking about and would like to share with you. Siberian rivers in Russian flow north, Alaska’s rivers flow west and south. Today, I’ve been […]
by Dave Kutcher Planning for your estate can seem a bit overwhelming. One of the most basic tools used in planning for the disposition of your estate at your death is called a “Living Trust”. […]
Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) President and CEO Jason Metrokin released the following statement today regarding the passing of Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. The BBNC Board of Directors and leadership are saddened by Eugene “Buzzy” […]
by Doyon Corporation Staff T he Doyon Lands and Resources Department works collaboratively with village corporations and villages to address trespass. Doyon and village corporation lands are private property, and we have the right to […]
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), celebrated the appointment of 19 members to the new Alaska Salmon Research Task Force, as well as appointments to the […]
Heartbreaking Loss of Rep. Mary Peltola’s Husband, Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola, Jr. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation offers its condolences to U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola and the family of Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola, Jr., who tragically died as the […]
The 59th Annual Association of Village Council Presidents Convention will be held in person on Wednesday & Thursday, September 20 – 21, 2023 at the Cultural Center starting at 8:30 a.m. The theme is “Strong […]
A dance teacher will explore Filipino folk-dance forms. A photographer plans to document his mother’s journey to her South Korea homeland. A cultural anthropologist will write a stage play about the women who portrayed Aunt Jemima. […]
Enrollment for current school year is a 30% increase from last year. This school year, the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program’s Academic Year Acceleration Academy welcomes the largest-ever group of students and a nearly […]
by Greg Lincoln High school girls cross country runners race down the course at one of the toughest races in Alaska – the Sand Pit Run – in Bethel last Saturday. Teams from 16 communities […]
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