Anita was born to Eddie and Palagia (Tengmeak) Hoffman on June 26, 1936 at the Old Little Mountain Village site on the Kuskokwim. During the winter of 1938, while Eddie was working at the Nyac […]
Michael Isaac, age 20, was reported missing to the Bethel Police Department on November 2nd, 2023. His family and BPD are asking the public for help finding him. He last spoke to his parents on […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report on November 10, 2023, at 3:14am, from a resident of Grayling about a house fire, and that two people may have been inside. The house was a total loss, […]
Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Soldotna responded to a report on November 16, 2023, at 11:45 am, of a bear attack on the Hidden Creek Trail near Skilak Lake. It was determined that a 72-year-old man […]
by Tad Lindley Perhaps you saw this meme posted on Facebook. I have seen it before, but it popped up recently as a repost and I thought that I would address it. I want to […]
Judgments Ramond Landlord, 22 2nd Degree Murder 30 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Kacy Lewis, 37 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 18 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Justin Ayagalria, 22 Reckless Endangerment 30 Days, 5 Yrs. […]
November 23 • On 11-11-23 at 7:54 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having nausea. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-12-23 at 11:22 a.m. medics responded to the […]
Two adults and two children were recovered, missing still are one adult and one child. Search efforts are ongoing. November 21, 2023, 9:00 am update On November 20, 2023, at 8:51 pm, a large landslide […]
by Dr. Bradbury Question: I live next door to a woman who I think is passive-aggressive. She knows I don’t like shoveling snow so comes out and says, “A lot of snow, huh.” I responded, […]
by Peter Twitchell When I was growing up in the 1950s us kids always listened to what our Elders and especially moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas who were teaching us to love, respect, and be kind […]
Quyana to the Yukon-Kuskokwim communities for the most successful Backhaul Project yet. The impact of a multi-year partnership has reduced the potential for hazardous materials to cause water contamination in our Y-K communities. To all […]
by Anna L. Goemer I worked for the Bethel Police Department (BPD) from 2008-2010. One unsolved case that still haunts my thoughts is Stella A. Evon, born 2/11/79, disappeared on 9/29/1996, a Sunday with temperatures between […]
Today (Nov. 18th, 2023), the Doyon Settlement Trustees approved the Doyon Settlement Trust distribution amount of $15.47 per unit, or $1,547 per 100 units based on FY23 performance. This non-taxable distribution is scheduled to be […]
On November 14, 2023, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation granted unanimous approval to recommend that President Joe Biden and the 118th United States Congress support the endorsement of Senate Bill 1723 (S.1723): The Truth […]
Bethel’s Aubrianna Wilde took home the gold medal in the girls 108-112 lbs. division at the Lancer Smith Invitational Wrestling tournament in Wasilla this past weekend in the 4th-5th grade event. Rex Morgan also wrestled […]
This afternoon (Nov. 16, 2023), Bethel Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced now 21-year-old Raymond Landlord for the murder of 18-year-old Coy Bryan in 2018. Landlord pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree in […]
The Alaska minimum wage will increase from $10.85 to $11.73 in 2024. In 2014, Alaska voters passed a ballot initiative to annually adjust the minimum wage for inflation. Alaska Statute 23.10.065(a) requires the Alaska minimum […]
by Balinda O’Neal The Alaska National Guard’s annual community outreach program, Operation Santa Claus, took an unexpected turn this year as its mission to bring holiday joy to the village of Tuluksak became a vital […]
Yukon Kuskokwim delta pilot Kyle Kaganak has embarked on a new adventure – he is First Officer for ABX Airlines and has been flying 767 Boeing jets since October. Congratulations to Kyle and his family […]
Judgments Gabriel Nicolai, 31 4th Degree Misconduct Involving 3 Yrs. Prob. Felicia Nicholi, 31 Send/Bring Alcohol to Dry Area $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Andrew Hoffman, 37 3rd Degree Assault 6 Mos., 3 Yrs. […]
November 16 • On 10/31/2023 at 9:21 PM Medics responded to a report of a patient experiencing pain. Patient was then treated and transported to the hospital. • On 10/31/2023 at 3:09 PM Medics responded […]
by Tad Lindley We tend to think of Thanksgiving as a modern American holiday. It’s not. If you attended public schools, you may have been taught that the first Thanksgiving involved the English speaking Pilgrims […]
Dear Honorable Mary Sattler Peltola: It is great that we have one of our own representing us in Washington DC. We finally have a seat at the table. I would like to comment on your […]
Alaska Governor Dunleavy announced the following proclamation on November 9th, 2023 to recognize and honor the servicewomen and their families of our country who served our State and nation to uphold our freedoms. WHEREAS, women […]
by Dave Kutcher With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us and Christmas and New Year just ahead, we like to take this time of year to reflect and be thankful for all that we have been […]
by Peter Twitchell It is no secret when I left Bethel October 30, 2016 it was mainly to leave the high cost of living in real Alaska for a chance to live a better life […]
The Lancer Smith Memorial Wrestling Tournament also featured a junior varsity event last weekend at the Menard Center in Wasilla. Bethel wrestler Brandon Ayapan took first place in the 112 lb. bracket. Jackson Iverson, also […]
Sixth through eighth grade wrestlers competed at the Lancer Smith Invitational 6-8 Youth Tournament last Friday at the Menard Center in Wasilla including wrestlers from the Yukon Kuskokwim region. Winning gold was Bethel’s Maya Iverson […]
The Bethel Warrior girls and boys high school varsity wrestlers competed at the Lancer Smith Memorial Wrestling Invitational last weekend in Wasilla, Alaska on November 17-19, 2023. The Bethel boys won second place as a […]
by Mary George Elena Pasitnak is the Parent of the Month for October at the Akiachak School. Above is Elena with Principal Barron Sample. photo by Eranne Calda Akiachak Principal Barron Sample hosted an assembly […]
by BSAR The following is the BSAR Kuskokwim River Aerial Survey Report for 2023-24 – 01*. Summary: For the past several years BSAR has been scheduling our first Aerial Freeze Up Survey of the Kuskokwim […]
ALET Session 23-02 includes nine Alaska State and Alaska Wildlife Troopers, as well as 10 recruits from nine city and state agencies. In a graduation ceremony today (November 17th, 2023) in Sitka, 19 new law […]
by K300 Race Staff The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee is proud to announce substantial, across the board increases to prize purses for all 2023-24 races. The K300 (scheduled for Friday, January 26) purse will increase […]
by Bev Hoffman For 30 years Bethel Christmas Cookie Bakers have been donating holiday delights to support programs at the YK Fitness Center Pool. The 30th annual YK Delta Lifesaver Christmas Cookie Extravaganza is happening […]
by Bethel Community Services Foundation Bethel Community Services Foundation announces the beginning of the 2023 #BethelGives Campaign. The 2023 campaign is supporting nine local nonprofit organizations. Funds raised are divided up equitably among the participating […]
by BSAR Freeze up has come to the Kuskokwim River. This is a quiet time where people stay close to home doing little chores to get ready for winter. Many make daily trips down to […]
by Greg Lincoln The Tuntutuliak Bluejays won the 2023 Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) Mixed 6 Volleyball tournament held in Eek, home of the Cougars, this past weekend, Nov. 16-18th. The Bluejays will be representing […]
People Propel® Program, funded by Wild Alaska Pollock Fishing, achieves $50M in powersports purchases. This month (November), Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) achieved a major milestone of $50 million in purchases by community members of […]
by Frank Keim Have you ever come across a little pink bird singing in chirpy twitters on the top of a spruce tree in winter? Or even better, singing almost continuously in the same sweet […]
Residents in the Kusilvak Census Area and Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) affected by damage from the ice jam and snow melt flooding that occurred between May 12 and June 3, 2023 can now […]
by Tim McKeever On behalf of the Ted Stevens Foundation, November 18, 2023 will be the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Senator Ted Stevens. Stevens was born in Indiana and grew up there and […]
by Tad Lindley At some point in his life, Moses had to have realized that his biological dad, Amram, was actually also his iluq (cousin)! Not only that, it turns out that his biological mother, […]
Judgments Gunner Gregory, 31 3rd Degree Assault 3 Yrs. Prob. Stanley Isaac George, 34 3rd Degree Assault 2 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Peter Active, 61 1st Degree Sexual Assault 15 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Liam […]
• On 10/28/2023 at 1:37 AM Medics responded for a call for a patient experiencing chest pain. The patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On 10/28/2023 at 10:37 AM Firefighters responded to […]
by Dave Kutcher Each October the US Social Security Administration announces annual changes to the program for the upcoming year. For 2023, those changes include a significant Cost of Living Adjustment, an increase in the […]
by Peter Twitchell I’m thinking back in time to 1954 when Mom brought me to the log cabin building – the school in downtown Bethel which was located next to the Cowan Hut, across the […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, today released the following video message in honor of Veterans Day. Today, across Alaska and across our great nation, American communities throughout […]
by Gloria Simeon This is the testimony to the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs delivered on November 11th, 2023 by Gloria Simeon, a citizen of the Orutsararmiut Traditional Native Council, a woman of the […]
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted a male northern sea otter pup to the Wildlife Response Program on October 31, 2023, the third pup rescued this year. The approximately three-week-old pup arrived late Halloween night […]
Today (November 10th, 2023), the Alaska Federation of Natives participated in a field hearing called by the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in Bethel titled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Decline on the […]
by K300 Race Staff About 8 years ago the Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee decided to institute a cap of 30 teams but until now that cap has never been met. Interest in the K300 appears […]
by AVCP Staff The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) leadership, testified at today’s (November 10th, 2023) historic field hearing to urge federal lawmakers to help end the ongoing devasting salmon crisis in Alaska. AVCP […]
Michael Isaac, age 20, was reported missing to the Bethel Police Department on November 2nd, 2023. His family and BPD are asking the public for help finding him. He last spoke to his parents on […]
by Greg Lincoln Senator and Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) Lisa Murkowski chaired a Field Oversight Hearing entitled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Declines on the Health and […]
Jordan Klejka of the Bethel Lady Warriors and Isabella Peterson of the St. Mary’s Lady Eagles meet on the mat at the Bethel Wrestling Invitational last Thursday night. The Bethel Regional High School Wrestling team […]
Scholastic statewide program improves student achievement, increases self-esteem, and awards $49,000 in annual scholarships! The Alaska Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon are currently recruiting middle and high school teams for the upcoming season. The Alaska Academic […]
The Bethel Lady Warriors volleyball team traveled to Nome this past weekend for the 3A Western Conference volleyball finals. Teams from Bethel, Kotzebue, and Barrow joined the host Nome team at the Home of the […]
Napaskiak wrestlers hosted the Napaskiak Scramble for varsity, junior high, and elementary teams this past weekend. Wrestling squads from Akiachak, Kwethluk, Gladys Jung of Bethel, and Bethel Regional Junior High joined the host team for […]
Isabel Lieb of the Bethel Lady Warriors wrestling team won the gold medal in the ladies 132 lbs. weight division at the Mountain City Wrestling Invite in Anchorage this past weekend. She fought through a […]
by Tad Lindley You’ve probably been there and seen it happen. You’re not a doctor, but, nevertheless, when you sized them up, you felt that MacDonald’s was not the best dietary choice for them. Perhaps […]
Judgments Wesley Nicholai Jr., 23 4th Degree Assault 5 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Jacqueline Kanrilak, 28 2nd Degree Harassment 6 Mos. Prob. Jasmine Andrew, 28 5th Degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 1 Yr. Prob. […]
• The department is recruiting one Fire Lieutenant (PS4A, Base Pay is $67,336/yr + DOE). • The department is recruiting four Firefighter/EMT’s (PS2A, Base Pay is $52,373/yr + DOE). • The department is recruiting four […]
The Bethel Warriors are victorious as the top team at last weekend’s Mountain City Wrestling Invitational (formerly Anchorage Christian School). Seward came in second place, Mt. Edgecumbe was third, Nikiski took fourth, and Haines took […]
Top-ranking high school seniors from nearly 225 high schools across Alaska have been invited to join the University of Alaska’s 25th class of UA Scholars, qualifying each of them for a $12,000 scholarship. In order […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Can you tell us about aphantasia? I think I may have this condition and what should I do about it? Answer: Aphantasia is the inability to visualize. For example, if […]
by Peter Twitchell Everybody feels down in the dumps at some point in their lives, bummed out, discouraged, gloomy, and miserable. This is a normal human reaction when you lose your job, lose a friend, […]
Alaskans and visitors may be able to see an artificial airglow in the sky created by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program during a four-day research campaign that starts Saturday (November 4th, 2023). Scientists from […]
by Dr. Karissa Niehoff and Billy Strickland Participants in high school sports and performing arts are under tremendous pressure these days – from parents, teachers, coaches and peers. Their days are consumed with school, sports […]
by Miriam Thurber Airman 1st Class Ashley Mute removed her hat and stepped into her old high school, straightening her uniform as she crossed the threshold. “Look,” Mute pointed to the trophy case, “there’s my […]
The Chefornak Shamans hosted their Native Youth Olympics meet this past weekend, five teams participated in the event. Traveling to the coastal village of Chefornak were high school and junior high teams from Akula, Kipnuk, […]
Over 3,000 Shareholders Eligible. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is pleased to announce its 2023 Elders’ Benefit Program distribution. Original Shareholders who are at least 65 years old as of November 9 will receive $350 per Elder […]
Not One More is the recurring theme of the report from the Not Invisible Act (NIA) Commission’s new report issued after holding field hearings across the country, including in Alaska. Hundreds of people testified to […]
Three attorneys have applied for a position on the Bethel Superior Court. Applicants for the judgeships will be evaluated by the Council’s seven members (the chief justice, three non-attorney members, and three attorney members). Comprehensive […]
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs announced a field hearing for this week in Bethel, Alaska. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), will chair a […]
Approximately 20% of students age 12-18 in Alaska have experienced bullying. Spirit of Youth, Anchorage Youth Vote, and other community partners are working as a coalition to build inclusive environments free from bullying in Alaska. […]
by Greg Lincoln The official results are in as of the first week of October for the 2023 Regional Education Attendance Area election. A Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) is an educational area that is […]
by Ned Rozell “We found microplastics in every single rain sample (gathered in Juneau),” Sonia Nagorski told a group of people listening to her talk at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in New Orleans […]
Cale Active, age 10, holds up her first string of braided fish. She was helping her Grandma Margaret Active braid tomcod in their village of Kongiganak on November 1st. They said that she did great […]
Judgments Charles Guinn, 26 3rd Degree Assault 1 Yr., 5 Yrs. Prob. Paul T. Chief Jr., 43 Reckless Endangerment, Violate Conditions of Release 40 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Myles Nick, 24 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse […]
• Personnel attended the 2023 Alaska Fire Conference in Valdez from September 25-29. The 40 hours of instruction covered topics such as fire officer leadership, fire service instruction, confined space rescue, and stress management. • […]
Over 36,900 shareholders to receive record payment. The Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Board of Directors and the Trustees of the Calista Settlement Trust has approved a record $4.14 million Akilista (AW-kee-LIS-tah) distribution to Shareholders. Over 36,900 […]
by Tad Lindley Right now Israel is at war with Hamas. Many people are wondering if this is the beginning of the end of time as prophesied in the book of Revelation. Let’s take a […]
Organization Represents 160 Tribes, 154 corporations, 10 consortiums. The state’s largest Native organization voted Saturday to endorse the preservation of the open primary and ranked choice voting system during the Alaska Federation of Natives annual […]
by the Alaska Dept. of Law Fisheries management in Alaska is complex. The laws that govern it have created a patchwork State-federal system that unfortunately puts rural residents who need subsistence to survive in the […]
by Peter Twitchell Elder Adam Kawagley of Akiak used to bring the subject up of “Wars and Rumors of Wars.” As we know a rumor is not always proven to be a fact or genuinely […]
by Dave Kutcher It seems so easy, doesn’t it? You walk into the store to buy something, step to the register and pull that credit card out without even thinking twice. While using a credit […]
On Saturday, October 21, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) introduced and passed Resolution 23-07, calling for an independent federal investigation into the disproportionate prison deaths of Alaska Native people in Department of Corrections (DOC) […]
Twelve Bethel Regional High School Warrior wrestlers competed at the 2023 Top Dog Invite this past Friday and Saturday at Nikiski High School. Wrestler Alvino Vasquez (119 lbs.) scored a silver medal in the event […]
Bethel Lady Warrior wrestlers competed at the 2023 Monster Bash Tournament held at South Anchorage High School last Friday and Saturday and took home the first place team trophy. Taking home gold medals on Day […]
by Ana Hoffman Bethel Elkartaa Settlement Trust (BEST) distributions in the amount of $4.47 per share will be made to its shareholder beneficiaries on December 7, 2023. This results in an average payment of $447 […]
Seven storytellers from Bethel came together last Friday to tell their scary, strange, hilarious and sometimes sad stories at the first Terrifying Tales on the Tundra event. The event took place at the Yupiit Piciryarait […]
by Ned Rozell A few years ago, Randy Brown wondered if he might lose $50,000 he had just won as part of the Rachel Carson Award for Exemplary Scientific Accomplishment. The problem: He earned the award […]
by Greg Lincoln In 2022, Alaska’s resident population was 736,556 persons, up from 736,105 persons in 2021 says the Alaska Vital Statistics 2022 Annual Report, updated September 22nd, 2023. This included 377,762 men (51%), and […]
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