Contributors
Why a Manger?
by Tad Lindley When the angel came to the shepherds he gave them this message: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto […]
Day: December 13, 2023
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
November 21 – December 5 Judgments Nick H. Joe, 23 2nd Degree Harassment 6 Mos. Prob. Nick Joekay, 29 2nd Degree Criminally Negligent Burning 1 Yr. Prob. Storm Lake, 28 3rd Degree Assault 3 Yrs. […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
December 7 • On 12-1-23 at 1:57 a.m. medics responded to a report of an assault. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 12-1-23 at 2:04 p.m. medics responded to a report of […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Racing season set to kick off on Dec 16
by K300 Staff It seems that winter is finally here and that means it’s time for racing to begin on the Kuskokwim! The Season Opener will be held on Saturday, December 16th. This will be […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Governor Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for Little Diomede
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for Little Diomede after the City Office building’s structural supports failed. The Little Diomede City Office building partially collapsed, with portions of the building on the ground. […]
In our Native Land
Report on missing Indigenous people features Alaska chapter
by Suzi Tanski A national report on missing, murdered and trafficked Indigenous people features a separate chapter on Alaska’s situation, according to a University of Alaska Fairbanks assistant professor who helped create the document. Michelle Demmert, […]
Contributors
We ain’t seen nothing yet
by Dave Kutcher We get to hear a diverse range of opinion from folks as part of our work in terms of how they feel about the economy and the impact that may have on […]
Contributors
Yup’ik names
by Peter Twitchell My relative Lillian Lliabon of Akiak, Alaska told me a story about Two Good Shaman in the Yupiaq culture who helped members of their tribe with their powers. She also told me […]
Letters to the Editor
Have you ever experienced racism?
The following is one student’s reflection of a writing prompt while reading the novel ALL AMERICAN BOYS, a novel written by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely in Mary George’s English 2 class in Akiachak. I’ve […]
Speak Your Mind
Alaska Native, fishing, and conservation groups support Western Alaska Tribes’ lawsuit, call for changes to federal fisheries management
Alaska Native and fisheries conservation organizations have filed an amicus curiae “friend of the court” brief supporting the lawsuit brought by the Association of Village Council Presidents, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and City of Bethel against […]
Village Telegraph
Macaroni Seafood Salad
This recipe is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux. This wonderful cookbook is full of delicious recipes from Sis Laraux Troseth and her friends and relatives who shared their recipes with her. “All Alaskan […]
Village Telegraph
Seven Alaska leaders receive a 2024 Foundation sabbatical
Leaders of seven Alaska nonprofit organizations will get a chance to refresh, reset and renew in 2024 through a Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award. Each recipient will have three to six months to unplug from demanding […]
Inside Bethel News
Tengautuli Atkuk / The Flying Parka: The Meaning and Making of Parkas in Southwest Alaska
Anne Fienup-Riordan, Alice Rearden, and Marie Meade have released their new book Tengautuli Atkuk / The Flying Parka: The Meaning and Making of Parkas in Southwest Alaska this past October. “Parkas are a living tradition […]
Inside Bethel News
Acclaimed Yup’ik artist Golga Oscar is the new Native arts coordinator at the Kuskokwim Campus
by Suzi Tanski Internationally acclaimed Yup’ik artist Golga Oscar joins the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus in December 2023. Oscar, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts, […]
From The Editor
Great Alaska Conference Wrestling Results
by Greg Lincoln The Great Alaska Conference Wrestling took place last weekend, hosted by the Bethel Warriors at the WarriorDome. The top two wrestlers in each weight class have earned a berth to the Alaska […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to combine
Alaska Airlines has announced that they are set to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. The merger is expected to close in 12-18 months with both airlines continuing operations as usual until that time. The combined organization will […]
Contributors
Frequent Flyer File #3: The Fake Service Animals
by Tad Lindley Have you ever been on an Alaska Airlines flight and you take your seat and then you see a dog come down the aisle accompanying its owner? Or perhaps you have been […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 20 – 30
Judgments George Tuday, 49 Violate Conditions of Release, Degree Assault 4th 95 Days, $150 3 Yrs. Prob. Glen L. Clyde, 39 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Melvin Paul R. Teeluk, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
November 30 • On 11-22-23 at 4 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person having a behavioral episode. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-23-23 at 11 a.m. medics responded […]
Sports
Gladys Jung Cranes host Wrestling Invitational
Wrestling teams for boys and girls from the region participated in the Gladys Jung Invitational Wrestling tournament this past weekend in Bethel, November 30-December 2, 2023. Joining the host team Glady Jung of Bethel was […]
Village Telegraph
Man found by K9 Search and Rescue team at Wrangell Landslide
Wrangell Landslide Search and Rescue Update December 1, 2023, 9:00 am At 4:25 p.m. on November 30, 2023, the body of Otto Florschutz was located and recovered from the landslide debris with the assistance of […]
Contributors
There’s gold in them there hills
by Dave Kutcher So, you’ve decided to start saving money for your future. You’ve done your homework, and everything tells you that a well-diversified portfolio of various investments is a smart way to go about […]
Contributors
The more we give, the more we get
by Peter Twitchell I received a piece of mail today with a statement in front. It read: “Who is your Rock?” I wrote beside it, “The Almighty God, The Creator of Heaven and Earth, My Lord […]
Letters to the Editor
Yukon-Kuskokwim Regional Tribal Government, what is your status?
My name is Steven M. Alexie, big supporter of this very essential government for the YK Delta. But haven’t heard any updates with regards to the formation of it. Where exactly are they? The recognition […]
Speak Your Mind
The duality of me
by Staff Sgt. Sharon Queenie Alaska Air National Guard surveillance technician proud of Native heritage, military service. Waqaa, wiinga Nunakuata, Tan’gauqcuguluk! Hello, I am Nunakuata, Tan’gauqcuguluk! My maurluq (grandmother) would always call for me when […]
Sports
Wrestlers compete at Grace Christian Grizzly Shakedown
photos by Marty Smith The Grace Grizzly Shakedown wrestling tournament took place this past weekend in Anchorage and several local area wrestlers competed in the event, including the Bethel Regional High School team. Megan Nick […]
Village Telegraph
Cause of death determined for 11 Killer Whales incidentally caught in fishing gear in Alaska in 2023
by the Alaska Fisheries Science Center Majority of whales belong to Eastern North Pacific Alaska Resident stock. NOAA Fisheries has confirmed the causes of death or injury for 11 killer whales caught incidentally in fishing […]
Inside Bethel News
New evidence of marine heatwave impacts on Western Alaska Chum Salmon
by NOAA Staff Alaska ecosystem changes may pose challenge for juvenile chum salmon under warming ocean temperatures. After looking at nearly two decades of survey data, scientists found evidence to suggest that recent marine heatwave […]
Inside Bethel News
Taste of Bethel welcomed back
Folks in Bethel were treated to exquisitely delicious worldwide cuisine at the 3rd Annual Taste of Bethel event, a fun and social time to sample different kinds of food from other countries and regions. Let’s […]
From The Editor
Mixed 6 State Volleyball results Tunt Bluejays win Academic Award
by Greg Lincoln Tuntutuliak Bluejay’s Ashton White hits the ball over the net during their game with Kake last Thursday in Palmer, Alaska at the 2023 State Mixed 6 Volleyball Championship tournament. Tunt Bluejays get […]