Alaska State Troopers were notified on October 11, 2023, at 4:40 pm, of a watercraft collision on the Kuskokwim River near the village of Oscarville. Investigation determined that a 285-foot barge was being towed by […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report on October 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm, of an overdue boat with two individuals from Napakiak. A hasty search was launched and a VPO located the boat submerged down […]
by Dave Kutcher “Death and taxes” is a phrase commonly referencing a famous quotation written by American statesman, Benjamin Franklin, in his letter of 1789 to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy. Our new Constitution is now established […]
by Peter Twitchell The Ancients of our Yupiaq Tribe made the ancient laws. Our Ancients and Ancestors of our Yupiaq Tribe made accurate predictions of what was to come in the future. They had a […]
I have two concerns regarding my subsistence fishing and moose hunting. First of all, the fish collapse in the Yukon River and partially in the Kuskokwim River where restricted fishing is being forced by your […]
by Rep. Sarah Vance An Israeli family of five, including twin 6–year–old girls and their 4-year-old brother, were murdered by Hamas over the weekend. Tamar Kedem-Siman Tov and her husband Yonatan rushed into the bunker […]
Highlights include strong attendance, record concert ticket sales. While the skies were mostly gray, it was a bright year for the Alaska State Fair, marked by strong attendance, new records, and sold-out concerts and special […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report on October 10, 2023, at 9:15 am, that a boat with three individuals had capsized on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel. One individual was rescued from the water and […]
The following letter was sent to the Alaska Board of Game from the Association of Village Council Presidents CEO Vivian Korthuis, dated October 10th, 2023. Dear Alaska Board of Game Members: The Association of Village […]
Two Shareholders who completed newsletter survey each won $1,000. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation would like to congratulate the two winners of the 2023 Calista Storyknife Contest: ·Nellie L. Abraham, Chefornak ·Samantha V.E. (Tinker) George, Pilot Station […]
Today (October 12th, 2023), the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska granted the Alaska Federation of Natives’ motion to intervene in U.S. v. Alaska, the latest case challenging Katie John. ‘This is a […]
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) CEO Vivian Korthuis provided the following statement to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council regarding Agenda Item C4: Chum salmon bycatch, October 6, 2023. Good afternoon, my name […]
by Greg Lincoln Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. This year the holiday fell on October 9th, 2023, which was formerly known as Columbus Day. A community celebration was held […]
The Bethel Regional High School Warriors wrestling team hosted the Bethel Scramble invitational tournament this past weekend at the WarriorDome for elementary and high school teams. Wrestlers in weight classes from 70 to 190 lbs. […]
The Bethel Warrior Wrestling team hosted an exciting weekend of wrestling at the Warrior Scramble this past weekend. A total of 131 high school wrestlers participated coming from 16 teams. This weekend featured a total […]
Congratulations to Yuut Elitnaurviat’s 3rd Certified Nursing Assistant graduating class for 2023. The graduates were honored at their graduation ceremony on October 5th, 2023 at the Yuut Elitnaurviat campus. The graduates from left to right […]
Project to bring affordable, high-speed fiber internet to 7 communities. This July, a team from Calista Corporation and Alaska Communications visited Upper Kalskag, Lower Kalskag, Tuluksak, Akiak, Akiachak, Kwethluk and Napakiak to discuss and share […]
by Tad Lindley Last week war erupted in Israel, with over 700 dead, including some American citizens, and thousands injured. Could this be the start of WW III? In World War I the total number […]
September 4 – October 5 Judgments James B. Martin Jr., 23 3rd Degree Theft, 2nd Degree Theft 10 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Dustin Evans, 18 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 1 Yr. Prob. Colleen Fermoyle, 42 […]
• On 9-25-23 at 7:11 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person with a bloody face. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-26-23 at 8:26 p.m. medics responded to the […]
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel Warriors and the Lady Warriors raced to a fifth (boys) and sixth (girls) place finish in the Division II team standings at the 2023 ASAA Cross Country State Championships […]
by Dave Kutcher Social Security will likely play a substantive role in your retirement planning. There are a lot of myths out there about social security benefits and so we wanted to clear the air […]
by Peter Twitchell How does one person maximize their life? I’ll share how our Yupiaq Ancestors maximized their lives and their existence as Tribal members. They took to heart and practiced the laws set forth […]
Immediately following the American Civil War, Russia sold Alaska to the United States dirt cheap. Why? The Russians were fighting the British in Crimea. The Russians had no army in Alaska. Canada was a colony […]
by EarthJustice State of Alaska agencies failed to fully consider harmful impacts of the massive gold mine when issuing water permits and a water quality certificate. Orutsararmiut Native Council (ONC) and the Native Village of […]
Former Board Chair, Military Veteran Served the Y-K Region for Decades. With great sadness, Calista Corporation announces the passing of Board Secretary and former Chair Robert L. Beans on Saturday, Oct. 7. Calista Shareholders elected […]
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) has announced the agenda for its upcoming 2023 Annual Convention, which will be held in Anchorage on October 19-21, 2023, at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. The convention […]
The Backhaul Project collects over 230,000 pounds of e-waste in 2023 for safe disposal. For the sixth consecutive year, Donlin Gold partnered with Delta Backhaul Company, tribal entities and in-region community organizations to assist the […]
by Reyne Athanas Photos courtesy of SWAAG This is the Steel Salmon and Raven Auction’s twentieth year of creating fabulous art pieces by local artists, enthusiasts and friends for the arts. The first auction was […]
by Jeff Richardson Researchers have confirmed that salmon are spawning in an Arctic Ocean watershed, suggesting that at least some salmon species could be expanding to new territory as climate change reshapes their habitat. The […]
by Greg Lincoln Quyana to everyone who helped in any way at all before and after the passing of our beloved Dad and Ap’a Alois Lincoln of Toksook Bay. We are grateful for all that […]
by Delta Discovery Staff Ourea Busk of Unalakleet is the girls high school Division III State Cross Country Champion. She finished the 5K course in 19:38.31 last Saturday at the Janecek Trails in Palmer, Alaska. […]
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces a change to when Nelson Island muskox registration permits RX070 and RX071 will be available. A total of 40 permits will be available on January 17, 2024 […]
September 15 – 28 Judgments Jay Hootch, 26 1st Degree Sexual Assault, 1st Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault 25 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Dwayne Bird, 29 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 4 Yrs. Prob. Justin […]
• 9/16/2023 at 00:18 M-6 responded to a report of a person vomiting. • 9/16/2023 at 00:54 M-6 responded to a report of behavioral health problems. • 9/16/2023 at 08:09 M-6 responded to a report […]
by Tad Lindley If we were to talk to every kindergartner in every local school and ask them what they want to be when they grow up, we would get responses like, pilot, agent, health […]
by Dave Kutcher Whether we are working with folks in that pre-retirement window of age 50+ who are trying to ready themselves for the retirement road ahead or folks that have already pulled the retirement […]
by Peter Twitchell Long before I came into the world how were people of Southwest Alaska, the Yupiaq? We’re blessed with the beautiful tundra that provided berries, our sloughs and rivers, we’re full of fish […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today after voting for a short-term government funding bill that averts a government shutdown. I supported this short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown and […]
by Commissioner James Cockrell Our state stands at a crossroads, where our choices today will shape the quality of life all Alaskans enjoy tomorrow. As the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Public Safety, I […]
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is seeking proposals for their Winter Lecture / Culture Share Series to be held on Zoom between November of 2023 and March of 2024. Speakers are invited to propose […]
by Rod Boyce Alaska’s leading public uncrewed aircraft program made another significant advance Friday when a drone flew from the Nenana airport and landed at Fairbanks International Airport. The flight, conducted by a University of […]
by Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation During COVID, many of us put off our routine medical care. As a result, patients in the YK Delta (along with most other places in the United States) are behind on […]
The City of Bethel council met on September 26, 2023 for their regular meeting. During that time, council introduced Ordinance 23-17: Amending the Bethel Municipal Code (BMC) by creating a new section, Prohibiting Abuse of […]
The National Transportation Safety Board released the preliminary report for the fatal aircraft crash that occurred on September 12, 2023 near St. Mary’s, Alaska that claimed the life of Bethel resident Gene Buzzy Peltola Jr. […]
by Greg Lincoln The Lower Kuskokwim School District 1A Cross Country race took place in Bethel at the Sand Pit this past weekend, September 30th, 2023. Teams from Chefornak, Akiuk, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Kwethluk, Kwigillingok, Mertarvik, […]
3A Team GPA Award Kotzebue Huskies, 3.68 GPA 3A Girls Results (Top 8 State Qualifiers) 1st Awaluk Nichols, Nome 2nd Lauren Kingstrom, Nome 3rd Rosemarie Dayment, Bethel 4th Xemara Salazar, Kotzebue 5th Kyana Harpak, Bethel 6th Kiara Barnell, Barrow 7th Forest Aldamon, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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