The size of Alaska’s population remained essentially unchanged for a second consecutive year, based on population estimates released today by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. From July 2022 to July 2023, the […]
The Bethel Warrior boys team are the champions of the Nikiski basketball tournament this past weekend. The Warriors also won the coveted Sportsmanship Award. Greg Turner, Ethan Wheeler, Allie Alexie and Isabel Lieb were named […]
The Aniak Halfbreeds boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Bethel for a weekend of games with the Bethel Warrior JV teams. On Friday, the Lady Warriors won 37-16. Ashlynn Lonewolf scored 9 and Hannah […]
Mom, Mary Helen Paniyak, Paniyagaq. Born March 21, 1945 in Qissunaq. She used to tell the story of when she was born. She’d say she was born during the flu. The elders told her mom […]
by Tad Lindley Recently I was talking with my good friend, and he said, “I always read your article every week.” Forgive me for having ego problems, but in my mind I reached around and […]
The Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Tribal Consortium (AYK TC) applauds the recent appointment of three western Alaska Tribal members to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (the Council’s) Advisory Panel, leading to more Alaska Native representation on the […]
December 22 – January 10 Judgments Glen Holmberg, 50 2nd Degree Murder 20 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Jayden Edwards, 27 4th Degree Assault 5 Yrs. Prob. Noah Charles, 30 1st Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Probation […]
January 4 • 12/25/2023 at 11:29 PM Medics responded to a report of an unknown medical emergency. Patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • 12/27/2023 at 11:46 PM Medics responded to a report […]
The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) scheduled a teleconference only public hearing to receive additional public testimony on a proposal to change the rural status of Ketchikan. This proposal, submitted by the Ketchikan Indian Community, requests […]
Here is a recipe for everyone’s favorite – assaliaq by Colene LaPalm from the “Alaskan Grub Box” recipe book by Sis Laraux. So tasty and so good. Assaliaq – Fried Bread 1 pkg. yeast ½ […]
by the K300 Race Committee Persistent above-freezing temps, forecast to continue until late Saturday, have forced us to further postpone the 36th Annual Bogus Creek 150. We now plan to start the race at 3pm […]
by Dave Kutcher Did you know that Medicare is not designed to pay for Long Term Care expenses? Other than some minor costs during the first 100 days that you might need care, Medicare does […]
by Peter Twitchell I am a member of an Elders Group who gathers together once a month to discuss issues relevant to support each other and explore affordable housing and services which would also be valuable […]
My name is Priya Helweg, and I am the US Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Regional Director for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and 272 Federally Recognized Tribes in Region 10. The new year […]
by the Alaska Senate Minority Concealed Carry Job Duty Assigned to at Least One Individual if Qualified, Trained per School. Today (Jan. 12th, 2024) Senator Shelley Hughes pre-filed SB173 “The Safe Schools Act” to help […]
Wild Fish Conservancy filed a petition today (Jan. 10th, 2024) calling for federal protection of Alaskan Chinook, also known as ‘king’ salmon, under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. This emergency action is being taken in […]
T he Calista Corporation Board of Directors has appointed Glenn J. Ivanoff as the Unit 3 Interim Director. Ivanoff, whose Yup’ik name is Ciuniq, is a U.S. Air Force veteran with ties to St. Mary’s. […]
Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell has appointed James Hoelscher as the new Director of the Village Public Safety Officer Division, and Lisa Purinton as the new Director of the Statewide Services Division. […]
Airmen from the 176th and 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons off-load an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from a 144th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III after transporting the helicopter to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson from Bethel, Alaska. The […]
The City of Bethel is hoping to hire a new City Manager and they have two candidates in mind to invite to Bethel in February – John Millan of Pasco, Washington and Bert O’Rear of […]
by Greg Lincoln The Alaska Schools Activities Association (ASAA) has released the 2023 Fall Wrestling Good Sport Recipients. Schools with 4 or more athletes, may select a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout […]
Ashlynn Charles, age 11 (at right) spins the star and Grayson Charles, age 7, holds the banner during the Russian Orthodox celebration of Jesus’ birth while Christmas carolers sing during the last night of Slaaviq […]
by Frank Keim Have you ever wanted to be a bird? Or after you die, come back as one? I have, and my choice is the Gyrfalcon. I used to watch these raptors a lot […]
The Alaska State Troopers received a report on January 3, 2024, at 5:54 pm, that two adults had not arrived in Circle after departing Fairbanks earlier in the day. The two had reportedly left in […]
by Tad Lindley As our creator, God loves all people. Even those who do not recognize him. Whether we are an atheist worshiping the intellect of man, or idolator bowing down and kissing statues, or […]
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers on January 1, 2024, were made aware of videos circulating on social media of a garbage truck driver appearing to chase a moose in their vehicle. Troopers contacted the company and, […]
January 2 Judgments Walter Morgan, 39 4th Degree Misconduct Involving Weapons 1 Yr. Prob.
December 29 • 12/23/2023 at 8:19 AM Medics responded to a call for low blood pressure, patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • 12/23/2023 at 10:05 AM Medics responded to a call for […]
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game—Division of Sport Fish (Division), is accepting public comment from now through January 31 on the 2024 Statewide Stocking Plan for Sport Fisheries. The Division, with assistance from private […]
by Peter Twitchell First order of business is I wish everyone in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta a very Happy New Year. In my lifetime I’ve loved many things and many people. First, I love my […]
by Dave Kutcher It is that time of year again when we all take time to reflect on the past 12 months of our lives and then make grand resolutions for change in the coming […]
In remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s words — Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?’ — we are reminded of the profound impact of giving back to our community. […]
by Fred Dyson I n the early 1930s Adolf Hitler was rebuilding war torn Germany and telling the world that the Aryan race was superior to all others. Germany was the host of the 1936 […]
The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development today (December 21, 2023) announced it has awarded $5.723 million in total Living Languages Grant Program funding to 20 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal […]
Agatha Andrews of Akiak, AK, has been selected to the University of Jamestown’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List for maintaining a semester GPA of 3.50 or better. She is a graduate of Mount Edgecumbe High School […]
The Alaska State Troopers were notified on January 1, 2023 at 9:00 pm, that a 25-year-old male had left Chevak for Scammon Bay on around 3:00 pm on a blue and white snowmachine. Ground search […]
This dish is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux who collected and compiled delicious recipes from her friends and relatives. This baked beans recipe is from Barbara Anvil. Cook and enjoy. Quyana! Baked Beans […]
On Dec. 29, the Alaska Supreme Court decided that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s management of the herring roe fisheries in Sitka Sound did not violate the constitutional rule to manage for a […]
The City of Bethel Police Department received 1,029 calls for service in the month of December 2023. This is below the number of calls made during the previous month of November (1100 calls), says a […]
by the K300 Race Committee Mushers may now register for the 2024 Bogus Creek 150, scheduled to begin at 3pm on Saturday, January 13th. Registration must be complete by midnight on Thursday, January 11th and […]
The Bethel Sprint Mushers Club hosted a sled race last Saturday and the winner is Raymond Alexie of Kwethluk. Alexie won the event, finishing with a time of 2 hours 59 minutes. There were eighteen […]
by Greg Lincoln Do you know a hard working youth that is engaged in volunteering or community service activities? You can nominate them for a Spirt of Youth Award. Nominations can come from anyone who […]
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