Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court
in BethelJune 14 – 19 Judgments Joshua Kelly-Morris, 24 Manslaughter 7 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Probation violations Autumn Swope, 21 Violated Conditions of Probation 15 Days
Month: June 2024
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
June 21 • On 6-6-24 at 9:19 medics responded to the report of an intoxicated person in pain and cannot walk. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • 6/6/24 at 23:59 M-5 responded to […]
Classifieds
Real Estate
General Use Property for Sale, as is, cash/check only. No payment plans or trades. 940 Front Street, Bethel, AK. $375k. Serious inquiries only. (907) 545-1983. (23)(6/5-cnx) For Sale For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW […]
Obituaries
Annie Nelson “Mom”
Annie Nelson “Amarr” was born at Kinaq to Uliggaq and Bessie. Her father died from an illness when she was a small child. When her mom was arranged to marry Amyagalria the families decided for […]
Contributors
Maybe We Don’t Need Another Grant
by Tad Lindley Sometimes we get into the mindset that if we only had enough money, all of our problems would be fixed. That’s why you may have been in meetings where somebody said, “If […]
Contributors
Choosing when
by Dave Kutcher Being in the retirement planning business, the question of when to retire seems an obvious topic for us to address on the regular. The answer to the question is not quite as […]
Contributors
A strong generation
by Peter Twitchell Looking back to my childhood I can say Alaska Native Tribes lived healthy lives eating mostly wild foods from the land, rivers, coastal shores, and lakes and streams. Eating fish of all […]
Letters to the Editor
Reach out for help for those who are struggling with addictions
Cocaine is again prominent in the world of drugs and steadily becoming more available. Finding pure Cocaine is next to impossible so dealers have been cutting drugs by adding Fentanyl to expand their supply and […]
Speak Your Mind
Foster Care and Child Care Support
by the Alaska Children’s Trust Alaska’s foster care system is a critical support for children, youth, and families.* Last week, Alaska’s foster care families saw a huge win – the Department of Family and Community […]
In our Native Land
Alaska SeaLife Center admits female harbor seal pup from Kenai Beach
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted a newborn harbor seal pup to the Wildlife Response Program on June 4, 2024. The abandoned pup was rescued from Kenai Beach. An initial call came to the ASLC […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Click-it or Ticket report
The Bethel Police Department participated in the High Visibility Enforcement Click-it or Ticket campaign, resulting in multiple traffic enforcement actions. The campaign was sponsored by the Alaska Department of Highway Safety, states the Bethel PD […]
Sports
ASAA Track and Field Good Sport Recipients
The Alaska Schools Activities Association has release the 2024 Track and Field Good Sport Recipients. Schools with 4 or more boys, or 4 or more girls, may select a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
In our Native Land
More crews arrive as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain to some Southwest Alaska fires
by Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection June 23, 2024 Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms continued to move across Southwest Alaska on Saturday and are forecast to continue through Sunday. There are 30 active […]
Inside Bethel News
Federal litigation challenging the Donlin Gold Mine
Oral argument in federal litigation challenging the Donlin Gold Mine in Southwest Alaska was scheduled for Monday, June 24 Six Tribes in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta of Southwest Alaska have filed a federal lawsuit in […]
From The Editor
Foraging group continues gathering with wild rhubarb
by Greg Lincoln Even a seemingly desolate looking sand pit can yield an abundance of fresh greens for food. That is exactly what happened on June 14th when a group of like-minded Bethel folk and […]
In our Native Land
Heard it in the Steam House
New research shows flood risk for several Alaska communities
by Rod Boyce Coastal Alaska communities from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta northward will see more of their buildings exposed to flooding by 2100 if they continue developing at the same location, according to new research. University […]
In our Native Land
Cook Inlet Oil & Gas lease sale results
The Alaska Division of Oil & Gas issued results for its annual Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula lease sales today (June 12th, 2024). The Cook Inlet sale earned the State of Alaska $177,636 in cash […]
In our Native Land
Invasive European green crab confirmed in Alaska
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is notifying the public of the verified expansion of invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) distribution in Alaska waters. Carapaces of these invasive crabs were collected on […]
In our Native Land
ADF&G concludes predator control for the second year to benefit Mulchatna Caribou
In March 2023 the Alaska Board of Game approved and directed the department to implement a revised Intensive Management Program to increase abundance of the Mulchatna caribou herd (MCH), which has been closed to hunting […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel student named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Ryan Smith, of Bethel, AK, was named to Fort Lewis College’s Dean’s List for Spring 2024 semester. Smith’s major is Business Economics. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA […]
Contributors
He Couldn’t Quit Cutting Himself
by Tad Lindley You’ve probably seen them too. People with straight cut marks in locations on their body where people are most likely to see them, like their arms. Since that sort of self-mutilation has […]
Classifieds
Real Estate
General Use Property for Sale, as is, cash/check only. No payment plans or trades. 940 Front Street, Bethel, AK. $375k. Serious inquiries only. (907) 545-1983. (23)(6/5-cnx) For Sale: THREE bldgs, a studio, a 2 bdrm […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
June 9 – 15 We do not have any judgments or probation violations this week,
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
June 14 • 6/1/24 at 10:38 M-5 responded to a report of traumatic injury. • 6/1/24 at 16:40 M-5 responded to a report of cardiac dysrhythmia. • 6/2/24 at 01:03 M-5 responded to a report […]
Village Telegraph
2024 YK Delta region subsistence Spring Waterfowl Closure
A 30-day Emergency Closure has been established for the 2024 Alaska subsistence spring migratory bird harvest in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region. The spring waterfowl season will be closed during the initiation of migratory bird nesting […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Investigation for human and drug smuggling, wildlife violations
The Fairbanks Rural Unit received information on 5/31/2024 at 1707 hours from Ft. Yukon about a boat traveling to Ft. Yukon from Old Crow, Canada. The information revealed that there was an overdose in the […]
Contributors
The importance of good health
by Peter Twitchell I’m not a medical doctor but I would like to share what I saw on the news. The ad was for those who took cholesterol meds. The announcer was talking about the […]
Contributors
To ROTH or not to ROTH, that is the question
by Dave Kutcher Taxes, taxes, taxes … nobody likes paying taxes, but the methods and strategies to minimize taxes are numerous and can be confusing and to be honest, for the most part, you are […]
Letters to the Editor
Deadly drugs
Cocaine is one of the most expensive drugs on the streets. The average price of a gram of cocaine is around $120. Recently the availability of cocaine has been growing steadily. Finding pure cocaine is […]
Speak Your Mind
Visualizing the landscape of tribal communities
by Heather McFarland The University of Alaska Fairbanks has released a set of resources to help researchers and academics working in rural Alaska understand the complexities of tribal communities. The new materials come amid increased […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Military Youth Academy graduates 111 cadets
The Alaska Military Youth Academy celebrated its 62nd class of cadets and more than 30 years of service to the State of Alaska as Class 2024-1 graduated 111 youth leaders from its ChalleNGe program on […]
Village Telegraph
Mertarvik homebuyers move into new abodes
by AVCP RHA Staff AVCP Regional Housing Authority (RHA) successfully moved six homebuyers into newly constructed single-family homes in Mertarvik, Alaska. Located in the southwest portion of the state, Mertarvik now serves as the new […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
Inside Bethel News
Calista Corporation shareholders elect two new directors
Over 13,000 Shareholders Elect First Descendants to Board. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders have for the first time elected two Descendant Shareholders to the Board. Descendant Shareholders are Shareholders born after the Alaska Native Claims Settlement […]
From The Editor
Bethel Tundra Ridge Road Rehabilitation and Runway Reconstruction
by Greg Lincoln The State of Alaska Department of Transportation has 138 projects under construction in 2024 and the Tundra Ridge Road in Bethel, also known as the Polk Road, is one of them. Progress […]
Delta Fishin’ Report
In our Native Land
Alaska challenges Feds’ new Ten-Day Rule on Mining
The State of Alaska, along with many other states for whom coal is an important natural resource, today (June 7th, 2024) filed a petition in U.S. District Court, District of Washington D.C., asking the court […]
Obituaries
Mildred Ethel Short
Mildred Ethel Short, known as Millie, passed away peacefully in her home on September 28, 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 19, 1942 in Moses Point, Alaska […]
Contributors
You Want Kings, But the King Wants You!
by Tad Lindley Some of you are still working on herring or whitefish and maybe thinking about halibut, but here on the Kuskokwim, we are thinking about king salmon. Did you know that Jesus is […]
Classifieds
Real Estate
General Use Property for Sale, as is, cash/check only. No payment plans or trades. 940 Front Street, Bethel, AK. $375k. Serious inquiries only. (907) 545-1983. (23)(6/5-cnx) For Sale: THREE bldgs, a studio, a 2 bdrm […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
August 30 – September 4 Judgments David Bill Jr., 57 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 10 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Probation violations Perry James Kameroff, 48 Violated Conditions of Probation
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
June 7 • On 5-22-24 at 7:43 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person that was assaulted. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-23-24 at 4:36 a.m. medics […]
Village Telegraph
Ten Calista Corporation shareholders win final 2024 Proxy Prizes
Over 13,000 Shareholders Eligible for Remaining Prize Drawings. Ten Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are winners of the final Online Regular and Regular proxy prizes in the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The prizes are randomly […]
Contributors
Long Term Care … your retirement plan’s nemesis
by Dave Kutcher Cleary one of the costliest expenditures you may face in your retirement years that you need to plan for but may never use. It is no surprise that when we saw the […]
Contributors
The Values of a Good Life
by Peter Twitchell Today I remember my dad, David Adams Twitchell, who was two days old when his mother died of tuberculosis back in 1924. He was raised by the Williams Family in Akiak, Alaska. […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Alaska SeaLife Center admits two additional harbor seal pups
The Alaska SeaLife Center’s (ASLC) Wildlife Response Program now has three harbor seal pups under its care after the admit of two new patients — one female from Kachemak Bay on May 20, and another […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Fisher wades too far out
Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person in distress in the saltwater off the beach of Nash Road in Seward on June 4, 2024, at 10:53am. It was reported that a person in […]
Letters to the Editor
Celebrate Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
The Alaska Invasive Species Partnership (AKISP) invites all Alaskans and visitors to join us in celebrating Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 9 -15, 2024. This week is designated by an Executive Proclamation issued by […]
Speak Your Mind
New ANSEP executive director sets sights on growing program, advancing education for more Alaskans
by Matt Calhoun As a young student, I never envisioned the path that would lead me to where I am today. I’ve earned multiple degrees as an ANSEP student, including being the first Alaska Native […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska Guard Soldiers honored before Middle East deployment
by Capt. Balinda O’Neal Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 49th Personnel Detachment, commonly known as the 49th Theater Gateway, were honored during a deployment ceremony at the Camp Carroll flagpole on Joint Base […]
Inside Bethel News
Two Alaskan aviation legends honored by FAA, family and friends
by Cynthia Andrecheck On April 26, 2024, over 100 family and friends gathered at the Alaska Aviation Museum on Lake Hood in Anchorage, AK, to honor two aviation legends – Craig Emery and Tom Ratledge. […]
From The Editor
Team Alaska wins most ulus at Arctic Winter Games
by Greg Lincoln The Arctic Winter Games 2024 is in the books and Team Alaska is the champion with 222 medals. The AWG took place March 10-16 and was hosted by Alaska, the games took […]
Inside Bethel News
Contributors
When the Bullets Start Flying
by Tad Lindley I knew what I needed to do, tap-tap, two shots in the chest and one in the head. The front sight dropped down between the rear sights. Forward on the right hand back […]
Classifieds
Real Estate
General Use Property for Sale, as is, cash/check only. No payment plans or trades. 940 Front Street, Bethel, AK. $375k. Serious inquiries only. (907) 545-1983. (23)(6/5-cnx) For Sale For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
May 28 – 30 Judgments Travis Demientieff, 18 4th Degree Criminal Mischief, 4th Degree Misconduct Involving Weapons 30 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Melvin Teeluk, 35 4th Degree Assault 60 Days Michael Henry, 34 4th Degree […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
May 22 • On 5-16-24 at 10:38 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person who was too intoxicated. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-17-24 at 5:54 a.m. medics responded […]
Contributors
Home sweet home
by Dave Kutcher Home ownership has always been an important milestone for folks moving into adulthood. Similarly, moving from the “starter home” to something more substantive is also a sign of folks “moving up” in […]
Contributors
Building success
by Peter Twitchell It always lifts my spirit to see our children participating in Alaskan events like the Native Olympics for our youth. I thought it was noteworthy, that we see our youth participating in […]
Letters to the Editor
Sullivan statement on verdict in President Trump’s New York Trial
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today released the following statement regarding the verdict issued in the New York jury trial of former President Donald Trump. This is a very sad day for America and the […]
Speak Your Mind
Foster’s Alaska State Legislative Report
by Representative Neal Foster Hello to House District 39 constituents in the Lower Yukon. This includes Russian Mission, Marshall, Pilot Station, Saint Mary’s, Pitka’s Point, Mountain Village, Hooper Bay, Scammon Bay, Nunam Iqua, Alakanuk, Emmonak, […]
Village Telegraph
BLM AFS monitoring large tundra fire in Western Alaska
by the BLM Alaska Fire Service BLM Alaska Fire Service officials are keeping an eye on a large tundra fire burning in a remote part of Western Alaska. The Atchuelinguk Fire (#090) is burning in […]
Sports
2024 ASAA Cheer State Championship Awards
The Alaska Sports Activities Association has released the 2024 Cheer State Championship Competition Awards. Congratulations! ACADEMIC AWARD Division I: Soldotna (3.66) Division II: Seward (3.95) DIVISION I 1st Juneau-Douglas 2nd Thunder Mtn 3rd Ketchikan 4th […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Corporation Shareholders win 2024 Regular Early Bird Proxy Prizes
Nearly 11,000 Shareholders Eligible for Remaining Prize Drawings. Seven Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are winners of regular Early Bird proxy prizes in the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The prizes are randomly drawn by Sramek […]
Village Telegraph
Andrews earns Bachelor of Arts at UJ
Agatha Andrews earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminal Justice from University of Jamestown. Andrews, of Akiak, Alaska, graduated from UJ during commencement ceremonies May 4, 2024, in Harold Newman Arena on […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska House adjourns sine die
On Wednesday May 15th the 33rd session of the Alaska House of Representatives concluded their business and adjourned “sine die” concluding the 2024 legislative session. The Alaska House Majority caucus passed meaningful and effective legislation […]
Inside Bethel News
City honors employee for 50 years of service
Appreciation for years of service were bestowed upon William “Billy” Stuart for his 50 years of service to the City of Bethel. Vice Mayor Sophie Swope read the statement of appreciation under Special Order of […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim River mainstem fishing opportunities
Pursuant to authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) Manager, as In-Season Manager, hereby announces five gillnet fishing opportunities for Federally qualified subsistence users within the Federal waters […]
Inside Bethel News
From The Editor
City of Bethel appoints new Police Chief
by Greg Lincoln The City of Bethel Council confirmed James Harris as the new Chief of Police during their May 14th, 2024 regular meeting. He is scheduled to begin on July 1st, 2024. The City […]
Village Telegraph
Contributors
“Six Tips to Spice up Your Romance”
by Tad Lindley At least that’s what they used to read. Nowadays it seems like a lot of them have replaced the word “romance” with the words “sex life”. If you’ve never seen them, they […]
Classifieds
Real Estate
Residential Property for Sale, as is, cash only. No payment plans or trades. 940 Front Street, Bethel, AK. $375k. Serious inquiries only. (907) 545-1983. (23)(5/8-29) For Sale For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
May 13 – 16 Judgments James Martin, 24 3rd Degree Theft 65 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Kyle Kokrine, 30 4th Degree Assault, Driving Under The Influence 3 Mos., $1500, 3 Days Nathan Agwiak, 39 3rd […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
May 9 • On 5-1-24 at 12:15 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person in seizure. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-2-24 at 1:20 a.m. medics responded […]
In our Native Land
Alaskans impacted by 2024 Spring Floods eligible for Individual Assistance
Individuals and families with damage or emergency expenses encouraged to apply. The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) will be accepting applications for the State Individual Assistance (IA) and Temporary Housing programs […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Man indicted for 2009 Anchorage cold case homicide
Today (April 24, 2024), an Anchorage grand jury indicted 56-year-old John Dahlquist of Anchorage on three counts of second-degree murder. Dahlquist is charged with shooting and killing 76-year-old Sang Il Chun on December 15, 2009, […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Moose attack in Homer
Alaska State Troopers received a report on May 19, 2024, at 11:52 AM, of an adult male who was attacked by a cow moose in Homer. The cow moose charged two men, kicking one of […]
Contributors
Baird’s Sandpiper Iisuraar(aq)/Iiyuraar(aq)
by Frank Keim Along with its relative, the Pectoral sandpiper, the Baird’s has long, tapering wings, which adapt it well for its very long annual migrations back and forth from southern South America to the […]
Contributors
The best burgers in Bethel
by Peter Twitchell Don’t ever underestimate the honesty and the ability of young minds to look beyond our own objectivity. “H*** House” was the name us boys called the old pool hall throughout our high […]
Speak Your Mind
Bristol Bay tribes, businesses, and commercial fishermen file motion to intervene
N orthern Dynasty Minerals & Pebble Limited Partnership Lawsuit is challenging EPA’s Clean Water Act Final Determination for Bristol Bay. Today (May 17th, 2024), the United Tribes of Bristol Bay, Bristol Bay Native Association, Bristol […]
Village Telegraph
AVCP presents Secretary Haaland Yup’ik Spirit Mask
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Executive Board Chair Thaddeus Tikiun Jr. and AVCP Chief Executive Officers Vivian Korthuis presented a Yup’ik Mask to the Secretary of Interior in Washington D.C on May 1, […]
Village Telegraph
Law requiring warning that alcohol causes breast and colon cancers passes the Alaska State Legislature
The Alaska State Legislature passed Representative Andrew Gray’s “Alcoholic Beverages and Cancer Act” today, a first of its kind bill to require all alcohol retailers in the state to post cancer warning signs at the […]
Village Telegraph
Seven Calista Corporation shareholders win 2024 Online Early Bird Proxy Prizes
8,500 Shareholders Eligible for All Prize Drawings. Seven Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are winners of Online Early Bird proxy prizes in the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The prizes are randomly drawn by Sramek Hightower, […]
Letters to the Editor
Nominations for the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors for the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame encourages all Alaskans to nominate a woman to the 2024 Class of the Hall of Fame who has made a significant contribution to our […]
Inside Bethel News
Morgan of Aniak wins 2024 Kuskokwim Ice Classic
Annie Morgan of Aniak guessed the exact time the ice would stop the Kuskokwim Ice Classic clock, May 8, 2024 at 8:40am. She is the only winner for 2024 and will take home $21,747.50 for […]
Inside Bethel News
Business manager for local airline indicted
On May 14, 2024, Nathan McCabe was indicted on four counts of Scheme to Defraud and one count of Theft in the First Degree by a Bethel Grand Jury. The indictment stems from allegations that […]
Inside Bethel News
AVCP Leadership Brings Salmon Crisis to Washington, DC
Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) brought the story of the salmon crash to the Nation’s Capital as part of Alaska Day 2024 hosted by The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN). Testimony from AVCP’s CEO, […]
From The Editor
Warriors graduate at BRHS 2024 commencement
by Greg Lincoln The Bethel Regional High School Class of 2024 held their graduation last Friday at the Home of the Warriors, the beloved WarriorDome. Fifty-one students walked and received their diplomas on the last […]
Village Telegraph
Heard it in the Steam House
Natasha Singh named Interim President and CEO of the ANTHC
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Board of Directors today (May 7th, 2024) announced that Valerie Nurr’araluk Davidson has transitioned out of her role as President/CEO, and thanked her for guiding the institution through […]
Contributors
Armageddon: Israel Will Be Victorious Part 2
by Tad Lindley Last week we looked at the failed attempts of Haman and Hitler to destroy the Jewish people. We compared it to the current attempts of Hamas to wipe the nation of Israel […]
Classifieds
Real Estate
Residential Property for Sale, as is, cash only. No payment plans or trades. 940 Front Street, Bethel, AK. $375k. Serious inquiries only. (907) 545-1983. (23)(5/8-29) For Sale For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
May 6 – 10 Judgments John Lomack, 37 3rd Degree Assault 2 Yrs., 5 Yrs. Prob. Eva Lupie, 27 4th Degree Assault 3 Yrs. Prob. Tracy Asicksik, 59 Reckless Endangerment 5 Yrs. Prob. Kenyon Alexie, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
May 10 • On 4-22-24 at 4:40 p.m. firefighters responded to the report of black smoke in the area of the courthouse. Firefighters found a steamer truck thawing the culvert out and had exhaust coming […]
Sports
Bethel Freestyle Wrestlers compete at State Championships
The Alaska USA Wrestling (AUSAW) organization hosted the 2024 Folkstyle, Greco-Roman & Freestyle State Championships in Palmer, Alaska at the Menard Center, May 2-4. The Bethel Freestyle Wrestling team competed in the events. Winning three […]
Contributors
Lessons from our Elders
by Peter Twitchell As most people who saw the “10 Commandments” starring actor Charlton Heston, I will use a word from that great motion picture, which was used by “Moses and the Pharoah” himself. The […]
Letters to the Editor
Shining a light on unsolved cases on MMIWG Day
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is highlighting Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) Day, which is observed on May 5 each year, and are raising awareness for the girls who […]