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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Speak Your Mind
Celebrating Fireweed during Alaska Native Plant Month
by Beth Baker Sick of winter? Waiting for the snow to melt? Alaska’s native plants survived winter and are waiting too. Some, like pasqueflower, are so impatient they’ll push right through the snow. Nearly every […]
Village Telegraph
Alaska House Majority passes HB 169 to boost salmon populations and ensure sustainable fisheries
Today (May 7, 2024), the House of Representatives passed House Bill 169. This legislation is aimed at revitalizing salmon populations and promoting sustainable fisheries across our great state. This bill, which allows individuals, Alaskan corporations, […]
Village Telegraph
New Wood Bison arrive in Alaska
by ADFG In the ongoing collaborative effort between Canada and Alaska, an additional 40 wood bison from Elk Island National Park in Alberta, Canada, recently arrived in Alaska. This transfer will help restore wood bison […]
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Ice Classic clock stops on May 8
The Kuskokwim Ice Classic clock stopped when the tripod moved downriver with the ice on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 8:40am. The temperature was at 25 degrees F and it was snowing. Authentication of the […]
From The Editor
Kuskokwim Campus celebrates 50th Commencement
by Greg Lincoln The Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) in Bethel, Alaska held the 2024 Commencement on May 7th, and is also celebrating 50 Golden Years of serving the Yukon Kuskokwim delta region. The graduation ceremony took […]
Village Telegraph
School in Platinum to close
The Arviq School in Platinum will be closed following the completion of the 2023-2024 school year due to low enrollment numbers. The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met on April 25, 2024 and […]
Village Telegraph
“The Harder the Battle, the Sweeter the Victory” Akiachak High School Mantra
by Mary George Akiachak High School hosted the graduation for seniors and eight grade students on May 3, 2024, in the Akiachak School gym. The procession of graduates was followed by Yup’ik dance performers and […]
Contributors
Haman, Hitler, and Hamas: Israel Will Be Victorious Part 1
by Tad Lindley For thousands of years now, there have been men who hated the Jews. They have dedicated their lives to destroying the Hebrew people. For almost 2,000 years the Jews had no nation […]
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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
April 25 – May 2 Judgments Terrence Tikiun, 26 1st Degree Attempted Vehicle Theft 1 Yr. Prob. Shondell Merculief, 22 Violate Conditions of Release, 1st Degree Harassment 60 Days Jonsey Lomack, 24 4th Degree Assault […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
May 3 • On 4-19-24 at 12:28 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having abdominal pain. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 4-19-24 at 12:53 p.m. medics […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Men charged in Wanton Waste Case
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report on September 7, 2023 that multiple moose had been shot and left to waste near Sanona Creek north of Eureka, Alaska. Troopers responded to the area via a […]
Contributors
What does risk look like to you?
by Dave Kutcher As people near their retirement age, balancing financial risk in an ever-changing environment can seem like a daunting task. Most people have been relegated to self-funding the majority of their retirement in […]
Contributors
Radio lives on
by Peter Twitchell In 1971 Mr. Andrew Edge of Bethel was the KYUK General Manager who asked me if I was willing to take the responsibility of being the radio operations manager of our local […]
Letters to the Editor
Honesty, transparency, wisdom
As we gather to make our decisions for the Calista Board of Directors, the profound legacies that guide our vision for leadership are at the forefront of my thoughts. My sister, Dora, is a living […]
Speak Your Mind
Murkowski slams Interior for resource sanctions on Alaska
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today (May 2nd, 2024) slammed the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) – including Secretary Deb Haaland – for repeatedly sanctioning resource development in Alaska regardless of local support, national […]
Village Telegraph
Tuntutuliak student wins subsistence art contest
Winner of 2023-24 Federal Subsistence Student Art Contest Announced. The Federal Subsistence Board selected sixteen-year-old Emma Friendly of Tuntutuliak as the winner of the 2023-24 Student Art Contest in the wildlife category. Emma’s artwork will […]
Village Telegraph
Iditarod 52 Special Awards Recipients honored at Finisher’s Banquet in Nome
by the Iditarod Trail Committee The 2024 special awards given to mushers during and after Iditarod 52 were presented at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race awards banquet in Nome, Alaska on the evening of […]
Inside Bethel News
DNR releases Lower Kuskokwim Site Specific Plan for public comment
Release of the Lower Kuskokwim Site Specific Plan Public Review Draft. Public Comment Period Open April 19, 2024 through May 20, 2024. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the Lower Kuskokwim Site Specific […]
Inside Bethel News
Announcing applicants for Bethel District Court
Two attorneys have applied to the Alaska Judicial Council for a position on the Bethel District Court. Applicants for the judgeships will be evaluated by the Council’s seven members (the chief justice, three non-attorney members, […]
Inside Bethel News
Senate District S Update
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Good afternoon, Today is the one hundredth and ninth Legislative Day. We have less than two weeks left before final adjournment. This week, the Senate Finance Committee has been hearing SB […]
From The Editor
ASAA 2024 1A Basketball Championship Results
by Greg Lincoln The Alaska School Activities Association has released the 2024 1A Basketball Girls and Boys Championship Results from the state tournament that took place on March 13-16, 2024. This includes the final standings, […]
Village Telegraph