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Month: August 2024
Village Telegraph
Alaska’s Primary Election
Alaskans voted in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024. Voters also had the option of voting Absentee In-Person and Early Voting which was available August 5th-19th. The primary election on August 20th was […]
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State of Alaska District Court
in BethelAugust 13 – 16 Judgments Bryan Nicolai, 23 Attempted 1st Degree Assault x 4, 3rd Degree Assault 7 Yrs., 4 Mos. ,10 Yrs. Prob. Aaron Moses Alexie, 26 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
August 16 • On 07/10/2024 at 04:46 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person experiencing altered mental status. The patient was assessed then transported to the hospital. • On 07/10/2024 at 06:10 medics […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Corporation Board of Directors elects Officers
For first time, three descendants serve on Board. The Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Board of Directors has elected its officers following the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Willie Kasayulie was reelected as Board Chair, Margaret Pohjola […]
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Obituaries
Carol Ann Peters
Carol Ann Peters was born on July 14, 1956 to Catherine Peters and Kenneth Dahl in Tanana, Alaska. Shortly after, her mother Catherine permanently settled in Bethel with her family, including Carol. Carol grew up […]
Inside Bethel News
Where Does Your Trail Lead?
by Tad Lindley For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps… (I Peter 2:21 KJV) For God called you to do […]
Contributors
Western Sandpiper Iisuraaraq / Iiyuraaraq
by Frank Keim Have you ever wondered about the word “sandpiper?” I did, and when I finally looked it up, I found one of the meanings of the word “pipe” is to chirp, peep or […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors claim podium at Valdez XC Invitational
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel Cross Country Team won both the girls and boys divisions at the Valdez Cross Country Invitational this past weekend, August 17th. They also took the top three spots on […]
Letters to the Editor
To LKSD Parents and Guardians
Dear Parent or Guardian: We are pleased to inform you that the Lower Kuskokwim School District will be participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for […]
Speak Your Mind
Whispers Amongst Pines
an Essay by Ciukaq Cadence Cedars As I awaken from a night of camping in the Yukon wilderness, a chill in the air prompts me to burrow deeper into my cozy sleeping bag. Relishing the […]
Contributors
Turn your HSA into a retirement planning resource
by Dave Kutcher While most of us think of a Health Savings Account (HSA) for what it was primarily designed to do, provide a tax-advantaged way to save money in order to pay for ongoing […]
Contributors
Moving to the Valley
by Peter Twitchell I come from the small community of Bethel Alaska. There was never too many vehicles in the 50s when I was a boy. That would be in the early 50s and you could […]
Village Telegraph
Cup’ik/Yup’ik Mechanic/Welders train with American Honda Technicians in Rural Alaska
by CVRF Staff Four technicians from American Honda traveled to Alaskan village to collaborate with local CVRF mechanics from Chevak, Hooper Bay, Kongiganak, Napakiak, Toksook Bay and Scammon Bay in week-long Marine and ATV training. […]
From The Editor
YK Delta’s west coast is hit by storm, flooding
by Greg Lincoln Communities in the Yukon Kuskokwim delta region were hit by severe flooding and erosion on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Floodwaters, wind and rain inundated beloved coastal communities such as Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 5
Judgments David Vermillion, 28 Driving Under the Influence 3 Days, $1500, 1 Yr. Prob.
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
August 8 • On 07/07/2024 at 12:51 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person experiencing chest pain. The patient was assessed then transported to the hospital. • On 07/07/2024 at 08:26 p.m. medics […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Man overboard
DPS Patrol Vessel Stimson received a MAYDAY call on 07/05/2024 at approximately 1231 hours, from a commercial salmon fisherman in Kvichak Bay stating he lost a crewman over the side of his vessel. AWT responded […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Boat theft
Alaska State Troopers received a report of a boat theft near the Kasigluk area on 07/16/24 at approximately 23:09 hours. The boat was later recovered in Bethel on a trailer. The investigation is ongoing.
Heard it in the Steam House
Rafting accident
Alaska State Troopers were notified of a boating fatality on July 19, 2024, at 6:21pm, approximately 53 miles southeast of Bethel on a remote river rafting trip. Investigation revealed that Larry Erwin, age 53 of […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Human remains found
Alaska State Troopers received a report on August 1, 2024, at 5:30pm, of human remains found on the shore of the Egegik River near Egegik. AST and AWT responded in a state aircraft and recovered […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Person rescued
Alaska State Troopers received a report on 07/26/24 at approximately 17:28 hours, of a person who needed to be rescued approximately 14 miles north of Bethel who was attempting to walk to Russian Mission. The […]
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Heard it in the Steam House
Sullivan, Lankford, and colleagues call out Olympic Committee for mocking Christian faith
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today (July 30th) sent a letter with his Senate colleagues to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in response to the vulgar depiction of the Last Supper that took […]
Contributors
The First Mark of the Beast
by Tad Lindley This column is based on a message preached by Rev. Jimmy Toney at the 2017 family campmeeting in Sterling, AK. The second mark: 666 One of the best known passages of scripture, […]
Village Telegraph
Welcome home: Bison Company Army Guardsmen return from Kuwait
by Balinda O’Neal Approximately 100 Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, returned home Aug. 10 after a nine-month deployment to Kuwait. Soldiers of “Bison” Company, as they are […]
Letters to the Editor
Y-K RTG Yukon Kuskokwim Regional Tribal Government
To YK delta residents, It has been nearly 2 years since the so-called YK RTG established. Links are provided here https://ykrtg.org/, https://ykrtg.org/news, https://www.facebook.com/YKRTG/. What has transpired since the great election? Our regional Corporation Calista was […]
Speak Your Mind
Because migratory birds connect us, we have a shared responsibility to protect them
by Chief Edgar Tall Sr. O ur community, “Naparyarmiut” in Yup’ik, is located along the shore of Hooper Bay in the Bering Sea on the western edge of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. While we live several […]
In our Native Land
Disaster Declaration for 2024 Juneau Glacier Flood
Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared a state disaster emergency for the 2024 August Juneau Glacier Flood. The Disaster Declaration funds emergency response efforts and activates the state’s Public Assistance and Individual Assistance Disaster Recovery Program. […]
Contributors
Short-Term Health Insurance Plans fall under new rules for 2024
by Dave Kutcher If you and your family have found themselves in need of a short-term health insurance solution and if that need is continuing beyond the next couple of months, you need to be […]
Contributors
A memorable circumpolar trip
by Peter Twitchell It was in 1981 I was invited to go to Greenland to meet with the leaders of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference Commission. After I met with the I.C.C. President, and his team, […]
Village Telegraph
Lower Yukon River Regional Port to celebrate grand opening
There will be a celebration for the Grand Opening of the Lower Yukon River Regional Port in Emmonak, Alaska on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at 1:30pm. The port will be dedicated in memory of Martin […]
Inside Bethel News
VFW Auxiliary Donates $10,000 to YK Delta Lifesavers Endowment Fund
by Beverly Hoffman In November it will be ten years the YK Fitness Center and pool has been open. For decades now the YK Delta Lifesavers has put money from all their fundraisers and donations […]
From The Editor
Artist opportunity to expand
by Greg Lincoln The SouthWest Alaska Arts Group, or SWAAG, is sponsoring the Best in the West Artist Entrepreneurship Program for aspiring artists of all levels of experience. This grant is an individual artist award […]
Village Telegraph
Classifieds
Real Estate
Sold!!! In The Delta Discovery –Home in Blueberry Sub Reduced to Sell: 132 Cranberry St. 1700 sq. ft.- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, completely renovated, new kitchen & bathrooms, new flooring thru out, detached heated garage. […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court
in Bethel July 9 Judgments John Kassaiuli, 31 4th Degree Assault, Violate Conditions of Release 60 Days
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
August 1 • On 7/04/2024 at 9:02 p.m. medics responded to the report of an assault. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7/04/2024 at 10:30 p.m. medics responded to the […]
Contributors
To Amputate or Not to Amputate,That is the Question
by Tad Lindley Matt Dawson, a Canadian field hockey player, broke his ring finger rather badly. To make it right again would require reconstructive surgery. There was only one problem, Mr. Dawson wanted to play […]
Letters to the Editor
Alaska Representative Kevin McCabe supports Governor Dunleavy’s Veto of HB2
Today (August 2nd, 2024), Representative Kevin McCabe voiced his support of Governor Dunleavy’s veto of HB29, his bill that sought to prohibit insurers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their political affiliation or […]
Speak Your Mind
Sullivan demands transparency from Canadians on mine spill in Yukon Watershed
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) sent a letter yesterday to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman urging them to provide greater transparency and a full accounting of the […]
Contributors
More gloom and doom
by Dave Kutcher I just read the top 5 articles that popped up in my business email this weekend. Every single one of them is speaking to current difficulties of folks trying to get by in […]
Contributors
The Importance of Names
by Peter Twitchell I’m glad I listened to the Chief Eddie, the Chief of everything. My son Danny is a proud Ap’a today, and I am a great and happy grandpa. My great grandson was […]
Contributors
Whimbrel Kikikiaq
by Frank Keim What a bird this one is! With its long, down-curved bill and bluish stilt-like legs, it almost looks extraterrestrial. But I assure you, it is an earthling, and an Alaskan through and […]
Village Telegraph
ANSEP Summer Bridge students
This opportunity welcomes the largest group of students in its 26-year history, expands paid internship opportunities in science, engineering and business industries. This week (July 30th, 2024), 54 students from across the state are wrapping […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Robotic dog to help with wildlife conflicts at Fairbanks airport
Fairbanks International Airport welcomes Aurora to State Service, Alaska’s Robotic Solution to Reducing Airport Wildlife Conflicts. Fairbanks International Airport is excited to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its wildlife management team. Meet Aurora, a state-of-the-art […]
From The Editor
BFK9s advocates for new animal shelter
by Greg Lincoln Bethel Friends of Canines (BFK9s) Executive Director Jesslyn Elliott presented City Council with an update on the state of the Bethel City Animal Shelter during their July 23rd, 2024 regular meeting – […]
In our Native Land
A peak experience in the Alaska desert
by Ned Rozell NOGAHABARA DUNES — Karin Bodony has walked us to a sandy bowl, a place she has perhaps visited more than any other living person. Karin is a biologist with the U.S. Fish […]
Village Telegraph
Sweet Salmonberries
Angela Evan of Tuntutuliak went salmonberry picking with her family and their dog Rosie at Kialiq River. She picked berries and helped her sister Myra fill her bucket. Photo by Myra Lupie
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court
in BethelJune 18 – July 26 Judgments We do not have any judgments or probation violations this week.
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
July 25 • On 6/30/2024 at 3:12 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having behavioral health issues. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 6/30/2024 at 8:00 p.m. […]
Village Telegraph
Fire fatality
The Alaska State Troopers were investigating reports that a firearm had been discharged in the community of Aniak on July 25, 2024, around 11:30 am. Aniak-based State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers were in the area […]
In our Native Land
103-year-old WWII soldier secures VA benefits after nearly eight decades
by Balinda O’Neal The Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs recognized a 103-Year-Old World War II soldier for securing his veteran benefits 78 years after his honorable discharge at a ceremony at the Alaska Veterans Museum […]
Classifieds
Real Estate
General Use River Front Property for Sale; being sold as is. Needs cosmetic work and leveling. $10k credit taken from original price for demolition if desired, but there is a lot of salvageable materials in […]
Contributors
Who Would You Die For?
by Tad Lindley I n Helmand Province, Afghanistan on February 9, 2008. Matthew Croucher and three other British Marines were on a reconnaissance mission. While going through a building, they triggered a trip wire grenade. […]
Inside Bethel News
Mud Volleyball Winners
by Joey Valadez Congratulations to Run VLB, sponsored by Alaska Commercial Co. and Fox Air, for taking home their first Mud Championship title! It was a hard fought battle for Run VLB, led by team […]
Letters to the Editor
Sullivan Statement on joint Russian-Chinese Bomber Task Force near Alaska
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today after the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian Tu-95 and two People’s Republic of China H-6 military aircraft operating […]
Speak Your Mind
The Open Primary reflects the voting preferences of Alaska Native communities
by Michelle Macuar Sparck In 2022, Alaska became the first state in the country to run a top-four open primary in tandem with an instant runoff general election. Alaska also happens to have the largest […]
In our Native Land
The Alaska SeaLife Center admits rare patient — an orphaned Pacific Walrus Calf from Utqiagvik, AK
by the Alaska SeaLife Center Staff The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is caring for a female Pacific walrus calf that arrived from Utqiagvik on July 22, 2024. Walruses are rare patients for the Wildlife Response […]
Contributors
Stuck in the middle
by Dave Kutcher On one end, older retirees trying to weather the financial impact of rising costs for life’s basic necessities as well as health care and long term custodial care costs and on the […]
Contributors
Serving our Tribes
by Peter Twitchell I respect Tribes and appreciate our tribal governments for helping people. When I lived in Bethel Urucararmiut (ONC) used to make fish available and lunches for their elderly tribal members. ONC has been […]
In our Native Land
Alaska Legislature made strides against cancer in 2024
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Emily Nenon. The passage of two bills late in the 2024 legislative session marks a significant step forward in easing the cancer burden in […]
Inside Bethel News
New Bethel Public Safety Chief takes oath of office
Under Special Order of Business, the new Bethel Chief of Public Safety James Harris took the Oath of Office during the July 23rd, 2024 City Council Meeting. Acting City Manager Lori Strickler administered the Oath. […]
Village Telegraph
Akiak to hold meeting regarding community light and power
The Akiak Community has called a meeting to talk about the future of their power situation. The meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Community Center. The […]
From The Editor
Alaska teams participate at NABI tournament
by Greg Lincoln The annual Native American Basketball Invitational took place this past week, July 22-27, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona which featured native high school basketball teams from across the country. Alaska youth also participated […]
Village Telegraph
A Bucket of Berries
4 year old Lola Peter picked ripe salmonberries near her village of Kasigluk. She is a fast picker and after filling her cup she poured her berries into her Dad’s bucket. Photo by Deana Peter