Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court
in BethelJune 18 – July 26 Judgments We do not have any judgments or probation violations this week.
Day: August 2, 2024
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