Obituaries

Kyle Jacob “Qass’uq” Beebe

Kyle Jacob “Qass’uq Beebe was born on March 19, 1997 in Bethel, Alaska to Wassillie C. and Helena Beebe. Qass’uq enjoyed going out to the wilderness to provide for his family by hunting in the […]

Contributors

How Much is Your Pastor Worth?

by Tad Lindley There is a fair amount of shadow hate speech on social media targeting Christianity. One of those posts that I will try to reproduce here for you goes something like this: The […]

Classifieds

Real Estate

FOR SALE: 652 Ptarmigan – 3 separate bldgs: a 3 bdrm, a 2 bdrm and a studio. Reduced price $550K. Close to downtown. For more info call Bonnie 907-545-1944. REMAX Dynamic Properties email: [email protected]. (34)(11/20-12/11) […]

Letters to the Editor

Voter Freedom is Here to Stay

No on 2 celebrates defense of open primary system. For the second time in four years, Alaskans have decided in favor of elections that empower every voter. That make candidates compete for every vote. That […]

Inside Bethel News

Strengthening Alaska’s Public Safety: Recent Growth in the VPSO Program

by James Hoelscher Under Governor Dunleavy’s leadership and with reliable funding from the Alaska Legislature, Alaska’s Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) program has experienced substantial growth, reflecting Alaska’s commitment to public safety across its communities. […]

Village Telegraph

“DANGER CLOSE”

by Bethel Search and Rescue 11.18.24 BSAR Kuskokwim River Aerial Survey—Report 2024-25 – 01** Summary: For the past several years BSAR has been scheduling our first aerial freeze up survey of the Kuskokwim River on […]

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Inside Bethel News

Bethel City councilman arrested, charged

A current Bethel city council member was arrested and charged with assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct last week on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Twenty-seven year old WG Anaruk pleaded not guilty to the charges according to […]

Inside Bethel News

2024 #BethelGives Campaign

by the Bethel Community Services Foundation  Bethel Community Services Foundation announces the beginning of the 2024 #BethelGives Campaign, sponsored by Bethel Community Services Foundation and nine local nonprofit organizations. This year we have more amazing […]

From The Editor

Alaska’s ranked choice voting results

by Greg Lincoln Toksook Bay’s Nellie Jimmie will represent House District 38. Nick Begich wins US House Seat. Ranked choice voting tabulations have been made by the Alaska Division of Elections which were featured during […]

Village Telegraph

Dipnetting for Tomcod

Dipnetters in Kwigillingok caught lots of tomcod from their river last weekend. They filled many gunny sacks with the tasty fish and shared their catch with visitors from the nearby village of Kipnuk and Kongiganak. […]

Contributors

Belted KingfisherNeqaiq

by Frank Keim If you’ve ever lived or travelled on a river almost anywhere in Alaska, you’ve seen or heard the Belted kingfisher. They’re fast, though, so to get a good look at them you’ve […]

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Delta Lifestyles

2024 AFN Citizen of the Year Award Winner

Every year, AFN honors those who have made outstanding contributions to their families and the Native community. The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes the contributions of a Native person who has demonstrated strong commitment, […]

Contributors

Ready for the Season?

by Tad Lindley While discussing favorite seasons, one said, “Winter, because snow is easier to deal with.” Another said, “That’s because you’re young, when you’re older, you’ll see it differently.” I said, “My favorite season […]

Classifieds

Real Estate

FOR SALE: 652 Ptarmigan – 3 separate bldgs: a 3 bdrm, a 2 bdrm and a studio. Reduced price $550K. Close to downtown. For more info call Bonnie 907-545-1944. REMAX Dynamic Properties email: [email protected]. (34)(11/20-12/11) […]

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Heard it in the Steam House

Alaska House Republicans committed to advancing resource development with President Trump

In a statement issued today (November 8th, 2024), the Alaska House Republican Caucus reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing resource development and investment opportunities for Alaska. In a recent video shared by Governor Dunleavy, President Trump […]

Contributors

Majestic Alaska

by Peter Twitchell I have been living in the Matanuska Valley since June 2, 2019. The very first sound I heard was about nine o’clock in the evening and that was a train blowing its horn. […]

Speak Your Mind

Court Hearing: Southwest Alaska Tribes and Cook Inletkeeper Challenge Donlin Gold Mine’s State Permits

by EarthJustice Plaintiffs argue key state permits authorizing the world’s largest gold mine are illegal. Four tribes in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region of Southwest Alaska and Cook Inletkeeper, an Alaska environmental group, are challenging […]

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From The Editor

Antibody treatment reduces risk of RSV in infants

by Greg Lincoln The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation worked in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and other organizations to publish a study about the effectiveness of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody that provides direct antibodies […]

Village Telegraph

Winter Ice Fishing

Molly Agimuk went ice fishing last week upriver from her village of Chevak. She was manaqing for smelt. Her family enjoyed fresh fish for dinner on Veterans Day. photo by Roberta Agimuk

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For Sale

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) For Sale: Plastic […]

Contributors

Uuravik Slough

by Peter Twitchell I didn’t know what to call a part of the Matanuska Valley in my native Yupiaq language so I’ve decided to call it Uuravik, named after the slough below Lower Kalskag on the […]

Sports

Bethel Invitational Wrestling results

The Bethel Regional High School Warriors wrestling team hosted the Bethel Invitational Wrestling tournament this past weekend, November 8-9, 2024 at the WarriorDome. Elementary, junior high, and varsity squads from all over Alaska participated in […]

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Village Telegraph

Southwest Alaska Tribes and Cook Inletkeeper challenge Donlin Gold Mine’s State Permits

Court Hearing Next Tuesday: Plaintiffs argue key state permits authorizing the world’s largest gold mine are illegal. Four tribes in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region of Southwest Alaska and Cook Inletkeeper, an Alaska environmental group, […]

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Sports

by Faith Snow

October 31, 2024: Last weekend coach Wheeler put together a “new” volleyball team, a mix of some varsity and some JV players, and brought them to Hooper Bay. The “new” team that traveled was: Julia, […]

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Inside Bethel News

Kids still vaping on school grounds

by Taleesha Phillips Vaping is still an issue at Bethel Regional High School (BRHS). It is a distraction from school work and important activities from students’ day to day lives. Mrs. Miner said, “This year […]

Obituaries

Ella Mary Guest

Ella Mary Qanganaq Guest was born in Bethel on July 10, 1985 to Moses and Emma Guest. She was baptized in Kasigluk and her godmother is Maria Nicholas. Ella was raised in Quinhagak where she […]

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For Sale

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) For Sale: Plastic […]

Cop Shop

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel

August 29 – October 31 Judgments Thomas Peter Kinegak, 42 Disorderly Conduct $150 Aurora M. Jones, 35 Disorderly Conduct $100 Probation violations Roman Kenneth Peter, 41 Violated Conditions of Probation 9 Mos. Mason Isaiah Cook, […]

Contributors

A trustworthy jump starter

by Peter Twitchell I am convinced that a truck battery should be replaced every 5 years if it’s running heavy and steady for that length of time. I am amazed how auto technology has come in […]

Speak Your Mind

When someone is experiencing a mental health disorder, getting the right support really matters

by Adrienne Gregory As a licensed clinician and behavioral health administrator at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), one role I fulfill is answering calls to YKHC’s 24-hour Behavioral Health Crisis Line. I have the opportunity […]

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Village Telegraph

AFN responds to President Biden’s Apology

by AFN Staff The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) welcomes President Joe Biden’s apology to Native boarding school students and their families. This historic acknowledgment marks a significant step towards healing and justice for Indigenous […]

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Village Telegraph

Renewable Energy Project award increasing affordability of clean water access in four Y-K Delta Communities

by ANTHC The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended $24.2M in funding through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program (CPRG) for an ANTHC-led project to install 1 MW wind turbines and battery energy storage systems […]

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From The Editor

REAA Election Results

by Greg Lincoln The Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) Election took place on October 1st, 2024. REAA elections are used to determine who will serve on local district school boards and are held annually on […]

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For Sale

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) For Sale: Plastic […]

Contributors

Prayer Warriors

by Peter Twitchell Prayer Warriors are people who pray for individuals going through some tribulation in their lives, and it could be poor health or reoccurring health issues, illnesses, relationship problems, money problems, behavior problems […]

Letters to the Editor

Support Rep. McCormick for House District 38

In the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, we face unprecedented challenges regarding our lands, waters, and ways of life. We face a stark choice: to allow the development of Donlin, which would become one of the world’s largest […]

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For Sale

For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) For Sale: Plastic […]