Contributors

Willow Ptarmigan Aqesgiq

by Frank Keim Aqezaqezaqezaqezqzqzqzqzqz… Ever heard that sound? Sure you have. Just walk out in the tundra in spring, and I guarantee, if you listen hard enough, you’ll hear it. Enter, two aspiring bird watchers. […]

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BM2 recount results

The recount for Ballot Measure 2: an Act to get rid of the Open Primary System and Ranked-Choice that was on the November 5th 2024 General Election ballot is now complete and the results are […]

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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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Christmas recitations

by Peter Twitchell When we were kids going to Sunday school at the Moravian Church in Bethel, every December we went in front of the church congregation and recited out loud the verses in the […]

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Village Telegraph

Board of Fisheries could stop trawl bycatch in little-known Prince William Sound trawl fishery

by SalmonState The Alaska State Board of Fisheries this week will consider four proposals that would eliminate or reduce bycatch in the Prince William Sound “midwater” trawl fishery, which has zero observers and regularly bycatches […]

Inside Bethel News

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel

October 8 – November 27 Judgments Arthur Laraux, 42 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Eric Kameroff, 41 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Probation violations Aloysius Peters, 63 Violated Conditions of […]

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Delta Lifestyles

Sweet Potato or Yam Delight

This rice recipe is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux who collected and compiled delicious recipes from her friends and relatives. This delicious side dish by Sis Laraux is ready for you to cook […]

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Man found guilty by jury

Today (Sept. 23rd, 2024), a Fairbanks jury found 32-year-old Patrick Kelly guilty of two counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and two counts of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree for the March […]

Obituaries

Katie Kakgailnguq Curtis

Katie Kakgailnguq Curtis, born June 24th, 1952 to November 22, 2024. Katie Kakgailnguq Curtis, is preceded by her late parents, Phillip Nurataaq and Maria Cupugniralria Moses, her late paternal grandparents Angalgaq and Nalugaralria Moses, maternal […]

Contributors

King Herod Kills the Kids

by Tad Lindley Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The place of his birth was actually prophesied about in the book of Micah, As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – […]

Inside Bethel News

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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House Majority Coalition announces key leadership positions

Bipartisan Leadership Shares Policy Priorities. The Alaska House Majority Coalition is announcing key leadership positions following results from the general election, with Representative Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham) as Speaker, Representative Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) as Rules Chair, […]

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Village Telegraph

2024 Doyon Settlement Trust Distribution

The Doyon Settlement Trustees approved the Doyon Settlement Trust distribution amount of $12.65 per unit, or $1,265 per 100 units based on fiscal year 2024 performance. This non-taxable distribution will be paid out to those […]

Letters to the Editor

Apologies to Representative Peltola

Dear Congresswoman Peltola, You did not lose the election, we Alaska Native voters lost the election for you, simply we did not show up and vote! Alaska Native voter just sizzled and withered away! We […]

Speak Your Mind

Public and Subsistence Hearings: Your Comments are Needed to Protect Migratory Birds and Our Traditional Ways of Life

by Edgar Tall, Sr. Tribal members from the Native Village of Hooper Bay plan to testify in upcoming public meetings and ANILCA 810 hearings hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a proposed […]

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Village Telegraph

2023 Drug Overdose Mortality Report Released

The Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records Section (HAVRS) and Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP) have released the finalized 2023 Drug Overdose Mortality Update. This report contains detailed statistical reporting and other […]

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Inside Bethel News

Secretary of the Interior appoints Members to Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, with the concurrence of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, has made appointments to the ten Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. The Councils advise the Federal Subsistence Board on subsistence […]

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Five Alaskans granted clemency

Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today (Nov 27, 2024) the granting of clemency to five individuals who through efforts consistent with changing their life, have warranted consideration for clemency. Each case was carefully reviewed and reflects […]

Contributors

Jesus’ Hanukkah Sermon

by Tad Lindley It’s quite possible that you, not having grown up around Jewish people, have never heard of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that lasts for eight nights and eight days. It is […]

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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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Sharing the catch

by Peter Twitchell This coming spring, God willing, one of the Elders wants to take me out to see how they hunt on Prince William Sound! I will see them butcher a seal, get the […]

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Alaska’s Minimum Wage will increase in 2025

The Alaska minimum wage will increase from $11.73 to $11.91 in 2025. In 2014, Alaska voters passed a ballot initiative to annually adjust the minimum wage for inflation. Alaska Statute 23.10.065(a) requires the Alaska minimum […]

Letters to the Editor

Thankful for you all

Working for Alaska as a member of our federal delegation has been the honor of my life. Thank you all for that opportunity. I’ll tell you, working for all of Alaska isn’t easy. Some say […]

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Village Telegraph

Intent to recount Ballot Measure 2 announced

Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom announced today (November 25, 2024) – the intent to hold a recount of Ballot Measure 2, which proposed repealing Alaska’s open primary system and ranked-choice general election. “Alaska law ensures the […]

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Inside Bethel News

City of Bethel has a new manager

Lori Strickler, a longtime resident of Bethel, former City Clerk, and former Acting City Manager has accepted the position of City Manager of Bethel. During a Special Meeting called on November 13th, 2024, city council […]

In our Native Land

Sucessful First Catch

The family of Evelyn B. Day, age 5 of Bethel, is pleased to announce her first catch – a rabbit on November 25, 2024. This was her first time trying out her birthday gift, a […]