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March Madness begins

by Greg Lincoln The 36th Annual Coastal Conference will be taking place this weekend, starting on Saturday, March 2nd and finishing up on Monday March 4th here in Bethel at the WarriorDome. On the girls […]

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ASAA 2023 Fall Wrestling Good Sport Recipients

by Greg Lincoln The Alaska Schools Activities Association (ASAA) has released the 2023 Fall Wrestling Good Sport Recipients. Schools with 4 or more athletes, may select a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship throughout […]

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Angniq Alussistuaq

(Top) Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Winter Pageant presented Christmas Around the World last week. (Bottom) Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat students dance the Trepak with scarves from the Nutcracker. by Greg Lincoln We wish you all a very Merry Christmas! […]

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REAA Election results

by Greg Lincoln The official results are in as of the first week of October for the 2023 Regional Education Attendance Area election. A Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) is an educational area that is […]

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Alaska’s vital statistics

by Greg Lincoln In 2022, Alaska’s resident population was 736,556 persons, up from 736,105 persons in 2021 says the Alaska Vital Statistics 2022 Annual Report, updated September 22nd, 2023. This included 377,762 men (51%), and […]

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

by Greg Lincoln Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. This year the holiday fell on October 9th, 2023, which was formerly known as Columbus Day. A community celebration was held […]

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Thank you to all

by Greg Lincoln Quyana to everyone who helped in any way at all before and after the passing of our beloved Dad and Ap’a Alois Lincoln of Toksook Bay. We are grateful for all that […]

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1A LKSD Cross Country Regionals Results

by Greg Lincoln The Lower Kuskokwim School District 1A Cross Country race took place in Bethel at the Sand Pit this past weekend, September 30th, 2023. Teams from Chefornak, Akiuk, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Kwethluk, Kwigillingok, Mertarvik, […]

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Cross Country season begins

by Greg Lincoln The season of running is here with school back in session, teams have been practicing for their local meets since July 26th. This past Friday the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Immersion School in Bethel […]

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NABI promotes education and careers for youth

photography by Todd Ramoth/AK Storm by Greg Lincoln The Native American Basketball Invitational tournament in Phoenix, Arizona recently held July 17-23, 2023 centered around educational and inspirational programs including a college and career fair, an […]

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Mountain runners

Congratulations to Alyse Lincoln of Toksook Bay/Bethel who recently competed in the 95th Mt. Marathon Race in Seward, AK on the 4th of July. She is our (Greg and Kelly Lincoln’s) daughter and sister to […]

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WEIO showcases culture, traditional games

by Greg Lincoln The World Eskimo Indian Olympics 2023 has come to a close after a weekend of folks of all generations coming together to celebrate traditional Alaskan native games, dance, culture, artistry and craftsmanship, […]

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Two fires in a row destroy homes in Bethel

by Greg Lincoln Two house fires devastated Bethel within 24-hours of each other. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Bethel Fire Department responded to 5748 Neqleq Street in Kasayuli Subdivision for […]

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ASAA 3A Girls and Boys state basketball results

by Greg Lincoln The Alaska School Activities Association has posted the official results from the State 3A basketball tournament that was held March 22-25, 2023. Congratulations to the student athletes and to their teams. ASAA/First […]

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UAF names spring 2023 honors students

by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to the college students who made it on to the UAF honor roll, we commend you for your hard work and perseverance. The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students […]

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ASAA releases 2023 State Basketball 1A Finals Results

by Greg Lincoln The Alaska Schools Activities Association has released the 2023 State Basketball 1A Final Results from the March 15-18, 2023 1A State Championship, quyana. 2023 1A BASKETBALL GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FINAL STANDINGS Champion: […]

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2023 graduates resilient pandemic seniors

by Greg Lincoln The Bethel Regional High School (BRHS) celebrated the graduation of their Class of 2023 last Friday, May 19th, 2023 at the WarriorDome. This generation of students throughout the region (and also our […]

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Bethel City council votes to support application for funding for Donut Hole Road design and construction

by Greg Lincoln The Bethel City Council passed a resolution that supports the City of Bethel’s Community Transportation Program (CTP) application to request funding for design and construction of the Donut Hole Road in Bethel. […]

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Kuskokwim Campus 2023 Commencement

by Greg Lincoln The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Rural and Community Development Kuskokwim Campus celebrated their 49th Commencement graduates in a ceremony last Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. The degrees and certificates conferred to […]

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Licensed Practical Nurses receive pins at ceremony

by Greg Lincoln Five new Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) received their LPN certificates and their pins from the Alaska Pacific University Nursing Program at a pinning ceremony held at the Yuut Elitnaurviat People’s Learning Center […]

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YK region students named to UAF honors lists

by Greg Lincoln The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the fall 2022 semester. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. Students on the UAF […]

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Cama-i Festival 2023

by Greg Lincoln The long-awaited Cama-i Festival is back at its former venue, the Bethel Regional High School after a few years and folks were thrilled with its return. It was hosted by the SouthWest […]

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1A Alaska Coastal Conference Tournament – Part 1

by Greg Lincoln The 35th annual 1A Coastal Conference Basketball Tournament is underway here in Bethel at the WarriorDome. Girls varsity teams from the Island League: Chefornak, Toksook Bay, and Newtok/Mertarvik; the Midcoast League: Kipnuk, […]

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Angniq Alussistuaq

by Greg Lincoln We have been loving this Christmas holiday, spending it with friends and family, the church services and holiday programs, the gifts, and being able to get together instead of being isolated one […]

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Unofficial election results

by Greg Lincoln Thank you to all who voted in the General Election. Voting is an exciting and fulfilling way to help support our state and local governments. When we vote we connect with our […]

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Spirit of Youth nominations open

by Greg Lincoln The folks at the Spirit of Youth have been working to promote and empower our young people by helping to recognize and celebrate their volunteerism and accomplishments. Do you know of a […]

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AFN 2022 President’s Awards Honorees

by Greg Lincoln Every year, AFN honors those who have made outstanding contributions to their families and the Native community. Awarded the Roger Lang Youth Leadership award is Golga Oscar of Kasigluk. Congratulations! The 2022 […]

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Voters oppose alcohol proposition for package store in Bethel Newly elected and re-elected council members take oath of office

by Greg Lincoln The initiative for a package liquor store in Bethel for selling beer and wine did not pass during the October 4th, 2022 municipal election. Nearly 60% of Bethel’s voters said that they […]

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Coastal storm pounds western Alaska

by Greg Lincoln The worst storm in recent times hit our homeland this past weekend – the coastal regions bore the brunt. Reports and photos of homes collapsing off their posts, extensive coastline erosion, extreme […]

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Welcome Home Representative Peltola

by Greg Lincoln Bethel rolled out the red carpet for Representative-elect Mary Peltola last Thursday, with a grand welcome at the Bethel airport and then celebrating with a homecoming reception at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural […]

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UAF names 2021-2022 honors students

by Greg Lincoln The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. Students […]

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Primary election results

2022 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION Summary Report August 16, 2022 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS *** U.S. Representative (Special General) Precincts Reported: 395 of 402 (98.26%) Candidate Party Total Begich, Nick REP 44,065 28.56% Palin, Sarah REP 49,262 31.93% […]

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WEIO promotes culture and connections

by Greg Lincoln The 2022 World Eskimo Indian Olympics is in the books. Congratulations to all of the participants and to the event organizers for a successful event. WEIO showcases our native cultures, arts and […]

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Presentation of the Colors

by Greg Lincoln Hello everyone, I hope you all had a good 4th of July weekend. We are happy to see the festivities back once again in Bethel after these past couple of years. Quyana […]

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YKHC celebrates grand opening of Dr. Paul John Calricaraq hospital expansion project

by Greg Lincoln The hardworking leadership of the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation invited all the stakeholders, lenders, politicians, business partners, construction crews, designers, board members, staff, and community members to the grand opening celebration of […]

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BRHS sends of graduating class of 2022

by Greg Lincoln The graduation class of the Bethel Regional High School honored 34 graduates at a much-anticipated commencement ceremony at the WarriorDome, home of the Warriors on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. Wearing their blue […]

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Kuskokwim Campus 2022 Commencement

by Greg Lincoln The Kuskokwim Campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Rural and Community Development celebrated their Forty-Eighth Commencement on April 29th, 2022. The graduates clad in their graduation gowns, mortar boards, […]

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NYO family spans four generations

by Greg Lincoln The Phillip family of Kongiganak is strong in Native Youth Olympics here in the coastal region of southwest Alaska. Their founding father is Tommy Phillip who has coached NYO for many years, […]

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Edward S. Curtis’ Unpublished Alaska

by Greg Lincoln A new book featuring one hundred images of Alaska Natives has been released by the Curtis Legacy Foundation – Unpublished Alaska. This project showcases previously unpublished photos including some from Nunivak Island, […]

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Representative Don Young

by Greg Lincoln On March 18th, 2022 we were at State 1A basketball tournament when we got the news that our Congressman Don Young passed away. We were shocked, saddened, concerned for all of Alaska. […]

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Cama-i welcomes back dance groups in 2022

by Greg Lincoln The Cama-i Dance Festival has returned after a couple years break due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a two-day event at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel and folks are happy […]

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People First Initiative Councils

by Greg Lincoln The Dunleavy Administration today (February 25th, 2022) announced the appointment of Alaskans to various councils as part of his People First Initiative announced in December of 2021. Several appointees are from the […]

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Chefornak Lady Shamans and Toksook Bay Islander boys win 1A Coastal Conference basketball tournament

by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to the 34th Annual 1A Alaska Coastal Conference basketball tournament champions as of this Saturday, March 5th, 2022 – the Chefornak Lady Shamans and the Toksook Bay Islander boys. These teams […]

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March Madness

by Greg Lincoln March Madness is here folks, and conference tournaments are underway this week for most of our region’s local teams. For our smallest schools, the 1A teams, tournaments are going on in host […]