The recent announcement by the State’s bank AIDEA (Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority) and the Alaska Gas development corporation (AGDC) warrants close examination not only by the legislature, but every Alaskan who might become […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Wednesday November 6, I was racially discriminated by an employee at Bethel Alaska Commercial Company. Person made assumption that we were intoxicated and told us we could not enter the store. Trying to explain […]
As an Alaska Native living in rural Alaska, I am concerned about rank choice voting (RCV). First of all, when you normally vote yes on anything – that means we want it. And no means […]
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 […]
Make NO MISTAKE, the Democrats State Platform passed in June, in Juneau calls for the end of oil and gas production which is currently 30% of Alaska’s annual revenue. They vote in mass to eliminate […]
We are writing this letter to request that everyone reading takes the time to vote in the 2024 election. The beauty of casting your ballot is only possible when everyone votes for the candidate of […]
I wore our nation’s uniform for 24 years. I voted in many elections, while active duty and since retiring. Most were as an Alaskan resident, moving here in 1993. Not one time, as a registered […]
We are proud to celebrate another successful year of the Donlin Gold In It For the Long Haul Backhaul Project, thanks to the dedicated partners, IGAP workers, and participants across the Yukon-Kuskokwim region. Your efforts […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement after the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division announced the deployment of more than 100 soldiers to the […]
I would like to address the problems that the Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Election System has created in the Great State of Alaska. This system was initiated by Alaskans for Better Elections. The organization was […]
Here’s a link to the final State wide primary vote … It amazes me how far left Alaska has moved in the last 15 years… https://www.elections.alaska.gov/election-results If you see high Democrat numbers in District Primaries, […]
More than 6 million Americans receive earned benefits for military service – including disability compensation, education benefits, caregiver assistance, burial benefits and more. It is critical for spouses and caregivers to know how veterans benefits […]
Four years ago I was running against Zulkoski, my mission is still the same … The PFD is almost gone, taxes are the next budget filler for the legislature and we’ve had no one fight […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Core elements of good government, according to the United Nations, include transparency, integrity, accountability, and the absence of corruption and wrongdoing. In 2024, eight Alaskan lawmakers followed these principles and deserve special commendation for their […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump today at a rally in Pennsylvania. I am incredibly relieved that President Trump is safe after a […]
Today (July 1st, 2024), the Supreme Court upheld centuries of presidential and legal tradition by agreeing with President Trump and cementing presidential immunity in American law. This decision by the Supreme Court preserves the power […]
The Napaskiak Corporation would like to remind you to, PLEASE pick up trash after yourself when camping or using the land for any subsistence or any use of the land around the Eek Lakes. Many […]
Cocaine is again prominent in the world of drugs and steadily becoming more available. Finding pure Cocaine is next to impossible so dealers have been cutting drugs by adding Fentanyl to expand their supply and […]
Cocaine is one of the most expensive drugs on the streets. The average price of a gram of cocaine is around $120. Recently the availability of cocaine has been growing steadily. Finding pure cocaine is […]
The Alaska Invasive Species Partnership (AKISP) invites all Alaskans and visitors to join us in celebrating Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 9 -15, 2024. This week is designated by an Executive Proclamation issued by […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today released the following statement regarding the verdict issued in the New York jury trial of former President Donald Trump. This is a very sad day for America and the […]
The Board of Directors for the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame encourages all Alaskans to nominate a woman to the 2024 Class of the Hall of Fame who has made a significant contribution to our […]
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is highlighting Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) Day, which is observed on May 5 each year, and are raising awareness for the girls who […]
As we gather to make our decisions for the Calista Board of Directors, the profound legacies that guide our vision for leadership are at the forefront of my thoughts. My sister, Dora, is a living […]
Every village in the YK Delta depends on the runway for groceries, important people, mail orders, mail, snow machine parts, hospital trips, health products for the patients, student travel, vacations, and so on. The very […]
In response to the new rule issued by the Biden Administration that prohibits petroleum development in 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska (NPR-A) and 2.8 million acres of the Beaufort Sea. […]
Widow of Rep. Don Young States Dahlstrom is the Candidate to Continue Young’s Legacy. Today (April 12th, 2024), Anne Garland Young, the widow of Congressman Don Young, announced her endorsement of Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom […]
Governor Dunleavy has introduced HB200 to bring electronic pulltabs to Alaska and more importantly to move the power to expand gambling from the Legislature to the Executive. The Governor’s unbridled enthusiasm to bring gambling to […]
The Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA) extends sincere gratitude to the bipartisan efforts of the Alaska Legislature for swiftly passing HB 193 as well as to Governor Dunleavy for promptly enacting the legislation. Special […]
Julie Kitka will be transitioning out of the President role at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) later this year. The AFN board is thankful for her 33 years as President and for announcing her […]
Governor Dunleavy has announced that he has vetoed Senate Bill 140, the broadly supported bipartisan education bill which passed overwhelmingly on a vote of 56-3. The governor’s decision to veto this comprehensive and bipartisan education […]
Rep Kevin McCabe (R) Big Lake has introduced HB107, a bill that establishes legal definitions for “person” and “life” for criminal law definitions and it’s getting it’s first hearing at 1:30PM TODAY (Feb. 26th, 2024) […]
The Association of Alaska School Boards wishes to thank Governor Dunleavy for speaking to Alaskans about his concerns with the education bill (CSSB 140) now sitting on his desk awaiting action. We appreciate knowing where […]
Dear Fellow Alaskan, In the past few days, we observed both Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and Presidents’ Day – holidays that allow us to honor and reflect on the contributions of leaders who shaped our country. […]
Dear Leaders of Bristol Bay and Calista: Bristol Bay Forever salmon will not be able to survive if the protection of our ecosystems in Bristol Bay AND the ecosystems of the Gulf of Alaska and […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), released the following statement pending the Senate vote to advance border legislation: On day one, the Biden administration created this border crisis with their self-imposed open border policies, Sen. Sullivan […]
Senior Benefits The pioneering seniors of Alaska truly make this state a great place to live. For me, as a young lawmaker, it has been significant to speak with the people who lived here during […]
Are you aware of the 28 million acres of land at stake? These lands have been protected for half a century under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is […]
We recently sent you a press release announcing a new policy offering free general admission to Alaska Native visitors. I wanted to let you know that we have made the decision to pause the policy […]
My name is Priya Helweg, and I am the US Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Regional Director for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and 272 Federally Recognized Tribes in Region 10. The new year […]
In remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s words — Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?’ — we are reminded of the profound impact of giving back to our community. […]
Ecosystems in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea are being destroyed by Wanton Waste discarding of bycatch in the offshore fishing industry. IF there is not a Writ of Mandamus and Injunctive relived […]
You know, you guys can laugh at me all you want. I am trying to think of OUR future. I have tried to tell you all that WE HAVE precious land and Future Generations to […]
The following is one student’s reflection of a writing prompt while reading the novel ALL AMERICAN BOYS, a novel written by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely in Mary George’s English 2 class in Akiachak. I’ve […]
My name is Steven M. Alexie, big supporter of this very essential government for the YK Delta. But haven’t heard any updates with regards to the formation of it. Where exactly are they? The recognition […]
Quyana to the Yukon-Kuskokwim communities for the most successful Backhaul Project yet. The impact of a multi-year partnership has reduced the potential for hazardous materials to cause water contamination in our Y-K communities. To all […]
Dear Honorable Mary Sattler Peltola: It is great that we have one of our own representing us in Washington DC. We finally have a seat at the table. I would like to comment on your […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, today released the following video message in honor of Veterans Day. Today, across Alaska and across our great nation, American communities throughout […]
Alaskans and visitors may be able to see an artificial airglow in the sky created by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program during a four-day research campaign that starts Saturday (November 4th, 2023). Scientists from […]
Organization Represents 160 Tribes, 154 corporations, 10 consortiums. The state’s largest Native organization voted Saturday to endorse the preservation of the open primary and ranked choice voting system during the Alaska Federation of Natives annual […]
Today (October 9th, 2023) was once known as a day celebrated as Columbus day, how the Americas had been discovered by a man who came from Europe. Which is not true. There were many Indigenous […]
I have two concerns regarding my subsistence fishing and moose hunting. First of all, the fish collapse in the Yukon River and partially in the Kuskokwim River where restricted fishing is being forced by your […]
Immediately following the American Civil War, Russia sold Alaska to the United States dirt cheap. Why? The Russians were fighting the British in Crimea. The Russians had no army in Alaska. Canada was a colony […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today after voting for a short-term government funding bill that averts a government shutdown. I supported this short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown and […]
I’d like to express my thoughts about your (our) beloved paper “The Delta Discovery”. A well-edited and beauty of the tundra indeed. Every page is always a delight through stories, pictures, and discovery! A local […]
Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) President and CEO Jason Metrokin released the following statement today regarding the passing of Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. The BBNC Board of Directors and leadership are saddened by Eugene “Buzzy” […]
Today (Sept. 6th, 2023) John Boyle, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, issued a statement in response to the Department of the Interior cancelling legally-issued oil and gas leases in the Arctic National […]
Send us your best Alaska fishing photos! Want to see your fishing photos in or even on the cover of one of next year’s sport fishing regulations books? If so, send us your top three […]
Alaska is a vast and beautiful state, but also one of the most isolated and underserved in terms of broadband access. According to the FCC, only 65% of Alaskans have access to broadband speeds of […]
Airlines are seeing international travel peak this summer with families feeling comfortable traveling internationally with the COVID pandemic slowing down. Many countries have reopened in 2023, including the tourist hot spot of Japan. With these […]
You have a mountain to climb as you watch the bottom trawls take out our kings and chums with the Bering Sea bottom trawl fishery for pollock. I know this is a touchy issue since […]
The theme of this year’s AFN Annual Convention is Our Ways of Life. Please help us kickstart the planning effort by sharing photographs that capture your region’s landscapes, hunting, fishing, regalia, families, elders, youth, and […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management is introducing new online graduate courses in healthcare management and leadership. Students can enroll in healthcare administration classes starting in fall 2023. Healthcare management […]
Tony Bennett and his family bravely revealed his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in February 2021. Following his diagnosis, Bennett was an incredible advocate for the cause, sharing his story publicly to help reduce stigma and elevate the […]
There is a group of extreme conservatives that are sponsoring a petition to get rid of the State of Alaska ranked choice voting system and non-partisan primary. The State of Alaska regulations say that petition […]
Customer service is an integral part of a company’s success; however, sometimes the customer is not happy with the results. When this happens, consumers seek ways to remedy the situation. From a social media post […]
One of the biggest negative impacts of the Donlin Creek gold mine would be Mekoryuk out on Nunivak Island since they depend on the ocean for a big majority of their subsistence resource. All the […]
I recently learned that the FCC is deregulating the telecom industry, allowing them to shut down old-fashioned copper wire landline service across the country and move their customers to internet-based phone service. I strongly oppose […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today on reports of the federal indictment of former President Trump: As I previously stated: The worst thing for our country is for Americans to start […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement after news reports surfaced of Chinese citizens, suspected of espionage, attempting to breach military installations in Alaska: […]
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) made the following statement after the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded Kuskokwim Consortium Library in Bethel, Alaska, the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service – […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement ahead of the First Lady of the United States Jill Biden and Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) Deb Haaland’s scheduled visit to Alaska: […]
The proposal presented by our governor and some in the legislature leveling a statewide sales tax on all Alaskans defies logic. Nor does it even make horse sense. The governor appears to support a $2700 […]
We appreciate the arduous task legislators are charged with to assemble a balanced budget in order for Alaskans to live, play, work, and study in this great state. However, the Alaska Public Interest Research Group […]
Juliana, Alice, Rose Crawford, sharing such extended words that are true to our Yupik people across Alaska. It will not be an easy journey, but one that we must work together and continue to instill […]
While residents from across the state are cheering the approval of the Willow Project on Alaska’s North Slope, there is another important issue on the horizon that Alaskans from all walks of life should be […]
Events taking place today in the energy world should be of critical concern to our country, our Congress and our President. The recent announcement that the Saudis are to cut their oil production by 1M […]
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement in response to the indictment of former President Donald Trump. The indictment of a former president and current candidate for the White House is unprecedented and […]
While those of us in Western Alaska regularly face unique challenges because of where we live, it was a very trying holiday and winter season for the people of our little, remote village. Quite literally […]
When presented accurately, the rights of parents to be involved and informed about what their children are being taught in school should not be controversial. For mothers and fathers, the question is simple: Should you […]
Total spending per Alaska K-12 student was more than $18,000 in 2020 — 35% more than the national average, and that doesn’t count millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief and some other related funds. That […]
The Bethel Lady Warriors, the Barrow Lady Whalers, the Nome Nanooks, and the Barrow Whalers have earned berths to the 2023 State 3A basketball tournament in Anchorage, March 22 – 25. The Bethel Lady Warriors […]
Spring planning is well underway for the 2023 open water season. Unfortunately, there is no relief in sight from last year’s higher fuel prices. The oil market has seen some decrease in crude oil prices, […]
Calista Corporation is deeply concerned about our state and federal regulators allowing commercial fisheries to intercept too many salmon returning to our region’s rivers and wasting our most precious food as bycatch. Until recently, salmon […]
Alaskans, we are halfway through the 2023 filing season! If you haven’t done so already, please file for your dividend online today! You can file for your Permanent Fund Dividend at https://pfd.alaska.gov. After you have […]
Before the Alaska Municipal League and clueless legislators get to wound up on forcing unincorporated areas into Boroughs, I’m incorporating a reply I made on another post. Boroughs only work where you have private property […]
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today (Jan. 31st, 2023) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final determination that effectively vetoes the proposed Pebble mine in the Bristol Bay region. […]
I am writing to thank Bethel-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations […]
We are proud to announce that on April 3, 2023, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union will be changing its name to Global Federal Credit Union. Our subsidiary companies are also adopting the Global name. Alaska […]
Jared Walczak, Tax Foundation Alaska’s decision to forgo an individual income tax serves an important role in offsetting above-average federal income tax burdens in Alaska. At first blush, this sounds confusing. Alaskans face the same […]
Good afternoon. There has been a higher demand for more flights leaving Bethel and coming into Bethel over 1/2 a year, especially after more recent months. We have had a large influx of travelers as […]
Alaska, at the Northwest corner of the U.S., and hydrogen, at the top left of the periodic table, share more than a common location on their respective charts. Global energy consumption is forecast to grow […]
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