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Thank you Veterans

Thank you to the Bethel VFW Post 1041 for the generous donation to assist with the funeral expenses for our Grandson Brandon. Words cannot express our gratitude. Many thanks to our Veterans for their kindness […]

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Candle safety

The office of the Alaska State Fire Marshal wants to remind you that a candle is an open flame so keep them at least 12 inches away from anything that burns, never leave them unattended […]

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Quyana for your help during our loss

The family of Alexie Kanrilak, would like to extend our deepest gratitude from the bottom of our hearts to everyone that helped us out during the loss of our beloved Rose Ann Kanrilak. First and […]

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So sorry for your loss

I always read your paper from cover to cover every time it comes out. I then save it, and read certain articles, or again from cover to cover over and over again. Each time I […]

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SJR 1 Resolution

Dear Governor Walker, As you put together the October Special Session call, I’d like to encourage you to include a resolution that I have sponsored for several years, SJR 1. As you know, SJR 1 […]

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Skipping Class

Have you ever skipped an important class or a non-important class in school? About everyone who’s went to school or going to school could say they’ve done it. There’s many different kinds of people. There […]

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Akiak Annual Clean Up Green Up 2017

We would like to recognize the community members of Akiak in their efforts to keep Akiak trash free. The annual clean up green up group commends the households that utilize the Akiak trash hauling and […]

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Problem in My Community

What’s the problem in your community? The problem from where I grew up, which is Bethel, Alaska, is alcoholism and drug abuse. It doesn’t matter what age you are, whether you are legal or illegal […]

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Cell Phones and School

I was once a student who had lost motivation in doing anything involving school related things such as homework, because my electronic device always distracted me. I told my mom I didn’t want a phone […]

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Gray Whale

July 28, 2017 the village of Napaskiak was targeted for, and most likely labeled as well, what most people native and nonnative explicitly will say, you name it. Whatever it is and was, I’ve been […]

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Is The Permanent Fund Dividend Constitutional?

The permanent fund dividend (PFD) appropriations unconditionally give away state assets raising serious constitutional questions whether providing for an annual wealth distribution payment to every eligible adult and child in the state is a proper […]

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Opposing the SAR submission

To: Anthony Christianson, Chairman On July 6, 2017, Mr. Dave Cannon submitted a SAR to the FSB for immediate action on: 1) That the FSB rescind the In-Season Fisheries Management Authority of the YDNWR Manager […]

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4th of July Fire Safety

The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office realizes that Independence Day and fireworks can go hand in hand, but fireworks shouldn’t go in consumers’ hands. Fireworks cause devastating burns, injuries and even death. Knowing the harm […]

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Family ties

My dad had brothers, sisters, and other relatives on Nunivak Island but he had never explained my away-from-the-Island heritage. My grandma Edna Hooper on my mother’s side is originally from Tununak. My dad was born […]

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Save the PFD

The problem our Government in Alaska, with its Obama-era Leftovers still in power, is that they are down there in their own little world, with the Lobbyists and the ever present threat of being PUNISHED […]

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Keep the top open when lighting your grill

To ensure a safe Memorial Day weekend, the Alaska state fire marshal’s office wants to remind you that before the barbecue begins, follow a few simple tips to ensure your grilling experience is a safe […]

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Outstanding

Kudos to the Alaska State Senate for holding out on the one billion dollars owed to oil firms in subsides. The millionaires and billionaires in the lower 48 who own these oil firms are having […]

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Letter to those I love

If you read the 3 stories listed at end of this story you will see why Scammon Bay is an ANCHOR in my life. When Bobby and I came to Scammon Bay last January it […]

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Quyana for your support

Native Village of Hooper Bay, City of Hooper Bay, and SLC, Youth and Elder Group, Qungasvik, Wellness Center, and numerous volunteers, held the annual Louis Bunyan Festival on April 6, 7, 8, 2017. Thanks to […]

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Let’s Keep in Touch!

Good morning – Here we are at the end of April with the Legislature continuing their work on how to address our State’s fiscal deficit. Both the Senate and the House have passed legislation that […]

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Wallace and the Whale

Key Statement: What you treasure becomes precious, important, and brings great gratitude from your mind into your heart. Many years ago at NBC, a coaching team was invited to speak in schools at Barrow, Alaska. […]

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Be a Good Parent

My wife, Faith, and I created three children. As they grew, they occasionally objected to our parental authority. (Especially in their teenage years). As good parents, we never allowed such behavior. They would fully understand […]

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2017 Nunakauyak Kivgiq

The 2017 March 24-26 Kivgiq was once again a wonderful event. It started out as a memorial event to honor our late Chief Paul John and ended up as a memorial to all those Elders […]

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Medicaid and PFD cuts

I’m very concerned about how our Medicaid and PFD are being cut. This is already hurting our people. Our Native hospitals are giving us cheap medication that don’t even work! So far I was given […]

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Valentine’s Event Thanks

Bethel Family Clinic would like to recognize and thank those in our community that made our Valentine’s Event such a success. Special thanks goes to: JROTC, AC Store, BFC Board Members, Staff and Volunteers and […]

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Thank you for finding our loved ones To the Search & Rescue Volunteers of Alakanuk, Emmonak, Kotlik, and Mountain Village Thank you so much for volunteering your time and resources to help search for our […]

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No Third Liquor Store

I think alcohol and marijuana should not be sold in stores in Bethel because they are the cause of money being wasted, and there are already enough of them open. Alcohol is not our culture […]

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Alcohol and Marijuana Sales

I am strongly against the legal sales of marijuana and another liquor store being opened in Bethel. I think that the people who want to get in business with selling marijuana and opening a liquor […]

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Nunaniq Klissmissaaq assilria-llu nutaraq allrakuq

There are issues, events, and occurrences that never have been addressed positively since the beginning of biblical, and human histories. Individuals, elected federal, local, regional, religious, and state law-makers purport to have all the answers […]

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Open Letter to the Board of Game

I’ve been a resident of Alaska for 55 years and would like to express my extreme disappointment and, yes, outrage concerning the Alaska Board of Game’s Proposal 155 to kill wolves in District 15C north […]