February 28, 2017 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, an Anchorage jury found 31-year-old AsadNur guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in Anchorage in 2014. Following five days of testimony, the jury found Nur guilty of one […]
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by K.J. Lincoln A big white Great Pyrenees named Marcie and a sweet bulldog named Jorden are the Best in Show winners at the Bethel Dog Show held last Sunday. Overall approximately 23 doggies participated in […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is Aromatherapy? Do you use it in your practice? Answer: This is not something that I was trained in, and not something I am very familiar with. Therefore, I […]
February 8 – 16 Judgments Lloyd Wassilie, 39 Importing Alcohol – Dry Area $1500, 10 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Nickanoff W. Peterson, 33 4th Degree Assault 160 Days, 30 Mos. Wassillie Evan, 68 4th Degree […]
by Tommy Wells The Scammon Bay Lady Eagles’ march to the regional tournament – and a possible return to the Class 1A state tournament – moved a step closer to becoming a reality this past […]
by Tommy Wells Courtney Williams did everything she could to help the Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors stand toe-to-toe with the Barrow Lady Whalers this past weekend. Unfortunately for her, Barrow had more than […]
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by Tommy Wells When the Barrow Whalers took away the Bethel Regional High School’s top two scoring threats in Jayvin Williams and Clevon Constantine in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Western Conference showdown, the Warriors […]
by Tad Lindley Did you ever play that game telephone when you were a kid? One kid would start by whispering something in the next kid’s ear. It would start out as something like, “Which […]
by K.J. Lincoln If you were given the opportunity to come and live and work in Alaska, would you take it? Garrett Hussion did. Dr. Garrett Hussion works as a chiropractor at the Arctic Chiropractic […]
by Peter Twitchell Alcohol is a chemical addiction in the YK Delta, has been for generations and will be for generations. Some of us learn the hard way. The first time we went to jail […]
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 […]
from the Lower Yukon School District The Future is Unknown, but with Wise and Thoughtful Leadership Full of Great Promise. FUNDING The sustainability, reliability and adequacy of Alaska’s funding for public education are of highest […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. When things get stressful I’ve turned to my old home remedy, ginger, to keep a calm stomach. No kidding! And the best thing is, not only is it good for you, […]
Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) and Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 23 have partnered to create a unique training model for CVRF’s team of locally-based mechanic/welders, with the first training session scheduled for February 14-16 […]
The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program is currently hosting 47 middle school students from more than 20 schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Lower Kuskokwim school districts for its February Middle School Academy […]
As part of his plan to build a safer Alaska, Governor Bill Walker today (February 16th) signed Administrative Order 283, outlining next steps to address the growing heroin and opioid epidemic in Alaska. Governor Walker […]
The AT&T tower in Bethel was finally felled after years had passed to take it down. On February 15th, 2017 at approximately 10:45am the tower located in Bethel, which is hundreds of feet tall came […]
by Greg Lincoln On February 16 each year we remember and honor Elizabeth Peratrovich, a strong and brave Tlingit woman who through her heroic efforts on behalf of all Alaska Natives stood to end discrimination […]
by Frank Keim The Yup’ik names of the Red-necked grebe describe this bird well. Both of the above names mean, “the one that really knows how to moan and scream loud.” Yes, indeed, they are […]
Jan. 24, 1922 – Oct. 25, 2016 Bob Hoover, called the greatest stick and rudder pilot of all time by Gen. Jimmy Doolitte, died Oct. 25 at his home in Southern California. He was 94. […]
June 23, 1960 – Oct. 10, 2016 Pamela Joan Notti, age 56, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on Oct. 10, 2016. Born June 23, 1960, in Anchorage, she was the daughter of Joan Notti and […]
by Tad Lindley There were ten caskets at the funeral. Ten bodies carried to the cemetery. Ten fresh graves and ten new gravestones. They were the seven sons and three daughters of Job and his […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: There are days when my wife can’t stand the sound of me chewing. Some days it doesn’t seem to bother her, and at other times, she will scream at me […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings. A couple more weeks and it will be March and that means it will soon be spring. We just have to hang in there folks. To the kitchen. Do you have […]
by Peter Twitchell Time sure is quickly passing and winter will be spring again. It was a cold one, and I’m not certain too many people were on the ice making ice holes and hooking. […]
Representative Zach Fansler who serves House District 38 will be hosting a Meet & Greet Town Hall Meeting in Bethel on Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at KuC Campus Room 118 at 1:30pm. He will also […]
Below is a statement from the Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors with regard to Rule 35, released on October 28, 2016: “The safety of the race’s competing mushers and their dog teams are and […]
by the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council authors first-ever plan developed cooperatively to manage the subsistence harvest of emperor geese. Following decades of conservation, proposed regulations for the 2017 spring/summer […]
For Sale Jeff Sanders sells Hitzer Amish built wood stoves. Quality workmanship, simple to operate, clean burning, highly efficient, and very affordable. Floor and wall protectors and Ecofan Airmax in stock, 543-2379. (30)(12/12-cnx) Plastic sled […]
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Administration and Executive Board urge compliance after hearing about the illegal harvest of “Bison No. 124” near the villages of Eek and Quinhagak by a local resident. According […]
by Executive Director LaTesia Guinn The Bethel Family Clinic (BFC) together with their board of directors, volunteers, and staff would like to thank everyone who supports BFC and the new facility fundraising. Special thanks to […]
by Rep. Zach Fansler Good Afternoon, the Legislature is speeding through the short, 90-day session, with budget and energy issues continuing to dominate. As the session moves on, please continue to keep in touch on […]
by Greg Lincoln Alexie Nicholai of Oscarville is the happy owner of a new steambath house or maqivik. Shorty Salzbrun, owner of Shorty’s Shop in Bethel, who is also Alexie’s son-in-law, had the steamhouse custom-built […]
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors rode a 13-point performance by Courtney Williams to a thrilling 51-37 victory over the Nome-Beltz Lady Nanooks in front of a large crowd in the […]
by Tommy Wells Smith pumped in a game-high 13 points and Dorothy Bukowski chipped in seven more on Saturday afternoon and led the Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors to a 33-26 victory and a […]
Here is a recipe for sourdough pancakes just like Gram makes that you can also learn how to make. Our grandmothers never used measuring cups or spoons so this recipe will make it easier for […]
Approximately 75-100 marchers took part in the Bethel Women’s March held on Saturday, January 21st. Here the group makes its way up the Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway. Marchers joined others around the nation in this […]
by YKHC Public Communications Staff As a healthcare organization, YKHC is committed not only to healing illness, but to promoting wellness. In alignment with YKHC’s mission and vision, the Board of Directors has adopted a […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Dr. Bradbury can you give me, and other who read your articles, some tips on how to build and maintain a happy marriage. Maybe you could give some tips on […]
Judgments Siana R. Tall, 29 Driving Under the Influence $4000, 60 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Sherilyn M. Gregory, 31 2nd Degree Harassment 5 Days Olinka Epchook, 37 4th Degree Assault 5 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. […]
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors closed out a successful weekend of hardwood action on Saturday by claiming second at the 2017 Dean Cummings Sr. Memorial Tournament at Delta Junction High […]
by Tommy Wells The Toksook Bay Islanders flexed their offensive muscle past weekend with an impressive effort on their home floor. The team pounded out three victories on Friday and Saturday during a round-robin tournament […]
by Tommy Wells The Scammon Bay High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams nailed down key wins this past weekend during tournament play. The Scammon Bay boys pounded out three wins during their outing, including […]
by Tommy Wells For four quarters in the championship game, Shaun Agimuk had done everything in his power to help the Chevak Comets stand toe-to-toe with the Bethel Regional High School Warriors junior varsity. It […]
by Tommy Wells As the St. Mary’s Lady Eagles’ lone senior, Celina Johnson knew her team needed a big-time effort from her on Saturday if they wanted to claim the girls’ championship at the VFW […]
by Tad Lindley Reputable surveys suggest that somewhere between two and four percent of Americans are atheist. In case you are not up on the lingo, an atheist is a person who denies that God […]
Place/Musher Time In Dogs 1 Cameron Jackson 19:52 7 2 Shawn Larson 19:54 6 3 Robert Larson 20:08 7 4 Solomon Olick 20:10 6 5 Thomas Carl 20:16 7 6 John George 20:23 7 7 […]
by Tommy Wells Lewis Pavilla earned his place in the Bogus Creek 150 history books on Saturday morning. And he did it in historic fashion. The Kwethluk musher raced his way to a record fourth […]
by Tommy Wells Kuskokwim 300 race fans cheered for their champion Pete Kaiser as he crossed the finish line on Sunday morning with 9 dogs in harness. It is his third victory in three straight […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings! Congratulations to all the mushers who raced this past weekend. Yikes! It was so cold! Hopefully it will warm up a bit. To the kitchen. Here’s a cake recipe from Helen […]
by Peter Twitchell Avoid hearing loss at all cost. Always wear noise reduction ear plugs and muffs. When l was a teenager it was loud muzzle blasts from guns that caused my loss of high […]
Happy New Year to everyone! For over a quarter of a century Bethel Search and Rescue has faithfully served the People of the region. Our all-volunteer organization has grown from just a handful of caring […]
by Shawna Noratak “There are incredible examples of the loyalty dogs have shown to their human and animal friends. Think of Hawkeye, the dog who lay down next to the casket of his Navy SEAL […]
by CVRF Staff Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) has offered financial assistance to the Native Village of Mekoryuk in support of their effort to expand the sale of reindeer meat locally harvested on Nunivak Island […]
The western Alaska village of Newtok recently requested a federal disaster declaration to mitigate the impacts of coastal erosion and thawing permafrost which have already led to the loss of the village’s barge landing, sewage […]
CEC (Calista Education and Culture) and ELOKA (Exchange of Local Observations and Knowledge in the Arctic) are hosting a free three-day workshop, February 22-24, at the UAF Kuskokwim Campus. The workshop will focus on our […]
by Brian Jordan Tundra Swan Academy high school teacher Sarah Trieff and program coordinator Jaimie Kassman, as well as Gladys Jung Elementary School math and physical education teacher Rafe Johnson have been nominated for the […]
by K.J. Lincoln Does the name Mike McIntyre ring a bell? What about Christopher Ho? There is also Earl Atchak, Donald Rearden, and Steven Stone. Add Lisa Unin and Emma Hill to the list. All […]
by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to Pete Kaiser and his family and team for a great third time K300 win! And to Lewis Pavilla for his fourth Bogus Creek championship and to Cameron Jackson for his […]
Judgments Daniel R. Misner, 32 2nd Degree Assault 270 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Fritz Abraham, 21 Importing Alcohol – Dry Area $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Nick Kailukiak, 38 4th Degree Assault 180 Days, […]
• On 8/27/11 at 2:56am, medics responded to the Bethel Police Department for the report of a patient overdosing prescription medications. Upon arrival, the patient was evaluated and then transported to the hospital. • On […]
by Ned Rozell As biologist Craig George was helping Native whale hunter Billy Adams cut sections of blubber from a bowhead whale, he pressed his knife into an old scar in the whale’s skin. The […]
by Tommy Wells Carl Charlie knocked down a season-high eight three-pointers and helped power the Warriors to a startling 71-38 romp over the Bristol Bay Angels in a non-conference showdown. As a team, Bethel pumped […]
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady warriors enjoyed a mixed bag of results over the weekend. The team split its two games with the Bristol Bay Lady Angels and Aniak Halfbreeds. Aniak […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to place the land owned by the Craig Tribal Association into federal Indian trust status is an important milestone for the tribes of Alaska and reflects AFN’s long-standing […]
Rasmuson Foundation is accepting applications for the 2017 Individual Artist Awards program. Alaska artists at all stages of their careers can apply for grants in 11 disciplines. The Individual Artist Awards consists of three opportunities: […]
by Tad Lindley These days a person has to be careful. There are some folks out there who are looking to retire quickly with a personal injury law suit. When the Unilever Corporation (manufacturer of […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings! Happy K300 week. I hope everyone will enjoy the race festivities. In celebration of this event, I have another good recipe for you. It’s a recipe called Supreme Seafood from Grandma […]
by Peter Twitchell When I hear the word, “junk,” I think of things like trash and useless things. I remember talking to my cousin Joe and we talked about holding grudges, resentments, and hatred towards […]
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 […]
by Nick P. Andrew, Jr. Tribal leaders on the Lower Yukon River region have the choice to reconsider restructuring and reestablishing Kuiggpagmiut, Inc. that ceased operations in the 1990’s. Kuiggpagmiut, Inc. served as the non-profit […]
The Bristol Bay Partnership recognizes that drug importation and abuse is rampant in our region. Therefore, the Partnership is creating a Bristol Bay Drug and Opioid Task Force to address the increasing presence of illicit […]
by the Native Village of Napaimute 1-9-16 TTSP Report #4:* “Native Ingenuity” Summary: A holiday warm spell with extended temperatures above freezing, wind, and rain greatly improved rough River ice conditions. While waiting for the […]
The Bethel Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold a meeting and elections on Tuesday January 24, 2017 beginning at 6:30pm in the Fish and Game Office located at 570 4th Ave. This meeting is […]
Retired National Guard and Reservists will be granted veterans status for the first time, following the presidential approval of the Veterans Healthcare and Improvement Act of 2016. Before the act was signed, Guard and Reserve […]
Alaska’s population increased by 2,645 people—about one-third of 1 percent—from July 2015 to July 2016, based on population estimates released on January 12th, 2017 by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The Matanuska-Susitna […]
The Yukon Kuskokwim delta’s most beneficial boon to potential small business entrepreneurs is now available to anyone who would like to start a small business. It is the Best in the West competition and the […]
by Greg Lincoln It is K300 week! Here are your mushers, good luck to all! Ken Anderson, age 44, hails from Fairbanks. He has competed in the K300 seven times, the Yukon Quest five times, […]
by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCSF) announces that the third annual Give+Get Drawing in 2017 will reward two lucky donors who choose to Pick.Click.Give. to a Y-K Delta-based nonprofit. The first place winner […]
• On 1-1-2017 at 6:43 a.m. medics responded to the Long House for a person that was assaulted. On arrival medics assessed and transported the patient to the hospital. • On 1-2-2017 at a.m. medics […]
The Aniak based Alaska State Troopers received a report on 12/19/2016 at about 0830 hours, that someone damaged four runway lights at the Aniak Airport. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact […]
Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) has pre-filed a bill in advance of the 30th Alaska legislative session which would allow Alaskans a vote to safeguard the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) in the state’s constitution. The principal […]
by Tommy Wells Jayvin Williams and Clevon Constantine helped the Bethel Regional High School Warriors make a solid showing at the Anchorage Christian Schools’ annual Lime Solar/Pepsi Invitational basketball tournament over the weekend. The Warriors […]
by Joanne Kameroff When I was 12 years old I remember the day my grandfather died, it was the evening of Slaviq. I remember being late going to the airport, and we were speeding. As […]
by Tad Lindley Marijuana sales is now legal in the State of Alaska. What does this mean for Christians? What position should the church take on the use of marijuana? Will it now be acceptable […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have repeatedly tried New Year’s resolutions, but if I were to measure my life by succeeding in keeping them, I would be an abysmal failure. Any suggestions? I suppose […]
The 2017 running of the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race now has 25 mushers signed up for southwest Alaska’s premier mid-distance event. They are: Ken Anderson, Tony Browning, Rick Casillo, Rob Cooke, Richie Diehl, Paul […]
by Millie Bentley Greetings! What gorgeous weather we’ve been having here in Bethel for the past few days! Daylight hours are increasing and it won’t be long before spring is here to stay. Here is […]
In the name of climate change initiatives President Obama has, over the course of his presidency, marginalized the voices of the Arctic Iñupiat while destroying our ability to develop a stable economy in Arctic Alaska. […]
By Bill Ferguson An open letter to the Bethel City Council: During the November 22, 2016 City Council meeting, the Council gave their pre-approval for John Sargent, City Grant Manager, to complete and submit the FY 18 […]
Calista Corporations announces the opening of enrollment. All the latest information and details are posted at www.calistacorp.com/enroll<http://www.calistacorp.com/enroll>. Enrollment is currently available online only at https://enroll.mycalista.com. Paper applications can be requested from the enrollment team. Requests […]
An Open Letter to the People of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region: Happy New Year to everyone! For over a quarter of a century Bethel Search and Rescue has faithfully served the People of the region. Our […]
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