• 6-23-17 6:40 p.m. medics responded to the Boardwalk for an unresponsive intoxicated person. Patient transported to the hospital. • 6-23-17 8:28 p.m. medics responded to the area of Ptarmigan for a person with altered […]
• 6-9-17 4:06 p.m. medics responded to first road Housing for a person with shoulder pain. Patient transported to the hospital. • 6-10-17 at 4:30 p.m. medics responded to 6th Avenue for the report of […]
• 6-12-17 at 3:58 AM firefighters were called for the report of an intoxicated individual sleeping outside. On arrival the person didn’t want medical attention. • 6-13-17 at 2:06 pm medics responded to the river […]
by Tad Lindley Wearing a bow tie doesn’t make me a better teacher or a better preacher, but I wear it out of respect for the calling. Even the most expensive camo outfit from Cabelas […]
Our strength and connection to the land is fueled by our Ancestors. Our 2018 First Alaskans Institute (FAI) Elders & Youth Conference theme “Na Ganiyaatgm, Na Lagm” (Our Ancestors, Our Fire), speaks to the flame […]
by K.J. Lincoln Eight new firefighters graduated and were honored at a commencement ceremony last Friday at the Bethel Fire Department. The Class of 1701 graduates are Steven “Tucker” Burnett, Matthew Cochrane, Jesse Gefroh, John […]
by Tad Lindley If you missed the last two weeks’ columns you might want to read them first, as this is a continuation. If you don’t have access to it, please read Daniel 9:24-27 with […]
• On 6/2/17 at exactly 11:54:35 Bethel Firefighters responded to Alaska Airlines for the report of a medical emergency. Firefighters evaluated and transported the patient to the emergency room. • On 6/2/17 EMTs responded […]
Last week, as part of his “Alaskan of the Week” series, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized all Alaskans for their remarkable response to the November 30, 2018 earthquake the shook Southcentral Alaska. Mr. President, […]
by Rep. Zach Fansler Dear Friends, January 19, 2018: Happy New Year and welcome to the start of the 2018 regular legislative session! It has been a great honor to serve my first full year […]
• At 8:24:00 EMTs responded to the Ptarmigan area for an intoxicated individual who was unable to care for themselves. The individual was taken to the hospital. • On 5-20-17 at 7:40 p.m. medics […]
• During the month of April Bethel Fire Responded to 212 medical call and 10 fire calls. • On 4/30/17 at 6:30am EMT’s were dispatched to the report of an ATV crash near AC […]
Last week I returned to Chefornak for the first time in fifty-one years. In 1966/67, when I was 20 years old, I spent seven very formative months in Chefornak. I taught the youngsters before they […]
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Please give me some pointers on what is necessary for strong marriage. Happy marriages are characterized by selflessness, rather than selfishness. It’s learning that you gain by giving. It’s thinking […]
• On 5-14-17 at 9:00am, Medics responded to Ridgecrest for the report of a person who had been assaulted. Medics assessed and transported the patient to YKER. • On 5-14-17 at 10:57 pm Medics […]
by Wayne Don Calista Corporation Shareholders: In the coming days you will see a press release endorsed by a slim majority of the Calista board of directors who initiated action to remove me as the […]
As a person who serves those in need, I am writing this letter for those that work in AVCP Housing who are there to serve those in need of housing. Hooper Bay is the largest […]
by Sharon Chakuchin This is true freedom, to have the streets and playgrounds, walkways and most neighborhoods free from those who have drunk too much and have found themselves either making fools of themselves or […]
• On 5-13-17 at or around 9:30am Medics responded to 1ST Avenue for a person who needed a lift assist. The patient was assisted up and refused transported to the hospital, patient signed refusal form, […]
by K.J. Lincoln The Bethel Search and Rescue group held a special awards ceremony for two of their members – Tom Martini and Jeff Evon who saved a family who fell into open water this […]
by Peter Twitchell Growing up in Bethel was a great time in the old days when Bethel was quiet. We woke up to birds like robins singing, welcoming the new day. The sun was warm […]
by Ina Pavila Parents that live harmoniously with each other will in turn have children that live harmoniously with each other. Parents who show stability within the home will more likely have stable children. If […]
Dear Mr. President: January 4, 2019 We write to urge your immediate consideration of Governor Michael Dunleavy’s request for a Major Disaster declaration under Section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency […]
by Tad Lindley Cut off from the past… We will not have the benefit of seeing the man Jesus Christ in this life, nor can we see the apostles in the flesh. We will never […]
• On 5-6-17 at 1:30 am medics responded to the Bowling Alley for report of intoxicated person. Patient was assessed and transported to the sobering center by CSP Officers. • On 5-6-17 at or around […]
Martin Oulton and Michael Shawgo of the Bethel Police Department recently graduated from the Public Safety Training Academy in Sitka on November 9th, 2017. Their class totaled 24, including three state troopers, two wildlife troopers […]
by Gloria Simeon As fall approaches, I am filled with gratitude that once again, we were able to harvest from our land and rivers and reap the blessings we have been granted. At the same […]
• On 4/15/17 at 7:36 p.m. medics responded to Ridgecrest and Akakeek for report of person sleeping outside. The patient was assessed and refused transport to hospital. • On 4/15/17 at 8:50 p.m. medics […]
• On 04-21-17 at 2:00 p.m. medics responded to Akiachak Drive for the report of an intoxicated person who was unconscious and unresponsive. Medics were cancelled while enroute to the scene. BPD Officers transported […]
• The Bethel Fire Department responded to 106 EMS and 1 Fire incidents during the month of March. •Alcohol-related EMS calls for service represented 46.2% (49 incidents) of the total number of responses during […]
by Tad Lindley Just reading the title, you might have certain brands running through your mind: Jolt, Amp, Rock Star, Red Bull, and others. Actually, those are not even energy drinks. They are “restless” drinks. […]
• On 4/9/17 Medics responded to the area of the Long House for the report of a person who was assaulted, medics treated and transported the patient to the hospital for further evaluation. • On […]
by Brad Cole It was evening while walking to a local trail that a young boy ran up to me and asked to follow. The sunlight had just dimmed behind a passing cloud and soft […]
• On 3-19-17 at 11:37 pm Medics responded to Ptarmigan Street for report of a person with difficulty breathing. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 3-20-17 at 8:15 am Medics […]
by Tad Lindley This coming Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is a Greek word meaning “fiftieth”. In Hebrew the name of the feast is Shavuot. Pentecost, or Shavuot, falls 50 days after Passover in the […]
• On 3-18-17 at 10:14 a.m. medics responded to the Sobering Center for a person with a head injury. On arrival medics assessed and transported the patient to the hospital. • On 3-18-17 at […]
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 […]
• On 3-10-17 at 3:37 pm, medics responded to Ridgecrest Drive for report of unresponsive person. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 3-10-17 at 5:38 pm Engine 4 responded to Blackberry […]
As you may already know the Fire Service uses the time change that happens twice a year as a prompt to change your smoke alarm batteries. Be safe and have a great weekend. Sunday November […]
by Nick P. Andrew Jr. A state of emergency goes unnoticed in segments of rural Alaska, the lack of law enforcement is taking a toll on many communities on the outer periphery of the regional […]
by Tad Lindley Did you ever get tired of eating the same thing over and over and over again, because that was all you had? When I was a single man in Fairbanks, that was […]
• On 02-03-17 at 8:33 p.m. medics responded to the AC Store for the report of a person who was unresponsive. The patient was assessed and transported the patient to the hospital. • 02/04/17 medics […]
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 […]
by Ned Rozell It’s midsummer, a good time to slip a canoe onto the Yukon River. I start at the river town of Eagle, population 85, and will finish in Circle, population 104. Circle is […]
by Tad Lindley It always pays to check your sources. Many news outlets on the internet rushed to broadcast the false report that the Catholic Pope, Francis, had stated that there is no hell, before […]
by Tad Lindley You’ve got to come into this thing skeptically. There are so many different viewpoints and so many people preaching human traditions as if they were the word of God, that we must […]
After their historical first-time activation for duty outside of Alaska, four Alaska State Defense Force Soldiers have returned from a Puerto Rico deployment where they assisted with relief efforts on the hurricane-ravaged island. On the […]
• 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 Fire Chief Bill Howell Bethel Fire Department held its annual awards banquet on April 8, 2017. We would like to recognize and congratulate the following team members and partners for their outstanding accomplishments during […]
• 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 […]
by Tad Lindley It was the day of Pentecost about 29 AD. Fifty days prior Jesus had hung on the cross, been buried, and three days later rose from the dead. For forty days he […]
Good morning, my name is Lillian Kiunya, I am from Kwigillingok. I am a mother, aunt, grandmother, a school community advocate and child protection team member for the NVK. I am opposed to the renewal […]
by Tad Lindley Don’t read any farther until you have answered the above question in your own mind. If we were to poll a cross section of America we would get a wide variety of […]
by Leif Albertson On October 3rd, the citizens of Bethel approved a ballot measure to raise the tax on alcohol sold in Bethel from 12% to 15%. While the first 12% of the tax will […]
by Azara Mohammadi A career in welding means opportunities to work outside – a major draw for young workers like Sharla Gunlik, 24. “I was never interested in an office job,” Gunlik says. Recently, she worked […]
by Peter Twitchell Bethel 4th of July celebrations have always been a big event in the past. The preparation, where everyone pitched in, including City Municipality, as they do now, all service organizations, and someone […]
by Greg Lincoln Congratulations to the class of 31, including William Charles of the Bethel Police Department and Owen Martin of Kipnuk for the Association of Village Council Presidents who graduated from the Public Safety […]
by Tad Lindley Jesus was such a phenomenal preacher that the messages he preached 2,000 years ago are still relevant today. Who would think that he could preach a parable way back then, to a […]
by K.J. Lincoln Back in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, a young couple named Paul and Eloise Forrer taught in the village of Eek at the BIA School. Mr. Forrer began an arts program […]
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