Shareholders Vote for Continuity and Reelect Incumbents. In the Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation 2023 Annual Meeting held on Friday, June 2, Shareholders reelected directors Margaret Pohjola, Earl D. Samuelson Sr., Nick P. Andrew Jr., and Willie […]
The award-winning Kuskokwim Consortium Library in Bethel hosted a cooking class where participants learned how to prepare and cook delicious meals and desserts using dutch ovens outdoors. Students were invited to learn how to spice […]
by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCSF) would like to inform incoming and returning college and university students that the application period is still open for two scholarship opportunities. The deadline for both scholarships […]
Set gillnet opportunities for federally qualified subsistence users will be open in Federal public waters of the mainstem of the Kuskokwim River during the following dates and times: • June 3, 2023 06:00 a.m. to […]
National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes Bethel, AK Kuskokwim Consortium Library’s Community Contributions. The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the Kuskokwim Consortium Library (KCL) of Bethel, AK today (May 23, 2023) […]
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10041 of Bethel hosted the Memorial Day Ceremony at the resting place of Veteran Earl Polk Jr. at the VFW Memorial Cemetery. Members of the VFW, the Bethel Regional […]
by the Kuskokwim River InterTribal Fish Commission This year, in coordination with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (KRITFC), the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) Manager determined that Federal management is necessary for the […]
First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden came to Bethel for a brief visit on May 17th, 2023. The WarriorDome was packed with people who came to get a glimpse of the First […]
by Amy Howard On a snowy afternoon, May 2, 2023, graduating students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) gathered to be recognized and receive their diplomas. After Maurice Nanalook drummed in the […]
Average 2023 Acceleration Academy graduate has 43 college credits. This year, the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program is proud to announce the largest-ever graduating class of its full-time, academic year Acceleration Academy opportunity. Twenty-eight […]
The 2023 Kuskokwim Ice Classic is open for guesses! Don’t miss out before the latest breakup in a decade has passed you by! The lucky winner will earn 50% of the jackpot raised (in the […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2023 during its 101st commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. The university’s first commencement took place in […]
Alaska Native community leaders are attending the Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) Annual General Meeting this week (May 1, 2023) – to raise indigenous rights concerns and call on Barrick to withdraw from the controversial Donlin […]
by Cindy Andrecheck Felicia Daniel of Bethel. Photo by Cindy Andrecheck University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) is pleased to announce its Student of the Year Awards. The full-time Student of the Year Award […]
by Heather McMillion National Physical Fitness and Sports Month encourages individuals of all ages and abilities to get moving. For ideal health, growth, and development experts recommend varying levels of activity for different age groups. […]
High snow load and cool spring temperatures provide conditions for possible flooding. The State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is assisting communities in preparation for breakup along Alaska’s major river […]
On April 4, 2023, City Manager Pete Williams announced that Lieutenant Jesse D. Poole has graduated as a member of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National […]
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School Principal Joshua Gill has been named the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal for 2023. The Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals is proud to announce our National Distinguished […]
by GCI Staff Cultural identity and advocacy proved common themes throughout the discussion. Indigenous women are reclaiming the Arctic narrative. At an Arctic Encounter Symposium panel discussion hosted by GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications company, four […]
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), represented by Earthjustice, have filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in U.S. District Court in Alaska, seeking to reexamine […]
A Superior Court Judge in Bethel granted the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s motion to dismiss Monday in Forrer v. State. The plaintiff, Eric Forrer, had alleged that the Department’s management of the Yukon […]
Donlin Gold issued the following statement in response to Earthjustice’s baseless lawsuit, which seeks to undo years of engagement with project stakeholders (April 6, 2023). Donlin Gold’s stakeholders fully believe that the lawsuit filed by […]
The City of Bethel Manager Pete Williams has announced his upcoming resignation. His letter was provided to the Bethel City Council and the item is on their April 11th, 2023 regular council meeting agenda. “Due […]
Tribal leaders cite lack of climate analysis, incomplete human health impacts study, fisheries collapse and inadequate Tribal consultation as basis for appeal. The Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition applauded today’s (April 6, 2023) filing of a […]
This is an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) for commercial fishermen in Districts 4 and 5, Kuskokwim Bay. ADF&G does not anticipate any commercial gillnet openings in Kuskokwim Bay Fishing […]
by Trey Watson The Alaska House of Representatives has passed House Bill 78, which designates September 10th as Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day. The bill recognizes the invaluable contributions made by community health aides […]
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today (March 28, 2023) that the Kuskokwim Consortium Library is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Kuskokwim Consortium Library […]
by Alan Brown The Alaska Army National Guard has been operating a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter out of Bethel since late January 2023 and will continue doing so for the foreseeable future to continue federal […]
The Alaska National Guard along with agencies from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs held a recruiting outreach event in Bethel March 24-26 coinciding with the Cama-i Dance Festival. Members of multiple Alaska National […]
The Bethel Lady Warriors made it to the State 3A Tournament by claiming one of the berths for the Western Conference. They competed at the state level last week March 22 – 23, 2023 in […]
The Bethel Junior High Wrestling team competed at the Tanana Invitational Wrestling Tournament on March 3-4, 2023 in Fairbanks, AK. Wrestling squads who competed include: Anchor Kings , Anchorage Christian Schools, Avalanche Wrestling Association, Bethel […]
by KRITFC The Programmatic Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, created in 2004, is the document that guides fisheries management in the North Pacific, including the setting of commercial fishing harvest quotas and bycatch limits in the […]
by KRITFC We co-hosted a community meeting in Kwethluk about the Kwethluk River weir project. The Kwethluk River weir is a long-term salmon spawner abundance monitoring project operated by the Organized Village of Kwethluk, U.S. […]
by AVCP Staff In 2018, Ashley Johnson-Barr was taken from her family, friends, community, and Tribe. March 12th is her day and AVCP joins people around the state in taking the day to remember and […]
by KYUK Staff KYUK is saddened to learn about the recent passing of the long-serving chairperson of the KYUK Board of Directors, Max Angellan of Kwethluk. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. […]
by the Iditarod Trail Committee A lively crowd filled up the Dena’ina Civic Convention Center for the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Mushers Banquet. The banquet is the largest fundraiser for the Iditarod Trail Committee, […]
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Greetings, Today is day forty-six of this Legislative session. I am currently in travel status. Bush Caucus members, I, Senator Olson and Representatives Edgmon, Foster and McCormick, of the Legislature, are […]
Peter Kaiser, 35, is signed up for the 2023 running of the Iditarod. He is the 2019 Iditarod Champion and this will be his thirteenth race. Kaiser was born and raised in Bethel, Alaska. He […]
by Calista Staff Over 1,200 shareholders added in past year. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation’s largest-ever Shareholder distribution of $11 million will occur on or before April 14. This distribution is nearly 13 percent larger than last […]
by AVCP Staff The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) leadership, is testifying at the Alaska State Board of Fisheries’ “Fish Area M” meeting to halt the ongoing salmon crisis facing Western Alaska. The Board’s […]
by AVCP Staff While most people in our region are focused on navigating our cold snowy January days, AVCP’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is already working with other experts from across the state to […]
GCI has committed $40,000 this year to support Alaska students through the GCI Scholarship Program. Twenty Alaska students who have decided to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Education and Math (STEM) will each receive […]
by Alan Brown The Alaska Army National Guard rescued two overdue snow machiners suffering from severe frostbite near Tuntutuliak, Feb. 14, 2023. After learning the two men were overdue, the Alaska State Troopers requested assistance […]
The inaugural February 50 Doubles Sled Dog Race has its new winners – Raymond Alexie and Michael Larson who ran a team from the Alexie Racing Kennel of Kwethluk. On Sunday, February 19th the K300 […]
by AVCP Staff The Association of Village Council Presidents, (AVCP) leadership met with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) officials last Friday, February 3rd, to seek solutions to help solve the ongoing salmon crisis in the […]
The City of Bethel will soon have a new road through the Donut Hole, if the proposed project is funded. The Bethel City Council will be introducing a resolution that supports the City of Bethel […]
The Bethel City Council has released their priority list for the SFY 2024 State of Alaska Capital Budget. Resolution 23-01 detailing the priorities was passed unanimously by council during their January 10th, 2023 regular council […]
Yun Lee, age 82, of Bethel was taken into custody at the scene and charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Promoting Gambling in Bethel, Alaska on January 27, 2023, said Bethel Police. Bethel PD […]
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, with the concurrence of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, has made appointments to the 10 Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. The Councils advise the Federal Subsistence Board on subsistence […]
The Akiak Dash has a new champion! Raymond Alexie, age 19, of Kwethluk, Alaska is this year’s winner. He won the race on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 4:54pm, completing the course in 4 hours, […]
The Akiak Dash has a new champion! Raymond Alexie, age 19, of Kwethluk, Alaska is this year’s winner. He won the race on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 4:54pm, completing the course in 4 hours, […]
January 27, 2023 The 44th Annual Kuskokwim 300 is underway! Twenty-one mushers started the race this evening on the river in front of Bethel, everyone was raring to go! Race fans lined the chute to […]
With five different opinions issued by three different Solicitors of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior over the past several years, confusion exists over whether the 51-year-old Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act […]
by Ned Rozell One winter day not long ago, a reporter from the Sacramento Bee called. She had read a story I wrote about life at 40 below in Fairbanks. Meteorologists in the Sacramento office […]
by the K300 Race Committee The 2023 Akiak Dash will begin with a mass start on the Kuskokwim River on Saturday, January 28th at 2pm. Registration is required and must be submitted by Wednesday, January […]
Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced 34-year-old Joseph Yaska on Nov. 10, 2022, to 50 years to serve for firing an AK-47 at multiple people and killing Bruce “Gotor” Morgan, while under the influence of […]
Bethel Police Department received a call for service regarding a Taxi Cab driver that had been shot on the 200 Block of Ptarmigan on 7/5/2021. The Taxi Cab driver was transported to YKHC for medical […]
by K.J. Lincoln Something amazing and incredible has transformed how Yup’ik church choirs and congregations and singers can now sing their Yup’ik songs. Yup’ik singers, or anyone who wants to sing in Yup’ik, can now […]
Assistant Attorney General Mark Clark is appointed to be the District Attorney for Bethel. He is replacing Chris Knowles who is stepping down and leaving the state to help address family medical issues. Clark joined […]
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today (December 28th, 2022) celebrated the enactment of private legislation they led with the late Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. The measure – H.R. 681, […]
The 2023 Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 14. At this time the race is expected to follow the usual route with the Bogus Creek […]
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1:56 p.m. the Bethel Fire Department responded to the report of flames coming from under a house located at Willow Street and Fifth Avenue. The department responded with a […]
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) welcomed determinations from the U.S. Department of Commerce that fishery disasters have occurred in numerous Alaska fisheries, allowing Alaska fishermen […]
by Beverly Hoffman In just under 30 minutes 203 pounds of cookies disappeared at the 29th YK Delta Lifesavers Christmas Cookie Extravaganza on Sunday December 18. 35 Christmas Bakers donated cookies for the event. The […]
Congratulations to Ryan Chavez of Bethel, AK! Ryan is a 2010 BRHS graduate who recently graduated with a Master’s degree in School Counseling at Rocky Mountain University in Provo, UT. Rocky Mountain University offers a […]
by Sharon Wegner The LKSD District JR high speech contest was held in Bethel December 12, 13, 2022. There were 31 students from 5 schools (Akiuk, Akula, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, Kwigillingok, and Quinhagak). The students competed […]
by Delta Discovery Staff Isabel Lieb of the Bethel Lady Warriors wrestling team dominated in the 138 lbs. weight class at the 2022 Girls Wrestling State Championship finals to win her first state championship. The […]
by Beverly Hoffman December 18 at 2pm the 29th Annual YK Lifesaver Christmas Cookie Extravaganza will once again be open to the public at the YK Fitness Center. Covid restrictions had the Lifesavers offering pre […]
by Frank Keim The Least sandpiper has the same Yup’ik name as its lookalike-cousins, the Western and Semi-palmated sandpipers: Iisuraar(aq) (Scammon Bay, Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers), and Iiyuraar(aq) (Hooper Bay-Chevak). Both of these names loosely […]
Last week (November 8th, 2022), the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Tribal Government (“RTG”) conducted its first ever election. We are pleased to announce that 854 citizens of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region participated in this monumental election, […]
Total 2022 Elders’ Distribution Reaches $1 Million. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is pleased to announce the 2022 Elders’ Benefit Program distribution. Original Shareholders who are at least 65 years old as of November 11 will receive […]
by Ana Hoffman The Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) Board of Directors and Bethel Elkartaa Settlement Trust (BEST) Trustees approved a distribution equal to $3.12 per unit share to be payable to shareholder beneficiaries on December […]
The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) approved Emergency Wildlife Special Action Request WSA22-04 as modified by the Office of Subsistence Management (OSM) on November 21, 2022 by voting via e-mail. Emergency Wildlife Special Action Request WSA22-04, […]
An ordinance by the Bethel City Council establishing a short-term amnesty program requiring compliance with the sales tax and business licensing codes for the payment of delinquent taxes and allowing the forgiveness of fees, penalities, […]
by Bethel Community Services Foundation Bethel Community Services Foundation announces the beginning of the 2022 #BethelGives Campaign, sponsored by Bethel Community Services Foundation and nine local nonprofit organizations. This year we have more amazing thank […]
by Bethel Search and Rescue Group 11.18.22 BSAR Kuskokwim River Aerial Survey-Report 2022 – 06* ** Summary: For the past several years BSAR has been scheduling our first aerial freeze up survey of the Kuskokwim […]
Following an extensive investigation and in consultation with the District Attorney’s Office, Investigators from the Bethel Police Department arrested a 15-year-old male on 10/30/2022 at approximately 2030 hours, for the arson that occurred on 08/12/2022 […]
by the K300 Race Committee As the 2022-23 mushing season approaches, the Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee is pleased to announce an exciting addition to their racing program. The Delta Championship Series is a new, season-long […]
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10041 of Bethel hosted the Veteran’s Day Ceremony along with the Bethel Regional High School at the WarriorDome last Friday to honor the members of the armed services in […]
by Henry Hunter On Veterans Day, November 11, 2022, VFW Post 10041 would like to recognize all Veterans throughout our great State of Alaska. With your courage, dedication and love for Country, men and women […]
by David Bedard Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing navigated stormy weather to rescue three stranded boaters Oct. 29 on the Kuskokwim River about 6 miles east of Bethel. According to Alaska Air […]
More than 250 Bethel residents gathered to learn more about the Airraq Network and participate in family-friendly Halloween festivities. Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) and GCI celebrated their partnership on the recently-announced Airraq Network (pronounced EYE-huk) […]
Candidate Myron P. Naneng Sr. who ran a write-in campaign for the Alaska Legislature House District 38 has submitted this letter of concession on Thursday, November 10th, 2022. I, Myron P Naneng, Sr., with this […]
The Bethel Warriors Varsity boys team traveled to the Kenai Peninsula to wrestle at the Top Dog tournament in Nikiski. Sheldon Smith, Paul Dyment, and Aaron Mute all won silver medals. Mason Fitka won a […]
The Bethel Lady Warriors wrestling team placed in the runners up spot at the Monster Bash hosted by South High School this past weekend. Briella Herron won a gold medal in her division. Her teammates […]
Geo-referenced drone photography was used to identify promising locations. With the announcement of the Airraq Network (pronounced EYE-huk) fresh in their memories, survey crews have begun plotting the route for the joint Bethel Native Corporation […]
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Alumni Association recognized 11 alumni and friends for their extraordinary work during the recent 2022 Reunion State of the School Address and Awards Ceremony. One of the 2022 honorees […]
A proposed ordinance to amend the Bethel Municipal Code to add a new subsection adopting Title 4 of Alaska Statutes regarding alcoholic beverages is on the Bethel City Council agenda this week for introduction. The […]
High school seniors from nearly 250 high schools across Alaska have been identified as this year’s class of UA Scholars, qualifying each of them for a $12,000 scholarship to use at any location in the […]
by SWAAG The Steel Salmon & Raven Dinner and Auction returned with maximum attendance at a fun-filled evening on October 8th at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. The Southwest Alaska Arts Group (SWAAG) was able […]
Region receives more than $73 million for fiber broadband service through two federal grants. Affordable, reliable, high-speed internet is coming to Western Alaska! Bethel Native Corporation (BNC), in partnership with GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications company, […]
The following is the testimony presented by Vivian Korthuis, the CEO of the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) to the Department of Interior & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Tribal Consultation on October […]
More than 2,300 rural Alaskans in seven communities along the Kuskokwim River will receive affordable, high-speed internet for the first time thanks to a tribal broadband grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration […]
The Alaska State Emergency Operations Center is working closely with state, federal and private-sector partners to coordinate the shipment and distribution of thousands of pounds of humanitarian supplies to Western Alaska communities hardest hit by […]
BNC and project partner GCI focus on fiber to close the digital divide in Western Alaska. Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) has been awarded a $42.4 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) […]
Valdamire “Doyun” Kinegak has been missing and his family is worried about him and wants him to come home. Doyun was last seen on September 16th or 17th, 2022 in Bethel. A missing persons report was […]
by Theresa Quiner The University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus would like to invite the community to join us in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 10th. Please join us in honoring the Yup’ik, […]
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