The Delta Discovery

by Greg Lincoln As we age and our life experiences expand, the moments that we spend in laugher become less frequent than when we were children. Even in serious situations there might be something funny […]

A day to remember

by Greg Lincoln Parents, we are proud of your kids for running with all their hearts at the State Cross Country finals this past weekend. Everyone did a great job representing their schools, communities, and […]

In loving memoriae

by Greg Lincoln When we are beset by loss we come to a point in time when we are tasked with the great duty of writing a eulogy. It is like a tribute, an homage […]

Elizabeth Peratrovich biography author visits Bethel on book tour

by K.J. Lincoln Author and school teacher Annie Boochever came to Bethel as part of her much-anticipated book tour. Bethel was her first stop, thanks to the diligent efforts of Kuskokwim Consortium Librarian Theresa Quiner. […]

VFW supports KYUK with donation

The Bethel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10041 bolstered the KYUK Fall Fundraiser with their contribution last week. “We are so grateful of their donation of $2,000 to this year’s pledge drive,” said Kristin Hall, […]

City receives grant to improve school safety

by City of Bethel Staff Acting City Manager Bill Howell and Daniel Walker, Superintendent with the Lower Kuskokwim School District, were elated with the news that the City received a $500,000 grant award from the […]

Azachorok Inc. urges Calista to consider Shareholder Vote on Donlin Creek Mine

by Azachorok Inc. In response to the AVCP news release opposing Donlin Creek Mine, Azachorok Inc. has submitting a resolution to the Calista Board of Directors requesting a shareholder vote on the issue at the […]

Take Wing “Tengluni” Project prepares students for graduation and post-secondary education

by Calista Staff New Education Grant aims to teach Cultural Values and increase graduation rates in the YK Delta. Calista Education and Culture, Inc. (CECI) has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of […]

Foundation seeks nominations for Distinguished Artist Award

Rasmuson Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Artist Award. The nomination period opened Tuesday, October 1. The deadline for nominating artists is Monday, December 16. The Distinguished Artist Award is part of the […]

Protecting our Way of Life Through Sustainable Development

by Andrew Guy Yukon Kuskokwim communities have some of the highest unemployment rates in Alaska and some of the highest costs for goods and services. We cannot alleviate these hardships without access to living-wage jobs, […]

Azachorok Inc. calls for Shareholder Vote for Donlin Gold Mine

According to the President and Chairman of Azachorok Inc. Loren Peterson, the Azachorok Inc. Board of Directors passed Resolution 2019-18 calling for a shareholder vote for the Donlin Gold Mine. Below is the resolution. WHEREAS, […]

It is no longer just climate change, it is an emergency

by Lizzy Hahn My name is Lizzy Hahn. I am a 10th grader at Nome Beltz High School in Nome, Alaska. I organized a climate strike school strike along with Aralye Lie. The reason why […]

Thank you from the Green Family

The Green family on behalf of (their dearly departed) Elizabeth Doris Green would like to thank first of all, Bethel’s first responders for their prompt response and executing their duties with professionalism in their valiant […]

Cama-i Planning Meeting

Dear Cama-i Team, BCA Members and New Community Volunteers, We hope each of you had a great summer. It is time once again to start planning for our community festival. Cama-i Dance Festival 2020 March […]

Response to Youth Testimonies on climate change

I am citing what Carl Smith spoke in New York on behalf of Alaskan land and animals. Just hearing the testimonies of all the youth, I am deeply humbled. We are fortunate to have youth […]

Alaska again has extremely high per capita rankings for STD rates

by the Dept. of Health & Social Services Staff October 8, 2019 – The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) today released its 2018 STD Surveillance Report. In this annual snapshot of key trends […]

Domestic violence will never be tolerated

by Amanda Price He is the monster under my bed, saboteur of my dreams. His résumé includes schoolteacher, felon and, more recently, retired country “gentleman.” He is a specter of my past, a stalker who […]

Elders & Youth Conference Highlights

by First Alaskans Staff The annual Elders & Youth is a unique convening designed to lift up the faces of our peoples while connecting Elders to our youth. We engage in dialogues on critical issues […]

Possible Counterfeit Pilot Bread Hits Bethel Area

by Tad Lindley Praise the Lord reader. The account I am about to relay to you is real. Its impact on me was very strong for two reasons. First of all “Suggalirtuqatartua” was one of […]

The Most Important Word in Marriage

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: In one word, what do you believe makes for a lasting marriage? Answer: The one word I believe is most important to making a marriage last is COMMITMENT. After more […]

Getting ready for winter

by Peter Twitchell It is that time again, to prepare for winter. We’ve put our winter feed of dried, canned, frozen salmon and moose, caribou, deer and bear stored. Time to fit our kids and […]

California Goulash with Dumplings

by Millie Bentley Greetings. This week’s recipe is a twist on one of my old favorites – goulash. What I like about goulash is that one can throw together almost anything, sprinkle it with a […]

BLM announces annual adjustment to drilling permit fee

As directed by Congress, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will adjust the fee it charges to process oil and gas drilling permits on public and Indian lands for inflation, effective October 1, 2019. That […]

Agreement on religious accommodations for Muslim inmates reached

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Alaska Department of Corrections today (September 6th, 2019) announced that they have reached an agreement to resolve a federal case regarding Alaska’s religious accommodations for Muslim inmates. […]

Married Couples Invited

There will be a Marriage Enrichment night for married couples on October 5th, 2019 at the Bethel United Pentecostal Church at 7 P.M. All married couples welcome!

Regulations for subsistence take of fish published in Federal Register

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On August 12, 2019, the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) published the final rule for the Subsistence Management Regulations for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 Subsistence Taking of Fish in the Federal Register (84 FR 39744). This […]

Fresh Silver Salmon

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Steven Smith, age 8, from Quinhagak caught his first silver salmon this morning from the Qanirtuuq River, August 8th, 2019.

Wildlife Troopers urge hunters to study regulations before entering the field

August 14, 2019 Comments Off

by Alaska Wildlife Troopers Excitement is building for Alaska hunters as seasons open this month in many regions for deer, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, mountain goat and other big game species. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers […]

The Sharing of Knowledge Yup’ik Elder teaches art of sewing Atasuaq

by Ann Fienup-Riordan Albertina Dull, Cingyukan, of Nightmute turned 101 years old on October 10! Just before her birthday, she gave the region a wonderful present. She showed a group of women from Toksook Bay […]

Alaska National Guard commander eyes regional hub concept

by Maj. John Callahan Galena, Alaska — Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commander of the Alaska National Guard and commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, visited this remote Yukon village Oct. 4 […]

Sifting volcano paydirt to help forecast eruptions

by Ned Rozell More than 100 volcanoes pimple the adolescent skin of Alaska, spreading from ear to ear. Some are loud, flamboyant and obnoxious. Others are sneaky and quiet, escaping notice until a pilot sees […]

Drug overdose death in Sand Point

Sand Point Police and EMS have responded to two overdose calls in the past two days, one resulting in the death of 26-year-old Raylene Kochuten of King Cove. INCIDENT 1 On 08/31/20 19 Sand Point […]

Contraband seized

Spring Creek Correctional Center staff contacted the Alaska State Troopers to report finding and intercepting illegal narcotics received in the mail addressed to an inmate on September 25, 2019 at approximately 0845 hours. Suspects have […]

Alaska fugitive arrested in Philippines

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by Dept. of Public Safety Staff A fugitive wanted for a sexual assault that occurred near Sterling 18 years ago is being extradited to Alaska after his DNA proved a match in an Alaska State […]

Man cited for dumping car in salmon stream

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The Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a vehicle being dumped into the Chena River near the end of Chena Small Tracts Road on 09/03/19. Initial investigation revealed the vehicle was an […]

K300 announces season opener

With the chill in the air growing steadier by the day, it is time we start preparing for winter. The race is on to get that wood split and stacked, to finish up the projects […]

Lady Warriors drop regular-season finale to Redington

by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors can now turn their attention to the season that matters the most: The postseason. Bethel closed out its 2019 regular season this past weekend with […]

Scammon Bay XC star Isaac Titus races to 2nd at state meet

by Tommy Wells Prior to the start of the 2019 ASAA/First National Bank Division III (1A/2A) State Cross Country meet, Scammon Bay coach Harley Sundown said he felt good about Isaac Titus’ chances at competing […]

Antonia “Toni” Daria Evan

Antonia “Toni” was born on January 7, 1985 to Andrew John Evan and Olga Sarah Evan. She resided in Lower Kalskag and Anchorage, Alaska with her sisters Naomi Magdalene Evan, Charissa Paula, and Kimberly Ann. […]

Joseph Jefferson Vanderpool Sept. 17, 1928 – Aug. 23, 2019

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Long time bush pilot, Joseph “Joe” Jefferson Vanderpool died Friday, August 23rd, 2019 peacefully, with his family by his side. He was born September 17th, 1928 to William and Sophie Vanderpool at the Vanderpool homestead […]

Gabriel Peter Guest – “Tengmayaq” April 9, 1943 – Aug. 13, 2019

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Gabriel Peter Guest was born in Bethel, Alaska on April 9th, 1943 to Archpriest Zachary and Matuska Sophia Guest. This was a much simpler time before we had snow machines, outboard motors, cellphones, running water, […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel September 30 – October 11

Judgments Evan Petluska, 48 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. John Paul Pitka, 48 4th Degree Assault, Driving Under the Influence $3000, 60 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Jamie Hunter, 35 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing 5 […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel September 5 – October 4

Judgments Alben P. Redfox, 56 Violate Conditions of Release for Misdemeanor 10 Days George Otten, 27 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Jonathan S. Andrews, 25 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Ryan […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel September 18 – September 26