The Delta Discovery

by Greg Lincoln Firstly, we would like to welcome all the teams who are here to race in the Kuskokwim 300, the Bogus Creek 150, and the Akiak Dash to Bethel, our Home – the […]

Finding courage in the New Year

by Greg Lincoln Welcome to 2020! A brand new decade is upon us and we are looking forward to whatever it may hold in store for us all. The changing of the year is also […]

Wishes for a great new year

by Greg Lincoln Merry Christmas everyone! This week is the last week of 2019 and we have made it through another year with your thoughtful help and support. Quyana! So now it is time for […]

The Kuskokwim 300 attracts big names; readies for race of the year

by K300 Race Committee Staff The 41st annual Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race is set to start in just 7 days, on Friday January 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM. The legendary middle distance race starts […]

City of Bethel Employees of the Year – 2019

The City of Bethel presented a Department Employee of the Year plaque to the following individuals in recognition of their “outstanding performance, superior dedication and positive attitude on the job throughout the past year:” Heidi […]

Larson wins Holiday Classic

Greg Larson of Napaskiak is the 2020 Holiday Classic Dog Race champion! Larson won the approximately 44 mile race last Saturday, January 11th finishing at 2:19pm. He had eight dogs in harness on his Larson […]

First enumeration of the 2020 Census will take place in Toksook Bay

First Enumeration Is Coming Soon! While most homes in the country will receive an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census beginning in mid-March, the census count will actually begin months earlier in Alaska’s Toksook […]

2020 Census starts in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta

by Vivian Korthuis, AVCP CEO 2020 is a census year. Toksook Bay is where it all begins, on January 21, 2020. It is exciting and an honor to have Toksook Bay lead the whole country […]

Calista Corporation acquires interest in Delta Constructors

by Calista Corporation Staff New partners seek expansion opportunities in the resource development sector. Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation has acquired a 25 percent interest in Delta Constructors, a leading oil and gas construction firm operating in […]

What is wrong with introducing and enforcing prohibition?

by Andrew Boyscout Our elders do remember the days when mind altering drugs were not a part of life. Survival was the focus in every part of the lives of the people. Respect was a […]

My Incurable Addiction

by Charles Moses As I begin this article, it is now the 2nd day of the New Year, 2020. First off, as an introduction, I am an alcoholic and August 2019 marked the 30th year […]

Why I Support Calista

by John Angaiak “If you don’t leave your past in the past, it will destroy your future, not for what yesterday has taken away.” -Realistic Buddhism I have been a supporter of Calista Corporation since […]

Support Responsible Bethel Youth

I would like to commend and thank the youth who put together the informative radio ad concerning the negative consequences of the use of alcohol. It’s a very informative ad bringing out how it affects […]

Donlin Gold mine can never be a refuge

Anyone that has taken the time to read the full Donlin Environmental Impact Statement, EIS, and also understand the current permitting and regulation enforcement in this state and country will know that the proposed Donlin […]

Running in the halls with boughs of holly

We’ve all seen students in school running in the halls–sometimes they’re full on sprinting, like mom cooked Totino’s pizza rolls and you want some, or them all. Some of us still see it to this […]

State of Alaska to offer its first mobile DMV in Bristol Bay

After a year of partnership and coordination, the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) are excited to announce the first mobile DMV in Alaska. On January 13, […]

The State of Alaska to bring consistent 9-1-1 services to all Alaskans

by Dept. of Public Safety DPS Moves Forward with Wireless 9-1-1 Implementation and Consolidation of Emergency Communication Services. Two major initiatives, Wireless 9-1-1 and consolidation of emergency communication services, are underway to greatly improve law […]

Redoubt’s big impact 30 years ago

by Ned Rozell On December 15, 1989, a pilot who had flown a 747 passenger jet all the way from Amsterdam was looking forward to landing in Anchorage. There, he would take a short break […]

Good wishes for 2020

by Peter Twitchell As we begin down the road in 2020 help us to follow you. Open our hands and our hearts to receive this day as a special gift from you oh Lord. You […]

Slow Cooker Beef with Broccoli

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by Millie Bentley Greetings. This week we have another crockpot or slow cooker recipe suitable for those folks eating low-carb – also suitable for those who simply want something delicious. Many of these recipes are […]

Black-billed magpie Pica hudsonia ~ Qalqaruq

by Frank Keim If you happen to see a large black and white bird on the ground with long tail feathers and a walk that looks like a swagger and a strut, it’s a Black-billed […]

Separation of State and Church

by Tad Lindley So often we hear people talking about the “separation of church and state”. This phrase is not found in the United States Constitution. It was originated by Thomas Jefferson in a letter […]

Alaskans for Better Elections turns in signatures for certification

The Alaskans for Better Elections ballot committee started a statewide collection of signatures to be certified after a judge’s ruling on October 23rd, 2019. Today, the Alaskans for Better Elections turned in over 41,000 signatures […]

Fishing for Entries!

The USDA Forest Service – Alaska Region is proud to join Wildlife Forever along with other partners as the new host for the Alaska State-Fish Art program. Start your entry today, the contest deadline is […]

Calista Corporation welcomes Government Relations Manager

Kristi Williams joined Calista Corporation as the Government Relations Manager this summer. Prior to her employment with Calista, Kristi owned a consulting firm in Anchorage that specialized in Alaska Native tribal advocacy. Kristi was born […]

Ice Fishing on New Years Day

Regulations for subsistence take of fish published in Federal Register

August 21, 2019 Comments Off

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

August 14, 2019 Comments Off

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

Aniak Hound House supports Napaimute Ice Road Crew

The Napaimute Ice Road crew were treated to a free dinner at the Hound House Restaurant in Aniak while they were working on plowing the Kuskokwim Ice Road from Bethel to Chuathbaluk. From L-R are […]

21 Mushers to run 41st Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race

by Delta Discovery Staff The Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog race is this Friday, January 17th. There are 21 mushers currently signed up for Alaska’s premier mid-distance sled dog race that will begin on the Kuskokwim […]

Slaaviq at Lulu Heron

January 12, 2020 0

The Christmas celebration of Slaaviq was shared with the residents of the Lulu Heron in Bethel on Saturday, January 11th, 2020. Carolers from the St. Sophia Russian Orthodox Church have been following the star, singing […]

Children walk in subfreezing cold

December 11, 2019 Comments Off

The Alaska State Troopers received a request for a welfare check on two children in the Village of Venetie on 12/3/19. The request was based off of information received that two children arrived at a […]

Assault arrest

December 4, 2019 Comments Off

Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Domestic Violence assault in the village of Tuluksak on 11/15/2019 at approximately 1603 hours. Investigation revealed that Melissa Mike, age 29 of Tuluksak, assaulted a family member […]

Man arrested for post office burglary

November 27, 2019 Comments Off

Bethel AST received a report from the Kipnuk Tribal Police Officer (TPO) that they arrested Byron Dock 19, of Kipnuk after he was found inside the Kipnuk Post Office on 11-18-19 at approximately 0230 hours. […]

Incident investigated in Crooked Creek

November 13, 2019 Comments Off

Aniak Alaska State Troopers received a report of a death in the community of Crooked Creek on 11-9-19 at about 0613 hours. It was reported Ronald Waskey, 30 of Crooked Creek, and Evan Waskey, 26 […]

Thunderbolts crack AASA state rankings

by Tommy Wells The Akiak Thunderbolts girls team might play in rural Alaska, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t turning heads on the statewide scene. Akiak made its debut in the Class 1A rankings this […]

VFW hosts tournament at WarriorDome

The 2020 VFW Basketball tournament has its champions – the Dillingham Wolverines for the girls and the Lumen Christi Archangels for the boys. Teams invited to play in the tournament January 9-11 included the Toksook […]

Bethel Freestyle Wrestling Club recipient of Top 50 Award

The Bethel Freestyle Wrestling Club was recently recognized as one of USA Wrestling’s 50 largest clubs for the 2018-2019 membership season. This award is across the nation, meaning over 4500 clubs altogether, wrote USA Wrestling. […]

VFW Basketball Invitational Photos

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Friday evening games.

Culuki Jacob Memorial Basketball Tournament Photos

January 2, 2020 0

January 1st evening games.

2019 Great Alaskan Conference Wrestling Championship Tournament Photos

December 13, 2019 Comments Off

Elias Venes April 22, 1928 – Nov. 29, 2019

Elias Venes was born in Akiak, Alaska on April 22, 1928 to Joseph and Annie (Wassillie) Venes. He married Ruth Lindstrom on May 20, 1949(?). Together they had 10 daughters and three sons. After Ruth’s […]

Evan Ward Qirnaq Charlie

November 27, 2019 Comments Off

Evan Ward Qirnaq Charlie, son of Michael and Ida, was born on November 16, 1999 in Bethel, Alaska. Throughout his life he lived in Bethel, Anchorage, and Kongiganak. Evan graduated from high school in May […]

Antonia “Toni” Daria Evan

October 2, 2019 Comments Off

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. […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 19 – January 2

Judgments Myoung Keun Lee, 65 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Frank Teddy Nelson, 33 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Stanley L. Amarok, 32 5th Degree Criminal Mischief 1 Yr. […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 12 – 26

Judgments Christopher Charles, 40 1st Degree Assault 2 Yrs., 4 Yrs. Prob. Augusta Askoak, 54 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Kagan B. Peter, 21 Violate Condition of Release, 4th 60 Days, $150, Degree Assault, […]

State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 10 – 19