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From The Editor
The World’s Strongest Man comes to Bethel
Bill Kazmaier, the World’s Strongest Man and American strength legend – came to Bethel last week from Alabama to speak to the youth of Bethel to encourage, motivate, and empower them to believe,...
Letters to the Editor
If you want something, go out and earn it
If you want something, go out and earn it The younger generation seems to have lost interest to what really needs to be done with their life. What I see is that, they always want something given to them. Now I’m pretty young myself, but I like to...
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Survivors of Suicide Support Group
In Southwestern Alaska, the rate of suicide related deaths continues to rise. Grief for the victim is apparent, but more often than not the loss of a loved one affects not just one person, but a community. The community of Bethel has decided to...
Privatization of recycling center requested
The City of Bethel’s Energy Committee has submitted a recommendation to the city council to seek privatization of the Bethel’s recycling operation. The form was submitted on January 2, 2012 and was included in the January 24th, 2012 regular...
Legislative Session Begins
BACK IN SESSION The 2012 Legislative Session opened Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – and off to a running start. Many committees began work right away, and visitors fill the hallways. This eNews will update you on this week’s major events, and...
Speak Your Mind
A fool never learns
I remember a favorite quote by my late uncle: “A fool never learns!” It seemed like a rather blunt statement but had some wise sense to it. There was a song titled by this quote and my uncle probably heard it first from the song. Parts of the...
Sports
‘Shut up and go’ strategy gives Buser the K300 crown
Rohn Buser mushed his winning team across the finish line and into his mother Kathy’s waiting arms at the finish of the 2012 Kuskokwim Sled Dog Race. The 22-year-old Big Lake musher decided early...
Lady Warriors drop two to top-ranked Barrow
The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors knew they faced an uphill battle this weekend as they squared off against the Barrow Lady Whalers in the WarriorDome. They were, after all, facing the...
Peeks makes history as first woman to win Bogus Creek 150
Jennifer Peeks didn’t dream about making history when she signed up to compete in the Bogus Creek 150. She just wanted to give the dogs a good run and have good memories to talk about. The dogs had ...
Nose repeats as Akiak Dash champion
There are a few things in history that are given every year. Taxes … political corruption... Ray Nose shining in the Akiak Dash. Nose did his part to keep traditions intact this past weekend when...
Contributors
God’s Thank You Bread
Greetings. For a long time I’ve thought that many people throughout our country have lost their spiritual base. Many of the ‘older’ elders are dying off. Many of the ‘new’ elders are not...
The Real Tea Parties
The cold days of this month have kept many indoors for the most part and may induce cabin fever a bit early, as we sometimes refer to agitation over trivial things, especially to men who are outdoors ...
Did You Say Something About Bread?
The gathering of people was almost entirely Jewish. They were pressing in to listen to the teaching of Jesus. A woman joined the crowd. She was distressed. She called out to Jesus, “Have mercy on...
Too much of a good thing
For years I’ve seen people on television selling what medicines can do for you, and I’ve personally questioned some of these ads. Television is a very powerful medium telling people that things...
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Statewide
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Secure Rural Schools Payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that the U.S. Forest Service is distributing more than $18.1 million to Alaska communities for improvements to public schools, roads and stewardship projects under the Secure...
Lt. Gov. Treadwell Highlights Alaska Seafood, Tourism in D.C.
January 26, 2012, Washington, D.C. – Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell praised Alaska’s efforts to encourage tourism and promote Alaska’s seafood products at the Alaska Tourism and Sustainable Seafood media luncheon in Washington, D.C. today. The...
Alaska Delegation & Governor Parnell Stand Together - Oppose BRAC
The Alaska Congressional Delegation and Alaska Governor Sean Parnell issued a united set of statements defending Alaska’s military bases and expressing their importance to military operations and national security. The show of support follows an...
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel January 15 - 21
Judgments Roger D. Morgan, 29 Disorderly Conduct 5 Days Edward R. Nicholai, 47 4th Degree Assault 6 Days Demetri T. Ashepak, 27 Disorderly Conduct $50 German Pena, 44 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 1 Yr. Prob. Frank P. James, 34 2nd Degree Sexual...
Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending January 13
• On 01-06-12 at 2:00 p.m. firefighters responded to the State Highway for a report of a space heater running inside of assembly occupancy. The owner was advised to remove the heater. • On 01-07-12 at 2:18 a.m. medics responded to the area of...
