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The Federal Subsistence Board met in Anchorage on January 17-20, 2012, and decided a few changes to hunting regulations including those in Unit 18 for moose, caribou, lynx and ptarmigan. In recent times, moose hunting is now being regulated in three...

We were just settling into a nice lazy nap when the phone rang. Daniel fished his cell phone out of his sweater and swiped across the screen to accept the phone call. The seasoned hunter’s body language changed as his conversation went on. He...

On January 3, 2012, the Akiak IRA Council held an open house to celebrate its new VPSO house, which was recently completed by the AVCP Regional Housing Authority. The new home was built in the...

Charlie Pleasant from Quinhagak graduated from the Bethel Therapeutic Court on December 2nd, 2011. With him was his family, from left are John, Dion, Charlie, Tracy, Roland, Elizabeth (mom) and...

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game is extending the resident winter moose season in the Lower Yukon Area of Unit 18 by emergency order announcement. The season will be extended 10 days and open Dec. 10-Feb. 28 with a bag limit of one moose. Hunters...

The Institute of the North is hosting a gathering for young Alaskans interested in discussing the state’s rich history, vibrant present and thriving future. The Conference of Young Alaskans is modeled after the Alaska Constitutional Convention of 1...

Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of an infant in Hooper Bay, and also a male who was stabbed in the chest in the same residence. On 12-10-11, at about 10:40am, troopers in Bethel received a report from Hooper Bay Public Safety...

A Tuntutuliak man was found walking to another village after an argument, said Alaska State Troopers. On 12-5-11, at about 9:30am hours, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel received a report from the Village of Tuntutuliak that Tom Carl 31 yoa, had...

A pilot from Aniak died when his airplane crashed near the village of Chuathbaluk last week, said Alaska State Troopers. On November 29, 2011, at about 7:05pm, an Inland Aviation Cessna 207 departed...

Search and Rescue teams found a missing Hooper Bay man last week who was cold but okay, said Alaska State Troopers. On 11/27/11, at approximately 1:30am, Alaska State Troopers were notified by Hooper Bay VPSO N. Joseph that Michael Joseph, 33 years...

The Junior Class of Z.J. Williams School of Napaskiak, Alaska is raffling a wall hanging decoration. The blue and white wall hanging is 21” by 21”. The cost of a ticket is $1.00, and 6 tickets for $5.00. You can get the tickets at the school....

An Aniak woman was found deceased outside near her home, said Alaska State Troopers. On November 20, 2011 at approximately 5:20pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an unexpected death on Spruce Street in Aniak. Troopers arrived on...

The Mekoryuk Covenant Church has partnered with the Alaska Native Mentoring Program (ANMP) where a men’s and youth retreat was held in Mekoryuk on September 2-4, 2011. This retreat was dubbed...

TWC hosted a first catch feast for Teens Acting Against Violence, which caught its first moose this fall. The feast was held on Thursday, November 10th for friends and family members of TAAV as well...

A passenger plane with 5 people and the pilot on board survived after their aircraft crashed upon takeoff last week in the village of Kwigillingok. A Cessna 207 Skywagon operated by Hageland Aviation took off from the Kwigillingok airport at...

Pamyua is proud to partner with Kaladi Brothers Coffee Company – a catalyst for community. The Pamyua (pronounced bum’ yo‐ah) vision is to inspire unity by communicating awareness. A mutual love for coffee and community is at the core of our...

For a limited time, Alaskans 60 years or older as of October 1, 2011 are eligible for appliance rebates. Energy Star refrigerators, freezers, washers and dishwashers are eligible. To participate, call the AK Rebate Center at the Alaska Housing...

The announcement was made, “We have a very special surprise today.” What followed were references to the hard work that the students put in daily throughout the year in their classrooms, the...

Bethel’s Arctic Chiropractic has added a new doctor to their team of professionals. Dr. Chris Twiford is happy to announce the arrival of Dr. Jessica Spindel to join him in providing chiropractic...

Congratulations to Agatha John-Shields and David and Theresa Ulroan. Shields, originally of Toksook Bay, was awarded the Eileen Panigeo MacLean Education Award at this year’s Alaska Federation of...

Jason D. Tatall’aq Smith has been selected by faculty as the Kuskokwim Campus student of the month for October, 2011. Jason, son of Showalter and Grace Smith currently of Eagle River, AK, spent his early childhood in Bethel, moving to Eagle River...

The sun shone brightly over a hundred runners during Quinhagak’s third annual Salmon Run. On Friday, October 7th, 73 kids ran the half-mile race and 53 adults and teenagers participated in the 5K....

The Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative, Inc. a regional wholesale utility formed by Calista Corporation and currently administered by AVCP, Inc. hosted a public meeting regarding alternative energy plans for the Calista/AVCP region. The meeting...

The Village Public Officer Academy 23 celebrated their graduation last Thursday in Bethel after training at Yuut Elitnaurviat in Bethel. The class consisted of 18 Tribal and Village Police Officers...

The Association of Village Council Presidents have announced that the AVCP “Presidents Awards” will be given out for the first time at the 47th Annual AVCP Convention to be held at the Cultural Center in Bethel, Alaska on October 11-13, 2011....

Governor Sean Parnell, Education and Early Development Commissioner Mike Hanley and Charles Wohlforth, executive director of Citizens for the Educational Advancement of Alaska’s Children (CEAAC), announced the settlement of the long-standing...

The Bethel Moravian Church celebrated the ordination of Rev. Arthur Coolidge and the installation of Lay Pastor Tom Conrad last Sunday. Above are Tiona and Tom Conrad, Arthur and Bishop Jacob...

Toksook Bay elder Maria Moses with her braided grass mats. The longer grasses will be used to braid fish for drying next spring. The shorter ones are to make her beautiful baskets....

Search and Rescue volunteers have found the body of a missing Bethel man on a sandbar below the village of Napakiak. Walter Springer, age 25, had been missing since Saturday, September 17th. Two volunteers from Napakiak found Springer on a sandbar...

Sisters Delilah and Selena Andrews of Aleknagik went on a fishing trip with their dad to catch spawned-out red salmon. This photo was taken on the shore near their village. photo by Esther...

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) recently welcomed the newest member to its family, the community of Ekwok. AVEC applied for and received authority from the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to operate the City of Ekwok electric system...

Most contests end with a prize giveaway; Bristol Bay Native Corporation’s ‘Day in Our Bay’ video contest will begin with one. Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) announced it will give away video cameras to qualifying BBNC shareholders in...

Madison Mellick enjoys the spectacular view of the Kuskokwim River during a break from the wet weather in Sleetmute. photo by Roy Corral...

Lovely elder Sassa Andrews "Kamguk", age 82, of Aleknagik gets her collection of colored beach grass out ready to weave a basket. photo by Greg Lincoln...

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon on August 21, 2011, Joseph Mute of Kongiganak, who has childhood roots in Kipnuk, was officially ordained a Moravian Pastor by Bishop Jacob Nelson. The Ordination...

Searchers are looking for a man who fell overboard into the Yukon River after their boat hit a sandbar, according to the Alaska State Troopers. On 9/3/11 at approximately 11:50pm, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible drowning....

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces an Emergency Order closure of the State of Alaska resident hunting season in the Unit 18 Kuskokwim River hunt area. This area includes the Lower Kuskokwim River drainage where the hunting season for...

A pilot flying for Grant Aviation died in a crash after striking another airplane mid-air near the village of Nightmute last Friday. The Grant pilot was identified as Scott Veal, age 24 of Kenai. He was flying a Cessna 208 Caravan. The other pilot...

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), held an Energy Project Dedication Ceremony on August 2nd in Chevak, Alaska. This event marked the official opening of the new amalgamated power project...

Volunteers from Samaritan’s Purse and Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) began construction of new homes in Crooked Creek for survivors of this spring’s ice jam flooding. Construction journeyman volunteers come from across the...

A man drowned after his boat capsized on the Yukon River near St. Mary’s last week, said a report from the Alaska State Troopers. On 8-24-2011 at approximately 9:30am, St. Mary’s based State Troopers were notified of an overdue Boreal Fisheries...

The 2011 fall moose hunting season will be open September 1st through the 20th. Please be aware that because of suppressed moose populations on The Kuskokwim Corporation lands, the TKC Board of Directors does not allow non-shareholders access to...

An airplane crashed between the villages of McGrath and Anvik last Thursday, killing 2 and injuring 4, according to a report from the Alaska State Troopers. At approximately 8:45pm on August 13, 2011 AST received a report from Inland Aviation...

"APA" Kenneth Edward Ham Cleveland-Beebe, 3 years old, of Quinhagak got his very first swan on August 2, 2011 from Siniq Warehouse Creek. His parents are Timothy and Cynthia Beebe. He gave his first...

Meggie Olson - Girl Scouts of Alaska Camp Staff, enjoys exploring Toksook Bay with Girl Scouts Pearl Nalugaralria Balluta and Chrystal Anguyaluk Moses. In the middle is a traditional fish rack of...

2011 Kuskokwim Hunt area permits available Aug. 1-Aug. 25. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is reminding hunters that if they want to hunt moose on the Kuskokwim drainage in Unit 18 this fall they need to pick up a RM615 Registration permit...

John N. Willie, known as "Carlie" to his friends and family, successfully completed the 18-month long Therapeutic Court Program. He was honored at a graduation ceremony last Thursday at the Bethel...

The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. is proud to announce they will be holding the Chevak Project Dedication Ceremony on August 2nd, in Chevak, Alaska. This event will mark the official opening of the new amalgamated power project in...

Helicopter transfers soil in Newtok: Provinsal Thomas writes, "The helicopter is dumping soil, perhaps brought across the inlet from Nelson Island to Newtok. It is near to midnight. The place shown...

The school in Napaskiak was the target of vandals who broke 2 windows, said Alaska State Troopers. On 07-24-2011 the Village Public Safety Officer in Napaskiak received a report of broken windows at the high school. Sometime on during the night...

A Chevak man was arrested on drug and alcohol charges last week, according to a report from the Alaska State Troopers. On 7/26/2011 at approximately 3:45pm, Bethel WAANT contacted a resident of Chevak, Alaska as he waited for his flight to Chevak at...

A Hooper Bay man was found dead in his cell last week, according to Alaska State Troopers. On 7/28/11 at approximately 5:45am, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were notified of an apparent suicide that occurred at the Hooper Bay Police Department...

Information about a homebrew operation received as an anonymous tip to police officers in Hooper Bay led to the arrest of a man last week, said Alaska State Troopers. On 7-25-11 at approximately 3:00pm, Hooper Bay VPSO and Hooper Bay Officers made...

New Homes The AVCP Regional Housing Authority recently moved in families into newly constructed homes in Napaskiak and Nightmute. The four units are part of 56 units constructed this past year. Move...