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Bethel Regional High School Class of 2024 looks to the future
The Bethel Regional High School Class of 2024 celebrates commencement on May 17, 2024. On May 17, educators, friends, family members, and graduates of the Class of 2024 packed the Bethel Regional High School gymnasium for this year’s commencement. Many of the 51 students who received their diplomas began...
Former Yute Commuter Service business manager charged with felony fraud and theft
A former Yute Commuter Service business manager is facing criminal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 in company funds, nearly four years after he was named in a civil suit seeking damages for the same alleged theft. Forty-year-old Nathan McCabe faces four counts of scheme to defraud and one...
Bethel hires new chief of police
At its Tuesday meeting, the Bethel City Council appointed James Harris the new Bethel Chief of Police. He is scheduled to begin on July 1. Harris spoke to KYUK in early May, prior to his hiring, while on a five-day visit to Bethel. “I’ve met with a lot of a...
Slideshow: Bethel Regional High School's Senior Parade
Bethel Regional High School's class of 2024 parades through town to celebrate their graduation. May 16, 2024. Four years ago, Bethel’s Class of 2024 entered high school amidst a global pandemic. Yesterday, they drove through town in the annual Senior Parade, cheered on by friends and family as they celebrated the completion of their time at BRHS.
Aniak's Annie Morgan wins $21,747.50 Kuskokwim Ice Classic jackpot
Each year, the Kuskokwim Ice Classic fields thousands of guesses as to exactly when the tripod in front of Bethel will tip and fall as the river ice breaks down. Some years, the pot is split between winners who were closest to the time. But this year, there was just one winner.
Calista Brice Hires Director of Safety and Risk
Calista Brice, a holding line for construction and environmental subsidiaries of Bethel-based Calista regional corporation, hired Mac Stevens as Director of Safety and Risk. In his new role, Stevens supports the safety and risk programs across nineteen Calista Brice subsidiary companies, leveraging his expertise to streamline and enhance internal safety initiatives. He is also spearheading new programs to improve on-the-job safety and engage employees in Calista Brice’s safety-focused culture.
University of Alaska Fairbanks' Kuskokwim Campus Celebrates 50th Commencement
It's not just high school graduations happening. College commencements are underway, too. The University of Alaska Fairbanks' Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel held its 50th commencement recently. How cool is that?. Thiirty-six students received occupational endorsements, associate's, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees and post-baccalaureate certificates. Graduates hailed from communities across...
Community slideshow: 2024 Kuskokwim River breakup flooding
A quick-moving and early breakup on the upper Kuskokwim River led to widespread flooding in lower-river communities. Breakup on the Kuskokwim began in Nikolai, a day or so ahead of the average for that community. Ice degraded quickly as the ice front moved downriver. Breakup slowed as ice jammed in...
Breakup may ultimately be ‘non-event’ for middle and lower Yukon River communities
RiverWatch officials flew what could be their last breakup monitoring flight on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta this week. That’s in part because breakup on the Yukon River this year is looking like what hydrometeorologist Kyle Van Peursem calls a “non-event.”. “This year, even our pilot remarked how different it...
Governor Declares Disaster: Kuskokwim River Flooding Devastates Communities
The Governor has now issued a disaster declaration in response to the major flooding that's impacting communities along the Kuskokwim River. All the flooding that's been happening is due to ice jams and spring snowmelt in the region. The water has been so high in spots it's making the streets...
Bethel Braces as Kuskokwim River Floods; Marina, Gas Station Submerged
There are reports of flooding coming out of Bethel. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities posted pictures to Facebook showing the overflowing Kuskokwim River. The Brown Slough area of Bethel is reported to be most affected with a marina and gas station flooded.
As Kwethluk remains flooded, the end of historic breakup in sight for downriver communities
The National Weather Service reports that a large ice jam below Napakiak has moved downriver and is showing signs of breaking up, alleviating serious concerns for multiple lower Kuskokwim communities. “It looks rotten, it looks weak. You can see where the breakup front is, it's kind of chewing its way...
Dunleavy declares disaster amid historic breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River
Amid historic breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River, Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday issued a disaster declaration for lower Kuskokwim River communities. The declaration allows eligible communities and individuals to access state funds for emergency-related costs and it also activates other public assistance programs. The declaration comes as icy water...
Kuskokwim River breakup floods roads, impacts drinking water for some communities
Ice jams from breakup on the Kuskokwim River are causing high water to inundate many lower river communities. As of Thursday, there had not been any reported flooding impacts to structures like homes or businesses, but some roads are covered with water and it’s affected at least two villages’ drinking water.
Flooding along Kuskokwim River a concern this weekend
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Low pressure is rotating over the Alaska Peninsula and this system will direct clouds and precipitation into the state over the weekend. The clouds and rain and coming at an inopportune time, with an aurora forecast that is showing HIGH auroral activity!. Warnings for ongoing flooding...
Bethel residents march for MMIP justice
The 2024 MMIP March for Justice walks along the Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in Bethel. May 3, 2024. Around 90 people, most dressed in red, walked about 1.5 miles through Bethel last Friday (May 3) in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s (MMIP) Awareness Day (May 5). The...
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