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State opens applications for Kuskokwim River breakup flooding relief funds
Breakup has wrapped up on the Kuskokwim River, a week after a series of massive ice floes began wreaking havoc on multiple lower-river communities. Now, individuals affected by flooding have the opportunity to apply for disaster relief funding. Early this week, the RiverWatch team flew far downriver from Bethel in...
UAF Kuskokwim Campus hosts 50th commencement ceremony
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On May 7, The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Kuskokwim Campus recognized the class of 2024 for its 50th commencement ceremony at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel. There were 36 graduates from communities across the state, including Tuluksak, Nunapitchuk, Kasigluk, Chevak and Hooper Bay.
GCI mobile customers in Bethel demand answers following weeks of issues receiving calls
Following a weeks-long interruption that affected incoming calls for an unknown number of GCI mobile customers across Alaska, the telecommunications company says the issue has been resolved. Customers say the issue seemed to involve incoming calls to GCI mobile numbers. The incoming caller would hear ringing, get a generic voicemail...
Bethel and Kwethluk on flood advisory as waters rise along lower Kuskokwim River
Kwethluk is under a flood warning and low-lying areas around Bethel are under flood advisory as the river ice breakup front moves toward the ocean. Kwethluk resident George Guy said this afternoon that he saw the water rise around two feet in half an hour, flowing over the village’s main road.
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