Representatives from more than a dozen tribes across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta came together to share how their communities have been affected since Bethel started selling alcohol last spring. Bethel’s alcohol stores are affecting the entire region, and it’s up to the tribes to do something about it. That’s the message from a tribal gathering held Wednesday in Bethel.
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Bethel wind turbine expected to displace hundreds of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel
A new, large wind turbine is coming to Bethel. Anna Sattler, the rural liaison for the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, said that the 900 kilowatt wind turbine is expected to be delivered next year, and it will be the largest turbine in the cooperative’s fleet, by a factor of nine.
Government and nonprofits shakeup village of Oscarville with clean water and cheaper power
After discussing the difference between what they wanted and what they needed, it became obvious that what they needed was much more basic: water.
Kuskokwim salmon management group wants earlier meeting with state managers on summer king run
There may be fewer king salmon on the Kuskokwim River this summer than hoped, and some residents want to meet with state biologists now to figure out how best to manage both expectations and the fishery.
Fansler lays out position on taxes, opioid disaster, subsidies
District 38 state Rep. Zach Fansler laid out his position on proposed taxes, the governor’s opioid disaster declaration, changes to oil and gas subsidies, and more Friday during a live KYUK call-in show with constituents.
Bethel city manager plans crack down on city truck drivers
The Bethel City Manager decided to change the accident policy to give city truck drivers who are found to be negligent tickets and drug tests.