Bethel has made more than a quarter of a million dollars from its 12 percent sales tax on alcohol since legal alcohol sales began in April.
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Police raid Bethel’s ASHA housing neighborhood
Law enforcement lead several people away in handcuffs Thursday afternoon in what appeared to be a raid in the Alaska State Housing Authority, or ASHA housing neighborhood, in Bethel.
GCI announces $100,000 in donations to suicide prevention efforts
Alaska telecommunications company GCI has announced $100,000 in donations to support nine suicide prevention efforts across the state.
AVCP selects first woman CEO
The AVCP has its first female CEO. The decision was announced during the nonprofit’s annual convention which has given some stakeholders hope for the organization.
Proposed Donlin Gold Mine runs afoul of the Iditarod dog mushing community
The historic Iditarod Trail took center stage during a meeting held by the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday on the proposed Donlin Gold mine. The route has been changed, but not far enough to suit some longtime mushers.
Chevak locked down Wednesday after false reports of intoxicated man with a gun
Residents in the Southwest Alaska village of Chevak were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after false reports said an intoxicated man was walking around with a gun. Tribal law enforcement officials say the reports were untrue.