Debate over the resolutions was contentious and revealed a regional rift among tribes.
KYUK - Bethel
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New federal Arctic strategy lacks focus on issues local to Alaska
It’s not clear what, practically speaking, the new federal Arctic strategy could mean for people in Alaska.
September storm leaves behind treasured beach finds
Beachcombing offers a nice break for residents who are still cleaning up after their communities were ravaged by flooding, high winds and an historic storm surge.
Swiss paddlers arrive in Bethel after 700 mile journey down the Kuskokwim
A father and son from Switzerland paddled ashore at Lomack Beach in Bethel last week. They had kayaked around 700 miles down the Kuskokwim to get there from Lake Minchumina.
Many of Hooper Bay’s dunes were washed away by the storm. Without them, residents feel exposed.
The storm eroded about 300 feet of coastline, bringing the water that much closer to town. The loss of Hooper Bay’s dunes has potentially serious consequences.
As recovery begins, people in Hooper Bay worry about their village’s future
Although debris can be cleared and homes rebuilt, for many, a sense of security has been shattered.