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How the Y-K Delta became one of the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination leaders
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta once led the nation in COVID-19 case rates. In a startling reversal, cases are dropping and the region is now helping lead the nation in vaccinations.
Bethel tribe protests 15-day comment period for Donlin Gold water permits
The state granted Donlin Gold 12 water right permits after giving the public 15 days to comment. Some Y-K Delta residents claim that wasn’t enough time, especially with villages locked down to fight the pandemic.
For the first time in 6 months, Bethel has week with no new COVID-19 cases
Despite the declines, the region still maintains the highest COVID-19 case rate in the state, a position the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta has held since October 2020.
Bethel snowmachine accident leaves 1 man dead, another injured
Both occupants of the snowmachine were ejected after colliding with a truck. One man died at the Bethel hospital, and the other was medevaced to Anchorage.
Aniak’s Richie Diehl wins his first Kuskokwim 300 in record time
Diehl has now won both the Bogus Creek 150 and Kuskokwim 300 in the same year, something that has never been done before.