Alaska has one of the nation’s highest rates of sexual assault, and the state wants to improve how it responds to people who report these crimes to state troopers. A researcher leading a study on the topic is asking for help.
KYUK - Bethel
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Napakiak mourns after two prisoners die in jail fire
Two prisoners died early Sunday morning when flames engulfed the Napakiak jail. Two jail guards escaped the blaze, one with “significant injuries.”
Yup’ik literacy reaches new heights with statewide spelling bee
The statewide Yup’ik Spelling Bee for Beginners saw the toughest spell-off in the eight-year history of the event.
Bethel Kuskokwim River ice breaks at 4:02 p.m. on Friday, April 12
This is the earliest breakup ever, beating the former record set in 2016 by eight days.
Bethel welcomes dancers from near and far
Dance groups from across the region, the state, and the lower 48 are gathering in Bethel this weekend to share dance, culture, tradition, and community.
What happens when a community gets running water? People get healthier.
What’s it like to go from hauling all your water and sewer to one day being able to turn on the faucet and flush a toilet? KYUK traveled to Eek to find out, where a multi-year project is wrapping up bringing running water to the community for the first time.