Fewer summer chum and king salmon swam up the Yukon River than expected this season, although high water and debris made it tough to catch and count the salmon swimming by.
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Bethel’s finance director resigns after city budget finalized
The city administration confirmed Wednesday that City of Bethel finance director Jim Chevigny’s resignation is effective immediately, adding that they do not expect any disruption to the Finance Department’s operations.
Officials respond to Marshall rabies outbreak
Marshall got the situation under control last week by focusing on the community’s stray dogs. Y-K Delta residents should continue to watch their dogs closely for any change in behavior.
Bethel family and community gathers to remember Y-K Delta legend John Active
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta gathered Thursday, June 7, to honor and lay to rest beloved legendary broadcaster and storyteller John Active. The funeral services began at 2 p.m. as more than 300 friends and family packed the Bethel Moravian Church to say “Tue-i-ngunrituq,” or “this is not the last time,” to John Joseph Aqumgaciq Active.
Investigation closes on Kuskokwim gray whale killing
A letter closes the investigation into the gray whale killed last summer on the Kuskokwim River. The final enforcement outcome was a slap on the wrist nine months after the whale swam up the river.
Former Rep. Fansler to be arraigned this month
The previous House District 38 representative is due to be arraigned in Juneau on June 21 on one count of harassment in the second degree. State Ethics Attorney Maria Bahr said Fansler has agreed to plead guilty to that charge.