An abandoned Bureau of Indian Affairs school building on the outskirts of Bethel caught fire Sunday morning and could burn for a long time.
KYUK - Bethel
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Alaska Native language ‘linguistic emergency’ resolution considered in Senate committee
Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee opened its hearing Tuesday on House Concurrent Resolution 19 with remarks from the measure’s sponsor, Ketchikan Rep. Dan Ortiz, who called Alaska Native culture and language a central part of the state’s cultural identity.
Walker administration works to fix broken 911 call system
Gov. Bill Walker asked the chairs of both finance committees Monday to re-allocate $10 million toward the state’s ailing 911 system. The money was originally proposed for oil and gas research, but the governor’s office said that this was more important.
Bethel highway repair begins as warm winter destroys state roads across Alaska
The warm winter has wreaked havoc on highways across Alaska. The state is about to go to work responding to Bethel’s pothole predicament. The Department of Transportation will begin repairing Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway.
Survivors of 1997 Bethel school shooting discuss how to prevent school shootings
How to better protect students from school shootings is a debate happening around the country. The survivors of school shootings who chose to continue working in schools provide unique insights into the issue.
Native salad from Cama-i preliminarily tests positive for botulism
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation reports that a sample of the salad containing whale and whale oil that was sold at the Cama-i Dance Festival has preliminarily tested positive for botulism.