Evan Erickson, KYUK - Bethel
Bering Sea storm brings erosion and flooding to Western Alaska communities
Some residents report that the flooding is worse than Typhoon Merbok, and that it rivals this year’s historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim.
McGrath grapples with dayslong phone outages
Residents of the upper Kuskokwim River community say mobile and landline communications have been patchy or non-existent since at least Aug. 10.
Man accused of boat-theft spree along lower Kuskokwim River
Troopers say 20-year-old Joshua Jackson stole boats in Kwethluk, Akiachak, Tuluksak and Lower Kalskag starting in June.
Bethel’s KYUK tower comes down after 5 decades
A brand-new 180-foot tower has been erected in the former tower's place to continue beaming local TV and radio programming.
Pilot Station city officials charged with felony election interference
Pilot Station acting mayor Arthur Heckman Sr. and city clerk Ruthie Borromeo each face eight counts of violating state election laws.
Where some see trash, others see treasure at the ‘Walmart of Bethel’
At the Bethel landfill, residents push back against the challenging economic reality of life in rural Alaska.
Search continues for 2 missing after boat capsizes near Akiak
Search and rescue volunteers are focusing on an area upriver from where a female survivor was found clutching to the riverbank.
All the news that’s fit to reprint: AI and plagiarism drive revamped Tundra Drums website
The motives for resurrecting a storied Bethel newspaper's website to hoover up a wide range of Alaska content remain unclear.
Human remains found after reported gunshots and fire at Aniak home, troopers say
Residents who reported hearing gunfire Thursday put out the blaze. Troopers have not yet identified remains found in the home.
Applications open for Norton Sound and Kuskokwim, Yukon River salmon disaster relief
Households may only qualify for disaster funds in one of the eligible areas. The deadline to apply is Sept. 28.
Reported trawling too close to Kuskokwim Bay draws industry response
Social media posts feature marine traffic maps showing vessels' locations. One post reads “six trawlers right outside the mouth of Kuskokwim.”
Yukon River communities balance conservation, survival amid near-total salmon fishing closures
The recently signed seven-year agreement to close chinook fishing was “the bold step that needed to be taken,” a federal manager says.
Former Yute Commuter Service manager charged in $200K embezzlement case
Prosecutors say Nathan McCabe, 40, defrauded Yute and Bethel's Riverside Apartments of the funds over a period of several months.
Bethel hires new chief of police
James Harris has 32 years of experience in law enforcement, and has served as the chief of police in Belen, N.M. since 2019.
State opens applications for Kuskokwim River breakup flooding relief funds
Now that breakup is finally over on the Kuskokwim, individuals affected by flooding can apply for disaster relief funding.
Dunleavy declares disaster amid historic breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River
The declaration comes as icy water continues to flood multiple communities on the lower Kuskokwim River.
As lower Kuskokwim River breaks up, Bethel sees highest river gauge level in almost 20 years
Amid the highest water levels seen since 2005, the city urges residents to be prepared for things to get worse.
10-mile Lower Kuskokwim ice jam causes flooding, high water
RiverWatch officials say the jam has led to flooding and high water in Tuluksak and Akiak, and could impact downstream communities as well.
GCI mobile customers in Bethel demand answers after weeks of call issues
The telecom firm says the problem is now fixed. But business owners say they've been hurt by spotty service for incoming calls in April.
Safety concerns prompt sudden closure of Kuskokwim Ice Road
Warm weather has left maintainers of the melting ice road recommending against all vehicle travel on the Kuskokwim for now.