Charles Enoch, KYUK - Bethel
Charles Enoch is a reporter at KYUK in Bethel.
Law enforcement raids Bethel house used by suspected drug dealers
State troopers, investigators and local police raided a house in Bethel this week and recovered heroin, crack cocaine, money and drug paraphernalia. They arrested seven people.
Bethel Catholic priest died of natural causes rather than fire says medical examiner
The State Medical Examiner has confirmed that 72-year-old Catholic Father Theodore Kestler died of natural causes before the fire started that destroyed the priest's house in Chefornak. The Fire Marshal’s office said the fire started from candles that were lit in the home. Listen Now
House fire in Chefornak results in the death of Catholic priest
The village of Chefornak woke up to a Wednesday morning fire that killed one person. Officials are investigating the cause. Listen Now
GCI announces $100,000 in donations to suicide prevention efforts
Alaska telecommunications company GCI has announced $100,000 in donations to support nine suicide prevention efforts across the state. Two village organizations in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region will receive some of that money.
YKHC’s Calricaraq gains national recognition and is invited to receive Honoring Nations award
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s preventative services program Calricaraq is one of a chosen few to be honored at a national awards ceremony called Honoring Nations.
KYUK in Bethel begins airing live translated news from around the world
KYUK has added a new service to its Yup'ik News programming. The Bethel public radio station is now airing news from around the world in Yup’ik. Their targeted audience includes elders, and people in the region who have Yup’ik as their primary language. Listen Now
Lower Kuskowkwim School District gets language proficiency grant
The Lower Kuskokwim School District received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education to enhance language proficiency for Alaska Native students in both English and Yup'ik.
Elections division to make one more push for eligible, unregistered voters
The Alaska Division of Elections is planning on contacting unregistered, but potentially eligible, voters in Alaska to encourage more registration before the October 9 deadline.
Communities unite to form one economic voice
The Azachorok Corporation in Mountain Village is working to set up a coalition of communities in order to get a more powerful economic voice for their region.
Kuskokwim safety experts explain how to stay safe on the river
As fall time rolls in and the air takes on the familiar chill, Kuskokwim residents begin their subsistence activities, and that requires traveling in conditions that can turn hostile.
Bethel family clinic breaks ground for new facility
The Bethel Family Clinic recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of their new building. Board and staff members said that replacing the aging red building has been a long time in coming. Listen now
State health officials investigate Salmonella illnesses in Bethel area
The Alaska Division of Public Health is investigating salmonella infections in the Bethel area. A team is in Bethel to track down the source of the infection. Listen now
Without quorum, tribal delegates push AVCP demands to October
Tribal delegates in Bethel this week tried to hold an emergency meeting of the Association of Village Council Presidents.
Alaska troopers and FBI agents raid illegal alcohol sellers in Bethel
An interagency raid surprised a number of people in Bethel Tuesday morning. According to witnesses, Alaska State Troopers and FBI agents raided several trailers at the city's trailer court. Trooper spokesperson Megan Peters says multiple search warrants were being served on those involved in illegal alcohol sales and distribution by local companies in Bethel. Download Audio
Historic agreement gives Kuskokwim tribes say in fish management
The Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission signed a historic memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The agreement is the first formalization of co-management between the Alaska tribes along the Kuskokwim River and the federal government. Download Audio
Search for remains of Tuluksak resident halted as Kuskokwim ice continues to shift
As the Kuskokwim river ice continues to shift and rot, Search and Rescue volunteers have suspended recovery efforts for the remains of 26-year-old Tuluksak resident Dillon Lamont. Download Audio
Middle Kuskokwim villages predict earliest river breakup on record
Middle Kuskokwim River villages reported that river ice is beginning to move out in what is expected to be the earliest river breakup on record for those villages. Download Audio
Years-old Kuskokwim plane crash reports released
Federal investigators have released their reports on two fatal plane crashes that happened in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta in 2014 and 2013. Both crashes, according to the reports involved pilot errors.
Calista announces record shareholder dividend
Calista Corporation recently announced their spring dividend for 2016 is a record $5.6 million. Shareholders will receive $4.23 per share, increased 11 percent from last year. Download Audio
Toksook Bay basketball player to star in ESPN’s “I am Yup’ik”
A short film starring Toksook Bay high school student Byron Nicholai will air on ESPN’s SportsCenter next month. The film,‘I am Yup’ik’ was filmed in Bethel and Toksook Bay.