Sage Smiley, KYUK - Bethel
Federal case challenging Donlin mine’s environmental impact statement heads to court
Six Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta tribes continue to fight against federal permitting for the proposed Donlin Gold mine project.
3 dead following Bethel house fire
The three people had been pulled from the burning home and flown out of the community for medical treatment.
Bethel receives $9M for a gym expansion at the community fitness center
The expansion will include a basketball gym, community rooms and a community computer lab.
Pipeline proposed to power Donlin mine could have impacts from Y-K Delta to Cook Inlet
If it’s built, Donlin would be one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the world, powered by a gas pipeline stretching to Cook Inlet.
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.
Kuskokwim River breakup floods roads, impacts drinking water for some communities
As of Thursday, river observers said there had not been any reported flooding impacts to structures like homes or businesses.
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.
Feds approve disaster declaration for 2022 Kuskokwim salmon fisheries
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's disaster declaration covers the Kuskokwim River failure of chinook, chum and coho fisheries in 2022.
Forecast shows breakup on the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers may be delayed this year
Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center staff say spring breakup of ice on the Western Alaska rivers could happen a few days later than usual this year.
Nunam Iqua man charged with murdering woman during snowmachine trip
Fredrick Abraham, 25, was arrested after 30-year-old Joan Camille's death during a March 15 trip between Nunam Iqua and Emmonak.
Peltola has fish on her mind during Cama-i trip to Bethel
Rep. Mary Peltola discussed everything from federal fisheries policy to Alaska Native crafts during a wide-ranging interview with KYUK's Sage Smiley.
Man sought in Oscarville shooting arrested near stuck snowmachine
Michael Fritz John Alex Stevens, 42, was arrested Thursday after Alaska State Troopers say he shot and wounded a woman at his home Wednesday.
FEMA awards $2.4M to Napakiak as it retreats from Kuskokwim erosion
Erosion has been marching the Kuskokwim River's banks 25 to 30 feet per year toward the community’s well-water source and school building.
Pilot Station man cited for chasing a moose calf
Troopers say Elliot Edwards was harassing the moose with a four-wheeler. He's one of two Pilot Station residents recently cited for wildlife violations.
Raymond Alexie wins Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race
The 20-year-old crossed the finish line in Bethel early Sunday, winning the 150-mile race for the second year in a row.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative proposes nearly 15% average rate increase
President and CEO Bill Stamm said that the cooperative is proposing a rate increase because “everything is more expensive.”
New Alaska alcohol laws leave some rural customers temporarily high and dry
Alaska's new alcohol laws require cargo carriers to be registered to transport alcohol. Only a few have completed the process as the new year begins.
At least 3 dead in Wrangell after landslide destroys homes
Three others are still missing after a Monday landslide destroyed three houses and covered the Zimovia Highway about 11 miles from Wrangell.