Evan Erickson

Bethel Mayor Rose “Sugar” Henderson introduced the ordinance, based on concerns that recent parties at a local restaurant were flouting the current rules.

Troopers say Allen Amik, 28, killed Kari Nicholai, 27, at his home in December, then attempted to clean up the scene and told investigators she had harmed herself.

Arthur Heckman Sr. was sentenced in Bethel Superior Court to five years of probation for violations of state election laws in 2022 and 2023, while an outcome is expected soon for city clerk Ruthie Borromeo for her role.

Alaska Moravian Church members recently set fire to remnants of the historic orphanage and boarding school near Kwethluk, saying their removal has been overdue.

With water flowing to all but a handful of properties, the city says it expects to have an update on the boil water notice Thursday evening.