Greg Kim

Stephanie Olrun told an officer that she “lost control” because her child wasn’t listening to her, according to a police affidavit.

A Bethel woman has been arrested for murder after her 2-year-old daughter died of traumatic injuries March 12.

Recent storms have battered the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta coast and dumped many feet of snow in various places. Some are saying this is more snow than they’ve seen in decades. Scientists say that heavy snowfall may become more common in Alaska in the future.

The incident occurred on Friday, March 12 shortly after 5:00 p.m.

The Alaska Department of Transportation wants to pave a road that passes through a Native allotment owned by three Polk brothers.

Troopers say that the body has been identified as 44-year-old Kasigluk resident Minnie Kalila, and that the family has been notified.

Questions remain about technologies made by Elon Musk's company about whether the satellite internet service will work in inclement weather that is common in some parts of Alaska.

The pandemic has exacerbated the problem of limited and expensive connectivity in Western Alaska, and residents are hoping that infrastructure investments can bridge the digital divide.

For two best friends from the Y-K region, a one-two finish in the Kuskokwim 300 was especially sweet this year. Richie Diehl beat Pete Kaiser to Bethel by 43 minutes for his first ever K300 win.

On his thirteenth K300, Diehl got his his first win, set a new record and earned $25,500.