DDThe Delta DiscoveryAFN Calls for Full Participation in the 2026 General Election
Dear AFN Members, The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Board of Directors has adopted Resolution 26-01, Encouraging Full Participation in the 2026 General Election, reaffirming the importance of Alaska Native participation in our democratic process. [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryBethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
September 18 • On 9-12-2026 at 12:22 a.m. Medics responded to the report of a person not breathing. Person located and determined to be breathing and intoxicated. PT stayed at home. • On 9-12-2026 at [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryBethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
September 7 • On 9-4-2026 at 10:18 p.m. medics responded to the report of a baby in seizure. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-5-2026 at 2:07 a.m. medics responded to a [...]The Delta Discovery
DDThe Delta DiscoveryPractice understanding
by Peter Twitchell When it comes to incarceration, we need to practice, first and foremost, understanding. There are at least five (5) people that are affected by this dilemma. And, it’s a worldwide problem, not [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryWhimbrel Ik’ikikiaq
by Frank Keim original artwork by Frank Keim What a bird this one is! With its long, down-curved bill and bluish stilt-like legs, it almost looks extraterrestrial. But I assure you, it is an earthling, [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryWhat’s Being Done to Address Trawling Issues in Alaska
by Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang T here has been much debate regarding the impact that trawling has had on Alaska fisheries, especially given that some of our state’s salmon, crab, and halibut stocks are struggling. A [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryText Reminders for State Court Hearings
The Alaska Court System has launched a new program, Court Guide Text Hearing Reminders, offering text message notifications for upcoming state court hearings. The free service is open to anyone, and is intended to help [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryConstruction is continuing on the first 2.8 miles of the King Cove to Cold Bay road
by the Alaska DOT Construction continues on first segment of King Cove to Cold Bay road following federal appeals court decision. Construction is continuing on the first 2.8 miles of the King Cove to Cold [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryMapping tsunamis, building trust
by Sara Wilbur While taking a quick shower before her son’s fourth birthday party on Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami scientist Elena Troshina heard the phone ring. Deciding it was worth jumping out, she picked it [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryState of Alaska District Court in Bethel
September 10 Probation Violations Benjamin Kenny Semaken, 37 Violated Conditions of Probation 3 Mos.Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryBethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
September 4 • On 8-28-2026 at 11:32 PM, Medics responded to the report of vehicle accident. The driver involved denied injuries and refused transport to the hospital for further evaluation. The patient signed refusal against [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryExtreme solar storms can hit Earth harder than thought
by Rod Boyce Scientists have greatly underestimated the impact an extreme solar storm can have on Earth, according to new research. A new way to account for uncertainty in solar wind measurements could help communication [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryEach season sustains us
by Peter Twitchell When I left my home in Bethel I knew I would miss our subsistence way of living and the people of southwest Alaska and the Yukon. I will never forget the land, [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta Discovery“Stella Where Are You”
Following up my previous article (published November 29th, 2023), if any relatives of Stella Evon are alive, could you please submit to 23&me DNA testing? I have random people contacting me and requesting such tests [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryVoter misconduct charges will be dropped after court establishes new interpretation regarding Alaska Law
by the Alaska Dept. of Law The Alaska Department of Law will not move forward with the pending voter misconduct cases arising from the investigation of voting activity in Whittier following the Alaska Court of [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryGetting to the bottom of copper’s rise to the top
by Rod Boyce Kennecott has been spruced up quite a bit since my last visit there nearly 30 years ago. Even so, many crumbling buildings remain. Some have been shored up by the National Park [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryMulti-Agency Lawsuit against Amazon
Today (Aug. 31st, 2026), Acting Attorney General Mills joined a bipartisan group of twenty-two States and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that Amazon has systematically and secretly overcharged its approximately [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryBethel Warrior Sand Pit Race Results
The results are in for the annual Bethel Invitational Cross Country race that took place at the signature venue – The Sand Pit this past Saturday. Teams from Akiachak, Akiuk, Alakanuk, Atmautluak, Chefornak, Chevak, Emmonak, [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
DDThe Delta DiscoveryGeneral election ballots are set
by Greg Lincoln The Alaska Division of Elections has posted the certified State of Alaska 2026 Primary Election Official Results as of August 31st, 2026. The open primary election day was on August 18th, 2026. [...]Read on deltadiscovery.com
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