Bethel Search and Rescue (BSAR) and the Kuskokwim Ice Road crew conducted the first aerial freeze-up survey of the season and have received a request from SEOC to extend this year’s ice road to provide flood relief.

The idea of building a road to connect the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers has been studied for decades, but a new program spearheaded by the state transportation department could finally make the link between Alaska’s two longest waterways a reality.

The decision has implications for mining and drilling projects on private and federal lands, experts say.

Federal officials recently announced that households that lost food purchased with federal food assistance will be able to have some of it replaced.

Writer Don Rearden and artist Beth Hill hope their relief efforts will help keep coastal evacuees in Alaska's hearts and minds.

According to the state, John Japhet entered the home of an ex-girlfriend in Bethel and stabbed 32-year-old Paul John in the chest. Court documents say John was sleeping in a bed with the former girlfriend when he was stabbed.

In the wake of Typhoon Halong, an AI language company wants to hire Native translators, raising questions about data sovereignty.

Kirkham joined the city in March as deputy director of public safety. He'll now oversee both the police and fire departments. The move comes a little more than two months after the former director left the position under circumstances that remain unclear.