Greg Schiedler is a certified write-in candidate running alongside three regular candidates for four seats on the Bethel City Council. He spoke with KYUK about his motivation for running for office and what he says he can bring to the table.

On Sept. 25, leaders from 16 communities across the Y-K Delta gathered in Bethel to refine emergency response plans.

A contractor that helped to restore power in Mertarvik was en route to Akiak on Sept. 28 as many in the upriver community continue to rely on personal generators.

The Kuspuk school district has voted to temporarily close the Gusty Michael school for the 2025/2026 school year, citing a combination of factors.

Teresa Keller is one of three regular candidates, alongside one certified write-in candidate, running for four seats on the Bethel City Council. She spoke with KYUK about her motivation for running for office and what she wants to focus on in the community.

Rep. Nick Begich III visited upper and middle Kuskokwim communities this week, making stops in Aniak and Bethel, as well as other smaller villages upriver. While in Bethel, he sat down at KYUK with news director Sage Smiley for a conversation.

Some Alaskans would have to pay half their income to keep health insurance without enhanced tax credits. Sen. Murkowski calls it a "looming crisis."

It is not immediately clear what caused the issue that has left the community without power since the evening of Sept. 21. The city is working with the Alaska Energy Authority, a state-owned corporation that provides support for rural energy needs, to come up with a plan.