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Burt Paul and Benjamin Kugtsun, two of those who remained in Kipnuk, reflect on living through the October 2025 storm, their lifelong friendship, and the reasons they stayed behind in the first part in a series from Bethel-based photojournalist Katie Baldwin Basile.
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Robert Nick, a respected Yup'ik Elder and leader, is remembered for a lifetime of service following his death at the age of 84. He helped modernize rural Alaska through work in electrification, education, and regional leadership while preserving Yup'ik traditions.
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Bethel cheered on the Class of 2026 as they rode in the annual Senior Parade on May 14, 2026.
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The Kuskokwim Ice Classic tripod drifted out at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12. Two Y-K Delta locals guessed the same lucky number.
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The award-winning folk and country musician says he’s carrying on the tradition of ‘70s Texas troubadours while crafting a signature sound. He’s playing tonight at the Yupiit Picaryarait Cultural Center alongside Colorado-based flatpicker Martin Gilmore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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For many on the Y-K Delta, the breakup of the Kuskokwim River is the official indicator of spring. Waiting for breakup is a collective experience, as is the community's annual game of guessing exactly when that will happen.
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Relatives and friends of murdered and missing Indigenous Alaskans took their grief to the streets of Midtown Anchorage on April 30. The event was the third annual Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People hosted by the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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This month, Etsy notified artists that it will ban the sale of many fur products on its platform starting Aug. 11.
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Attendees of the Arctic Encounter Summit, held this week in Anchorage, took a break from heavy discussions about climate change, national security, shipping safety and other pressing concerns on Wednesday night to enjoy something more fun: high fashion.
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The traditional hoodie-like garment is the unofficial uniform of the event, bridging styles and Native cultures from across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and beyond.
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At their 1996 Cama'i performance, the group was young and experimental, bridging traditional music and modern styles. Today, the group’s sound is iconic and beloved by the home audience in Bethel.
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This year’s festival brought three packed days of performances and events to the Bethel Regional High School gymnasium. Once again, it showed that the beating of traditional frame drums resonates with Elders and young alike.