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Sage Smiley/KYUKTribal nations and rural communities rely the most on federal funding for public broadcasting. More than just dollars and jobs, they stand to lose an essential source of local news and connection. -
Gabby Salgado/KYUKRacers swam, biked, and ran their way through Bethel’s first triathlon on July 12, centered around the community pool. But while athletes say it was Bethel’s first traditional triathlon, the three-sport race has a history in the community.
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A group of Alaska video game developers brought their craft to Bethel for the community’s first-ever video game development expo last month. They’re hoping to encourage rural residents to try out the blend of science and art. -
Last week, the Kuskokwim community of Kwethluk welcomed hundreds of pilgrims for the glorification of St. Olga in the St. Nicolas Russian Orthodox Church. It was the first event of its size for the village of about 800 people, and it took many hands to pull off its unique set of logistics. -
For the chance to witness the glorification of a saint closely associated with healing women’s pain and suffering, dozens of women ventured by plane and boat to St. Olga's home village for her canonization. -
The two-day glorification ceremony for Olga "Arrsamquq" Michael, known as Matushka Olga, brought together those drawn to her message of healing from afar, and the people of the region for whom she has long held a saint-like status. -
The two-day event, which kicks off June 19, is the culmination of years of planning by the Orthodox Church in America and the community of Kwethluk. The influx of pilgrims and visitors from nearby villages could be unprecedented for the community of roughly 800 people. -
Salmon have returned to the Kuskokwim, which means for many, it’s time to pukuk, or clear out, their freezers. Last week, a Kuskokwim River environmental advocacy group hosted a "Return of the Salmon" celebration. -
Fifty years later, the connections still run deep for the friends who struck out from San Francisco for a taste of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. For one of them, it was a homecoming. -
The data show that stations serving rural and Indigenous audiences in the West would be the hardest hit. Here’s why, by the numbers. -
The award is for best News Series in the small-market radio category. It was awarded for the Modern Tradition series highlighting artists from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. -
Inspired by Bethel's rich history of yuraq, Qasgirmuit has created space for song, dance and community since their founding in 2019.
