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Greg Kim

News Reporter
  • Greg with Pomegranate
    Greg with Pomegranate

Greg Kim is a news reporter for KYUK. In his past life, he worked as a software engineer in Seattle, WA. He visited Bethel in 2019 for the Kuskokwim 300, and decided he wanted to tell the stories of the people in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

What To Realistically Expect From Your Electricity Bill Next Month

By • Jul 18, 2019
AVEC CEO and President Meera Kohler says that you can expect your electricity bill to go up next month.
Krysti Shallenberger / KYUK

On July 17, the Regulatory Commission of Alaska finished notifying utility companies that they will not receive any Power Cost Equalization credits for Fiscal Year 2020. That means starting this month, people in rural Alaska will pay the high cost of electricity without any state subsidy. But that could still change. 


Bethel DMV Opens After Two Months

By • Jul 17, 2019
Shana Decossas helps someone renew their driver's license.
Greg Kim / KYUK

After two long months, the Bethel DMV is open for business. It had been closed while the state found and trained a new employee. She’s finally here, and her name is Shanna Decossas. KYUK talked with Decossas about how eager people are to see her.


Local English News: July 17, 2019

By • Jul 17, 2019


YKHC Opens Doors To New Hospital

By • Jul 16, 2019
YKHC opened the doors to its new hospital. The outpatient clinic opened July 15, and other departments will move in to the new building in phases throughout the year.
Greg Kim / KYUK

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation opened its outpatient clinic at the new hospital yesterday. The organization will be moving into the new state-of-the-art facility in phases throughout the year. Inpatient services will move over in two to three weeks, with dental and behavioral health following in November. 

Local English News: July 16, 2019

By • Jul 16, 2019


Celebrating Nick Phillips' 30 Years Of Delivering Water To Bethel Residents

By • Jul 15, 2019
Nick Phillips watches the overflow pipe during a water delivery.
Greg Kim / KYUK

Nick Phillips just finished his 30th year of hauling water in Bethel. That's 30 years in a position that is often understaffed. KYUK spent a morning with Phillips to see what he does, and what keeps him doing it.


Former City Planner Betsy Jumper Fired

By • Jul 15, 2019
The City of Bethel is protesting Alaskan Grown Cannabis, the marijuana store on 230 Tundra Way.
City of Bethel

The City of Bethel's planning department is the latest to lose its leader. The former city planner was fired a month ago according to the planner herself, Betsy Jumper. 

Recovered Body Positively Identified

By • Jul 15, 2019

The state medical examiner has confirmed that the body recovered several weeks ago is that of Paul Kaganak. His body was recovered on June 19, a month after Kaganak fell into the Kuskokwim River near Crowley Dock.

Local English News: July 15, 2019

By • Jul 15, 2019


Man Drowns In River Near Bethel; Body Recovered

By • Jul 11, 2019

This story has been updated with the name of the man who drowned. The story has also been updated with the account from the Bethel Police Department.

A man drowned in the river on Wednesday near Bethel. Bethel Search and Rescue has recovered the body of 35-year-old Fritz Johnson from Napaskiak. The family has been notified.

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