Samantha Watson
News ReporterSamantha (she/her) is a news reporter at KYUK. Originally from Massachusetts, she attended the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Maine where she figured out that if she could be a reporter, she could make a career out of having interesting conversations. When away from her microphone, Samantha can be found writing, hiking, and playing the guitar.
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The Kwethluk musher, now in his second year of racing, beat out 15 teams in the race to Akiak and back on Saturday, Jan. 24. -
At noon on Jan. 24, the Bethel riverfront was a frenzy of activity as 16 dog teams set off for the 60-mile race to Akiak and back. -
Sixteen mushers are registered to compete in the 60 mile out-and-back race, which will take place Saturday, Jan. 24 in Bethel. -
The extension of the StrongHearts Native Helpline aims to keep culture and the reality of rural communities at the heart of its service. -
A service to help people impacted by Typhoon Halong file for federal support has reopened in Bethel. -
The Bogus Creek 150 sled dog race has been postponed due to extreme cold weather conditions, a stark contrast to the warm conditions last year. -
Gov. Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for the community of Napaskiak for a December 2025 power outage that froze pipes, and that has left the community without running water for a month. -
Today, Dec. 31, marks the end of 2025. Here’s a look at some highlights of 359 stories reported on by KYUK this year. -
David Paul’s sentence is among the longest given for sexual assault and sexual abuse in the state’s history. -
Individuals who have been impacted by Typhoon Halong may be eligible for unemployment benefits if their ability to work was impacted.
