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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Kwigillingok's repair is underway. But community members say the 'way it was' is not the way forwardRepair efforts in Kwigillingok have been ongoing since Typhoon Halong hit in October. But relocation remains a long-term goal for the community. -
The mass start of the 2026 Bogus Creek 150 is scheduled to take place in front of the small boat harbor on the Bethel riverfront at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. -
When Kwigillingok was hit by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, almost everyone was evacuated by helicopter and plane. Now, life is returning to the village as the question of a full relocation remains. -
The Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race Red Lantern award, given to the last-place finisher, is meant to honor perseverance in the sled dog sport. It’s a word fitting for the story of a 17-year old musher’s first-ever 300-mile race. -
Bethel’s sled dog sprint races have been seeing younger and younger mushers on the roster. In some cases, that might have to do with keeping it in the family. -
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.
