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 Canadian mining company announced on Tuesday (April 22) that it had signed a roughly $1 billion deal to sell its 50% stake in the Donlin Gold project. Novagold Resources, also headquartered in Canada, will now hold 60% of Donlin Gold, making it the primary owner of the project. -
Both harvesting and egging for Emperor geese are closed this season. Black Brant geese can be harvested, but egging is not permitted. -
The event held on April 19 functioned as a local branch of a national day of protest that saw more than 80 marches across the country. -
A Bethel Police detective has been honored with one of local law enforcement’s highest honors for saving a child’s life. Detective Daniela Cordoba was recognized for her quick action and compassion at a recent city council meeting. -
City officials in the middle Kuskokwim River community say they’ve decided to suspend library services due to staff turnover, low patronage, and the tumultuousness of federal grants. -
Bethel City Manager Lori Strickler said the properties had not been paying for water services, although some may have been using water for multiple years. She said property owners or renters can create an account with the city to have services resumed. -
The K300 Fun Run and K300 Junior Championship race began on Charles Family Lake in Bethel on April 16. -
No injuries have been reported, but the plane sustained significant damage, according to federal air safety officials. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. -
The Kuskokwim Ice Classic tripod is once again up on the river in front of Bethel. It’s part of an annual nonprofit fundraiser with a hefty grand prize that marks the arrival of spring with the breakup of the river. This year, it’s inspired by a three-legged dog. -
On Saturday (April 5), protesters in Bethel joined thousands across the U.S. against policies of the Trump administration. A group of several dozen marched through town waving signs protesting things from social security cuts to immigration deportations.
