Sunni Bean
News ReporterSunni is a reporter and radio lover. Her favorite part of the job is sitting down and having a good conversation. She’s originally from Virginia, earned degrees in sociology and international relations at the University of Toronto, and learned Spanish working at a botanical garden in Bogota. Last year, she graduated from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
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As the end of 2023 approaches, KYUK’s news team wraps up highlights from a year’s-worth of reporting -
LKSD Superintendent Kimberly Hankins is retiring, and the board is looking for the right replacementLKSD’s most agreed-upon goal is to find someone to fill the superintendent role that has experience and willingness to be responsive to cultures, especially Alaska Native cultures, and who will be supportive of Native tradition and the Yup’ik and Cup’ik languages. -
The city and statewide organizations are assessing damages to find out what support the community needs. -
The village of Quinhagak regained power on the evening of Dec. 12 after five days with only half of the town having power. Now that power is restored, they’re surveying the damage. -
The tribe’s letter to the state emphasizes that the village doesn't have the funds or response capability to cover the emergency. -
The southern half of the village of Quinhagak has been without power since Dec. 8. As a cold spell engulfs the region, many are worried about pipes freezing and those without heat. -
After an intensive month-long search, Bethel Search and Rescue found 20-year-old Michael Isaac of Marshall deceased under the ice in Brown's Slough. Isaac’s father, Jason Isaac, confirmed Michael’s death to KYUK. Now he’s headed home to Marshall. -
Bethel’s tribe received over a million dollars to improve recycling. Now they’re planning to purchase can crushers, remove e-waste, and start a community composting program. -
The body has not been officially identified, but Bethel Police say they believe it to be 20-year-old Michael Isaac of Marshall, who has been missing since Nov. 2. -
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Elementary School Principal Joshua Gill was nationally recognized for his leadership this year. The principal of the Yup’ik immersion school has embraced the school’s mission to uplift Alaska Native culture, despite some notable hurdles.
