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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The new grant money is intended to help tribes and low-income households lower their energy bills this winter.
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On a recent Saturday afternoon at Mountain Village school, volunteers set up booths with books, beachballs, and coloring supplies at the third annual Under 5 Fair.
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Villages in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta say some fuel barges have been late this season. The region needs to get its winter fuel in before the river freezes up. Vitus Energy does expect to wrap up its fall fuel deliveries this week.
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YKHC said that they’re seeing a huge surge of flu cases in the region, predicting the season will peak this October. They’re offering free vaccines on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Ryan Air is offering two new flights to Aniak in response to news last week that Ravn Alaska, the main passenger air provider, will cease operations to Aniak and Kenai after Oct. 20, citing nationwide pilot shortages.
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On Monday, organizations across town put together a full day of native food, crafts, and dance to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day at Bethel's Kuskokwim Consortium Library.
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On Wednesday, Oct. 4, community members will meet at noon at the cultural center for Bethel's annual Peace Walk. The walk will raise awareness about domestic violence, provide education about how to get help, and teach about the warning signs of domestic violence.
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After power rates in Aniak shot up to some of the highest in the world, customers asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to reconsider those rates. The prices will go down again, but the commission is looking into other irregularities.
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Aniak is still reeling from major electricity bill hikes this summer. While the Regulatory Commission of Alaska took action to bring down the immediate financial burden, Aniak Native Council is proposing a resolution to make fundamental changes to the commission.
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Teachers across Alaska are testing kindergarten through third grade students on their literacy this month. The idea is to establish a baseline of what reading level each child will be at.