Will McCarthy
News ReporterOriginally from the northeast, Will started in journalism working for a documentary film company in Texas and interning at the Austin Chronicle. After working as a producer at a TV news station, Will moved to California to earn a master's degree at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. After graduation, Will worked as a contract reporter for the Investigative Reporting Program and a freelance science journalist. Outside of work, he likes to ride his bike to new places.
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Although the council did have a quorum, many of the council members were joining remotely, including the city manager who was attending to personal issues.
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On Aug. 9, the Bethel City Council will vote on a ballot proposition that would put to voters the question of whether Bethel should allow a package store that sells beer and wine.
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Schools across rural Alaska often struggle to find and retain teachers. The Lower Kuskokwim School District has a program that helps get local people in those positions.
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Although in previous elections by-mail ballots have been sent to all voters, this time voters have to fill out an application in order to receive one.
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In Hooper Bay, public safety officers are cutting back on patrols. In Aniak, the city is spending twice as much for the same amount of bulk fuel as last year. In Bethel, folks are paying hundreds of dollars to fill up their tanks at the gas station.
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Aug. 1 was the first day of voting for the special election and pick-one primary election on Aug. 16.
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Bethel police are working to educate the public about new regulations governing the use of ATVs on roads in Bethel.
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All the deadlines, information, and polling locations for the upcoming election in one place.
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Alaska is holding two elections on Aug. 16, and absentee voting is right around the corner. Early voting begins this coming Monday, Aug. 1.
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After a few amendments to the capital improvement plan and annual budget, the council passed both items unanimously.