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Local English News: April 27, 2020

An ice jam downstream of Napaimute has caused flooding, submerging buildings at the seasonal village site along the Kuskokwim River, pictured here on April 30, 2020.

As Waters Rose, Elders Tied Boat To Cabin And Climbed Inside Until Helicopter Arrived

Pararescuers airlifted two Elders from the site of their flooded cabin Thursday night, as water in the swollen Kuskokwim River rose behind an ice jam.The…

The Kuskokwim River ice cleared in front of Aniak on May 1, 2020.

Flood Waters Threaten Upper Kalskag Power Plant

An ice jam just below Upper Kalskag is sending rapidly rising water towards the village’s power plant.The National Weather Service is flying aerial…

High School All-American Honors For Bethel Wrestler

Bethel’s Hayden Lieb continues to rack up wrestling honors. He is one of 96 wrestlers around the nation chosen to be a 2020 High School All-American, and…

Talkline: April 3, 2020

Talkline: April 17, 2020

Kuskokwim River break-up in front of Bethel, Alaska on the evening of May 3, 2020.

Kuskokwim Ice Classic Tripod Falls, But Pandemic Slows Winner Announcement

The Kuskokwim Ice Classic tripod fell on Sunday, May 3 at 9:58 p.m. The event marked the official time of breakup in front of Bethel. In the hours before…

KuC Takes To KYUK Airwaves To Recognize Graduates

This is the time of year that graduating college students walk down the aisle solemnly, sometimes awkwardly. Families and friends smile, and hold up…

Local English News: May 6, 2020

An ice pack builds up in front of Bethel, Alaska on May 5, 2020.

'Napaimute Wave' Of High Water Heading Down Kuskokwim River

Break up continues on the Kuskokwim River. Napaskiak resident and river observer Earl Samuelson has been tracking the ice and water levels on the…

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