Alaska State News

The second day of the 2026 Cama’i Dance Festival offered up 12 jam-packed hours of performances and events.

Last week, Bethel musher Pete Kaiser took ninth place in the Iditarod. He was the only musher representing the Y-K Delta, collecting support from fans back home and familiar faces at the finish line.

The 2026 Cama’i Dance Festival kicks off at 5 p.m. this evening (March 27) at Bethel Regional High School. Among the featured performers is the Inuit soul group Pamyua, who return to the festival after their debut 30 years ago.

On March 21, a team of researchers left Bethel on a snowmachine expedition across the western and northern coasts of Alaska.

The man, who has not been named publicly, was medevaced to Anchorage to receive treatment for “serious injuries.” State law enforcement officials are investigating the shooting.

Deeper than normal snow held in place by a monthslong cold snap in Western Alaska has driven large numbers of moose into communities across the region. For several moose, Bethel was their last stop.

Fuel usage at the community's power plant spiked following severe damage from ex-typhoon Halong. Now, the power utility is searching for a way to pay back an emergency fuel loan needed to make ends meet until spring.

More than 92% of adult tribal members that the tribe was able to contact by phone in recent weeks voted to relocate. Of two potential relocation sites located between Kipnuk and Chefornak, two-thirds said they’d prefer an option closer to the historical settlement of Cicing.

The City of Akiak has requested 30,000 gallons of fuel from tribal and state officials after discovering it may be just days away from running out of fuel needed to keep its municipal power plant running.

According to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 13 foxes from across the region have tested positive for the viral disease this winter. The health care provider says residents should be extra vigilant about vaccinating pets and seeking immediate medical treatment if you or someone you know may have come into contact with a rabid animal.