City of Bethel

Bethel City Manager Lori Strickler said the properties had not been paying for water services, although some may have been using water for multiple years. She said property owners or renters can create an account with the city to have services resumed.

With water flowing to all but a handful of properties, the city says it expects to have an update on the boil water notice on the evening of Feb. 6.

Candidates must be registered to vote in Alaska, have lived in Bethel for at least one year, and must submit a letter of intent to the city clerk's office by 5 p.m on Feb. 4, either in person or by emailing cityclerk@cityofbethel.net.

Bethel City Council’s final meeting of the year on Dec. 19 brought a level of public engagement rarely seen at City Hall.

One month into the permanent position, Lori Strickler says she's already started tackling goals that have long been on her mind.

According to a civil complaint filed in Bethel Superior Court on Dec. 6, former Bethel Police officer Jonathan Murphy allegedly inflicted injuries on 44-year-old Bernard Mael that resulted in permanent brain damage.

On Nov. 26, the Bethel City Council approved a contract for Lori Strickler to take on the critically important role of administering the city’s day-to-day operations.

Acting city manager Lori Strickler said rectifying the issue of multi-unit properties holding single utility accounts could generate more than $130K in revenue for the city. She said it's part of a long-term plan to ensure the sustainability and affordability of the city's utilities.

Henderson will be taking over leadership of the Bethel City Council from former mayor and current council member Mark Springer.

On Sept. 11, four of the five candidates vying for council seats made their cases for how to strengthen the community, and what they can bring to the table.