Politics

Changing the retirement terms for future employees and approving a five-year infrastructure plan are some of Tuesday night's big action items that sit before the Bethel City Council.

In what’s being called “The Year Of The Woman,” State Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky has been using her legislative position to recognize the achievements of women across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

The Association of Village Council Presidents has joined the Alaska Federation of Natives and Tribal groups across the nation in opposing the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court.

In less than two weeks, Bethel residents will head to the polls to vote on representatives for Bethel City Council. They’ll also vote on a proposition asking residents whether Bethel should return to local option status. The change would end legal alcohol sales in Bethel but would still allow for limited alcohol importation. With voting day approaching, local option supporters have begun to mobilize their campaign. KYUK attended their first public meeting on Wednesday.

Local elections are on October 2, just two weeks away. Do you know where you stand yet on Local Option?

The Calista Regional Native Corporation has denied any wrongdoing in an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit against the company.

Despite a low turnout of the candidates vying for a seat on the Bethel City Council, contenders enjoyed a civil, yet lively public forum on Monday night.

Bethel City Council elections are two weeks away, and seven candidates are vying for four open seats. To help Bethel residents learn more about the candidates and make their decision on who to vote for, KYUK hosted a candidate live forum on Monday night at Bethel City Hall.