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AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Bethel, Alaska with AmericanTowns Bethel Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Bethel County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Bethel organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Bethel is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Bethel

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Bethel area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Bethel in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alaska is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Bethel Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Bethel, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race 2012

Schedule: Monday,December 26,2011: 11:00 am: 2011 Holiday Race - River at the mouth of the Small Boat Harbor Saturday, December 31,2011: 11:00 am: Make...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alaska

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alaska Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Bethel Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Bethel Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Bethel elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alaska AK

Alaska Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alaska. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Bethel and across the country. With...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alaska AK

We have the best Alaska apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alaska. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

Back to School for Bethel - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Bethel! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

13 indigenous grandmothers bring healing spirit to Alaska

A Yup'ik Eskimo tribal doctor, a member of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, welcomed with prayer and song today several hundred people there for a...

Troopers: Kwigillingok man charged after repeatedly shooting musk-ox in head with .22

Friend allegedly wounded one of the animals by repeatedly shooting it in the head with a .22 caliber rifle. The animal did not die and and had to be dispatched by local...

Native artists plan to promote heritage with Rasmuson awards

They're just three artists from a list of 31 who took home a piece of Rasmuson Foundation generosity on Wednesday totaling almost a quarter of a million dollars.

Bristol Bay rivers added to list of most endangered

Rivers and tributaries of Bristol Bay, home of the world's largest run of wild sockeye salmon, have been added to the list of America's most endangered rivers, in a...

Palin's mixed messages missed truth, Monegan says

Walt Monegan, the state's former Department of Public Safety commissioner, recently spoke with Alaska Newspapers about his new role as the Alaska Native Justice Center...

UAF researchers eye Sikuliaq possibilities

Sam VanLaningham can't wait to take the Sikuliaq for a spin.

State urges cash for Crooked Creek donations

The State is urging concerned citizens to make check and credit card donations to well-established, charitable organizations that are assisting the flood relief effort

Dance recital steps it up this weekend

University of Alaska's Kuskokwim campus' Continuing Education program is hosting the "Shall We Dance" music and dance recital this weekend on Saturday 5/21 at...

Chickaloon Natives file complaint against Usibelli Coal Mine

A complaint filed in early May with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development alleges that exploratory activities of the Usibelli Coal Mine are adversely affecting...

New Fish & Game commissioner looks to connect with public

Alaska Newspapers caught up with newly minted Alaska Fish & Game Commissioner Cora Campbell to ask her a few questions.

Troopers: Drunken walrus poachers from Togiak caught on film

The men then proceeded to remove only the ivory tusks of the dead animal before departing the area in the direction of Togiak Village. Both men were drunk, troopers said.

2011 SESSION WRAP-UP

Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the work of the Legislature concluded on May 14th, I'm glad to finally be able to get word to everyone on a number of notable...

Man involved in 2010 police standoff arrested on weapons charges

A Bethel man convicted of shooting at local police officers last year has been arrested on weapons charges.

Join the world, and stop smoking

World No Tobacco Day is May 31. Quite possibly, it can be a life-changing moment that impacts more than just the person who quits.

UAA honors Kawagley, Barnhardt with 2011 William Demmert Leadership Award

The UAA College of Education honored the late Dr. Oscar Kawagley and Dr. Ray Barnhardt with William Demmert Leadership Awards for their with indigenous knowledge and culture.

Reward offered for Bering Sea crab tags

Find a tagged crab and win a hat, plus maybe a $200 reward.

Height of achievement, because 'it's there'

The reasons for climbing mountains are basic, but that's not a good-enough explanation for everyone.

Bethel Chamber talks Kusko fisheries forecast

The speaker for Bethel Chamber of Commerce luncheon on May 18 will be Chuck Brazil, Area Biologist for Alaska Department of Fish and Game, who will give the annual fisheries...

Yup'ik fighter drops decision

Yup'ik 17-year-old kickboxer Falon Ring suffered the first loss of his young mixed martial arts fighting career earlier this month in New Mexico.

Law and Order: April 15-22

Any charges reported in these statements are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty

Begich praises NOAA sacrifices for nation

Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska last night saluted the sacrifices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Commissioned Officer Corps and their families as...

Christian rocker to perform at memorial feed of suicide victim

Christian rocker Jordan Elias and his band are coming to Akiak from Nashville, Tenn., to help that village heal from a suicide.

New safety video aims to prevent drownings at sea

Man overboard!

SBA appoints Alaska Growth Capital CEO to advisory board

WASHINGTON - Fifteen individuals from across the country, including former Bethel mayor Hugh Short, have been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA)...

American Lung Association contest seeks stories on battles with tobacco

The American Lung Association in Alaska, as part of the State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (SOA TPC), unveiled a new contest as part of their successful Dear...

Alaska arts council seeks to commission artists for UAA science building

The Alaska State Council on the Arts Percent for Art Program on behalf of the University of Alaska Anchorage is requesting qualifications from artists for interior and exterior...

Two named to Fish and Game administrative posts

Hazel Nelson has been appointed director of the Division of Subsistence, and Monica Wellard as executive director of the Board of Fisheries, Alaska Commissioner of Fish and Game...

Alaska exports hit $4.2 billion in 2010

Alaska exports in seafood, minerals, forest products and energy hit a record $4.2 billion in 2010, up 26.95 percent over 2009, state officials said today.

State team headed to Crooked Creek to inspect damages

FORT RICHARDSON, Alaska - A State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) Disaster Initial Response Team (DIRT) arrived in Crooked Creek on...

Arctic council ministers sign agreements in Nuuk

Foreign ministers and leaders of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic Council meeting in Nuuk, Greenland, today signed an agreement to cooperate in air and sea search and rescue...

Relief fund to help flooded-out Crooked Creek

The Crooked Creek Disaster Relief Fund at Key Bank account # 720111004977 routing #125200879.

Capitol Report: An update from the Alaska State Senate

The Senate Finance Committee continues our savings spree. We are substantially setting aside money for our future.

Crab industry wrestles with crewmember quota share issues

Crab industry officials mandated by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to resolve crewmembers issues under the federal crab rationalization program have begun by...