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The Native Alaskan is also one of a handful of female Yup'ik commercial pilots.

The Native Alaskan is also one of a handful of female Yup'ik commercial pilots.

The Native Alaskan is also one of a handful of female Yupik commercial pilots.

There’s a new pilot around town in Bethel. KYUK flew with her during her second week on the job.

Last fall, Alaska Logistics left two barges to freeze in Y-K Delta rivers. One barge has dislodged and become a free-floating ghost barge, winding about 170 miles down the Kuskokwim River.

KYUK’s 2021 honors include first place for Best Comprehensive Coverage of the COVID-19 Pandemic. KYUK received this award among all news outlets in Alaska.

On April 8 and 9, Bethel Regional High School hosted a Native Youth Olympics competition. Schools from Dillingham came to compete, along with local elementary schools. It was the first time in two years that students competed locally in Native Youth Olympics.

A proposed bill seeks to address high school dropout rates by putting the education plans in the hands of Tribes. Supporters say Tribal education compacts could lead to drastic improvement in education for Alaska Native communities.

A proposed bill seeks to address high school dropout rates by putting the education plans in the hands of Tribes. Supporters say Tribal education compacts could lead to drastic improvement in education for Alaska Native communities.

The Kuspuk School District's Filipino teachers in Aniak are enjoying exploring a new place. But they say there are a few challenges that come with living in the rural U.S.