“We have stores in Nome. We have a liquor store in McGrath, Alaska. We have a store in King Salmon. So we understand the sensitivity in the community,” said the general manager of the business with one of Bethel’s two liquor licenses.
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Bethel cops accused of misconduct may still have police certifications
The Bethel Police Department says it’s still working to improve hiring practices, but it’s unclear if two former officers involved in high-profile misconduct cases have had their police certifications removed.
Speeding up violent crime investigations is goal of new Bethel Troopers unit
The unit’s main goal is to investigate violent crimes faster, so reports can make it onto the district attorney’s desk sooner.
Former Bethel cop accused of attempted sexual assault out on bail
Fedolfi is the former Bethel police officer charged with two misdemeanor counts of attempted sexual assault and official misconduct while serving with the Bethel Police Department.
Pebble withdraws subpoenas in lawsuit against EPA
The company interested in building what would be the world’s largest gold and copper mine in Bristol Bay has downsized its information requests in its lawsuit over federal efforts to block the project, dropping subpoenas in two other states and Alaska.
Organization aims to establish tribal court in every YK village
The Association of Village Council Presidents is a nonprofit representing 56 villages across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and they want each village to develop its own tribal court.