“We see bears being killed by other bears, we also see occasionally adult bears killing each other … but our understanding of the non-traumatic deaths is fairly uncommon,” said Troy Hamon, chief of resource management for Katmai National Park & Preserve.
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Bethel’s new aircraft mechanic school ready for students
The school began accepting applications last week. As of Monday, five potential students have applied.
Bethel declares local disaster after Kilbuck fire
The declaration asks the governor to declare an emergency and allocate recovery funds to the city to help rebuild the school and repair city equipment, among other requests.
Bethel City Council passes anti-discrimination law
Bethel City Council has passed laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for city employees and contracted workers.
Update: Bethel police officer turned fugitive arrested
Authorities have arrested Aaron Fedolfi, the former Bethel Police Officer that was on the run.
Bethel Warriors place among state’s best wrestling teams
Bethel High School and the Kuskokwim Learning Academy represented the region well, with several medals being brought back to the YK Delta.