Until last week, alcohol sellers and others were in agreement over the need to make legal changes.
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Alcohol sales begin in Bethel, effect on Yukon-Kuskokwim communities unclear
Upriver from St. Mary’s, the village of Emmonak has been dry since 1991. The community is 120 miles northwest of Bethel near the mouth of the Yukon River, and the people there travel in and out of Bethel frequently.
A moving target: WAANT pursues bootleg liquor
Bethel is weighing a decision on the first liquor store in decades. In the shadow of the debate is a powerful and elaborate bootlegging economy.
Renovations at Foodland wrapping up this summer
Work underway for expanded grocery and hardware sections, pharmacy, and liquor store at Foodland IGA.
Hoonah election results
Villarreal is new mayor; city council, school board, and liquor board members also elected