Table Of Contents

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 11:30 am
MEETINGS
Education Section
Fishing and Hunting Information
Health Care Corner
Partners in Policing
Community Info
LONG TERM PARKING SECTION
Job Openings
Classifieds
Lost and Found
Galena Pool Schedule
Lodging and Vehicle Rentals
PRIVATELY OWNED LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS & VEHICLE RENTALS IN GALENA, ALASKA
Galena Emergency Numbers UPDATED OCTOBER 2023
TV Schedule
The Food Section
GALENA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL MENUS

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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 11:30 am

NEW – Here are the unofficial vote tallies from the October 7, 2025 municipal election in Galena.

City Council Seat B-1

Jennal Esmailka – 79
write-ins – 1
no vote tallied – 1

City Council Seat B-2

Ben Blasco – 66
write-ins – 12
no vote tallied – 3

School Board Seat E

Fred Huntington Sr. – 51
write-ins – 28
no vote tallied – 2

8 absentee ballots were cast before Election Day. A total of 81 ballots were cast on Election Day.

Elections results are not official until they are certified by the Canvass Board on October 10th, and accepted by the City Council at its next regular meeting.

The certificate of returns is downloadable here. (10/8)

NEW – Open swim is cancelled this Friday, October 10th to make way for school activities. Open on Saturday! See you then! (10/8)

NEW – ENHC will be closed on Monday, October 13^th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Please plan your clinical needs accordingly. Medical emergencies call (907) 656-1266. Baasee’ (10/8)

NEW – Keep an eye out for a flyer in your mailbox! It highlights the results from the Energy Questionnaire that went out earlier this summer, between May and July. We’ve been listening to your input, questions, and concerns about energy development in our community, and now we want to keep that energy rolling.

Join SEGA and other representatives at our next Community Energy Planning Meeting on October 13^th @ 6 p.m. At the Community Hall. Come share your thoughts, learn more about Galena’s energy projects, and connect with your community over some delicious food that will be provided, and possibly get lucky with a door prize! Let’s keep that surge connected, Galena! Together we can power a stronger, more sustainable future. Enaa’ Baasee’ / Thank you so much! (10/7)

NEW – Tune in to KIYU October 16th, 17th and 18th for live all day coverage of the Alaska Federation of Natives Elders and Youth Conference thanks to KNBA in Anchorage. Coverage will commence at 8:00 am each day. (10/2)

NEW – A message from the Galena Pool: Family swims are postponed until mid-October. See you next time! (9/30)

With the temperatures dropping, it’s time for City of Galena water system customers to plug in those circulating pumps for the winter! Thanks from the City of Galena. (9/29)

The City of Galena’s Water Token Machine is currently out of service at the base water plant. Please contact the Water Operator at 907-656-3731 to arrange for hauling water. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM and Saturday – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding while we get it fixed. (9/24)

MEETINGS

The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility has begun having congregated lunches every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lunch will be provided at noon. The program is available for elders over 55+. Please call ahead by 11:00 AM if you’d like to have your lunch picked up. If you have any questions please contact Ginger Attla at 907-656-2574.

Education Section

NEW – Zender Environmental is hosting the annual Rural Alaska Community Environmental Job Training, or “RaceJet” for short.

This 6-week program prepares you for jobs in Waste Management, Landfill Operations, and much more. For employers who have upcoming work projects and/or anyone under employed. RACEJT is a well-rounded education in the environmental technician field that will get you work.

RACEJT is for rural Alaska residents outside of hub communities, working less than 20 hours per week.

Apply by November 28^th. More at 907-717-4754 or www.zendergroup.org. (10/8)

NEW – The latest SHS Newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year has posted! Find the new edition of Smore here! (9/11)

Fishing and Hunting Information

NEW – Attention hunters: If you received a permit, please remember to turn in your hunt reports in person or by mail. If you were successful make sure to stop by the Galena ADF&G office and drop off both your cut antler and report. We hope you had a safe and successful hunt! (9/29)

Louden’s 2025-2026 Predator Harvest Incentive Program is now open. Louden Tribal Members who legally harvest a wolf now through April 30th may submit for a $400 payment at the Louden Tribal Office. Forms must be approved by a Council Member. If you have any questions about this program, please contact us at 907-656-1711. The full description of the program is available here. (8/18)

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has been relaying their fishing announcements for the Yukon River and its tributaries in 2025. We’ll be posting those here all summer.

Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #25 (10/8)

Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #24 (9/25)

Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #23 (9/24)

Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #22 (9/24)

Health Care Corner

NEW – 2025-2026 TCC Dental Team Galena Travel Dates:

Dr. Richmond – Dentist

October 6^th– 10^th
November 3^rd– 7^th
December 1^st – 5^th
January 5^th– 9^th
February 9^th – 13^th
April 6^th – 10^th

Tiffany Stanley – Dental Hygienist

October 20^th – 24^th
February 23^rd – 27^th
April 27^th – May 1^st

*These schedules are subject to change* Please contact ENHC at 656-1366 for the latest information. Thank you! (10/1)

NEW – The Edgar Nollner Health Center will be closed for their lunch hours: 12 PM – 1 PM for the week of October 6^th – 10^th. The phones will be set to emergency only mode and the doors will be locked. Thank you for your understanding. (9/12)

If you’re pregnant or may be pregnant, contact the Community Pregnancy Center in Anchorage for free counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and other support services at 907-337-9292. Their website is located here. (4/4)

DRS are experts in substance abuse recovery. Their Alaska Substance Use Resources, linked here, contain the following useful information:

Comprehensive Listings: Access to various rehab facilities across the state.
Treatment Options: Information on different types of therapies and programs.
Support Services: Details on additional support like counseling and aftercare.
Guidance for Families: Resources to help loved ones understand the recovery process.

Call DRS at 877-208-7211 and take advantage of the resources available. (10/14)

The ENHC continues to remind Galenans that after-hours medical emergencies should be reported to (907) 656-1266. Please do not use any other phone number as this will impede emergency response and delay services. The phones are working. Call (907) 656-1366 during business hours; and (907) 656-1266 for after-hours emergencies ONLY. (9/1)

Partners in Policing

A Public Safety announcement from the Alaska State Troopers: Recently several incidents of “Xanex” usage have come up in Galena and surrounding area. Please exercise extreme caution as what is being marketed as pharmaceutical Xanex is actually counterfeit pills. Xanex is often marketed as a party drug with few side effects. It is also falsely seen as safer than other street drugs such a cocaine and heroin. These counterfeit pills are rarely similar to actual Xanex. They are made using fentanyl and can easily cause an overdose with a very small dosage. The user has no way to know what they are taking or how much fentanyl is in the pill they are taking. These pills are crudely made with no quality control. A quarter of a pill can be enough to cause a fatal overdose. We have been very lucky so far that we have not lost a community member to this issue. Please take this advisement and stay clear of these pills. They are often small blue diamond shaped pills with various inscriptions, usually a letter and a number, such as “M-30” but have been seen throughout the country with various other markings. For Galena residents, please report these pills to the Galena Police Department. For surrounding communities, make a report to the State Troopers. Let’s keep each other safe.

Drug Dealers and Bootleggers Beware

Please help to stop bootleggers and drug dealers in our community. Share information with law enforcement, parents and caregivers about known drug dealers and bootleggers. We are a small community and we all know in one way or another who they are. We will not tolerate drug dealers and bootleggers, especially those who sell to our children and young adults. To report suspected drug dealers or bootlegger activity or if you know of drug dealers travelling to Galena, call Fairbanks Airport
Police (907) 474-2530; You have the option to remain anonymous. We appreciate your assistance.

Community Info

Youth group is starting again for all kids in middle school and high school! Join us at the Bible church Wednesday nights from 7-9pm for games, worship, and a Bible lesson! For more information contact Amanda Martin 907-521-1155. (9/3)

Galena residents! The City of Galena is proud to celebrate its 100 years in 2025! There is a celebration in the planning and we are looking for pictures of Galena from 1925-2025 for a slide show presentation. If you have a picture you would like to share – please send them to Pam Pitka at Pamelapitka @gmail.com or call 656-7003. Baasee! (7/2)

Would you like to learn more about environmental cleanup projects at Campion Air Station (AS)?

If yes, then please contact Michelle Cason at 907-552- 9095, 1-800-222-4137 or Michelle.cason.1@us.af.mil to get more information on participating in the
startup of a Restoration Advisory Board, also known as a “RAB”.

An RAB is a community group which meets to discuss and receive information on environmental restoration (cleanup) projects at a military base. Campion AS is currently assessing whether there is enough community interest to establish an RAB.
If you are interested in learning more about Campion AS environmental restoration
projects and having the opportunity to give your input to base and regulatory agencies
on the management of cleanup projects at Campion AS, either as a RAB member or by
attending RAB meetings, please contact Michelle Cason at 907-552-9095, 1-800-222-
4137 or michelle.cason.1@us.af.mil by 10 Sept 25 to indicate interest. A more detailed document on the RAB is here. (8/12)

Larry Hausmann of Galena has shared some information he’s gathered over the years about this year’s centennial of the Serum Run:

I have on video from Edgar Nollner Sr. talking about, in the spring of 1920, Edgar and his father, Alfred Redmond Nollner took a small kicker boat and looked for a new location to relocate the Village of Louden. Alfred had established a Trading Station at the “Old Village, inside Louden Slough and later moved the store and Village above the Graveyard, called Louden. It was located on a hillside with the houses so close together that they were afraid if one house caught on fire, they all would burn, just as Ruby and Nome had done earlier.

They also had cut most of the firewood near the village and it was becoming too great a distance to gather house logs and stove wood.

At first, they stopped at Beaver Creek, but it was not suitable. So, they settled on Henry’s Point where John Antoski had already established a roadhouse. There was a large supply of spruce on the land where the present-day airport is located with gravel beaches.

Later that summer, five families took their log homes apart, built a raft and loaded all their belonging on the rafts and proceeded to float down to present day, old Galena. Some families relocated upriver to Kokrines (a mining village) and others floated down to Koyukuk, also a large mining village. I collaborated this oral account with Madeline Solomon. As a young girl, she was traveling upriver by boat to witness the first airplanes landing in Ruby. She witnessed the rafts of houses floating down the Yukon.

They reassembled their homes, and Alfred had a new store built. He called it a Trading Station. It was also easier for the Steamboats to unload supplies for his store and supplies for the New Galena Mine located in Kala Slough across from Henry’s Point. This was quick and easier to supply and refuel the steamboats with cord wood.

The mine brought out a few barges of the Galena ore (lead and sliver minerals) during the summers of 1918 and 1919. The native village was named after the mine by the village leaders. They had hoped that Galena would become a supply point for the mine, but it never developed as a major economic source of income for the villagers. (5/22)

LONG TERM PARKING SECTION

A reminder from our friends at Gana-A’Yoo, Limited: Shareholders and Descendants must apply for a timber use permit to harvest timber on Gana-A’Yoo lands. Non-shareholder residents of the community are not permitted. Commercial guiding activities have been prohibited on Gana-A’Yoo lands, and non-shareholders are not permitted to hunt on Gana-A’Yoo lands. Visit www.ganaayoo.com for more information on Gana-A’Yoo Land Management Policies and applications. If there are any questions or concerns please contact us at 888-656-1606. (Updated 8/8)

The Louden Tribe is offering a limited number of lumber milling services through their new Sawmill Program. Through this program, individuals provide timber which is either purchased for use on Louden projects or milled for the individual’s use. The Louden Sawmill Policy can be found at https://www.loudentribe.org/programs or at the office . Interested individuals must contact the office before requesting services and speak with the Mill Operator (Jake) to ensure the timber meets the requirements for milling. Services are dependent upon the availability of the Mill Operator and timber quality. (3/4)

Louden has free smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are also available! Please call Tirzah at 9076561711 or stop by the Louden Office with any questions. (Updated 12/20)

The Tanana Chiefs Conference, Division of Wellness and Prevention would like to share a special announcement! In collaboration with the Alaska Careline, 988 is the NEW three-digit dialing code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For years, the Lifeline – formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – has answered tens of millions of calls and helped people overcome mental health-related distress. When you call, text, or chat at 988, you will be quickly connected to a trained crisis counselors who will listen to your concerns, provide support, and get you additional help if needed. 988 can be used by anyone, anytime, including those who want to help their loved ones. There is HOPE. You are not alone in crisis. Just call, text, or chat at 988. (8/10)

If you or anyone you know is 60 years or older and would like to receive a box of nutritious food every month at no cost to you (given that you meet the income requirements) then you might want to consider calling Louden at 656-1711 and asking them about the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. A brochure about the program is here, and the application can be found here. (4/21)

Job Openings

NEW – The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility is currently seeking to fill a position for a Resident Manager. This person provides general assistance to the Administrator in carrying out the functions and operations of the facility, with salary DOE. A full description of the job is here. Apply in person at the YKEALF or call Ginger at 907-656-2574. (9/8)

NEW – Request for Proposals

Louden Tribe is pleased to invite interested parties to submit proposals for Repairs in the Sewer System for one Housing Program Unit in Galena, AK.

Proposals will be accepted until the Tribe receives a reasonable one that meets the requirements. The project consists of the assessment of the current situation, design, and implementation of the repairs of a Residential Sewer System in Galena, AK. The project must be completed during 2025. Interested parties may examine the RFP documents at the Oﬃce of the Louden Tribe, 100 Front St, Galena, AK, on Mondays through Fridays from 8am to 4pm.

This RFP can also be found at https://tinyurl.com/bdyscp5v. (9/11)

NEW – Request for Proposals

Louden Tribe is pleased to invite interested parties to submit proposals for the Installation of firewood stoves in two residential units in Galena, AK.

Proposals will be accepted until the Tribe receives a reasonable one that meets the requirements. The project consists of the purchase and installation of high efficiency firewood stoves in two residential homes, for the Tribal Housing Program. The project must be completed no later than December 1st, 2025. Interested parties may examine the RFP documents at the Oﬃce of the Louden Tribe, 100 Front St, Galena, AK, on Mondays through Fridays from 8am to 4pm.

This RFP can also be found at Firewood Stove Installation RFP (final 9.4.25).pdf. Baasee’ (9/5)

NEW – RurAL CAP is recruiting for two youth-serving positions that are available at no cost to rural
communities like ours!
Now hiring Youth Activity Coordinators!
(ages 18+, 20 hours/week, $17/hi Priority. Deadline: 9/8/25 (or open until filled)
And, now recruiting YEAH Youth Ambassadors!
(ages 13-18, participation stipend) Priority deadline: 9/15/25 (or open until filled)

NEW – The City of Galena is currently seeking a Public Works Director to oversee the Public Works department and all public facilities and services. Position is full-time and starting pay is negotiable and based on qualifications of the applicant. Applications are available at the City office and position is open until filled. See the full job description here and contact the City of Galena with any questions at 907-656-1301. (8/19)

Here is an updated list of job openings with Tanana Chiefs Conference:

In Galena:

NEW – Edgar Nollner Health Center Operations Manager – Click here for Job Description!
NEW – Administrative Assistant I – Click here for Job Description!
Home Care Provider
Subregional Prevention Coordinator Trainee
Village Public Safety Officer
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Registered Nurse
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Support Staff/Medical Assistant (Part time and Full time)

Regionwide:

Systems of Care Family Peer Advocate
Reentry Case Manager
Reentry Clinical Lead
Community Health-Aide/Practitioner – Itinerant
Camp Counselor – Old Minto Family Recovery Camp

Visit www.tananachiefs.org/careers to find out more! (updated 4/18/25)

UPDATED – The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility is accepting applications for Personal Care Attendants and Certified Nursing Aides. They are also currently seeking a Cook’s Helper, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, pass a criminal background check which is done by YKEALF, have at least 3 positive references and above all love and respect elders. Applications must be neat and complete with 2 sets of fingerprint cards to be considered. Questions can be directed to Ginger Attla at 907-656-2574 or by email at ykealfresidentmanager@gmail.com. The application is here. The Elder’s Facility provides shared housing within walking distance of the center.

Galena City School District is looking for Substitute Staff for all positions for this school year. If you are looking for a flexible schedule, this is the temporary position for you! If interested, please apply at the Galena City School District website, under employment, substitutes. You can also apply using this link. Their phone number is 907-656-1205. (8/12)

Galena City School District is hiring! Current job openings can be found on our district website at www.galenaalaska.org, under Employment. (12/13)

Classifieds

*** PLEASE NOTE, any classified ad two weeks or older will be removed, so please try and keep us informed when something is sold or a need has been met. Thanks!

NEW – The City of Galena has issued a request for bids on a 2000 Mitsubishi Mini Truck (minimum bid $1000) and a 1998 Ford F250 Triton V8 (minimum bid $1500). Bids must be received by October 17th at 4:00 pm. Contact Carolyn Sam at the City of Galena at 656-1301 for more information. The full announcement from the city is here. (10/6)

NEW – The Louden Tribe has a number of DeWalt Force Air Kerosene heaters for sale to Tribal Members. They were purchased a few years ago but are new in the box.

135,000 BTU heaters for $450

75,000 BTU heaters for $275

If you have any questions please contact the office at 907-656-1711. (9/8)

Joseph & Evans LLC is a licensed and bonded General Contracting company in Galena. Call them today with your summer projects! 907-987-9517. (5/22)

Raven Mechanical LLC, a new licensed, bonded and insured plumber and heating contractor, is accepting work in Galena and the surrounding area. Expertise in boiler cleanings and tune-ups and available for upcoming summer plumbing and heating projects. Contact Vance Gregory at 907-656-7074! (5/2)

Lost and Found

*** PLEASE NOTE, any lost and found notice more than two weeks old will be removed, so please try and keep us informed when owners and items have been joyfully reunited. Thanks!

Galena Pool Schedule

Family swims are postponed until mid-October!

Winter Pool Schedule

Open Swim

Friday 7-8:30 pm

Saturday 7-8:30 pm

Morning Lap Swim

6-7:15 am M-W-F

Early afternoon workout w/Pam (no pool access)

1:30-2:30 pm Monday & Wednesday

Afternoon Lap Swim

Suspended during Swim Team season!

Family Swim

~~5:30-7:00 pm on Sunday~~

Pool Schedule is subject to change due to lifeguard availability and amount of use.

Closure and schedule change information will be posted on pool door and on KIYU Yukon Wireless.

$5/per family. Parents/Guardians must be present, swimming or observing on the pool deck.

Workout room and Showers available during all open times.

Pool facility is $5/use or prepurchase swims at City office(credit card) or pool(cash/ck) 13/$50 26/$100 40/$150

For pool rental please contact Sandy @907-656-7100 a week prior to desired date.

Lodging and Vehicle Rentals

Here is a listing of privately-owned lodging establishments and vehicle rental businesses in Galena. Please feel free to share this resource with those needing short or long term, temporary lodging or transportation. If you offer these services, and wish to be added to the list, please e-mail us at wireless@kiyu.com so we can post it online.

PRIVATELY OWNED LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS & VEHICLE RENTALS IN GALENA, ALASKA


Business	Rooms	Beds	Description	Contact Information

Alexander’s Lake BnB	4	6	4 Bedrooms with 6 beds total. Starlink Satellite w/WiFi, Dish Network.	907-656-7095 cell; 907-947-3631	Joyce & Larry
Joyce & Larry Hausmann			Firm, extra long comfortable beds. Full Kitchen and Laundry.	larry_hausmann@hotmail.com	Hausmann
			Airport pick up; Walking to School, Clinic, City Hall and Coffee Shop(Fully licensed)	Established 2013

Frankson Services	5	10	2 private homes: one 5 bedroom (Satellite TV in each room) and	907-656-7042 cell	Erica Frankson
Erica Frankson	2	2	one 2 bedroom home. Both have Wifi, WD, fully furnished kitchen.	erica_c15@hotmail.com
			3 full size Chevy Trucks to rent.	www.franksonslodging.com

Galena Rentals	3	4	Three bedroom unit.	907-378-6741	Sharon Nollner
Sharon Nollner			Ford F-150 for rent!


Pitka’s Car Rentals			3: Ford 150 extended cab; Ford 150 standard cab; Ford 250 Flatbed	907-656-7011 cell; 656-1719 home	Terry Pitka
Terry Pitka				tpitka@hotmail.com

Shangri-la	5	7	Three Bedroom House + 2 Cabins: WiFi, Satellite TV, washer/dryer, full kitchen	907-656-4545; 378-6668 cell (Brad); 656-7100 cell (Sandy)	Sandy Scotton
Sandy Scotton			Vehicles to rent: 2 trucks, 2 Expeditions	shangrila@akscottons.com

			Nissan Frontier for rent


Yukon Alaska Enterprise	4	9	2 bedroom apartment w/3 beds	907-656-1334	Shirley Cleaver
Shirley Cleaver			Truck Rentals: 2 Toyota Tundras (4×4) 4-door and a Ford Truck F-250	907-656-7210 cell
			” Located on the Banks of the Yukon River”	gal_999@yahoo.com
Piper Bravo Services LLC.			FOR RENT: 2004 Cadillac Escalade and a Chevy Malibu!	907-371-8990	Kailey Erickson

Galena Emergency Numbers UPDATED OCTOBER 2023

Police: 911

Police non-emergency office line is 656-2177.

Medical: 656-1266 (emergency). The non-emergency line is 656-1366.

Tanana Chiefs Conference After-Hours Triage Nurse: 1-800-478-6682 (for times when clinic is closed or a local on-call provider is not available)

Behavioral Health Emergency Line: 656-1266

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: text or call 988, open 24/7

Alaska State Troopers (statewide, toll free ): 1 (800) 811-0911

Airport Police (statewide, toll free): 1 (877) 847-4342

TV Schedule

For villages out of Galena that are interested in ARCS TV service call KIYU at (907) 656-1488 and we’ll get you in touch with those that can assist you.

The ARCS TV Schedule is available here.