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Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 11:30 am

NEW – KIYU and the City of Galena are throwing a Super Bowl LX Potluck!! Let’s get everybody together at the Larson Charlie Community Hall on Sunday and break in our new 98 inch TV! Bring your favorite dish, we’ll eat way too much and take in the big game. Let’s shoot for a 2:00 meal… Plenty of time before kickoff at 2:30. We’re also planning on bringing pull tabs, so be ready to win win WIN! (1/31)

NEW – After a month-long struggle with our landline phones, we have finally acquired a new direct line to ENHC!

For all Galena-based medical needs and emergencies, please call: (888) 753-9889. This number replaces both our old 1266 and 1366 numbers. It will route callers the same way the 656-1266 number did in the past. During office hours, it will ring to the Galena front desk. After-hours will ring directly to our on-call provider. Please save this new number and share it with your family and fellow community members! (2/5)

NEW There is a large sheet of ice surrounding the clinic handicap ramp. It stretches out approximately 6 ft around the ramp and may not be visible under the freshly fallen snow. Please be extra cautious around this area! (2/4)

NEWThe Louden Tribe is now accepting applications for the Starlink Reimbursement Program. The grant funding this program is to increase reliable internet access in rural communities. All Galena resident households are eligible for up to $500 in Starlink equipment and mounting accessories plus a $100 flat fee for installation. Only one Starlink unit can be reimbursed per household and all equipment must have been purchased after September 14, 2022. Applications are due by June 30, 2026. Please call the office at 907-331-0347 or email us at office@loudentribe.com for applications or more information. You can also stop by the office during regular business hours Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm or visit https://www.loudentribe.org/starlink-reimbursement for Program Guidelines and applications. (2/3)

NEWThe Alaska Business Development Center will be helping with free tax preparation at the Louden Tribal Office next Monday, February 9th from 11 am – 9 pm and Tuesday, February 10th from 9 am – 9 pm. Please see the flyer for details on documents to bring!

NEW – It’s time once again for customers on the City of Galena water system to call their water meter readings into the city office at (907) 656-1301. The phones should be working again, but if you can’t get through, please email those to utilityclerk@ci.galena.ak.us. Thanks and have a great weekend! (1/30)

NEW – The telephone land lines in Galena appear to be working again!

Tune in Nicole Gregory on Saturday nights on KIYU, 8pm to Midnight! She’s taking your requests at 907-656-7456 and you love it. Don’t miss the most fun on the radio every weekend with Nicole and of course the mighty Jerry Nollner every Friday night across the state! (1/16)


MEETINGS

NEWDo’eent’aa Galena Folks! Sustainable Energy for Galena, Alaska (SEGA) will hold an annual Board Meeting this month, and the community is welcome to attend.

Date: February 16th
Time: 6 pm
Location: YKEALF (Elderly Center)

We would also like to take a moment to acknowledge the resignation of Phil Koontz, as the SEGA Board President, who helped establish SEGA and has presided over the Board since the very beginning. Enaa Baasee’ / Thank you greatly for your time, leadership, and dedication to this organization. We wish you all the best. (2/5)

NEWMark your calendars! The Louden Tribe will be holding it’s Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, April 18th at the Community Hall. The Tribal Council would like to recognize an elder and youth Tribal Member and are asking for your nominations! Please consider nominating an exceptional elder and/or youth member that is a positive representative of the Louden Tribe and exemplifies our Koyukon Athabascan Values! Nominations are due to the Tribal Office by 4 pm on Friday, February 20th. More information on candidacy, voting gifts, election judges and the full agenda will be posted over the next few months. Our staff and Council look forward to gathering with you all this spring! (2/5)

NEWThe Galena Book Club will be meeting at 11 am on Saturday, February 7th, at the Coffeeshop.  The book to be discussed from January is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See.  Everyone is welcome.  Bring ideas for books that the club might read in the future.  February’s book is The Hail Mary Project by Andy Weir.  If you have questions or need a ride, please call Debbie Koontz at 907-656-7321. (2/3)


Education Section

NEWFind a comprehensive description of the American Indian College Fund Scholarships here! (1/28)

NEWRegistration is now open for the 2026 Traditional Games, scheduled for April 10-12 at Yaada.at Kalé (Juneau-Douglas High School). This annual event, co-hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) and Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (T&H) in partnership with the Juneau School District, celebrates Alaska Native cultural heritage and survival skills through ancient sports that test strength, agility, balance, endurance and focus.

The competition features three divisions: Middle School (6th-8th grade), High School (9th-12th grade) and an Open Division for adults and college athletes. Athletes will compete in 12 events rooted in hunting and survival techniques that have sustained Indigenous peoples for centuries.

Find a complete description with links and email contacts here! (1/28)

Galena Kids Club has started up again. Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend every Wednesday from 4-5pm in the SHS Little Gym for a Bible story, songs, and games! Contact Amanda Martin with any questions at 907-521-1155. This is not a GCSD sponsored event. (1/23)

The latest newsletter from the students and staff at SHS is available NOW! Make sure you’re up to date on the Thanksgiving week schedule, welcome new assistant principal Jesse McCloud and much more in the latest edition of the SMORE, available here. (Updated 1/12)


Fishing and Hunting Information

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has issued the 2025 Yukon River Fall Season Summary as well. You can download that PDF document here. (1/16)

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has issued the 2025 Yukon River Preliminary Summer Season Summary. You can download that PDF document here. (1/9)

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)


Health Care Corner

UPDATED- Here is a rundown of the schedule for visiting providers at the Edgar Nollner Health Center in Galena over the next month (information current as of January 22):

  • Mel Bingham, PA-C: January 12th – February 2nd.  
  • Micheal Stempek, PA-C: February 2nd – February 16th.
  • TCC Eye Clinic: February 3rd– February 5th.
  • Dr. Richmond, Dental: February 9th – February 13th.
  • Anetha Peterson, Family Nurse Practitioner: February 16th– 20th and February 24th – March 2nd.
  • Brent Meredith, MD: February 21st– February 24th.
  • Rachael Tomsha, Dental Hygienist: February 23rd – February 27th.

*These schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions, flight cancellations, or other unexpected conflicts*

Call 907-451-6682 ext 5301 to make an appointment. Or, call the ENHC’s new all purpose number at (888) 753-9889.

Permanent Schedule Change for ENHC:

  • We will be closing the clinic from 12 PM to 1 PM daily beginning December 1st. The doors will be locked and the phones forwarded to on-call (emergency-only) mode. Please avoid calling during this time for non-emergent medical needs. (11/24)

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

NEWGalena Trooper post landline (907) 656-1233 is back up and running for nonemergent needs. If no answer, after hours, or for emergency needs we can still be reached at (907) 451-5100. (1/31)

NEWDue to national level issues and new federal requirements, the State of Alaska’s Department of Motor Vehicles has changed their proctor criteria for driver’s license testing. The Galena Troopers no longer meet these requirements and are no longer able to proctor driver’s license tests or CDL tests.
Applicants can take the non-commercial tests on-line at https://k2do-ak.iti4dmv.com/at-home/Welcome. Commercial knowledge tests must be taken at a DMV office, third party tester, or business partner. Locations can be found at https://dmv.alaska.gov/locations/business-partners/ (1/31)

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

Join the Gana-A’Yoo, Limited Board of Directors!

We are looking for Gana-A’Yoo Shareholders to become Directors and help guide the future of the corporation. The year’s election requires at least one elected board member to hold Class B (Koyukuk) stock and one to hold Class D (Kaltag) stock. There are three open seats, each for a three-year term. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13, 2026.

To apply, fill out the Candidate and Director’s Questionnaire form found on the Gana-A’Yoo website under the Shareholder Portal. https://ganaayoo.com/gana-ayoo-governance/

Join the Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors

We are also accepting applications for the Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors. We invite anyone over 18 years old who is passionate about education, leadership, and community development to apply. There is one open seat on the Foundation board, with a three-year term. The deadline to apply is also Friday, March 13, 2026. If you are interested, please send a letter of intent along with your resume.

Another reminder that Shareholder and Student of the Year nominations and applications are accepted year-round. The deadline for the 2026 awards is Friday, March 13th. The forms are available on our website at ganaayoo.com under “Forms, Records, and Stock.” All forms and documents can be emailed to info@ganaayoo.com, faxed to 907.569.9699, or mailed to 3035 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503. (1/28)

The Louden Tribe has a steamer and 2 bucket heaters available for households to borrow to thaw out their sewer lines. To use the steamer you need a 20 gallon propane tank and water. If you need to borrow either of these, please contact the office at office@loudentribe.com (phones are currently not working). The equipment may only be borrowed for 2 days at a time. Priority is given to homes with Elders and small children. Thank you for your patience. (1/9)

Due to the extreme cold over the past month, the Louden Tribal Council has authorized $1,000 in emergency assistance for Tribal Member households in Galena. Payments may be made to either Crowley Fuels or the City of Galena and only one application may be submitted per household. Applications can be requested and submitted either in person or through office@loudentribe.com and are due by Friday, February 27th at 4 pm. (1/7)

Louden Tribe received two boxes of 2026 calendars from TCC. All are welcome to stop by the LTC office and get one.

The Louden Tribe is happy to announce that it is once again able to provide snow removal services for Elder Tribal Members! Resident Tribal Members 60 years of age or older may request snow removal services this winter. Members 70 years and older may also have their steps shoveled. You must sign a waiver before requesting services so please call the office at 907-331-0347 to set up a time to review and sign. This service is only available during regular business hours Monday – Friday. Baasee’ for your patience as we worked to get the plow fixed! (11/17)

The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility is hosting 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. (9/1)

Galena Bible Church Youth group is up and running for all kids in middle school and high school! Youth Group meets at the Bible Church on 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)



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)

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)

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, Edgar and Alfred 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 along the river.  

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 and others floated down to Koyukuk, which was a larger village at the time.   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 (the Black Wolf Squadron).  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)


Job Openings

TCC is hiring for the following positions located at the Edgar Nollner Health Center in Galena!

  • Operations Officer
  • Dental Assistant I
  • Clinical Registered Nurse
  • Lead Certified Medical Assistant
  • Clinical Support Staff/Medical Assistant (Full Time)
  • Clinical Support Staff/Medical Assistant (Part Time)

To view all openings, or to apply online go to www.tananachiefs.org/careers/! (1/14)

The Nulato Tribal Council is currently seeking to fill a position for a Construction Manager. This is a full time position with salary DOE and benefits included. If there are any interested applicants, please call Martha Turner or Mabel Generous at the Nulato Tribal Office @ 907-898-2339. A full job description is here. (12/30)

The Nulato Tribe is looking for Heating Fuel Delivery Drivers and Wood Seller. If anyone is interested, please call Martha Turner or Mabel Generous at the Nulato Tribe at 907-898-2339.  Compensation and temporary accommodations can be arranged. (12/30)

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)

UPDATED – The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility is accepting applications for Personal Care Attendants and Certified Nursing Aides. 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. A job description for a Personal Care Attendants is here, and an application form is here. (Updated 12/15)

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/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!

NEWFor Sale: 2024 Skidoo Expedition Extreme 850 (165HP) 20” track w/ electric start. 1,700 miles. Extras- large utility cargo box, luggage rack kit, sled cover, heated cell phone glovebox holder, j-hitch, aux high beams, USB cell charger, tunnel ice scratchers, smaller utility box, spare belt. Warranty thru 10/15/28. $14,000. Call 907-209-1570. (Updated 2/5)

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)


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!

NEWFOUND: An Apple iPhone, unknown model, found outdoors on Tiger Freeway. Call 907-656-1488 to claim. (2/5)


Galena Pool Schedule

2026 Winter Pool Schedule

Open Swim

Friday: 7-8:30 pm [CANCELLED on January 23 due to the basketball tournament]
Saturday:  7-8:30 pm

Morning Lap Swim

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 6 am – 7:15 am

Early afternoon workout w/Pam (no pool access)

1:30-2:30 pm Monday & Wednesday 

Afternoon Lap Swim

Discontinued until further notice.

Master’s Swim

Tuesday & Thursday 7-8:30 pm

Family Swim

Sunday from 4:30 – 6 pm (*New time!)

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.

The Food Section

GALENA COFFEE SHOP

Call 656-7371 by 11:00 AM to place orders ahead of time when possible.

The Galena Coffee Shop is open!

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