- Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 7:00 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, July 1st, 2026 at 7:00 am
NEW – KIYU studio will be OPEN for pull tabs this Wednesday and Thursday evening from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with Nicole Gregory! Stop by and win ya some! (6/30)
NEW – The Louden Tribe will be closed July 2nd and 3rd for the 4th of July holiday. They will reopen at 8:00 am on Monday, July 6th. (7/1)
NEW – The Louden Tribe is expecting a shipment of sockeye salmon during the week of July 6th. Tribal member households in Galena may receive one box of fish this year. The office will notify members when the shipments arrive for pick up. (7/1)
NEW – The City of Galena has issued their Water Quality Reports from 2025 for the City piped water system and GILA. View the City report here and the GILA report here. Call Shanda Huntington at 907-656-1301 if you have any questions. (6/30)
NEW – The City of Galena is asking that all vehicles and equipment be removed from the dike road (Tiger Fwy). It’s causing a safety issue. They appreciate you for doing that! (6/25)
NEW – It’s that time of the year, we are starting our Lil league season for players age 8—14 old for the 2026 summer; let the fun begin!!!!
We are thankful for Coach Tashonia returning and our newest volunteer Coach Curt Kokrine. Our plan is to have practice each day from 5-6:30pm. We will have warmup, drills with the ball and batting practice, then a short scrummage a few times a week. We have a tournament in Nulato on July 3, 2026.
We will also increase softball practice this week in Galena to have T-Ball practice from 4-5pm at the ballfield for ages 10 and under. Please share with other parents who maybe interested.
T-Ball is geared towards younger players who have interest in softball and would like to learn the basic skills. Call Shirley for more info or to sign up at 656-7210. (6/24)
NEW – It’s time again for City of Galena water system customers to call in your water meter readings to 907-656-1301. Thanks and have a great week! (6/29)
NEW – The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility is pleased to inform the community that they will resume its Nutrition Program services on Wednesday, July 1. Please join us for congregated lunches, Monday through Friday. For those who are homebound, we are continuing to work with the clinic to arrange meal deliveries. Please contact the Center if you would like to join the program or have any questions.
Thank you for your patience while we replaced one of our ranges. We look forward to serving you again! (6/25)
NEW – KIYU is looking for a local artist to design our next T-shirt for KIYU’s 40th anniversary membership drive this fall! We’re looking for an authentic local design that reflects our community. Please pass the word around, and if you have an artist in your circle of friends and family, let them know they’re being summoned! Call us today at 656-1488 and let’s talk about it! Click here to see our current logo and here is last year’s shirt design. (Updated 6/30)
MEETINGS
NEW – The Louden Tribal Council will hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7th at 6:30 pm at the Louden Tribal Office. Their agenda is here. (7/1)
The 2026 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention is scheduled for October 22–24, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska, at the Dena’ina Center. [1, 2, 3]
Theme: “Rooted in Land and Tradition, Rising in Our Voices”.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rosita Worl.
Banquet: Saturday, October 24, 2026. (6/18)
The Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF) invites individuals and families across Alaska to a supportive orientation for those interested in becoming resource parents. A resource family is one that provides care to children and teens through foster care, kinship care, or adoption.
ACRF offers online and phone orientations, along with specialized sessions for relative caregivers that highlight the unique support available when caring for a child or youth in their family.
Who: Open to anyone interested in providing a home for a child or youth who is currently experiencing foster care in Alaska state.
What: Free virtual information session, there is no cost to attend
When: Upcoming dates:
- Wednesday, June 3, 6 p.m. Join via Zoom
- Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m. Join via phone (1-800-944-8766, code 26867#)
- Wednesday, July 1, 6 p.m. Join via Zoom
- Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m. Join via phone (1-800-944-8766, code 26867#)
RSVP today and find other upcoming events on our calendar: acrf.org/calendar
For more information, please contact: Pauline Amell Nash, Creative Services Director, pamellnash@nwresource.org (5/27)
The TCC Fight for Life events have been postponed due to river conditions and flooding in some communities. Stay tuned to the Wireless for updates on the rescheduling of these events. (Updated 5/21)
Education Section
Fishing and Hunting Information
The 2026 Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcements have started for the season, thanks to our friends at the Alaska Department of Fish & Game:
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #19 is here. (6/30)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #18 is here. (6/23)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #17 is here. This update includes all closure dates and times for our entire region. (6/24)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #16 is here. (6/23)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #15 is here. (6/17)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #14 is here. (6/17)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #13 is here. (6/16)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #12 is here. (6/15)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #11 is here. (6/15)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #10 is here. (6/15)
NEW – The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #9 is here. (6/12)
The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #8 is here. (6/10)
The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #7 is here. (6/9)
The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #6 is here. (6/5)
The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #5 is here. (6/3)
The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #4 is here. (6/2)
The Yukon River Salmon Summer Fisheries Announcement #3 is here. (5/27)
The Yukon Area Regulatory Changes (Fisheries Announcement #2) is here. (5/20)
The Yukon River Salmon Fisheries Outlook for summer 2026 is here. (5/13)
Health Care Corner
A message from the Edgar Nollner Health Center:
July Visiting Providers:
- Richard Combs, PA-C: July 1st – July 8th.
- Anetha Peterson, FNP: July 6th – August 7th.
- Angel Ambrose, FNP: July 20th – July 24th. (Tentative)
*These schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions, flight cancellations, or other unexpected conflicts*
Provider Out of Office:
- Tamara Huntington, DO: July 16th – July 25th out of office status.
Clinic Closure Dates:
- Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. (6/26)
At TCC Behavioral Health, we have the System of Care Program specifically serving the Koyukuk Subregion. We know that when one person in the family is struggling, it affects everyone. That’s why System of Care supports the whole family—connecting you to real resources, real support, and real solutions right here in our community. We help families navigate challenges in education, employment, and everyday life, so no one has to do it alone.
System of Care is here to walk alongside you. Call (907) 452-8251 ext. 6781 to learn more or get connected. (3/24)
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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)
Partners in Policing
Galena 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)
Due 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
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TCC is now accepting applications for their 2026 Weatherization Program. Applications can be picked up at the Louden Tribal Office and are due by August 31st. Please see the flyer and application for details on qualifying and necessary documents. (5/22)
The Galena Court will be unstaffed from June 3rd– June 23rd. Other Court staff will be monitoring the email address 4GAmailbox@akcourts.gov. Feel free to email that address with any questions or requests. Thank you. (6/1)
Effective May 6, 2026 the Louden Tribe is temporarily pausing all payments through its Indian Health Services Program. The Council will be reviewing available funding and considering policy changes to ensure the sustainability of this essential program. The Council apologizes for any inconvenience or difficulties this may present to its Members. Requests for assistance with costs associated with drug and alcohol treatment services may still be considered under different funding opportunities. If you are interested in seeking treatment, please reach out to the Louden Office at 907-331-0347. (5/7)
The Galena Community Library is open Monday through Friday with Summer Hours of 11:00 to 2:00 until summer school starts. Thanks to the community for your support! (5/21)
A message from the Alaska Commercial Company in Galena: Regarding cashing money orders and checks, the AC will only accept Western Union money orders, and money orders older then six months will not be cashed. Pre endoresed checks not signed in the presence of AC staff will not be cashed, and named person on the check must be present. Please be aware Alaska Commercial Company is not obligated to accept checks and reserves the right to refuse any check. Thank You for shopping with us. (5/18)
The 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)
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 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)
Job Openings
The heating fuel RFP document is here. The diesel fuel RFP document is here. For additional information, contact the City of Galena at 907-656-1301. (6/11)
UPDATED – The City of Nulato is still seeking to fill a position for a Water Plant Operator. You must be 18 or older, hold a valid driver’s license, hold a Water Plant Operator level I certification and be a high school graduate or GED holder. This is a full time position. The full job description is here.
The Nulato Tribe is also seeking a Tribal Police Officer and a Patient Advocate. Call the Nulato Tribal Council to apply at 907-898-2339. (4/22)
– Nulato Tribal Council is seeking bids to construct a bridge. Please contact Martha Turner or Mabel Generous at the Nulato Tribe for an application. The original RFP document for the work is here. There are also amendments to the job here and here. 907-898-2339. (4/21)
TCC is hiring for the following positions located at the Edgar Nollner Health Center in Galena!
ENHC Operations Technician I
Urgent Care RN
Subregional Prevention Coordinator I
Subregional Prevention Coordinator Trainee
Edgar Nollner Health Center Operations Officer
Clinical RN (Part Time)
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Clinical Support Staff/Medical Assistant (Part Time)
To view all openings, or to apply online go to www.tananachiefs.org/careers/! (Updated 5/21)
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!
NEW – FOR SALE: Two motorcycles. A Kawasaki that needs a carburetor for $350 OBO and a Honda that needs work for $50. Brand new bike tires for $30. Call Freda at 656-7005. (Updated 6/24)
The Shop
14 Gabes Drive Re-Open for Business!
This Week
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12pm~6pm
Saturday 2pm~6pm
We are a small business specializing in new and gently used items to help make life in our rural communities a bit more convenient…and/or whimsical.
Some of our items….
~Kitchenware ~Home Decor
~Games/Cards/Puzzles ~Toys/Plushies
~ Alaskana ~ New & Vintage Jewelry
~Sewing Notions ~Bulk Items
We’ve also got your baseball goodies, Father’s Day gifts, and many new items for summer projects, camp and general fun.
We have a wide range of items to fit any budget.
Galenaakannex@gmail.com or Message Melissa McDaniel Lester on Facebook. (6/15)
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
2026 Winter Pool Schedule
Open Swim
Sunday 7- 8:30pm
Tuesday 7- 8:30pm
Thursday 7- 8:30pm
Morning Lap Swim
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 6 am – 7:15 am
Early afternoon workout w/Pam (no pool access)
10:00 am – 11:00 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Afternoon Lap Swim
Discontinued until further notice.
Master’s Swim
Discontinued for summer.
Family Swim
Sunday from 4:30 – 6 pm
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 |
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| 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: (888) 753-9889 (daytime office hours and after hours emergencies).
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: 888-753-9889
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.
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