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Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at 12:30 am

BULLETINS

NEW – 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.

NEW – I will be out of town this week, until Friday afternoon. I’ll be updating the Wireless page and broadcast remotely, so response will be slower than usual. Have a great week! (7/14)

The Galena Community Library is open with modified summer hours 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm going forward. Thanks for your support everybody! (Updated 7/14)

NEW – 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)

MEETINGS

NEW – Galena Leadership Community Meeting: Please come to a community meeting on Thursday July 17th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be at the Larsen Charlie Community Hall. This community meeting has two main purposes:

Bring some positive outcomes back into the community
Gather cell phone numbers of all interested people who would like to be included in a text if another emergency situation arises.

Finger foods would be welcomed. Please pass the word!

Thank you,
Galena Leadership (7/15)

NEW – The Louden Tribe would like to invite the community to join together in a day of reflection and celebration as we return the remains of our ancestor from the University of Pennsylvania Museum on Tuesday, August 5th. There will be a memorial service at 10:30 am and potlatch at 6:00 pm at the Larson Charlie Community Hall. More information can be found at loudentribe.org/repatriation2025. (7/15)

NEW – Louden Tribe will hold their regular council meeting on Tuesday July 15^th, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Louden Tribe office. Their agenda is here. (7/10)

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 – Hello, SHS parents & guardians. Just a gentle reminder about Summer School, which starts on Monday, July 14th. Here’s a link that should answer any questions you may have about summer school! https://secure.smore.com/n/n5r7a (7/14)

To any high school students and their parents, I want to tell you about a wonderful opportunity that can open the door to a great career. Galena Interior Learning Academy, also known as GILA, is a boarding high school where students can study aviation for free and even get their private pilot’s license by the time they finish high school. GILA also offers cosmetology, culinary arts, welding, construction, auto mechanics, and more. Room and board are completely free, and even round-trip flights to Galena each semester are covered by the school. If you know a high schooler who’s ready for a fresh start and real-world skills, check out GILA. Enrollment is open now, and you can learn more and apply online at gilaschool.org. That’s gilaschool.org. (6/2)

Dates: July 14-Aug 7
Times: Mon-Thurs weekly, 10am-3pm
Location: SHS Campus
Bus transportation and lunch will be provided (4/1)

Fishing and Hunting Information

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

NEW – Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #21 (7/16)

NEW – Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #1 (7/15)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #20 (7/10)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #19 (7/2)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #18 (6/30)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #17 (6/30)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #16 (6/25)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #15 (6/24)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #14 (6/24)

Health Care Corner

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)

Syphilis cases are on the rise in Alaska! The good news is that health care providers can test for and treat syphilis. A detailed document is here, including symptoms and options for treatment. Always report any serious health care issues to your local provider. In Galena, call the Edgar Nollner Health Center at 907-656-1366. (4/30)

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)

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Community Info

The Louden Tribe will be receiving shipments of sockeye salmon for tribal member households during the month of July. Shipments will come in smaller batches this year so please be patient as we work to get salmon to all households. The Tribe will notify members by phone when their boxes are ready for pick up. (7/8)

The 2025 Galena Agricultural Fair is scheduled for Monday, September 1st! In addition to the usual categories and big vegetable contest we will be holding a contest to see who can grow the most weight in potatoes! There are free grow bags and seed potatoes outside the Louden Tribal Office for those who would like to participate. Save the date for September 1st, we look forward to seeing everyone’s harvest! (7/8)

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)

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 Tribal Council in Galena is helping individuals over 60 with chimney cleaning services. If you wish to have your chimney cleaned contact Louden at (907) 656-1711. (11/8)

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)

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. (3/19)

Louden Tribe encourages tribal members to take advantage of their Elder Assistance Program which provides services to elders such as trash hauling, heater repairs, snow plowing and minor repairs around the house. Let Louden know if you need help at 907-656-1711. (3/11)

LONG TERM PARKING SECTION

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 Louden Tribe has a program to provide healthy, minimally processed meats and produce to resident households. This program is available to all households in Galena and does not have income restrictions. Interested households need to complete this application form for assistance and return it to the Louden Tribal Office. Contact Louden at 907-656-1711 with questions. (8/20)

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 City of Tanana is looking for a City Administrator to organize and run their operations, salary D.O.E., with housing potentially included. The job is located in Tanana, and the Council is looking for a motivated individual who can work independently, has excellent communications skills, and ideally, knowledge of Quickbooks and familiarity with grants. Contact mayor@cityoftanana.com for more information and an application. (7/9)

NEW – The Louden Tribe is seeking interested candidates to manage their housing and transportation projects. Interested individuals should review both the Coordinator and Director job postings to determine their eligibility based on previous experience. The Tribe will hire either a Coordinator or Director based on the applications and interviews. Applications are due by 4 pm on Friday, August 1st. The full job descriptions are here and here. Please contact Brooke Sanderson at 907-656-1711 or brooke.sanderson@loudentribe.com with any questions. (7/8)

NEW – The City of Galena has issued a request for bids for the City of Galena Gravel Materials Supply Project for a pair of 50,000 gallon above ground storage tanks. The full text of that request is here. Call Shanda Huntington at 656-1301 if you have any questions. (6/12)

Ruby Tribal Council is seeking to fill three positions currently:

Finance Director. Full time bookkeeping position, open until filled. Salary DOE. A full job description is here.
Victim Services Coordinator. Full time social work position, open until filled. Salary DOE. A full job description is here.
Carpenter. Full time construction position, open until filled. Salary DOE. A full job description is here.

Call Ruby Tribal Council at 907-468-4479 with any questions or to apply. (5/12)

The Louden Tribe is hiring multiple positions for the summer and one permanent position. All positions are based in Galena and open until filled.

Summer Youth Supervisor – This part-time, temporary position is available from June 1st – mid-August to supervise the summer youth workers and assist with special projects at the Tribe.
Housing & Transportation Assistant – This part-time permanent position will be required to assist with a variety of both hands on and administrative tasks for the Housing & Transportation Director.

Interested individuals can stop by the office for an application or call 907-656-1711. (4/29)

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

In Galena:

NEW – Edgar Nollner Health Center Operations Manager
NEW – Administrative Assistant I
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.

The City of Galena is seeking to fill a position for a Utilities Manager. As a utilities manager, you oversee facilities that provide necessary services to residents such as
water/wastewater treatment facilities, electrical plants, heat plant, biomass, and landfill. The position is full time with benefits, all detailed in the job description here. Call 656-1301 to apply! (8/14)

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 – Fruiting Strawberries for sale! Hanging baskets $25 individual plants $5. A limited number of large hanging flower baskets are also available $65 each. Contact Sandy 656-7100. (6/27)

FOR SALE: Two motorcycles; $450 for the big one and $100 for the small one. Come on by the Williams’ place to see! A pair of new bicycle tires for $80 with a free bike on them. Call Freda at 656-7005. (Updated 6/19)

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!

NEW – I have what appears to be a cloth hair net turned in to the station, found on the side of the main road here in Galena. Drop by the station to claim. (7/10)

Galena Pool Schedule

NEW – The pool will be closed beginning July 21st throughout the Powerhouse upgrade process. There will be no Open swims, Family Swims and Lap Swims during that time. REOPEN Date will be posted on KIYU, when the powerhouse upgrade is complete. Thank you and see you back in August sometime. (Udpated 7/15)

Summer Pool Schedule Until August 25^th 2025

Open Swim

Sunday 7-8:30 pm

Tuesday 7-8:30 pm

Thursday 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

5-6:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Family Swim

5:30-7:00 pm on Sunday

**Pool Will be Closed Sunday June 22nd for Ball Tournament**

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	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.

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Bison Bakery is back for now, but the pizza shop closes at the end of July! Thanks for another great season!

Chef Martin offers the following pizza options:

Pepperoni

Meat Lovers (pepperoni, ham, sausage)

Mediterranean (chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta)

Hawaii (pineapple, ham)

Messinia (artichoke, kalamata olives, garlic oil)

Supreme (pepperoni, ham, sausage, bell pepper, onion, olives)

Cheese

$25 each, payable via GCU, Venmo, Check, Cash or Card if needed.

Chef Martin can receive orders via text or phone at 907-656-7120. Please place orders as early as possible, and provide your name and preferred time for pickup when you place your order. Martin will confirm each order, but please keep in mind that he has limited time to pick up a phone on Thursdays when he making pizzas, so get those orders in early if you can. Chef Martin thanks you for your understanding. The Bison Bakery Pizza Shop is located on Gabes Drive.

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