Kusilvak Census Area Phone Directory

The Kusilvak Census Area phone directory lists contacts for government services in one of the most remote parts of Western Alaska. This area was formerly called the Wade Hampton Census Area. It has no borough government, so public services come from city governments in individual villages, the Alaska State Troopers, and state agencies. The largest community is Hooper Bay, with other towns like Chevak, Emmonak, Kotlik, Mountain Village, and Scammon Bay spread across the region. This phone directory brings together the key numbers you need to reach law enforcement, the courts, and state offices that serve this area.

Kusilvak Area Law Enforcement Phone Numbers

The Alaska State Troopers Bethel Post provides law enforcement for the Kusilvak Census Area. The post is at 204 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559. Phone (907) 543-2294, fax (907) 543-5102. The Bethel Post covers a vast geographic area, and response to remote villages often involves air travel. Weather can delay trooper response in this region.

Troopers work with village public safety officers (VPSOs) in communities that have them. VPSOs provide a local law enforcement presence in villages where full-time trooper staffing is not possible. Not every village has a VPSO, though. For emergencies, call 911. Non-emergency matters can go to the Bethel Post directly during business hours.

The Interior and Western Alaska non-emergency dispatch number is (907) 451-5100. This line routes calls to the right trooper post for your area.

Court Phone Directory for Kusilvak

Court services for the Kusilvak Census Area are handled through the Bethel court, which serves this part of Western Alaska. The Bethel Courthouse is at 204 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559, phone (907) 543-2298. The court handles criminal cases, civil disputes, family law, and small claims for communities across the region.

Court records can be searched through the Alaska Court System CourtView tool for free. This online search covers all superior and district court cases statewide, including those filed in Bethel that originate from Kusilvak Census Area communities. Getting to the courthouse in Bethel often requires a plane ride from most Kusilvak villages, so phone and remote access options are important.

The court system also offers some remote services and telephonic hearings for residents who cannot travel to Bethel. Contact the courthouse directly to ask about remote options for your case type.

Kusilvak Phone Directory for Public Records

Public records in the Kusilvak Census Area are maintained by multiple agencies. There is no borough clerk since this is an unorganized area. City records are kept by the individual city governments in each community. State-level records are held by various departments in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks.

Land and property records go through the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office. The Fairbanks Recorder's Office at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, phone (907) 452-3521, handles recordings for this part of Western Alaska. Search documents for free through the Alaska Land Records Information System. Recording fees per AS 44.37.025 start at $20 for the first page and $5 for each additional page.

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center in Bethel serves as the main detention facility for the Kusilvak region. Inmate information is available through the Alaska Department of Corrections online locator.

Kusilvak Area Vital Records and Background Checks

Vital records for Kusilvak Census Area residents are kept by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at 5441 Commercial Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-3391. Birth certificates cost $30 for the first copy. Death certificates are $30. Marriage licenses are $60 with a three-day waiting period. Processing can take 4-6 weeks.

Criminal background checks go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. A name-based check costs $20 through the online portal. You can also request by mail or in person. The process follows Alaska Statute 12.62.

Kusilvak Phone Directory for State Services

Several state agencies serve the Kusilvak Census Area from offices in Bethel, Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. The Alaska Directory of State Officials lists every state department, division, and key staff member with phone numbers. The State Legislature main line is 907-465-4648. The Alaska.gov Employee Directory can also help locate state workers by name or department.

The Alaska State Troopers maintain a daily-updated warrants list on the DPS website. It shows active warrants in CSV and PDF format with names, warrant types, bail amounts, and offense descriptions. The public should not try to apprehend anyone on the list. All warrants must be confirmed through the Alaska Public Safety Information Network before an arrest happens. The list covers the entire state and is free to access.

Travel from Kusilvak villages to regional offices in Bethel or state offices in Anchorage usually requires a plane. This makes phone and mail contact very important for residents. Some agencies accept emailed forms, which can speed things up. Bad weather can delay mail and travel, so plan for extra time when you need records or services from agencies outside the census area. Village offices in places like Hooper Bay and Chevak handle local matters, but most state business goes through Bethel or Anchorage.

Public Records Access in Kusilvak Area

The Alaska Public Records Act governs access to government records held by state and local agencies in Kusilvak. The law is at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. The federal Freedom of Information Act does not apply to Alaska state or local agencies.

Under AS 40.25.110, you can request the manual searching and copying of records. Under AS 40.25.115, electronic services like database queries may have different rules. Be specific about what you need so the agency can find it without too much work. Fees may apply for copies and research time. Given the remote nature of communities in the Kusilvak area, mail and electronic requests may be the most practical way to get records from state offices.

The Alaska State Archives at archives.alaska.gov keeps historical records that may cover this region, including territorial-era documents.

Kusilvak Area Directory Screenshot

The image below shows the Alaska Court System website, which is the main portal for court contacts and case searches covering the Kusilvak Census Area through the Alaska Court System.

This court portal lets Kusilvak area residents search for case records, find courthouse phone numbers, and check court schedules for the Bethel court that serves the region. The CourtView search tool is free to use.

Kusilvak Communities Phone List

The Kusilvak Census Area includes several communities, each with its own village government. Major communities include Hooper Bay, Chevak, Emmonak, Kotlik, Mountain Village, Pilot Station, Russian Mission, Scammon Bay, and St. Mary's. These villages maintain their own city offices for local matters.

For services beyond what village offices can provide, residents contact state agencies. Most state business for this area routes through offices in Bethel or Anchorage.

Nearby Areas Phone Directory

The Kusilvak Census Area borders other regions in Western Alaska.

• Bethel Census Area to the south, home to the main courthouse and trooper post
• Nome Census Area to the north along the coast
• Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area to the east and north

Note: The Bethel Trooper Post and Bethel courthouse serve both the Kusilvak and Bethel census areas for law enforcement and court services.