It's not yet clear what caused the Aug. 31 crash that killed 58-year-old Cary Foster, the sole occupant of a Piper PA-18 Super Cub.

Last week’s fierce storms aren’t unprecedented, but long-time residents say they aren't all that normal either.

A Kongiganak tribal administrator said “it seemed like we were in the ocean looking around our village during the flood,” referring to the second and most powerful of three storms to rock the region.

While high water is predicted for coastal Yukon Delta communities, meteorologists say the brunt of the storm is likely headed for the southern edge of the Seward Peninsula.

Like what happened on the Kuskokwim River over the weekend and late last week, meteorologists say Tropical Storm Ampil could back up the Yukon River and lead to erosion and structural damage.

According to the state, Jonathan Murphy allegedly struck a man repeatedly with a closed fist, lied to a fellow officer about being struck by a vehicle the man was driving, and provided a false report of the 2023 incident.

Some residents report that the flooding is worse than Typhoon Merbok, and that it rivals this year’s historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim.

The National Weather Service says coastal communities could see waters rise as high as 6 feet above normal highest tide on Aug. 18, while fierce southwest winds could cause flooding in Bethel and as far upriver as Tuluksak.

While cell service has been partially restored by GCI technicians, a complete lack of phone service last weekend turned a hassle into a public safety risk.

According to charging documents, 20-year-old Joshua Jackson allegedly stole boats in Kwethluk, Akiachak, Tuluksak, and Lower Kalskag during a roughly one and a half month period beginning in June.