Deaths

Troopers have identified the victims of the late July incident as 31-year-old Robert Lott of Akiak and 28-year-old David Alexie Jr. of Tuluksak.

Troopers say they received notification of the human remains on the afternoon of Sept. 3, but that they were unable to make a positive identification.

The man has not been publicly identified, but search and rescue crews say they believe it's the body of one of two boaters missing after a boat capsized on July 27.

Dozens came to the Yupiit Picaryarait Cultural Center to observe Orthodox tradition and seek healing after the passing of Doreen Black, Gregory Alfred, and Nastasia Nick.

BPD Chief James Harris said that no foul play is suspected in the death of a 3-year-old girl, and that names are not being released out of respect for family members.

Alaska State Troopers say 53-year-old Larry Erwin of Dallas, Texas died after being ejected from a raft that went over a waterfall.

Bethel’s first responders say an initial investigation into the June 14 fire found that the fire may have started accidentally, possibly from a lit cigarette.

Kuskokwim River and Bristol Bay incidents claimed the lives of two, with one person still missing.

A day after he was reported missing, search and rescue volunteers located the body of 26-year-old Tyler Kelly near the Hooper Bay Airport.

Two elders drowned this weekend in Marshall when their vehicle suddenly slid into the Yukon River. The couple left a legacy of sharing traditional…