High winds that began early on Sept. 15 have caused mild to moderate flooding across Y-K Delta communities with no significant damages reported.

Responders found the vehicle fully engulfed at a property on 3rd Ave. at around 12:30 p.m. A separate fire that apparently spread from the vehicle to an adjacent warehouse was contained within the building’s insulation.

In a recent notice, the agency said assistance funds should only be used for eligible expenses, ranging from home repair and school supplies, to medical expenses and equipment required for subsistence.

Captain Dave Furber of Anchorage was 73 years old, and first officer Sergei Zelenkov II of Chugiak was 34 years old when the Cessna 441 Conquest they were flying crashed on the remote cape on the Bering Sea coast, killing all eight on board.

Clint Johnson investigated over a thousand accidents over the course of his career.

Top statewide public defender Terrence Haas apparently resigned last week amid allegations he failed to act impartially due to personal grievances in a 2022 case he oversaw as a Bethel Superior Court judge. But as of Sept. 2, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office still hadn’t confirmed that Haas had resigned.

Joseph "Joe" Palmer and Tom Fisher worked for Calista Brice, a subsidiary of Calista Corporation.

Pilot Eric Middlebrook, 68, of Anchorage died along with three passengers from California: Ronald Schmidt, 65, Lance Schmidt, 20, and Daniel Simons, 82.

Fall storm season approaches for Western Alaska. This year, the region is still recovering from ex-typhoon Halong, which swept through the area in October 2025. Here’s what to know about this year’s fall forecast.

In a letter to families sent following the board's regular meeting, the district said the Chief Paul Memorial School in Kipnuk and the Kwigillingok School will not reopen until critical infrastructure and facility repairs are completed.