Alatna and Koyukuk River water level rise in three days raising concerns for transportation, and community is on emergency flood watch.

Unusual coloration in bears is often the result of a recessive gene combination. According to researchers at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, light colored bears have been found in Interior Alaska, although this is the first observation of one submitted to LEO.

Severe permafrost thaw and erosion along Koyukuk River banks.