Alaska city with Gold Rush roots on the Bering Sea
Derek Parker Aghnaanga has survived after clinging to the top of a capsized skiff for more than two days near St. Lawrence Island. His older brother and a cousin died after the boat capsized during a halibut trip. Coast Guard and Northwest Explorer crews coordinated a rescue; the survivor is recovering with his family in Nome.
Flash flooding across the Navajo Nation has claimed three lives in New Mexico, as monsoon moisture drives heavy rain and widespread road damage. Officials warn residents to avoid flooded roads and to follow emergency guidance; updates indicate multiple communities remain isolated.
Mail-delivery delays and a vandalism incident have affected ballots in Alaska and Utah. A Utah suspect has pleaded not guilty after tossing ballots; Alaska faces late-postmark issues and a plan to reroute absentee ballots to improve processing ahead of elections.