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.

The sweeping list of potential health implications includes the introduction of new diseases, an increase in accidents and a worsening allergy season.

The statewide average temperature in December was 19.4 degrees, 15.7 degrees above the 20th century average.

Severe permafrost thaw and erosion along Koyukuk River banks.

A tundra fire has burned nearly 2,000 acres on the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge over the past week.

A wildfire is burning in a remote area of northwest Alaska. The Alaska Fire Service reports that the Zane Hills Fire was discovered this week, and mapped at 1,900 acres.