Storm brings erosion and flooding to Western Alaska

Also: Why does Tuesday's primary election matter? Candidates and political consultants weigh in. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's sponsor: Northrim Bank]( Good afternoon. It’s Monday, August 19. In today's newsletter: - A series of large storms has left some Western Alaska communities [grappling with flooding and erosion]( - Heading into Alaska’s primary election Tuesday, candidates and voters are [still weighing the significance]( of a primary that in most races will not eliminate a single candidate. - A mom who couldn't find Yup'ik alphabet primers or coloring books for her young kids decided to team up with an illustrator to create their own — and [interest in their book has spread](. In 1867, William Healey Dall (the namesake for Dall sheep, Dall's porpoises, Mount Dall, etc.) collected a piece of obsidian near the mouth of Alaska's Nowitna River. One hundred and fifty-seven years later, archaeologist Jeff Rasic held that same specimen in his hand at the Smithsonian. In his latest column, science writer Ned Rozell [delves into new insights]( that Rasic gleaned from the piece of shiny black obsidian. Anchorage weather It's mostly sunny today with a high around 64 degrees and a chance of scattered showers this evening. We can look forward to sunny skies Tuesday before clouds and rain return to the forecast Wednesday. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Vicky Ho, vho@adn.com [Most of Alaska’s candidates are already thinking about November. Here’s why Tuesday's primary election still matters. →]( “The existence of the top four primary has really changed the way that campaigns are having to look at this,” said one political consultant. [Bering Sea storm brings erosion and flooding to Western Alaska communities →]( Some residents report that the flooding is worse than during Typhoon Merbok, and that it rivals this year’s historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim River. (via KYUK) ADVERTISEMENT [Hundreds gather in Anchorage to support family, seek justice after police fatally shoot teen girl →]( Hundreds of people marched in downtown Anchorage over the weekend calling for justice, peace and changes in the Anchorage Police Department after an officer shot and killed 16-year-old Easter Leafa last week in her family’s apartment. [State transportation department wants a private snowplow operator to assist in Southcentral Alaska →]( For the first time, a private contractor would help the state plow roads in Anchorage, the Mat-Su and the Kenai Peninsula. State officials say they’re better prepared for extreme snowfalls than they were last winter. [A mom couldn’t find Yup’ik language books for her kids, so she made her own. Now, orders are rolling in. →]( Nikki Corbett and illustrator Katie O’Connor won a grant and, while juggling their responsibilities as parents and small-business owners, designed a coloring book for teaching the Yup’ik alphabet to young language learners. [Hunter injured in brown bear attack on Resurrection Pass Trail →]( The man, who was out with a hunting partner, was “seriously injured by the bear and also as the result of a gunshot wound during attempts to stop the attack,” troopers said. [Quick Bites: Flavorful Mediterranean in Wasilla, creative Detroit-style pizzas and succulent smash burgers →]( Leo’s Doner Kebab, The Pizza Box and City Boy Burgers each offer a different flavor experience. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Anchorage man called police to report he fatally stabbed his friend, charges say →]( [Workplace advice: How to confront an employee who regularly undermines a co-worker →]( [Travel: Bike touring is a sensational way to see more of the world →]( [Blinken says Israel accepts US proposal to bridge Gaza impasse →]( [‘This was a coup’: Trump primes supporters to challenge a Harris victory →]( [Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States