🌱 How bad was Tuesday’s flooding over Bethel’s seawall?

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In today's newsletter:

• How bad was Tuesday's flooding over Bethel's seawall?
• Bethel community mourns two men lost near Steamboat Slough

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Occasional rain, mainly early, with a high of 51 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 53, low: 39.
• Saturday: Cooler; a few morning showers, with a high of 44 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KNBA WEBCAST: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (knba.org) — Strong fall storm winds pushed floodwaters over Bethel's seawall on Tuesday, inundating streets in low-lying neighborhoods and disrupting daily life. The KNBA webcast also highlights other major Alaska stories, but Bethel's flooding and storm impacts are the most immediate concern for local residents.
   

• Bethel Police confirm deaths of 2 men after boat overturns near Steamboat Slough (alaskasnewssource.com) — Bethel Police have confirmed that two local men died after their boat overturned near Steamboat Slough, despite search efforts by Bethel Search and Rescue. Authorities say the men's bodies have been recovered, but no further details about the incident have been released yet.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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