Bering Sea Rescue: A 15-year-old Alaska boy survived nearly 62 hours after his fishing boat capsized near St. Lawrence Island, clinging to the overturned vessel after his brother and cousin drowned; the Coast Guard found him exhausted and freezing. Flood Watch: Fairbanks-area residents are dealing with a flood watch through Saturday as heavy rain could push the Chena and Little Chena rivers above minor flood stage, already impacting spots like a Peger Road underpass and a flooded boat launch. State Parks Booking Shift: Alaska State Parks is moving to a new reservation system Oct. 1 (rolling three-month window, $4.50 fee, no change/cancel fees), with Wood-Tikchik and some island cabins keeping a six-month window. Seward Highway Work: DOT&PF says Seward Highway pavement preservation continues through November, then resumes in May, with culvert repairs and slope stabilization tied to the project. Whittier Dock Fire: Crews battled a fire at Whittier Dock that damaged the Klondike Express and kept Norwegian Jade off the dock; officials say no injuries were reported. Cruise Planning: Alaska’s Southeast oil-spill response plan is open for public comment through Oct. 14, with a major restructure aimed at clearer roles and faster coordination. Travel Safety Tech: Apple Watch Ultra satellite features require setup before you go off-grid, including Emergency SOS demo and adding emergency contacts. Local Mobility Rules: Fairbanks mayor proposes an ordinance restricting faster, higher-wattage motorized bicycles/e-motos in city limits due to pedestrian safety concerns. Wildlife & Community: Sitka hosted a statewide K-9 search-and-rescue workshop, with teams training on docks, shorelines, and mock searches. Cruise Deals: APT and Travelmarvel launched limited-time Canada & Alaska sales for 2027 departures.