As evacuees from villages like Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, Nightmute and Tuntutuliak boarded military helicopters bound for safety, many had no choice but to leave their dogs behind.
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‘We got hope’: The few who remain in storm-ravaged Kipnuk race to rebuild
The remnants of Typhoon Halong left a catastrophe in this Western Alaska village. The handful of people left there are determined — but face an immense challenge.
Last year’s Alaska tourism season was a record year — but just barely
The data includes the 12-month period starting in May 2024 to April 2025 and shows that winter travel dipped for the first time in nearly 20 years.
What’s in a disaster declaration? One big detail matters for storm survivors.
Only a few Alaska disasters have qualified for a federal program that distributes as much as $85,000 per household.
Anchorage pastor launches campaign to unseat U.S. Rep. Begich
Democrat Matthew Schultz has taken to the streets to rally against the budget reconciliation bill Nick Begich claims as a big achievement.
Evacuations wind down as focus in Western Alaska shifts to recovery and relief
Hundreds have been evacuated in military helicopters and planes to Bethel and Anchorage. Now, state officials are assessing what it’ll take to rebuild villages hit hard by the storm.