The increase would have been limited to disaster relief during the first 90 days after the storms. It would have covered the bulk of costs related to debris removal and emergency protective measures, costs that the state says reached $20 million in the first weeks after ex-typhoon Halong.
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Alaska’s deteriorating schools could receive more than $148M for repairs. It’s a fraction of what they need
Following reporting by KYUK, ProPublica, and NPR, lawmakers tripled the funding the state would allocate toward school construction and maintenance. The budget increase would still only cover about 13% of what school districts requested.
Kipnuk votes to relocate following devastation from Halong
More than 92% of adult tribal members that the tribe was able to contact by phone in recent weeks voted to relocate. Of two potential relocation sites located between Kipnuk and Chefornak, two-thirds said they’d prefer an option closer to the historical settlement of Cicing.
Deadline to apply for October 2025 storm relief extended to April 3
The April 3 deadline applies to individual assistance through FEMA, the state, and for federal Small Business Administration loans.
Hoffman says ‘it’s time’ as he prepares to wrap up 40-year career in state politics
Bethel Democratic Sen. Lyman Hoffman recently visited his hometown, where he says he plans to spend some quality time after doing what he can to help fund the state’s ailing budget in his final legislative session.
Alaska Airlines works to fix issue that left Club 49 members with hefty baggage fees
A spokesperson confirmed that some, but not all, Club 49 members have been incorrectly charged bag fees since a new baggage policy went into effect on Jan. 3.