Officials estimate $125 million in Western Alaska storm damage so far, and a long road to recovery

Rep. Nellie Jimmie, a Democrat from Toksook Bay, broke down in tears recounting her experience there the night ex-Typhoon ...
Alaska Public Media

Trump administration denies full disaster funding for Western Alaska storms, state files appeal

Alaska’s Republican congressional delegation said they support the state’s appeal, and are urging FEMA and the Trump administration to fund the disaster relief effort.

‘A whole different lifestyle’: Hundreds of Halong evacuees to remain in Anchorage for foreseeable future

On Oct. 12, 2025, former Typhoon Halong brought record-breaking winds and flooding to Western Alaska. The storm damaged ...

Lost dog from former Typhoon Halong found with newborn pups

After months of searching, the last known missing dog from Kipnuk has finally been found and brought to Anchorage, following the village’s evacuation after the destruction of former Typhoon Halong. In ...
Alaska Beacon

FEMA approves additional areas to qualify for disaster relief following West Coast storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved additional regions to be included in Alaska’s disaster declaration ...