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Friday morning, Blackhawk helicopter after Blackhawk helicopter arrived in Bethel carrying families and animals fleeing the toxic flood waters from ex-Typhoon Halong that have swamped many parts of Western Alaska after storm waters picked up homes and destroyed multiple villages.
Evacuees share stories of harrowing escapes.
On today's Morning Edition, the latest on how the state is handling the large influx of displaced Alaskans as the Anchorage Assembly meets today in regards to evacuees arriving from the western coast of Alaska, which has been brutalized by flooding and storm surges. Plus, if you're wondering how you can help, Alaska's News Source is partnering with the Red Cross in the Healing from Halong initiative. How you ca...
Thursday morning, a steady line of evacuees formed near the armory building in Bethel to load up on a C-17 to be flown to Anchorage.
Most people carried one bag. The children held dolls or stuffies. It was all they could take after the water flooded their homes, carrying some of the buildings four or five miles away or — even scarier — out to sea.
As rescue efforts continue throughout western Alaska...
On today's Morning Edition, what we know about a man in custody charged with shooting and killing a man in a midtown Circle K. Plus, how things are progressing as evacuations from the west coast of Alaska are ongoing in what could be Alaska's largest evacuation in history, with many arriving in Anchorage.
State Troopers on Wednesday confirmed the identities of two people still missing in the village of Kwigillingok, a community reeling from the destruction wrought by a powerful Bering Sea storm over the weekend.
Hundreds of Alaskans forced from their villages in Western Alaska by the destruction of the remnants of Typhoon Halong are being relocated where shelters are being set up.
Today on the Morning Edition, taking a look at the wide range of impacts of Halong. Later on, how you can dive into recovery and assistance efforts, even those locally.
On this Morning Edition, after the devastating remnants of Typhoon Halong, the state of Alaska is coming together with a massive response. Plus, the Mariners are in one of the strongest positions they've ever been in the postseason, taking a 2-0 lead in their series against Toronto.
Former Typhoon Halong made landfall overnight into Sunday. Its strongest impacts were felt in the Kuskokwim delta area. Dozens of people have been rescued, but some still remain unaccounted for.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with events lasting from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On today's Morning Edition, the former Typhoon Halong is wreaking havoc along Alaska's west coast with hurricane-force winds and intense flooding, and the DEC states even after the storm passes, the safety concerns are not entirely over. Later today, cleanup efforts are underway on airports all along the coast, which were battered and bruised by the wind, rain and flying debris
Alaska's News Source is tracking Halong. The storm is heading to western Alaska. We detail the safety information you need to know.
Plus, preparing to help your children if there's ever an active shooter in their school.
A major drill is run inside Iditarod Elementary.
The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source.
The state is advising residents to start preparing now for the remnants of Typhoon Halong that is expected to hit this weekend.
Federal workers across Alaska are bracing for potential layoffs on top of missing paychecks, as union officials warn that up to 200,000 federal employees nationwide could lose their jobs permanently during the ongoing government shutdown.
On this Morning Edition, the latest on the weather as Alaska's western coastline continues to see flooding, high waves and fierce winds. Later, Fairbanks students were given an opportunity to learn some big civic duties by participating in school-held mock elections. How do those results differ from the actual election's outcome?
Mayor of Kotzebue reports that areas in outlying part of town continue to be either underwater or have standing water as a strom continues to batter Western Alaska.
A Wasilla man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to distributing a deadly synthetic opioid that caused one near-fatal overdose and the death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found on a Wasilla trail last year.
One year after Palmer paid $7...
Today on the Morning Edition, high waves and strong winds batter the west coastlines of Alaska, leading to flooding in multiple communities and evacuation orders being ordered. Later, details on the new plan and equipment Anchorage has to handle this coming winter.
A powerful Bering Sea storm is delivering high winds to western Alaska. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph were recorded from the Aleutians to Western Alaska on Tuesday and will stay high into Wednesday.
Once in jeopardy, funding for Essential Air Service — which supports flights from 65 communities in Alaska — has received $41 million in funding, enough to keep the program in the air until earl...
On today's Morning Edition, seven months ago an avalanche near Girdwood killed three heli-skiers. Now, at least one of the bodies has been located. Plus, a video goes viral showing an ICE arrest here in Anchorage, but it raises questions about whether it was the agency or not.
Almost two dozen municipalities and boroughs across Alaska will hold local elections Tuesday, asking voters to decide on who will govern them and which propositions on the ballot should pass.
The body of one of three men killed in an avalanche while heli-skiing near Girdwood last March was recovered last week, according to state officials.
A viral video of federal immigration agents arresting two workers has sp...
On this Morning Edition, why two Anchorage schools are being recommended for closure and why the ASD Superintendent says it's necessary. Plus, 65 communities in Alaska could lose Essential Air Services as soon as Sunday if funding runs out.
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