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

The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management director updated lawmakers and outlined a “significant cleanup mission” planned for this summer.

Federal government denies Dunleavy request that it fully pay for initial storm response in Western Alaska

This story was updated Monday to add a response from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Federal officials have denied ...

Halong survivors unlikely to return home by summer, state leaders tell lawmakers

The October ex-typhoon devastated two villages: Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. Homes were lifted off their foundations and floated across the Western Alaskan tundra. One person, Ella Mae Kashatok, 61, was ...

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 ...