The coastal villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok were among the worst hit after the remnants of Typhoon Halong triggered extreme winds and storm surge.

At least 300 people have been airlifted from parts of Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halgong sent storm surge of over 6 feet into the state's coast.

Mental health providers in the state say unnecessary and burdensome regulations make it harder for Alaskans to access care. They’re hopeful a recent executive order from Gov. Mike Dunleavy aimed at streamlining regulations across state government will help.

The state's largest Indigenous group on Saturday urged President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency in the wake of damage to Western Alaska caused by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Federation of Natives also named a new co-chair and passed measures: —Strongly opposing a proposal from U.

Besides subsistence, delegates will focus on issues such as food security amid a continued salmon shortage along major rivers in Western Alaska, and protecting Native sovereignty and programs against threats from the state and federal governments, according to draft policy resolutions delegates will take up on Saturday.

A new administrative order seeks to radically reduce state regulations that underpin dozens of professions, utilities, elections and more.

It's one of the worst storms to ever hit the state of Alaska. The remnants of a typhoon caused widespread flooding and forced evacuations. Thousands of people can't return to their homes. The Red Cross is sending help to the hardest hit areas.

The ad is expected to appear at security checkpoints in Fairbanks and Anchorage, but more airports could host it.