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ᒪᑰᓯ Mark Springer @markspringer.bsky.social · 2h

@steveinskeep.bsky.social talks to KYUK News Director @sgsmly.bsky.social on @npr.org Morning Edition this AM.
www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...

Mass evacuations underway in Western Alaska after storm devastates communities

Hundreds of people are being evacuated from the Alaska villages hardest hit by the remnants of Typhoon Halong over the weekend.

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Hollis Kitchin @holliskitchin.bsky.social · 1d

Come paint some cute pumpkins and ravens with me at my workshops on 10/21 and 10/28! All skill levels welcome and all supplies are provided!

Two ravens and three pumpkins painted on watercolor paper near a paint brush and a paint palette.

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Liz Ruskin @lizruskin.bsky.social · 22h

Hundreds sheltering in Western Alaska schools. Conditions are dire.

“We're moving as fast as we can. We know that folks are miserable," incident commander says.

In one town, nearly the entire population is sheltering in the school. Toilets not working. alaskapublic.org/news/environ...

'Miserable': Hundreds sheltering in Western Alaska schools in dire conditions

The state is evacuating the vulnerable and trying to find safe shelter for all. “We're moving as fast as we can,” the incident commander said. “We know that folks are miserable.”

alaskapublic.org

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Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social · 1d

"Kipnuk isn’t Kipnuk anymore. I pray they evacuate safely." – Kristy Fox, resident of Kipnuk wrote on Facebook after being evacuated by the U.S. Coast Guard with her family.

Roughly 600 people are still sheltering there at the local school and 400 people still in Kwigillingok, as of Tuesday.

Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

In photos: Residents of western Alaska share storm damage of ex-Typhoon Halong, reports Corinne Smith with @alaskabeacon.com

In photos: Residents of western Alaska share storm damage of ex-Typhoon Halong | Alaska Beacon

As morning light hit flooded communities devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong on Sunday, local residents snapped photos of the storm damage across western Alaska communities.

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Hollis Kitchin @holliskitchin.bsky.social · 2d

I've been making some things

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 2d

World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Alaska, where Typhoon Halong left a devastating wake of flooding and destruction in remote coastal cities. Our teams will be serving first responders and impacted families.

We’ll share more information soon. #ChefsForAlaska
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Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social · 2d

Student journalist Renasia Uisok reports on the storm damage in their community of Kotlik!

For QTV Kotlik "Quyana TV," produced by middle and high schoolers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOIk...

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YouTube video by QTV Kotlik

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Gavel Alaska @gavelalaska.bsky.social · 2d

Gov. Dunleavy holds a press conference to provide an update on the west coast storm. He is joined by Sen. Sullivan, Sen. Murkowski, Rep. Begich, cabinet members and emergency officials. Watch: www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/...

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Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social · 2d

There are many! The team at KYUK Public Radio is on the forefront of coverage with radio + web updates

www.kyuk.org

KYUK - Homepage

Public radio for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

www.kyuk.org

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Ariella Elm @ariellaelm.bsky.social · 3d

Anytime there is a flood in the continental US, it is the biggest story across all social media.

Apparently, the same as not true for a catastrophe in Alaska. There was a typhoon yesterday morning and much of western Alaska is now underwater with homes with people in them just floating away.
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Gavel Alaska @gavelalaska.bsky.social · 3d

KTOO 360TV will once again carry this year's First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference. Watch live starting Sunday at 3:00 p.m. How to watch => www.ktoo.org/360TV/where-...

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ladies and gentlemen, the weekend 😌 @craigweekends.bsky.social · 5d

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Christopher Clark @alaskanewsguy.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for your postings and work.

Please remember that Alaska also is part of the United States.

Remember the “National” in *National* Weather Service.

How about an update about this?

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Mikko Wilson @mikkowilson.com · 5d

The condensed version of this thread is prefect. 👌🏻

A screenshot of the the first & last posts describing another terrible TV show with a colonialist name set, but not filmed, in Alaska.

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สุพรรณิกาทร์ Supanika Ordoñez @spiraledu.bsky.social · 5d

Milk run is probably a sweet day trip if you’re not in a rush to get home

photoJDL @photojdl.bsky.social · 5d

Had a very enjoyable day today finally flying Alaska’s famed milk run, hitting up SEA, KTN, PSG, JNU and ANC.

A little bummed to miss WRG (and the shortest part 121 route WRG-PSG) but at least got a pretty sweet TOGA.

Departure out of PSG was incredible, as was approach into JNU. Good times.

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 7d

Kotzebue ocean level peaked 7pm AKDT Wednesday but remained in major flood levels through 5am Thursday. The peak water level was the same as reached October 22, 2024, which produced the worst flooding in living memory. #akwx #ExtremeWeather #weather

Plot of the ocean water level at Kotzebue, Alaska October 2-9, 2025 showing the major flooding October 8-9.

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Mikko Wilson @mikkowilson.com · 7d

That changes in January! Starting in 2026 you can deduct up to $1000 (individually, $2000 jointly) of charitable giving, even if you take the standard deduction.

...As long as you meet the floor of donating a minimum of 0.5% of your AGI. (Eg: if you make $100,000 you must donate >$500 to qualify.)

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juneauindependent.bsky.social @juneauindependent.bsky.social · 7d

The Juneau Independent is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, according to this letter that arrived yesterday from the IRS. Among other things, it means contributions to keep our newsroom going are tax-deductible.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 7d

Hybrid solar-diesel power is less expensive than diesel alone in parts of rural Alaska, study shows, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

Hybrid solar-diesel power is less expensive than diesel alone in parts of rural Alaska, study shows | Alaska Beacon

Diesel prices in remote areas are so high that it’s cheaper to use solar for part of the year, even with the cost of two power plants.

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KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Still deciding between candidates and ballot measures? Use our candidate comparison tool to figure out who best represents your views and watch a video breaking down this year's ballot propositions. Return your ballot by 8 p.m. tonight!

2025 Juneau Municipal Election - KTOO

The latest news and information about the Oct. 7 municipal election in Juneau. For more information, including where and how to vote in the by-mail election, visit the city election website. Do you…

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PaTrick-or-Treat 👻🎃 @pat.alaskarobotics.com · 8d

Municipal elections day in Alaska!

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Mikko Wilson @mikkowilson.com · 9d

I assume the caption is simply "3 of them".

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 9d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 9d

Ballots in Juneau's local election are due by tomorrow night! Use our election guide to answer all of your last minute questions about candidates and propositions.

2025 Juneau Municipal Election - KTOO

The latest news and information about the Oct. 7 municipal election in Juneau. For more information, including where and how to vote in the by-mail election, visit the city election website. Do you…

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Mikko Wilson @mikkowilson.com · 9d

If this isn't the thumbnail for your next video @techconnectify.bsky.social, I'll be disappointed.

A YouTuber in a brown jacket behind a desk points next to a 3-CRT video projector on the desk that matches the look of his t-shirt (with the colors in a different order).
The background is a bookshelf of square cubbies with 3 lava lamps (1 red, 1 green, 1 blue) amongst various other items in front of a block of solid color, different in each cubbie.

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