Alaska, airlifts
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Many homes in Alaska lack running water — even those near urban areas. “You get used to it pretty fast,” said resident Caitlin Lenahan.
As officials worked Thursday to evacuate hundreds more residents displaced from Yukon-Kuskokwim villages devastated by a catastrophic storm over the weekend, evacuees preparing for an airlift in Bethel faced an uncertain future.
One person is dead and two are missing in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong over the weekend brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges and floodwaters that swept some homes away,
Alaska residents do not pay income taxes or sales tax. Instead, they actually receive a check from the state, with those who resided in Alaska throughout 2024 eligible to receive a total of $1,704 in 2025. This payment comes from the state's oil wealth, or ...
The largest airlift in Alaska’s history is taking place after a massive storm surge and winds up to 100 mph fueled by Typhoon Halong left at least one person dead and two people missing.