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Anchorage Daily News @adn.com · 14h

This weekend's unprecedented coastal storm resulted in at least one fatality and displaced more than 1,400 people. Troopers have suspended the active search for two men missing from the village of Kwigillingok.

‘No home to go to’: Hundreds of evacuees need shelter as catastrophic Western Alaska storm empties inundated villages

Alaska State Troopers said Tuesday that they have suspended the active search for two men missing from Kwigillingok, one of the hardest-hit communities. The men are related to the storm’s lone confirm...

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 1d

Don't forget Laura Ingraham's N*zi salute.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 1d

Search and rescue operation?

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 1d

He's so cringe.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 2d

Whoa! I'm so sorry. I hope the National Guard can get there soon!!

CeeJay Johnson-Yellow Hawk @adriftalchemist.bsky.social · 2d

updates for kipnuk

several houses are gone and more continue to float away from the village

hope help arrives soon

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Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic.org · 2d

Some residents are reportedly unaccounted for or trapped in houses as a major storm brings high water and winds to some Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities. The storm is expected to move north and continue into Monday.

Live updates: A major storm is bringing dangerous flooding and hurricane-force winds to Western Alaska

The remnants of Typhoon Halong have already caused damaging flooding in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The storm is expected to move north and continue into Monday.

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Alaska's News Source @alaskasnewssource.com · 3d

The game took place above the Arctic Circle.

‘Fear the Spear’: Barrow Football advances to DIII State Title game following win over Kenai

Chasing the programs first championship in nearly a decade, the Whalers are one step closer to the ultimate prize

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CeeJay Johnson-Yellow Hawk @adriftalchemist.bsky.social · 3d

most recent update from shaktoolik

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Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic.org · 4d

The Hound House's owners say they’re barely breaking even, after the Trump administration announced a 9% increase for bypass mail rates this summer.

https://akpub.io/48XBBFm

For this Aniak pizza joint, bypass mail rate hike threatens the dough

Outside of Bethel, there’s only one official restaurant in the entire Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. But bypass mail price hikes could threaten the iconic eatery’s future.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 4d

They need to create a reason to roll out the Insurrection Act.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 4d

I did not know this. "Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB) is not only home to the firepower of more than 50 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft but also plays host to the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s F-15SG planes."

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6d

⚡️ Russian strikes reportedly destroy over half of Ukraine's gas output before winter.

Ukraine's gas network, which met the country's needs before the full-scale war, has been repeatedly hit by missiles and drones, endangering millions of households that depend on gas for heating in winter.

Russian strikes reportedly destroy over half of Ukraine's gas output before winter

Ukraine's gas network, which met the country's needs before the full-scale war, has been repeatedly hit by missiles and drones, endangering millions of households that depend on gas for heating in win...

kyivindependent.com

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 6d

He looks embarrassed at being caught on a 2am junk food run.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 6d

His battery shorted out?

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Climatologist49 @climatologist49.bsky.social · 6d

The entire city of Kotzebue, Alaska, is being evacuated for potential record coastal flooding. Kotzebue is the "hub" community for northwest Alaska. @alaskawx.bsky.social

CeeJay Johnson-Yellow Hawk @adriftalchemist.bsky.social · 6d

kotzebue, alaska declared a mandatory evacuation order

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 9d

Judge Immergut says that she sees the Trump admin's actions as being in "direct contravention" of her order yesterday.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 9d

Your reporting is important and always well developed. So why does Meidas still use National Enquirer style headlines rather than more persuasive labeling?

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 10d

Does this apply? Forging currency is a violation of 18 U.S.C. §471. Or will he claim he didn't have an "intent to defraud"?

akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 10d

Rumor is that Murkowski won't run again and that Dunleavy wants to run in her place.

akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 12d

Ouch!

Tormented🕷Abroad @jjgass.bsky.social · 12d

DOJ is such a fucking embarrassment.

Apart from how substantively terrible the things they've done have been, purely from a professional point of view, it's an avert-your-eyes, cringe-inducing, vicarious embarrassment nightmare.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 12d

My god.

This is not, I do not think, of any real importance to the case. The change being sought was minor.

But, Alsup's point is AGGRESSIVELY made.

DOJ files reply on 8/14.
Opinion issued 9/12.
Judgment issued 9/13.
Notice of appeal filed 9/16.
"Errata" notice filed 9/30.
Denial issued today.

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 12d

This was always the plan.

Project 2025 was Donald Trump's blueprint to seize unchecked power within the federal government and restrict Americans' freedoms. And he is implementing it right in front of our eyes.

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akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 13d

10/1/13: Trump retweet: ‘@jj10471 @realDonaldTrump if you were in office this would of (sic) never happen #trump2016’ True!” (talking about the govt shut down over the budget.)

11/8/13: Trump tweet: “Leadership: Whatever happens, you’re responsible. If it doesn’t happen, you’re responsible.”

akgrl.bsky.social @akgrl.bsky.social · 14d

Is this his "please clap" moment?

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18d

Yeah but he did an amazing job getting Putin to end his war in Ukraine so they deserve a few billion from Qatar.

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