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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 1h

My dog and cat have been restless and wired up this evening. I started vacuuming earlier, decided to finish tomorrow so left vac out.
A few minutes ago it started up. Blind dogger
bumped into it right where on/off switch is on side. It is an upright Shark vacuum. Startled dog, cat and moi.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 1h

Tired out pupper 😘

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · 3h

www.buzzsprout.com/951223/episo...

Coastal flooding in Kotzebue, watching Typhoon Halong, and Arctic Report Card 2025.
#rickthoman#kotzebue#storms
@alaskawx.bsky.social

Kotzebue Storm~Oct 8th, 2025~Rick Thoman - Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast

A strong storm impacting Kotzebue on Oct. 8th, 2025 ...(one year after a 2024 storm)has the community evacuated from homes along the coast to the high school, which is on higher ground. Climatologist,...

www.buzzsprout.com

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 18h

Those influencing Trump education policy aren't shy about wanting to eradicate public schools.

Asked what % of kids she imagines should be in public schools, Tiffany Justice -- Moms for Liberty cofounder, now with Heritage Foundation -- told @propublica.org

“I hope zero. I hope to get to zero.”

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.

Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...

www.propublica.org

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 12h

@pizzacakecomic.bsky.social

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 13h

"At the Vatican Wednesday, Pope Leo urged bishops to 'speak strongly' on behalf of immigrants affected by Trump’s deportation drive.

The pope met privately Tuesday with 100 American Catholics involved in migrant ministry, thanking them for their work..."

www.thedailybeast.com/pope-leo-ram...

Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops

The Chicago-born pontiff has sharpened his criticism of the Trump administration and reportedly decided to take action.

www.thedailybeast.com

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

when big storms hit rural alaska communities, i struggle to sleep until it passes and we get word that they’re safe

"our greatest fear is a storm will hit shaktoolik in the middle of the night and, when we pick up the phone in the morning the line is dead, and the whole community is wiped out."

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 3h

Has only been 3 yrs since Merbok devastated villages in Western AK.
Hope this one dissapates
soon.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 3h

Cee-Jay Nome Nugget has updated article as of around 7pm. If you can't find it on website check their FB page.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 3h

#AlaskaSky any updates for Shishmaref and Kivalina? Stay safe Western Alaskans.

CeeJay Johnson-Yellow Hawk @adriftalchemist.bsky.social · 7h

anyone got eyes on kivalina and shishmaref?

i heard kivalina might be evacuating to the school as well

just need to know they’re okay

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Carrie Nash @carrieinfbx.bsky.social · 4h

Keep Western AK, especially Kotzebue in your prayers.

www.kotz.org/kotz-local-n...

Kotzebue has issued a mandatory evacuation order as flooding from coastal storm begins

Water could rise as much as 10 feet above the high tide line, according the National Weather Service

www.kotz.org

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 3h

What a sh#t show orchestrated by senile
President with the blessings of his executive advisors.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 4h

This is big. May all stay safe tonight.

Climatologist49 @climatologist49.bsky.social · 8h

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 · 11h

kotzebue, alaska declared a mandatory evacuation order

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 4h

Too bad they didn't have wild rice and asparagus.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 4h

Saw photos earlier taken on Kotz when it was still daylight. Did not look good.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 9h

If true, is f___ing weird.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING: Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens, and more.

The news you missed this morning. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

BREAKING: Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens

open.substack.com

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Colleen Mondor @chasingray.bsky.social · 9h

For sure.

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CNN @cnn.com · 10h

Dolly Parton wants everyone know she’s fine and “not dying.”

The country music icon star posted a video to social media to clear up rumors that had been going around to the contrary. https://cnn.it/4ogRBHb

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akearthquake.bsky.social @akearthquake.bsky.social · 11h

Good afternoon! We have reviewed a magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred at 11:38 am, 16 miles deep & 63 miles SW of Atka. No reports of those event being felt have been received at this time. For more info, & to submit a “Did You Feel It” report, please go to earthquake.alaska.edu/event/025cx1...

Atka Pass M4.2 | Alaska Earthquake Center

Alaskan Earthquake Center

earthquake.alaska.edu

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akearthquake.bsky.social @akearthquake.bsky.social · 1d

We have reviewed a magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred at 11:33 pm, 58 miles deep and 32 miles WNW of Nanwalek. This event was felt in Anchor Point and Homer. For more info, and to submit a “Did You Feel It” report, please go to earthquake.alaska.edu/event/025cwu...

Augustine Volcano M4.0 | Alaska Earthquake Center

Alaskan Earthquake Center

earthquake.alaska.edu

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Steve Aufrecht @aksteve.bsky.social · 2d

‘Kavanaugh stops’ will expand soon to people who think they’re safe because their skin is white. Resist in in ways that work for you, before they come for you. This is just one list. You can find others more your style thebattleground.eu/2020/09/11/4...

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 10h

And she was fortunate to be part of your family unit.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 10h

Revna is a wise old soul in a young dog. You got and nurtured a good one with
her.

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · 13h

Aw @arcticvelocipedist.bsky.social he went home a happy boy. He enjoys exploring in safe new places. Revna was a perfect hostess, standing back and watching him explore.

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