A group of Kwigillingok women who returned to their community share about their experiences in the second part of a series by Bethel-based photojournalist Katie Baldwin Basile. The series looks at the impacts of ex-typhoon Halong, which hit Western Alaska in October 2025.

Many of ex-typhoon Halong’s impacts are tangible and concrete, like damage to infrastructure and calls for village relocation. But some of the greatest impacts may be invisible.

Commercial salmon fishing is a distant memory on the Kuskokwim River. But down the Bering Sea coast, local fishermen with the Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative have been fighting to keep a small commercial fishery alive and bring much-needed cash into communities.

On July 25, Bethel’s cultural center filled with Bruno Mars, rainbow lights, and lots of sequins in the city’s second annual drag show. The free event, co-sponsored by Teens Acting Against Violence and Bethel Actors Guild, included a roster of five performers from across Alaska. Returners Ice Warah and Osha Violation were joined by queens Golden Delicious, Ella Mental, and drag king Mister Chance.

For the village of Quinhagak, the storm flooded a critical piece of their past: an archaeological dig. This summer, an emergency dig will help them excavate that past before it's gone.

The group aims to turn around a decline in Alaska Native voter turnout through forging statewide partnerships, boosting voter education and outreach, and reducing logistical challenges.

We want to take this opportunity to reaffirm a principle that is fundamental to our mission: KYUK does not endorse political candidates, political parties, or individuals seeking public office.

Physical and mental health suffer when salmon, which is important to nutrition, culture, and identity, is no longer available, tribal representatives say.