A Coast Guard commander recounts scenes of Alaskans swimming in floodwaters in the middle of the night, in search of debris to hold onto.

In total, 88 people made the short trip from Shaktoolik to Unalakleet – just over half of the 168 people in Shaktoolik at the time.

As floodwaters tore through coastal villages across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on Sunday, Oct. 12, residents fled to higher ground while emergency responders launched evacuation and relief efforts. By Monday, Oct. 13, emergency aid shipments were arriving in storm-impacted communities, delivering essential supplies including food, water, and diapers.

The three people unaccounted for are from Kwigillingok, one of the communities devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.

Remnants of Typhoon Halong have hit communities across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. In Bethel, it accounted for flooding in parts of town close to the river early on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 12.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong have already caused damaging flooding in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The storm is expected to move north and continue into Monday, Oct. 13.

Begich III spent much of his 14-minute speech touting what he believes to be economic benefits that Alaska Native communities will reap from the budget reconciliation bill.

Sullivan touted multiple provisions in this summer’s budget reconciliation bill that he said would be a boon for Alaska.

Mohamed Abdullahi Hajir, 39, faces charges of criminally negligent homicide and using a screen device while driving.

The executive order requires state divisions to cut regulatory barriers by 25% by the end of 2027.