Catastrophic flooding from typhoon Halong devastates Alaska native communities
ANCHORAGE, AK—Typhoon Halong’s remnants struck the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta around October 13–14, 2025, with hurricane-force winds and storm surges, disproportionately impacted Alaska Native villages, specifically the Yup’ik communities. In Kipnuk, 90% of homes (121) were destroyed; in Kwigillingok, a third of homes were swept away. These communities are reliant on subsistence hunting and fishing. Tragically, one […]
Bill restricting out-of-state military forces entering into WA is now law
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson on Monday, April 21, signed into law a bill that restricts out-of-state military forces from entering Washington. House Bill 1321, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), requires the Governor’s permission for National Guard troops from other states, territories or districts to enter Washington, unless they are mobilized by the president. Governor Ferguson […]
