The damage from the storm ranges across a thousand miles of Western Alaska, from Kuskokwim Bay all the way up through the Bering Strait.
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Storm destroys Shaktoolik’s berm, its main protection from the sea
“It really saved us from the first hit that came in this morning,” one resident said.
Gov. Dunleavy says state taking stock of damage from historic Western Alaska storm
The destruction covers hundreds of miles and dozens of communities, and each will likely have a unique set of damages and recovery needs.
Powerful storm brings widespread damage to Western Alaska: ‘I’ve never seen the water this high’
Widespread flooding has many sheltering in schools in Western Alaska communities. Chevak reportedly has lost most of its fishing fleet, and Newtok’s riverbank eroded 10-20 feet overnight.
Western Alaska braces for coastal flooding and 90 mph gusts from potentially historic storm
Officials are urging people in Western Alaska to make last-minute preparations and check on neighbors who might need help.
Storm of the decade forecast for Bering Strait region
The storm could be just as damaging as the 2011 Bering Sea superstorm and have similar coastal flood impacts.
Watch: With the salmon collapse on the Yukon River, families are losing a vital food source and way of life
Subsistence fishing for the two main salmon species, king and chum, has been closed for two summers due to record low runs.
Climate change has made fuel safety inspections in the Y-K Delta more important than ever
The goal of the fuel inspections is simple: prevent a catastrophic oil spill that would make its way into Y-K Delta rivers.
Aniak Traditional Council rescinds its support for the Donlin Gold mine
The tribe’s withdrawal removes a longtime pillar of support for the project.
More shrubs means way more moose in western Alaska
Climate change is causing ecosystem shifts, and the cascading effects impact animals and hunters.