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After last year's storm, this remote Alaska town is still picking up the pieces

Oct 31, 2026 · Samantha Watson

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After last year's storm, this remote Alaska town is still picking up the pieces
Construction crews work on houses and other building throughout Kipnuk after ex-typhoon Halong hit Alaska
Construction crews work on houses and other building throughout Kipnuk after ex-typhoon Halong hit Alaska

In October, 2025, the remnants of a typhoon seriously damaged Alaska Native villages in the far western part of the state. A year later, one of the hardest hit communities is still recovering.

(Image credit: Gabby Hiestand Salgado)

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