Samantha Watson
News ReporterSamantha (she/her) is a news reporter at KYUK. Originally from Massachusetts, she attended the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Maine where she figured out that if she could be a reporter, she could make a career out of having interesting conversations. When away from her microphone, Samantha can be found writing, hiking, and playing the guitar.
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Gov. Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for the community of Napaskiak for a December 2025 power outage that froze pipes, and that has left the community without running water for a month. -
Today, Dec. 31, marks the end of 2025. Here’s a look at some highlights of 359 stories reported on by KYUK this year. -
David Paul’s sentence is among the longest given for sexual assault and sexual abuse in the state’s history. -
Individuals who have been impacted by Typhoon Halong may be eligible for unemployment benefits if their ability to work was impacted. -
Author Lani Hulse releases her children’s book "Aanaq? Am I your sunset?" to support the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund. -
The SBA announced on Dec. 11 that it had already approved nearly $3.7 million in loans to restore typhoon-damaged homes for 63 individuals. -
Over $3 million in housing assistance has been committed to reimbursing the State for supporting people who evacuated their homes after Typhoon Halong. -
The fund facilitated by the Alaska Community Foundation is comprised of donations to support disaster relief. -
The Kuskokwim River community of Napaskiak has regained power on Dec. 10 after four days without electricity.
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Begich is one of two Democrats running for the seat, which will be on the ballot this coming November.
