Justine Paul was accused of killing his girlfriend, Eunice Whitman. In Alaska’s slow-motion criminal justice system, he was kept behind bars even as the evidence against him fell apart.

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.

Troopers said they received a report on Nov. 29 that 44-year-old Adrian Kailukiak had taken tribal police officer Gregory Karl hostage at gunpoint, but that another tribal police officer had been able to defuse the situation. More than two weeks later, Kailukiak's whereabouts remain unknown.

The new deadline for applications is Feb. 20, 2026. State and federal officials are continuing to encourage residents to register for both state and federal assistance programs to maximize their potential benefits.

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.

Kwigillingok, Alaska, has long grappled with erosion and flooding. Residents want to move to higher ground, further inland, especially after the remnants of Typhoon Halong damaged nearly every house.

The Kuskokwim River community of Napaskiak has regained power on Dec. 10 after four days without electricity.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and State of Alaska say scam artists may pose as government officials, aid workers, or employees of insurance agencies.

Early season truck trails are being used on the lower Kuskokwim River, though they are not the official Kuskokwim Ice Road.