2025 October West Coast Storm Disaster Individual Assistance

The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be accepting applications until December 9, 2025, for the State Individual Assistance and Temporary Housing programs for survivors with damages or emergency expenses in the Kashunamiut, Lower Yukon, Yupitt, Pribilof Islands, Lower-Kuskokwim, and Bering Strait REAAs and the Northwest Arctic and North Slope Boroughs related to the 2025 October West Coast Storm Disaster.

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Governor Dunleavy issues Disaster Declaration for 2025 West Coast Storm

Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for the 2025 October West Coast Storm. On October 8, the remnants of a tropical typhoon impacted the west coast of Alaska with above high tide sea surge which inundated several communities.

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Alaska Ready for Possible Federal Shutdown

The State of Alaska is prepared to continue essential services and minimize disruptions to Alaskans in the event of a federal government shutdown.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve to be safe in their homes and communities. Domestic Violence is widespread and shatters many Alaskan families, and it is crucial that we combat these crimes;

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Governor Dunleavy Announces Agreement With Federal Permitting Council to Streamline Infrastructure Development

Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that the State of Alaska has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council to improve coordination and transparency in permitting major infrastructure projects across the state.

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Governor Dunleavy Issues Two Administrative Orders to Improve Government Efficiency and Regulatory Reform

Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the signing of two new Administrative Orders designed to ensure Alaska’s government operates more efficiently, transparently, and effectively

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Recent News

Trump Administration Approves Disaster Declaration for West Coast Storm

Oct 22, 2025

President Donald J. Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for the State of Alaska due to the 2025 West Coast Storm. Governor Mike Dunleavy requested the declaration following discussions between he and President Trump immediately following the storm. The...

Alaska Territorial Guard Day 2025

Oct 18, 2025

WHEREAS, the service of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG) in the protection of Alaska during World War II, represents service above self that is a hallmark of the Alaskan spirit; and WHEREAS, following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Alaska...

Alaska Day 2025

Oct 18, 2025

WHEREAS, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in March of 1867, and on October 18, 1867, Alaska was formally transferred from Russia and officially became a United States Territory; and WHEREAS, approximately 250 United States Army troops...

Charlie Kirk Day 2025

Oct 14, 2025

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States, through the First Amendment, secures for every citizen the right to speak freely, to assemble peaceably, and to engage in open and honest debate, which are the foundations of liberty and a republican form of government;...