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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WHEREAS, our great Nation was built upon the belief that all citizens are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, the freedoms we cherish as Americans have been secured through sacrifice, so as a Nation, it is our...

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WHEREAS, women have served honorably and courageously in every war and conflict of the United States since the American Revolution, yet their service was traditionally left unrecognized; and WHEREAS, permanent military status for women was not granted until President...

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Nov 3, 2025

WHEREAS, from Main Street storefronts to high-tech startups, nearly two million veteran-owned small businesses across the United States stand as pillars of our economy and contribute greatly to the success of our Nation; and WHEREAS, veteran and military spouse...