Coast Guard conducts post-storm assessments, cleanup operations in western Alaska

Coast Guard conducts post-storm assessments, cleanup operations in western Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Coast Guard is conducting post-storm assessments and cleanup operations in Western Alaska where communities have been impacted by severe flooding from Ex-Typhoon Halong. “The Coast Guard continues to support local, state and federal disaster recovery efforts by conducting pollution response operations in impacted communities,” said Capt. Christopher Culpepper, commander, U.S. Coast […]

Alaska Organized Militia builds on historic evacuation as focus turns to community sustainment

Alaska Organized Militia builds on historic evacuation as focus turns to community sustainment

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska   –  The Alaska Organized Militia continues coordinated response operations in support of the State Emergency Operation Center following the 2025 West Coast Storm as the mission focus, pursuant to Governor Dunleavy’s declaration of disaster, shifts from lifesaving to life sustainment and stabilization of communities and survivors.   The Alaska National Guard’s historic […]

Governor Dunleavy issues Disaster Declaration for 2025 West Coast Storm

Governor Dunleavy issues Disaster Declaration for 2025 West Coast Storm

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — 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. Communities within the Northwest Arctic Borough experienced the greatest level […]

Repeat Sexual Offender Leonard Olrun Sentenced to 156 Years to Serve for Sexual Abuse of Three Children

Repeat Sexual Offender Leonard Olrun Sentenced to 156 Years to Serve for Sexual Abuse of Three Children

(Bethel, AK) – Friday, Bethel Superior Court Judge William Montgomery sentenced 58-year-old Leonard Olrun of Mekoryuk to a composite sentence of 156 years and 2 days of incarceration for two counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, three counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, and two counts of Misconduct Involving […]