Alaska works to rescue storm victims by helicopter and plane in historic airlift

A typhoon brought record-high water to two low-lying Alaska Native communities and washed away homes, some with people inside. At least one person was killed and two are missing.

Hundreds of people rescued from Alaska coastal villages after typhoon remnants flood region

Hundreds of people who lived in coastal villages in Alaska had to be rescued after high surf and strong winds battered the area. The wicked weather was due to Typhoon Halong that hit the region over the weekend and brought record flooding to two communities, washing away homes, The Associated Press reported.

Hundreds Are Being Airlifted Out of Storm-Wrecked Coastal Villages in Alaska: ‘More Help Is on the Way'

Hundreds of people are being evacuated from small villages in Alaska that were devastated by weather brought on by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.

Alaska Airlines passenger allegedly assaults crew members, forcing landing

A woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly assaulting two Alaska Airlines flight attendants.

Body of Minnesota radio station owner identified in Alaska

The body of David Linder, one of the owners of Lakeland Media LLC of Willmar, has been identified by Alaska officials. Linder and two other men were caught in an Alaskan avalanche in March.

More Than 300 Alaska Residents Evacuated On Military Cargo Plane From Storm-Ravaged Coastal Communities

A mass evacuation is underway after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastated coastal communities in western Alaska over the weekend.

Alaska Airlines Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 2 Crew Members Who Were Trying to 'Calm Her Down'

After landing, police found 61-year-old Tracy Barkhimer restrained on the aircraft. The two victims signed affidavits for citizen’s arrest and after an investigation, authorities arrested the White Salem, Wash., resident on two counts of battery. The passenger was taken into custody and placed in the Ada County Jail.
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Trump infuriated by media portrayal of Alaska summit as "Putin's triumph" – Politico

The shift in US President Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine is becoming increasingly evident, giving the Ukrainian side hope for a tougher approach from the White House leader towards Russia to push it into negotiations.
Anchorage Daily News

Alaska allows feds to use state airports for political ad that blames Democrats for shutdown

The ad is expected to appear at security checkpoints in Fairbanks and Anchorage, but more airports could host it.
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Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.

Home floats away as Typhoon Halong hits western Alaska

Officials in Alaska rushed Tuesday to evacuate and find housing for people from tiny coastal villages devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.
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