📰 Headlines from Alaska: October 14, 2025

1. Devastating storm in western Alaska

The remnants of Typhoon Halong struck the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and western Alaska over the weekend, unleashing hurricane-force winds, coastal flooding, and storm surges that swept homes off their foundations. Anchorage Daily News+3AP News+3Axios+3

More than 50 community airports in western Alaska were impacted by the recent storm, the remnants of Typhoon Halong
. While most were quickly assessed and reopened, some experienced damage to runways and other infrastructure due to flooding and high winds. For many of these communities, the local airport is the only reliable transportation link./PC: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

The governor and federal officials have declared disaster status for the region and mobilized state and national guard resources to assist with recovery and rescue. Alaska Beacon+3Alaska Public Media+3Alaska Beacon+3


2. Rollback of Biden-era land restrictions boosts Alaska mining & drilling

Congressional Republicans have voted to repeal restrictions put in place by the Biden administration that limited new mining and drilling on public lands in several Western states, including AlaskaAP News

In Alaska specifically, this paves the way for expansion of projects like the Ambler Road, intended to open access to mineral-rich areas. AP News+2AP News+2


3. Ambler Road project revived

Map of Ambler Road Project Proposal/PC: BLM

President Donald Trump has approved the construction of a 211-mile access road through Alaska’s Ambler mining district. This decision reverses prior environmental restrictions and aims to facilitate extraction of copper, cobalt, and goldAP News+2Reuters+2

The federal government is also taking a 10% equity stake in the company behind the development. Reuters

The move faces opposition from environmental advocates and Alaska Native communities concerned about impacts on salmon, caribou, and subsistence lifestyles. AP News+2Reuters+2


4. Geopolitical echoes in “spirit of Alaska” rhetoric

Despite high expectations, no formal agreement or ceasefire was signed — the summit ended without a concrete deal, even though both leaders characterized the talks as “very productive.”/PC: The White House

Russia is attempting to re-invigorate the notion of an “Alaska spirit” in U.S. – Russian relations, referencing the 2025 Anchorage summit between Presidents Trump and Putin. While the summit raised hopes of renewed diplomacy, follow-up momentum appears to have faded, and tensions, especially around Ukraine, remain high.


5. The Spirit of Alaska … and Halloween

Madison channels both the “Spirit of Alaska” and the “Spirit of Halloween” in her black-and-white jester costume … fearless, funny, and ready for the candy. đŸ‘» Madison’s jester costume can be found at Spirit Halloween, $44.99/Alaska Headline Living

5. The Spirit of Alaska and the Spirit of Halloween

And while world leaders debate the “Spirit of Alaska,” my granddaughter Madison reminded me what that really means: a mix of boldness and heart. She’s modeling her festively scary jester costume, all black and white and full of attitude. Pure “Spirit of Halloween,” Alaska-style. 🎃

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