From Alaska’s storm-battered coast to America’s shutdown fallout and global moves reshaping world politics, here’s everything you need to know before lunch hits.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline News | November 2025
🇦🇽 Alaska & The Far North
- Villages devastated by flooding face uncertain futures
Crews are repairing remote Alaska Native villages battered by the remnants of Typhoon Halong earlier this month, but many residents are unsure whether they’ll return. The Wilton Bulletin+2Connecticut Post+2“Homes and buildings torn off their foundations …sat near the Bering Sea.” The Wilton Bulletin- Why it matters: infrastructure, culture, relocation costs, huge questions.
- Multiple crashes shut down the Glenn Highway between Anchorage and Mat-Su
At least two car accidents this morning closed the highway, creating major delays in commuter traffic. https://www.alaskasnewssource.com - Public schools in crisis – many serve as emergency shelters
Thousands of Alaskan public schools double as disaster shelters in remote communities, but decades of neglect mean many buildings are failing. ProPublica- These are places meant to be safe during storms, yet, ironically, may not be safe either.
- State of Alaska issues disaster declaration to ensure food security
The State of Alaska has declared a 30-day disaster period to address food insecurity caused by the federal budget/stalemate in Washington. Mike Dunleavy- In plain talk: SNAP and food-bank supports are getting special handling to keep folks fed while federal funds are in limbo.
- Magnitude 3.0 quake near Iliamna Volcano in southwest Alaska
A 3.0 magnitude event occurred ~22 miles NW of Iliamna Volcano; though moderate, it serves as a reminder of Alaska’s seismic risks. Alaska Earthquake Center- Heads-up: For remote regions, even smaller seismic events can spark concern — good time to review emergency kits.
🇺🇸 United States
- Flight disruption spreads as U.S. government shutdown drags on
The continued federal shutdown has triggered mandatory flight capacity cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration and airlines are pre-emptively cancelling hundreds of flights. FAA- If you’re traveling (or know someone who is). KEEP CHECKING your flights. Especially out of major hubs or Alaska routes which may have knock-on effects. FAA
- United States Department of Defense to streamline weapons acquisition amid global threats
In response to evolving threats, the U.S. is changing how it procures major weapons systems, aiming to speed commercial technologies into the military. The White House- Biggies: Warnings for contractors, potential cost-shifts, effect on jobs.
- Democratic election wins trigger investor watch for policy shifts
Recent Democratic victories at local/state levels have markets eyeing possible policy changes around energy, regulation and clean tech.- For readers: Even if you don’t follow politics closely, changes could eventually affect taxes, green energy subsidies, things that touch regular folks.
🌍 Global
Why this matters beyond geopolitics: Arms races raise stakes for global security, costs, treaties, things that ripple down to ordinary lives.
China’s exports slump; global trade pressure mounts
Chinese exports fell in October (-1.1%), the worst since February, underscoring how exposed China remains to U.S. demand and tariffs.
Global supply-chain implications: from tech components to consumer goods.
Also: Markets are reacting. Reuters
Russia presses the U.S. to clarify nuclear-testing intentions
With recent signals from Washington about resuming nuclear tests, Moscow says the ambiguity is causing global concern and may prompt its own response.
