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[ad_1] Associated Press: Family and friend identified as dead or missing in Alaska landslide Authorities have identified the victims of the recent southeast Alaska landslide as five family members and their neighbor, a commercial fisherman who made a bid for the state's lone US House seat last year. Timothy and Beth Heller, along with their three children, were at home when the landslide struck near the island community of Wrangell. Search crews found the bodies of the parents and the eldest child, while the younger children and neighbor Otto Florschutz remain missing. Florschutz, a Republican and former candidate for the US House seat, received 193 votes before the landslide. Beth Heller served on the Wrangell School Board and the family ran a construction company called Heller High ...

[ad_1] CNN - Last Friday, the names of the victims from the landslide in southern Alaska were released by authorities. Three individuals were confirmed dead and three others were missing after the devastating event. According to the state's Department of Public Safety, the deceased victims were identified as 16-year-old Mara Heller, 44-year-old Timothy Heller, and 36-year-old Beth Heller. The search for the missing individuals, 65-year-old Otto Florschutz, 12-year-old Derek Heller, and 11-year-old Kara Heller, is still ongoing. The families of the missing and deceased have been notified, and the remains of the victims have been sent to the medical examiner's office for autopsy. The search for the missing individuals has transitioned from an active search to a reactive search as authori...

[ad_1] Eunice Carter, Community Health Practitioner supervisor at Maniilaq Association, recently shared her experiences and concerns as a health aide in Northwest Alaska. Carter spoke at the Buckland clinic on Aug. 29, and addressed the growing issue of violence in village clinics. Carter has been working as a health aide in the region for 23 years and has responded to numerous dangerous calls during her career. One incident that stands out to her is when she was performing CPR on a child in a family's home and a member of the family told her and other female health professionals in the room that if they didn't save the relative, no one would live. Carter and her colleagues effectively de-escalated the situation by suggesting the patient be brought to the local clinic to receive necessa...

[ad_1] Alaska to distribute SNAP payments to eligible households in eight days All households in Alaska that are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive their payments in eight days. Alaska is one of four states that sends out payments to every SNAP-participating household, regardless of case number or last name, on the 1st of the month. The other states that follow this system are North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In Alaska, households are divided into three regions: Urban, Rural I, and Rural II. Each region has a different maximum monthly payment. For example, eligible households living in the "Urban" region will receive a maximum payment of $374 for a household of one, $1,248 for a household of four, and $2,246 for a household of eight. ...

[ad_1] The decline of salmon in Alaska's arctic, the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers is not just an ecological problem, but a direct threat to the cultural and traditional sustenance of Alaska Native communities. This issue was the focus of a recent United States Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing, where the impact of various factors such as ocean trawling, bycatch, and climate change on the region's rivers was discussed. One specific concern brought up during the hearing was the proposed Donlin Gold mine, which is seen as a significant threat to the region. In response to these concerns, Sophie Swope, the executive director of the Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition and a Council member of the Orutsararmiut Traditional Native Council, hand-delivered a heartfelt letter to Sen. Lisa Murkow...

[ad_1] At least one person is dead and multiple others are believed to be missing following an earthquake in Alaska. The 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Perryville, prompting a tsunami warning and the evacuation of coastal areas. The earthquake also caused power outages and disrupted communications in several communities. Authorities are currently conducting search and rescue operations to locate and assist those who may be in need. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and residents are urged to remain cautious and prepared for aftershocks. [ad_2]

[ad_1] In a tragic turn of events, a landslide struck the small community of Haines, Alaska, leaving one person dead and several others believed to be missing. The landslide occurred early in the morning, catching the residents of the area off guard and causing significant devastation to the area. Authorities have confirmed the death of one individual, and they are actively searching for other possible victims who may have been caught in the mud and debris. The search and rescue efforts are underway, with emergency responders working tirelessly to locate and assist anyone who may be in distress. The landslide has caused widespread damage, with several homes and buildings being swept away or buried under the rubble. The destruction has left the community in shock and disbelief as t...

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