On today's Morning Edition, two weeks after ex-Typhoon Halong hit western Alaska, residents still in their villages are still struggling for basic needs. We'll hear from officials who toured the devastation and those waiting for promises to be kept. Plus, are we saying goodbye to Daylight Saving in Alaska? This weekend we'll set our clocks back, but it might be the last time. 

Federal officials who toured former Typhoon Halong-devastated Western Alaska villages this weekend heard residents dispute official damage assessments, with one community advocate saying destruction in Kwigillingok was far worse than what the governor’s disaster declaration request reported.

Residents of this storm-damaged village are pushing back against federal plans for quick repairs, demanding instead that their entire community of 425 people be relocated to higher ground.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is urging evacuees impacted by former Typhoon Halong to submit a Change of Address request, in order to have their mail delivered. That includes evacuees currently living in an Anchorage shelter.

On today's Morning Edition, find out how the state is working with the Red Cross to get evacuees from former Typhoon Halong into safer, more comfortable housing before winter takes hold. Later, USPS says it's making every effort to make sure evacuees from western Alaska are still able to get their mail.

As the federal, state and local governments work to repair Kipnuk and Kwigillingok following the devastation of former Typhoon Halong, all parties say they’re working against the clock.

A coordinated effort is underway this week to transition Halong evacuees from congregate sheltering to non-congregate sheltering.

Resources are available this week for residents of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong who need documents and a change of address request.

On today's Morning Edition, two weeks after former Typhoon Halong hit the west coast of Alaska, bringing destruction and devastation in its wake, officials from D.C. survey some of the villages that were damaged. Plus, the details on a photographer putting on a fundraiser for the canines still being transported out of Bethel, helping with one flash of the camera at a time.

A person of interest in a violent crime is being sought in the Fairbanks area.

Plus, an Alaskan senator and officials from D.C. are on the ground in Western Alaska this weekend. We joined their trip.

An Alaskan senator and members of the trump administration survey the damage from Former Typhoon Halong.

A photographer in Anchorage is helping raise money for the pets left behind when the storm area in Western Alaska was evacuated.

And its trick or treat season! Downtown Anchorage was a little spooky Saturday. We're checking out Anchorage's big Trick or Treat Street event.

On today's Morning Edition, Alaska Airlines says it's back online following an IT outage, but still experiencing cancellations and delays. Plus, uncovering Alaska history. How ex-Typhoon Halong led to the discovery of hundreds of Indigenous artifacts in Western Alaska.

One day after President Trump signed a federal disaster declaration for former Typhoon Halong, communities across Alaska are working to determine what money and resources they will need to continue caring for hundreds of displaced Alaska Native residents. Plus, several major Alaskan milestones the Trump administration has described as “unleashing Alaskan energy dominance” were announced Thursday morning at the nation’s capital, featuring Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, and the entire congressional delegation.

On today's Morning Edition, details on how federal money will be used to start the rebuilding process after the devastating Western Alaska storm and what it means for communities racing against winter's arrival. Plus, amidst the chaos of evacuations, a tiny turtle became a ginat symbol of hope.