In today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:

Recovery in the isolated Western Alaska communities slammed by typhoon Halong will be a long process. University of Alaska President Pat Pitney will retire this spring. And three tribal governments and several environmental groups have sued the Trump administration to try to block a deal to build a road from King Cove to Cold Bay.

Photo: University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced her retirement for May 2026, on Nov. 13, 2025. (Screenshot of UA video announcement)