Anchorage preparing to house more than 1000 Western Alaska storm evacuees across 4 shelters Anchorage Daily News

The deal could establish Honolulu and Seattle as an Alaska Airlines’ launch pad for new international markets, and could boost mileage redemption opportunities for Alaskans, observers said.

Multiple people were thought to be on board “based on reports from individuals familiar with the vessel,” the Coast Guard said.

Villages from Nightmute to Toksook Bay,Napakiak, Kongiganak and beyond are also facing significant damage, with housing damaged or destroyed and utilities broken, state emergency officials and community representatives said.