Alaska’s Flood Crisis Exposes Federal Failure as Thousands Face Displacement for Over a Year

The catastrophic flooding that slammed remote Alaska Native villages last weekend is more than a natural disaster—it’s a glaring example of government neglect and failed preparedness. Governor Mike Dunleavy’s urgent request to the White House for a major disaster declaration underscores the severity: over 2,000 residents face displacement for at least 18 months. In Kipnuk, where the storm hit hardest, a staggering 90% of homes are destroyed. Kwigillingok saw over one-third of residences washed away or rendered unlivable. These figures represent not just numbers but families uprooted, communities shattered—yet where is the swift federal action to match this scale of...