An emergency dig is on to recover displaced artifacts in Alaska before the next storm

KYUK | By Samantha Watson

Published September 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM PDT

Facebook
Twitter
Bluesky
LinkedIn
Email

During Typhoon Halong in 2025, thousands of objects from an archeological dig site in western Alaska were torn from the earth and scattered across miles of coastline. Now, there's an emergency dig.

An emergency dig is on to recover displaced artifacts in Alaska before the next storm

Become a supporter

Support Local Journalism

An emergency dig is on to recover displaced artifacts in Alaska before the next storm

The Midweek Roundup

The Fall Issue

Support Local Journalism