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KYUK is vital for villages in Western Alaska. Without federal funding, the station cuts staff

A small public TV and radio station in Western Alaska is a vital information source for dozens of villages damaged by the remnants of Typhoon Halong in October. But with federal funding eliminated, KYUK faces severe cuts to its staff and small news department.

NPR’s Jeff Brady reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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