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Kotzebue city representatives talk about flooding and evacuation

By Desiree Hagen
Published October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
Acting City Manager Chief Christopher Cook, City Clerk Donald Jones and Kotzebue Mayor Derek Haviland-Lie in KOTZ studio on October 8, 2025.
Desiree Hagen
Acting City Manager Chief Christopher Cook, City Clerk Donald Jones and Kotzebue Mayor Derek Haviland-Lie in KOTZ studio on October 8, 2025.

Acting City Manager Chief Christopher Cook and Kotzebue Mayor Derek Haviland-Lie talk about evacuation, how the city is preparing for flooding and what actions to take now.

Note: This has been corrected to reflect Chief Christopher Cook's title.

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Desiree Hagen
Desiree Hagen is KOTZ's News Director. She's worked in Alaska public radio for over a decade, previously as a reporter in Homer and Bethel. She is a Report for America corps member. Contact her via email at news@kotz.org or (907) 442-NEWS during KOTZ business hours.
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