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On today's Morning Edition, we are closely watching flooding situations across western Alaska. We're tracking the storm to see how it'll impact your neighborhood. Plus, a flood watch is also in effect in Fairbanks, with minor flooding already underway, with the risk of more floods into the weekend. What you need to know to keep your home safe.

On today's Morning Edition, we're learning more about an officer-involved shooting in Anchorage over the weekend that sent two people to the hospital. We take a closer look at the events leading up to the shooting. Plus, a family in Whittier is breathing easier this morning after facing prison time for allegedly registering to vote incorrectly. Hear the charges filed against them and what the family is now saying.

The newly built terminal dock in Whittier caught fire Monday with flames and billowing smoke engulfing the area around the dock.   A man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds after an officer-involved shooting in midtown Anchorage Sunday that began with a confrontation hours earlier.

On today's Morning Edition, questions this morning as another officer-involved shooting happened overnight. We'll bring you what we know so far. Plus, you may have seen one or know someone who has one, but perhaps you don't know what it means. The semicolon tattoo is making a statement, and for some, it can mean a lot more than the punctuation can show. We'll show you what it means to many.

Friday marks 25 years since the horrific terrorist attacks on America. We take a look at what has changed since then and the tributes that Alaskans across the state are doing.

In Savoonga, Gambell, Nome, Shishmaref, Teller, Wales and Nunam Iqua, they fired guns into the ocean at 8:03 p.m. to honor two people who died after their skiff flipped near St. Lawrence Island.   A private company ran a test last month that experimented with creating rain in Alaska. We look further into the story and what Alaskan residents are saying.   Social media platforms have rapidly become the most hazardous digital space for consumer fraud, leading to steep financial losses across Alaska and billions nationwide.

On today's Morning Edition, an incredible moment; defying the odds and witnessing tragedy. A 15-year-old boy pulled from the Bering Sea survives. We'll share his incredible story of survival. And later, recovery efforts in Tok are on going. We'll check in and get the latest on how things are progressing as the community recovers from the devastating Mukluk Fire

The mother of a motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Anchorage is opening up about who he was. New video shows the rescue of a 15-year-old boy, the lone survivor of a fishing boat that overturned off the Alaska coast last weekend. The Alaska Supreme Court heard live oral arguments Wednesday in a critical civil case that could redefine how much protection police officers receive under “qualified immunity” laws when accused of negligence and de-escalation protocol violations.

On today's Morning Edition, it's a case that draws lines, asks hard questions and pushes the boundaries. What defines qualified immunity, and when does it become a deterrent to people who are calling for help? We'll break down the case headed to the Alaska Supreme Court. And later, good news for the Interior. GVEA rate changes are on the way that may spell relief for some customers. We'll let you know what the changes are and how they may benefit you.

Two members of a three-person crew aboard a boat that went missing near St. Lawrence Island have died, while a third survived, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The three Anchorage police officers who fired their guns along a major city roadway this spring, killing a man who allegedly pointed his gun at them, were cleared Tuesday by the state.   The Alaska Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes civil lawsuit that could dramatically alter how much legal protection municipal police departments receive when accused of negligence.

On today's Morning Edition, the search for a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run continues. What happened leading up to the crash and what police know so far. Plus, do Alaskans still have faith in their lawmakers? We hear from Gov. Mike Duleavy as the slate of candidates running in the midterm election is finally locked in.

Today on the Morning Edition, it was a big, adventure-packed weekend on Kodiak, first with a big high school football win on Friday night that led into the rodeo on the fairgrounds. We'll share the details. And later, in North Pole, it's always Christmas season, and never too soon to give Santa a fresh coat. We take a closer look at the renovations to ol' Saint Nick.

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The two pilots flying a chartered plane that crashed last month, killing all eight onboard, were identified Friday. Two Fairbanks police officers and an Alaska State Trooper were cleared Friday of any criminal wrongdoing in the June 28 shooting death of Brandon Michael Roberts, finding that the 31-year-old pointed a handgun at officers during a foot pursuit through the Bentley Mall parking lot moments before they opened fire, killing Roberts. Alaska’s Bipartisan House Majority is upheld by a single vote, a single vote that hangs in the balance.

On today's Morning Edition, a land sale in Fairbanks is stirring some frustration among residents. We take a look at why the company wants the land and what people could lose. Later, Alaska gets an internet upgrade. We'll share new numbers on how many more remote communities are now eligible for broadband service.

A judgment debtor examination is currently scheduled for Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m., after an Anchorage Superior Court judge ruled last month that David Gottstein — son of late Alaska businessman Barney Gottstein — must sit for a second round of sworn testimony and produce financial records to satisfy a $1.67 million judgment stemming from a years-long dispute over his father’s estate. Kaleb Hansen shares memories of his mother, Sabrina Hansen, one of eight killed in the Aug. 20 crash near Cape Newenham. President Donald Trump said he thinks U.S. Attorney General “has a legal case” to investigate the Petersburg Dan Sullivan, a man running for the U.S. Senate seat held by the incumbent with the same name, with the president arguing Sullivan’s candidacy “should be illegal.”

On this Morning Edition, the Anchorage Police Department's use of force under new scrutiny. We're looking through a new report for a closer look at the numbers and how APD is reacting. Plus, we're hopping on the Alaska Railroad for a trip out to Girdwood. Our Dani Tompkins will join us for a closer look at this iconic Alaska tourist attraction.

President Donald Trump will be making another visit to Alaska in his second term, he told reporters Wednesday, to support Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, in his race against former Congresswoman Mary Peltola. A sweeping independent review of the Anchorage Police Department’s use of force policies and practices released Wednesday has revealed stark racial disparities and systemic issues, with both the city’s top lawyer and the police chief to defending the department’s progress while pushing back against select recommendations. The military is looking at small nuclear reactors to power bases for decades to come, following discussions at the Alaska Defense Forum in Fairbanks last week.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Fairbanks North Star Borough is asking lawmakers to hit the pause button on data centers. Find out what's driving the push and why residents are voicing their concerns. And later, a man is recovering after surviving a bear attack while caribou hunting. What happened leading up to the attack, and how he escaped.

Assembly members are set to vote on new funding to upgrade the Anchorage Police Department's crime monitoring center tonight. A section of Lacey Street between First and Second Avenue in downtown Fairbanks will remain closed to vehicle traffic this winter, as the City of Fairbanks continues to use the space for activities and businesses. The stage is set for Alaska’s November election following weeks of drip-fed results from the elections division and uncertainty over candidates staying in or dropping out.

Wildfire season is nearing the end this year, plus meet the squirrels who waterski and the family story behind them that's anything but silly.

Two more victims have been identified from the tragic Aug. 20 plane crash near Cape Newenham in southwestern Alaska, bringing the total number of publicly-identified victims to six of the eight people lost in the crash. This month’s state primary results were certified Monday, advancing up to four candidates in each race to the November general election, which will use ranked-choice voting. For the first time at the Alaska State Fair, “Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel” is performing at Alaska’s News Source Corral.

On this Morning Edition, do you have a garden overflowing with produce, and you're just not sure what to do with the extra? We'll show you how you can get that abundance to a good place and help your fellow Alaskans. Later, a Buddhist temple in Anchorage that welcomes everyone is in need of a helping hand themselves. We'll share the story and what you can do to help.

The Anchorage Police Department gave critical updates today on two recent officer-involved shootings. New disclosures detail an East Anchorage suspect shot while walking away from police, and a deadly standoff involving a replica weapon. Tok residents who had to evacuate their homes earlier this month due to the Mukluk Fire may be able to return home this weekend. The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) has received $325,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to come up with models and programs that use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the electric systems in communities across rural and coastal Alaska.

Today on the Morning Edition, APD says it's about enhancing safety, but some are asking: when does police surveillance cross the line from protecting to invasion of privacy? We'll show you the latest on the real-time crime center the APD wants to expand. Plus, the Mukluk fire recovery efforts continue, and the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection announces a change. We'll bring you the latest in our continuing coverage.

On Thursday, Alaska State Troopers identified the people on board as 68-year-old Alaska pilot Eric Middlebrook and California residents Ronald Schmidt, Lance Schmidt and Daniel Simons. Middlebrook is a former mayor of Bethel. Even as statewide figures paint a picture of rising crime in Alaska, the state’s annual report reveals a tale of two vastly different jurisdictions: a sharp spike in local crime within the Municipality of Anchorage contrast with a marked decline in offenses in areas policed by the Alaska State Troopers. Alaska’s municipal leaders met at the Alaska Municipal League conference to discuss data centers and whether the state is ready for them.

On today's Morning Edition, tragedy strikes near Selbovia as a private plane crashes into the waters. We'll share what we know so far. Plus, recovery efforts are underway as the wildfire in Tok enters a new phase. We'll tell you how the community is pulling together and recovering with the help of Alaskans from all across the state.

A small plane crashed into Seldovia Slough Wednesday afternoon. Another victim that was on the federally-chartered plane that crashed last week while trying to land in thick fog at a remote radar site in Western Alaska has been identified. As containment efforts continue on the Mukluk Fire, which has already consumed more than 7,000 acres as well as 44 structures, the community of Tok has been working to alleviate the hardship of those who lost their homes as a result of the fire.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Mukluk fire left over 40 homes in ashes in its wake in Tok, and now, as good news finally starts to come, people are shifting into recovery mode. We'll bring you the latest on the situation. And later, the fight is brewing for the Tongass National Forest as the push to repeal roadless limits hits pushback from tribes and conservationists. We'll let you know how you can still get involved.

The latest from the Mukluk fire in Tok. The first preliminary investigative report on the plane crash that claimed three lives near a remote Alaska town last month was released Tuesday. Three of eight passengers killed late last week in a plane crash in western Alaska were identified. 

On today's Morning Edition, cleanup and containment efforts have begun on an oil spill discovered Monday in the Cook Inlet. We'll bring you the latest. Later, the Mukluk fire continues to burn, with some evacuation orders still in place, how firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze.

Three of the eight victims killed Thursday in a plane crash in western Alaska have been identified. While the threat of the Mukluk fire has weakened, hazard trees remain a concern. A multi-agency response is underway in the Cook Inlet after a pilot spotted an oil spill Monday afternoon.  

On today's Morning Edition, it's fair season, and the Alaska State Fair is in full swing. But one thing many people don't lend much thought to: the recycling. One family has made it their family business to take care of it. We'll show you the inner workings. Plus, UAF student move-in day is always fun day for staff and family. Watching these students take the huge leap into the next step of life. We'll let you know how excited these students were.

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All eight people aboard a charter aircraft that went down near a remote Western Alaska radar site on Thursday were killed following a second landing attempt in thick fog and low visibility, federal investigators announced Friday. An Anchorage police officer whose patrol car struck a taxicab in midtown Anchorage in early August, killing two people, did not have the green light when he entered the intersection and was going above the speed limit, according to APD Chief Sean Case. Police have identified the woman fatally shot by an Anchorage officer Tuesday as 53-year-old Lora Brady, following a lengthy standoff at a downtown residential building.  

Today on the Morning Edition, eight lives lost when a charter plane goes down in remote western Alaska. We'll show you the area where it crashed and what investigators are doing now to learn what went wrong. And later, that was the first thought a Kodiak woman had when her casual walk turned into a fight for survival. How her dog jumped into action and what she says saved her from the 800-pound bear.

A plane crashed near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, about 450 miles west of Anchorage. Sam Harrel with the Alaska Division of Forestry confirmed by phone Wednesday that the Mukluk fire grew to the northwest and east on Wednesday, bringing the total burned area to approximately 6,756 acres.  When an 800-pound Kodiak brown bear charged out of the brush on Tuesday, Katelynn Lane had only seconds to react.  

On today's Morning Edition, a bear family put down after breaking into an Eagle River home. What wildlife officials say went wrong and the changes neighbors want to see so this doesn't happen again. And later, it's one of the tallest, longest bridges on the Alaska Railroad, and it's showing its age. The new federal money headed to Hurricane Gulch and what it means for passengers who depend on that line.

Earl Kain doesn’t know that his friend of more than 40 years is trying to help him. She described the 40-year resident of Tok as a “typical Alaska man,” who doesn’t want to ask for help. A woman was shot and killed by an Anchorage police officer Tuesday afternoon in what was described by the city police chief as a crisis negotiation standoff. A brown bear family was euthanized in Eagle River after the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said it broke into a resident’s home.

On today's Morning Edition, a tense armed standoff inside an Anchorage apartment ends with police opening fire and a woman killed. Why crisis counselors, SWAT and even a nearby polling place were all pulled into the response. Plus, a massive fire near Tok is leveling homes and driving families out with just the clothes on their backs. The devastation being left by the Mukluk fire.

Today on the Morning Edition, a quick-moving and rapidly spreading fire near Tok has sparked Go Now evacuations and already destroyed some property. We'll bring you the latest on the Mukluk fire. Later, today is primary election day. Across the state, people are heading to the voting booths to make their voices heard. We'll go over the three big races happening and take a look at those asking for your support.

On today's Morning Edition, just because it's August doesn't mean it's the wrong time of the year to celebrate a new year and new season. The Hmong Harvest Festival took place over the weekend, doing just that. And later, we'll introduce you to two dogs who are real-life Paw Patrol superhero canines, working hard as they train to save lives in real emergencies.

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A man is in stable condition after being shot by an Anchorage police officer Thursday afternoon, but no audio was captured on the officer body-worn cameras, according to Anchorage’s police chief.  “There’s little reason to keep the session going,” Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy, R, said on social media Thursday evening. It’s the tail end of a third special session to pass property tax exemptions for a private company in the hopes it creates an LNG pipeline. An Alaska firefighter who died while fighting a wildfire in Minnesota will be brought home, according to the Anchorage Fire Department.

Today on the Morning Edition, more questions than answers; a sixth officer-involved shooting this year alone in Anchorage, and APD says they're looking for answers in what led up to this event. We'll break down what we know so far. Later, the flood threat in Mendenhall Valley is over, and officials are breathing a sigh of relief that the situation wasn't as bad as it was predicted to be.

A man is in stable condition after being shot by police Thursday afternoon in a northeast Anchorage parking lot. Water levels on Mendenhall Lake have gone down rapidly since peaking around 2:30 p.m., with city officials now calling the flood threat over. Former Vice President and 2024 Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris sent an email to Peltola supporters Wednesday, urging support for Democratic challenger Mary Peltola in the toss-up Alaska U.S. Senate race.

Today on the Morning Edition, the latest updates as the water level in Juneau continues to rise after the release of the Suicide Basin. Plus, the Secretary of Homeland Security was in Alaska as plans to spend billions of dollars on Arctic security are in the works. We'll show you what he said to us.

A glacially-dammed basin has released, triggering evacuation notices for residents of Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley, officials say. An Alaska wildland firefighter is dead following a medical emergency while serving as part of a team that was responding to fires in the Superior National Forest, according to the Grand Lake Volunteer Fire Department in Minnesota. When the back of the HC-130J Super Hercules opened, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spread his arms, leaned forward and took in the view. A safety rope held tight as mountains and water spread out before him.