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On today's Morning Edition, a tense moment Thursday evening with emergency services lining the runway at Ted Stevens for an emergency landing. We'll share the latest on what we know. Plus, timing is just about everything. For this mother in Ketchikan, it was leaving at the perfect time to miss this boulder crashing down on her. We'll share her story.

On today's Morning Edition, a fire just off Northern Lights Blvd on Wednesday evening had traffic backed up as firefighters struggled to tackle the difficult fire. We'll share the details. Plus, Misty Rehder is out on bail after being indicted on 24 counts in the case of 23 dog deaths. We'll tell you how and what the community is saying about the situation.

On today's Morning Edition, a second officer-involved shooting in as many weeks leaves another man dead in Fairbanks. Questions are rising. We'll bring you what we know. Later, Miss Alaska has been crowned, but she isn't chasing just pageant glory. We'll share her mission and her story as she represents Alaska on the national stage.

On this Tuesday, a man is dead following an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning in Fairbanks. East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez is at the center of two resolutions, one calling for his censure, the other calling for an investigation and possible removal. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is largely dismissing a letter from more than 1,200 former Department of Justice employees who say he has created a “culture of fear” inside the DOJ — making that case in person, in Alaska.

Today on the Morning Edition, it's one of the most important things we can know: how to grow our own food, how to care for the soil, the land and more. We'll take a look at how some children are learning the basics. Later, the wildfire season hasn't been too harsh, but experts say not to breathe a sigh of relief just yet. We'll share what they're saying.

Alaskans cheer on the U.S. in their World Cup match versus Belgium.  Interior Alaska has been seeing a milder wildfire season than last year so far, with only the Starry Fire outside Anderson leading to evacuations. Whale deaths are on track to make 2026 one of the deadliest years on the West Coast, which includes Alaska’s 33,904 miles of coastline, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.

On today's Morning Edition, Eielson Air Force Base will soon be opening the gates for a big air show. We'll show you how they're planning on accommodating you. Later, the weekend was host to a great many festivities across the state. We'll bring you a recap of one of Alaska's famed Fourth of July traditions: Mt. Marathon.

On this episode, The girdwood forest fair continues into it's third day. A look at the artisans that make it special. High pressure is moving into northern portions of the state, prompting heat advisories while significant moisture is heading to Southeast. All this on your weekday forecast. Plus, Fairbanks own Goldpanners celebrate America's 250th birthday with a ball game and a special historical recognition. Finally, Eielson Air Force Base prepares to open their doors to the public. What they have planned for this year's air show.

On today's Morning Edition, a suspended pilot's license, no current medical card, yet still in the air. We'll share the new details emerging in the case of the fatal crash near Cordova. Plus, the FAA has closed multiple rural stations in Alaska. We'll tell you what you need to know, and share how it's affecting pilots across the Last Frontier.

A pilot with a ‘suspended’ commercial and medical certificate was killed last month when his plane crashed in mountainous terrain southeast of Cordova. Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a crash at Potter Marsh along the Seward Highway that resulted in three vehicles in the water, closing the heavily-traveled roadway for hours. A three-day, multi-agency crime suppression sweep in Anchorage led to 127 arrests, the recovery of six stolen vehicles, and the seizure of 11 guns, according to Anchorage police.

Today on the Morning Edition, the minimum wage in the state of Alaska has bumped up again, as it continues to do so every year until 2027. We'll look at where it is now and what the plans are for the future. And later, the day the family of Anesha "Duffy" Murnane has long awaited has arrived. We'll share the judge's sentencing of Kirby Calderwood in her murder case.

Today on the Morning Edition, an arrest has been made for a fire over the weekend, one of five that kep firefighters buys. We'll share what APD has confirmed. Plus, happening today, a Utah man pled guilty in the murder of Homer woman Anesha "Duffy" Murnane, is set to be sentenced. We'll take a look back at Duffy and what her family is saying leading up to this moment.

 Officials responded Tuesday to a water rescue in Seward. Anchorage police arrested a man in relation to a fire that happened over the weekend, while the Anchorage Fire Department was busy with five structure fires in one night. A Utah man who pleaded guilty to killing a Homer woman who vanished nearly seven years ago is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Homer.

The Alaska State Supreme Court ruled Monday that Dan J. Sullivan, the Petersburg resident with the same name as the sitting U.S. Senator, will appear on the August primary ballot, just hours before ballots are set to begin printing Tuesday at noon. An unoccupied house in East Anchorage exploded on Sunday with no injuries reported in the blaze, according to the Anchorage Fire Department. Dignitaries were on hand at the Don Young Port of Alaska Monday to kick off a major milestone in the Port Modernization Program, the start of construction on a new cargo bay.

Today on the Morning Edition, an officer-involved shooting in Fairbanks over the weekend leaves one man dead. We'll share the details and what we know. Later, a string of fires, including a home explosion in east Anchorage Saturday night and into Sunday morning, leaving questions lingering in their wake. We'll bring you the latest.

Several fires break out in Anchorage overnight and into the morning. Hear about the scenes and what the Anchorage Fire Department calls an explosion. Light showers are continuing into Monday as temperatures start the week on a cooler note, Bailey Braun has your forecast. Plus, community members impacted by former typhoon Halong gather. How food is bringing home to those who relocated. And the Scottish Highland Games continue. How the fair is bringing their cultures to Alaska.

On today's Morning Edition, the call told her he was gone. Now his wife tells us who he was. Mike Grimes, a man who chased the sky, loved his family and lived every day like it mattered. Plus, was it murder or was it suicide? The jury in the Hildabrand trial has reached their verdict. We'll share the latest in our continuing coverage of the case.

On today's Morning Edition, we'll bring you dramatic video as a full plane of passengers suddenly loses power over the Brooks Range. Plus, it's smelly, messy and a job many of us would never volunteer for, but Anchorage teams are sifting through your trash. From uneaten lunches to brand new clothes, we'll tell you why officials want to know what you're throwing away.

After massive back and fourth, hurt feelings, a special session and lots of finger pointing, the governor has signed the state budget. A family member of Josh Novakovich, a 25-year-old who died after going out on the water at Turnagain Arm, is remembering him on Facebook through the passions and person they say he was. Federal investigators are focusing on a possible engine problem after a Wright Air Service Cessna Caravan carrying nine passengers made a hard emergency landing Monday in the Brooks Range shortly after taking off from Coldfoot, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

On today's Morning Edition, the Petersburg Dan Sullivan is pushing back against the state's decision to remove him from the ballot in the Alaskan Senate race. We'll tell you what the courts have ordered and how it's moving forward. Later, it's either expensive to find, hard to find or, worst case scenario, both. The Anchorage Assembly is looking into giving parents more childcare options. We'll show you how they're planning on doing so.

Today on the Morning Edition, Alaska's wild beauty can also be wildly dangerous. Alaska State Troopers release the name of the man swept away in Turnagain Arm. We'll share the warning from rescuers for anyone thinking of surfing the Bore Tide. Later, crews continue to battle the Starry Fire as the community of Anderson remains under evacuation orders, but many haven't left. We'll share why and show you what's happening on the front lines.

A suspended Anchorage defense attorney pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to one count of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, a significant development in one of the largest drug trafficking cases in Alaska history. Alaska State Troopers say the body of the paddleboarder who went missing Friday in Turnagain Arm has been recovered. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain during a training flight Monday morning, according to the USCG.  

From Anchorage to Fairbanks, solstice celebrations took over the weekend with people across the state soaking up the longest day of the year. Plus the city of Anderson in Interior Alaska remains under 'go now' evacuation orders as the Starry wildfire continues to burn.

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A month of scrutiny on the proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline comes to an end Friday with the last day of the special session, but lawmakers still have significant work ahead of them. A three-day celebration of Juneteenth got started Friday afternoon on the Delaney Park Strip. Baseball fans in Fairbanks prepare for the historic Midnight Sun game at Growden Memorial Park on Thursday night.  

Today on the Morning Edition, with the clock ticking down on a rapidly approaching midnight deadline. Gov. Dunleavy vetoes several bills passed during this legislative session. We'll show you which bills were signed and which got the X. Later, eyes on the Interior with the Pearl Creek Charter School, as the case continues to push lines and blur barriers. We'll tell you where the case may go next.

On Thursday, APD identified the man killed during a Tuesday shooting at an Anchorage Walmart. An Anchorage courtroom was packed again on Thursday as the state inches closer to closing its case against an Anchorage man accused of killing his wife in 2023. The state of Alaska and a Fairbanks charter school group are now asking the Alaska Supreme Court to reverse a judge’s Wednesday ruling blocking the immediate opening of Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School — escalating a legal fight that is being watched to see what precedent-setting impact a decision could have on who approves and funds state charter schools.

On today's Morning Edition, the community reels in shock at a display of gun violence in our shopping centers. We'll bring you the latest details and let you know how officers are handling the situation. Plus, we're learning morea bout a teen that was tragically killed over the weekend. Who his family says he was, and why he may have been in the position he was in.

An alleged shoplifter was shot and killed, and three officers were injured in an officer-involved shooting at the Walmart on Old Seward Highway on Tuesday. An Anchorage man is facing murder and tampering with evidence charges after the state claimed he shot and killed his wife, 22-year-old Alaska National Guard Spec. Saria Hildabrand, on Aug. 6, 2023. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) hosted the Below Zero Medicine Conference last month, a four-day symposium addressing gaps in emergency medical care in Arctic conditions.

Today on the Morning Edition, flight attendants employed by Horizon, a part of Alaska Air Group, have voted to authorize a strike. We'll tell you what that means for air travel here in Alaska and how it may affect your plans. Later, ticks are a rather unpleasant part of nature. Do you know what to do if your pet has a tick? We'll show you some tips and how you can help tick research while you're at it.

The parents of National Park Service ranger Robin Pendery say their daughter was equal parts scholar and adventurer — a “world class climber” — whose curiosity and drive showed up early, long before she joined Denali National Park & Preserve’s mountaineering staff. Congressional candidate Bill Hill, an independent from Naknek challenging first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich for Alaska’s lone congressional seat, won’t say if he’ll caucus with Democrats or Republicans if elected. An emotional day played out in an Anchorage courtroom Tuesday as jury members were presented with dozens of crime scene photos from a 2023 homicide case involving a U.S. Army man accused of killing his wife.

On today's Morning Edition, new details on a deadly weekend shooting where police say a man opened fire on two teenagers. Why officers say the teens may have been targeted. Plus, a popular local bar shut down after a gas meter fire and police believe it may be part of a pattern of intentional vandalism. What the authorities are saying and what they want you to watch for.

After weeks of scrutiny, Dan Sullivan from Petersburg, Alaska, is off the ballot, Election Director Carol Beecher decided Monday. A gas-fed fire at Van’s Dive Bar triggered a response Monday morning from the Anchorage Fire Department. An Anchorage courtroom was packed Monday as the case involving a U.S. Army man from Anchorage facing homicide charges related to the death of his wife resumed.

Today on the Morning Edition, Flag Day is when the nation honors the red, white and blue; the stars, the stripes, the sacrifice it stands for, and remembers that the flag needs to be respected, hnonored and eventually retired with dignity. We'll take a look at the flag retirement ceremony in Anchorage. Later, Palmer came alive over the weekend with community and fun as the Colony Days Parade rolled through town. We'll show you the largest yet parade.

Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us strong winds across Southcentral have posed a problem in outdoor activities Saturday, but this storm is beginning to break down.Plus, a mural on Fairbanks’ City Hall has some excited but others upset. What the new paint is meant to represent. And honoring a symbol of America on this Flag Day. We look at what is done to retire them, when they’re tattered and worn.

The summer activities are in full swing, Including Colony Days in Palmer. We head to the parade. And in Fairbanks, there was a big event at Pioneer Park. What Bonanza Day means for businesses. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us across the Interior, fire danger remains high while on the other side of the Alaska Range, wet weather is picking up the pace.

The Alaska House of Representatives voted Friday to approve a major property tax exemption bill for the proposed Alaska LNG pipeline — a measure that developer Glenfarne says is essential to making the $44.5-$54.5 billion project a reality. Downtown Palmer kicked off its 90th Colony Day festivities on Friday, bringing hundreds of people downtown for the annual early summer event. Residents of the City of Fairbanks will see the rate of levy on their property increase for 2026, after the Fairbanks City Council voted 5-1 to approve a property tax rate of 6.381 mills, up from 5.833 mills in 2025.  

On today's Morning Edition, it's never a sound you want to hear, and for some, it's a worst nightmare. The sound of a pet crying out as a bear is roaring and attacking, and for one Alaskan woman, it became a reality. We'll share her story. Later on, the second day in the Hildabrand murder trial continued with emotional testimony. We'll update you with the latest on the case.

An Anchorage man facing murder charges was back in court Thursday for day two of his criminal trial. With the Alaska House set to debate a key tax exemption bill Friday, labor unions and the developer behind the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas pipeline signed a non-binding pledge Thursday to prioritize Alaska workers — a show of momentum that not all lawmakers say changes their concerns about the bill. The U.S. Coast Guard announced it will homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Kodiak, with a third to come in Seward Thursday.

On this Morning Edition, the defense says she took her own life and left her husband making a series of bad decisions. The prosecution says it's murder. The trial of Zarrius Hildabrand will hopefully provide answers to a family still searching for the truth. Plus, baby moose and caribou may have lost their natural parents, but plenty of humans are ready to step in and help them grow at the Alaska Zoo. We'll take a look at the Zoo's newest, cutest, fuzzy resident

Alaska’s proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, as the House Finance Committee advanced a major property tax exemption bill developer Glenfarne says will make the $44.5 to $54.5 billion project a reality — that is, if the legislature passes it without changes. The body of a Kotzebue hunter who went missing after falling through sea ice during a hunting trip last fall has been found, according to his wife.  A 41-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in Fairbanks, according to the Fairbanks Police Department.

Today on the Morning Edition, it's one of the most dangerous sections of road in Anchorage, with the crash count and fatality figures to back up the claim. We'll share the discussions on how to change this for the better and how you can get involved. Later, the U.S. said Ted Stevens commissioning is happening soon in Whittier, and we have our eyes on the situation, waiting for the date to be announced. We'll share how it's moving forward and let you know how you might be able to attend.

A new policy in the Mat-Su Borough School District would allow select staff the option to carry concealed handguns on campus. As Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Alaska, investigates a Petersburg Republican U.S. Senate candidate who shares a name with Alaska’s incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan — warning that his sworn filing could carry perjury implications — Petersburg’s Dan Sullivan has not responded for 11 days to Alaska’s News Source request for comment, despite initially agreeing to speak on the record Tuesday. An 18-year-old Kodiak teen charged as an adult in connection with a 2024 beach bonfire explosion that injured multiple teenagers had an omnibus hearing Tuesday in Kodiak.

Today on the Morning Edition, is it intentional to mislead voters, or simply coincidence that there are two Dan Sullivans on the Republican ticket for the Alaska senate seat race? We'll share the latest details and how officials are reacting to it. Later, a surprising theft at a non-profit leaves people wondering why. We spoke to ABATE about their stolen bikes and share the story.

Jurors entered the second week of a wrongful death trial Monday over a March 2021 heli-ski crash near the Knik Glacier that killed Czech billionaire Petr Kellner and four others, with dueling testimony focused on whether operators failed to launch an emergency response quickly enough — and whether those alleged failures violated rules or merely fell short of industry best practices. In the last three weeks, ENSTAR reports 10 gas meters have been tampered with, including one Monday morning outside the Natural Pantry grocery store in midtown when a passerby reported smelling gas. Candidates running against Rep. Frank Tomaszewski, R-Fairbanks, and his wife Harmony Tomaszewski are calling Sen. Robert Myers’s last-minute retirement and the family succession that followed “political maneuvering” — while the Tomaszewskis have not responded to Alaska’s News Source’s repeated requests for comment.

On today's Morning Edition, a small fire was fortunately contained and stopped before it could spread and cause any damage, turning what could have been a terrible situation into a moment ot recognize the actions of a group of youth that saved the day. Plus, this weekend played host to the annual Run for Women event, that started with heartbreak and loss, but has grown into community support and love. We'll share the story.

A major road in Anchorage closed after a four-vehicle collision. What police are saying about injuries. Plus, thousands of runners with one powerful mission. How one Anchorage event is fighting breast cancer. And, a place honoring veterans is getting new life in downtown Fairbanks. How community veterans helped shape the renovations – and when the park reopens. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us June temperatures are riding high from Fairbanks to Anchorage, but just slightly to the north, winter weather is in full swing.

A National Park Service Ranger on a climbing patrol fell into a crevasse Thursday afternoon on Mt. McKinley and has died, according to a National Park Service press release. Jurors in Anchorage began hearing testimony this week in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Petr Kellner, a Czech billionaire who was among five people killed in a March 2021 heli-skiing helicopter crash near the Knik Glacier. A federal prisoner serving 20 years in a New York prison and his South Dakota mother are both on Alaska’s August primary ballot — and neither have ever set foot in the state.

On today's Morning Edition, a young soldier from JBER is in critical condition, fighting for his life with his family at his side. What happened and how his family says his bright light continues to shine in their trying time. Plus, Red Flag-Alaska means soldiers get to jump from airplanes into the beautiful terrain that is our home state. But aside from being beautiful and an adventure, there is a serious training segment to it all as well. What the soldiers are saying and more.

Today on the Morning Edition, former Gov. Bill Walker is running for governor again and has a proposal regarding the PFD and how to handle it moving forward it he's re-elected to office. We'll share the details. Later, summer activities are beginning all across the state. In the Interior, Summerfest kicks off Friday with a concert at Fort Wainwright. We'll let you know how and when to attend.