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For the first time since filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Municipality of Anchorage in February, the family of Alecia Lindsay is speaking on the record. Describing a daughter they say had her whole life ahead of her, and a 911 response they say cost her that future. A driver slammed a vehicle into the lobby of the Wasilla Police Department Wednesday night, crashing through the building’s front doors, police said. Memorial Day is approaching, and many Alaskans are concerned about rising travel costs. Whether taking a weekend trip or flying to the Lower 48, travelers can expect costs to be higher than this time last year.

For the first time since filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Municipality of Anchorage in February, the family of Alecia Lindsay is speaking on the record. They said their daughter had her whole life ahead of her, speaking on the 911 response they say cost her that future. Filling up your tank in Alaska is now costing drivers more than $5 a gallon, and prices are closing in on Alaska’s all-time record high. Memorial Day is approaching, and many Alaskans are concerned about rising travel costs.

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Air Force One touched down in Anchorage Tuesday evening, bringing President Donald Trump to Alaska for a brief refueling stop at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport before he continues on to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. Alaska lawmakers are sounding an alarm with days left in the legislative session: the state is heading toward an energy crisis they can’t stop, and they need Washington’s help. The prosecution has dismissed the remaining charge against a Wasilla teen in the fatal April shooting of their best friend, according to court records — one day after a grand jury declined to indict the 17-year-old on a series of felony charges, including manslaughter.  

Today on the Morning Edition, a house fire with multiple 911 calls reporting people trapped inside. It could've ended up far worse if not for the actions of one man. We'll take you to the scene of a tense situation Monday. Later, Clean Up Day for Fairbanks is approaching, and the city is ready. We'll let you know how you can get out and do your part for a clean and beautiful city.

Today on the Morning Edition, a house fire with multiple 911 calls reporting people trapped inside. It could've ended up far worse if not for the actions of one man. We'll take you to the scene of a tense situation Monday. Later, Clean Up Day for Fairbanks is approaching, and the city is ready. We'll let you know how you can get out and do your part for a clean and beautiful city.

On today's Morning Edition, the Marines are coming to Alaska with a new rotating force and the at permanenet unit JBER. Why the Pentagon now says our state is critical to Arctic defense, and what hundreds of Marines training here could mean for your community. Plus, a jet skia nd 70mph still no match for a 300-foot tsunami. We'll show you a new video game based on real data from the Tracy Arm landslide and tsunami that lets you ride the wave.

The Alaska Zoo was celebrating mothers while teaching about being bear aware. Ways to stay safe, and a glimpse at the zoo's adorable bears, ahead.Plus, Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the weekend comes to a close with overcast skies as a break in the clouds is expected to start your week.And an engineer creates video game of Alaska's Tracy Arm landslide and the megatsunami it created. And he says you can ride a jet ski through the simulation in the name of safety.

Statewide experts gather to help you be ready for wildfire season. What they say you should expect this year. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us rainy skies are in store for Mother's Day in some parts of Alaska, with breakup season in full swing.Plus, interior Alaska’s tourism season is nearly here. The outlook for Fairbanks. And a groundbreaking ceremony for a new trail in Anchorage. Where you'll be able to walk and ride your bike on the coast.

James Rider surrendered himself to Alaska State Troopers for violating probation and criminal trespass charges, according to his brother Michael Cox — ten days later, Rider was found dead in a Palmer jail. He had hanged himself. On Friday, May 8, the United States Marine Corps, along with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, announced that they plan to have both a rotating and persistent presence in Alaska. It’s an announcement Sullivan said has been in the works for “a long time.” Senator Dan Sullivan announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday which would see the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) helping to host and perform research on burgeoning military and other technologies in partnership with private industry.

On today's Morning Edition, nearly $20 million is coming to rural Alaska from the federal government, and why Sen. Murkowski is glad to have it, we'll tell you why she said it's simply not enough. Plus, the U.S. Secretary of Education paid a visit to Mat-Su schools as part of her tour thorugh the states. We'll tell you what was said and why she was here.

U.S Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Alaska Thursday, making stops at two Matanuska Valley schools during a 24-hour stay. As cruise season ramps up and ships begin bringing thousands of visitors through Anchorage, some people who live, work and spend time downtown say they feel safer than last year — though concerns about public disorder and drug activity remain. Days after vetoing a bipartisan elections overhaul, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, introduced his own version — one that looks a lot like the bill he just vetoed, with several key differences in the ballot curing process.  

U.S Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Alaska Thursday, making stops at two Matanuska Valley schools during a 24-hour stay. As cruise season ramps up and ships begin bringing thousands of visitors through Anchorage, some people who live, work and spend time downtown say they feel safer than last year — though concerns about public disorder and drug activity remain. Days after vetoing a bipartisan elections overhaul, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, introduced his own version — one that looks a lot like the bill he just vetoed, with several key differences in the ballot curing process.  

On this Morning Edition, discussion was heated at the Mat-Su School Board meeting about a highly controversial topic: armed teachers. We'll share what was said and decided at the meeting. Later, the villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok have voted to relocate after former-Typhoon Halong, but the question about how to go about it is still open-ended. We'll bring you the latest on the ongoing struggle for some to go home.

“Not sustainable” is how tribal advocates have described navigating a bureaucratic jungle to help typhoon-ravaged communities meet their basic needs following the devastation from October’s storm. After multiple delays due to a lengthy recovery from injuries sustained in an officer-involved shooting, Anchorage musician Marcus Mewborn was arraigned Wednesday in three separate criminal cases. Woody, one of two surviving dogs found at a property on Caswell Lakes where 23 dogs were found dead in April, is now being cared for at Forget-Me-Not Animal Rescue in the Interior.

Today on the Morning Edition, Missing or Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day was filled with a lot of remembering and calls to action, calls that seem to have reverberated all the way to Capitol Hill, where even Alaskan senators are weighing in. We'll share what they're doing. Later, Gov. Dunleavy isn't happy with the LNG bills which no longer grant as many exemptions to the pipeline. We'll share what the governor is saying about the bill and why he may reach for the veto power.

It’s an unforgettable image: A red colored hand print, symbolically placed over a person’s mouth, silencing their story and suppressing justice. Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), which provides electricity for much of the Interior from Healy through Fairbanks to Delta Junction, held its annual meeting Tuesday. Alaska’s governor has drawn a line on his LNG pipeline tax bill and hinted that he’s ready to use the veto pen if lawmakers don’t deliver a version he wants.  

Today on the Morning Edition, a plan to let some Mat-Su teachers carry concealed weapons on school grounds. Supporters say it could save crucial minutes in an emergency, critics say the training requirements aren't enough. We'll share the questions the board still wants answered before they vote. Later, a lawsuit filed against the Anchorage School District to halt the closure of Campbell STEM Elementary scored a victory. We'll have an update to the case and how people are responding.

A Palmer grand jury has indicted a Willow woman on 24 counts of animal cruelty in a case that drew outrage across Alaska after authorities found 23 dead dogs on a Mat-Su property last month. Jury selection began Monday in a double-homicide case from last fall in downtown Anchorage, with opening statements expected later this week, stemming from the shooting deaths of two people. A bipartisan push to overhaul Alaska’s election system is dead after lawmakers fell two votes short of a veto override.

Today on the Morning Edition, it's time to rise and shine, and make our city shine too. May is officially clean-up month for Anchorage, and if everyone does just a little bit, then a few people don't need to do a lot. We'll let you know how you can lend a hand. Later, several commencement ceremonies from the UA system took place over the weekend. We'll take a look as hundreds of students take their next big step in life.

New details on what happened after an avalanche instructor dies after being caught in an avalanche. Plus, a flood in the interior plays Scrooge. How it’s impacting Christmas gifts for children in need. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us widespread rainfall is forecasted across Southcentral with some warmer temperatures ramping up in Southeast.

Dangerous road conditions in part of Alaska. Details on where Alaska State Troopers were asking people to avoid.Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us avalanche warnings have been cancelled across Southcentral, but danger remains high as another round of rain moves in this weekend. And cleaning up Anchorage. We go to the Citywide Cleanup kickoff.

A teenager has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened during a party in Wasilla. The two-month long strike involving school bus drivers in the Matanuska Valley is finally over, according to the Teamsters Local 959 union. The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is organizing a citywide cleanup through the end of May. The annual event, now in its 59th year, kicks off Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Westchester Lagoon.

On today's Morning Edition, 229; that's the number of recorded cases of missing or murdered Indigenous peoples. It's a number that would be too high if it was even one, much less over 200. We'll show you how you can lend your voice to the fight. Plus, he gave three decades to the Alaska State Troopers and is now retiring to focus on his family. Major Tony April leaves behind a legacy that many could envy. We'll sit down and hear his story.

Alaska prosecutors have decided against pursuing a third trial in the case of an Unalaska man charged with criminally negligent homicide in the deaths of two teenaged girls in 2019, Deputy Attorney General John Skidmore confirmed Thursday. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan is highlighting a proposed multi-billion-dollar modernization of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson that he said would overhaul aging facilities, expand training capacity and bring a major economic lift to Anchorage. The State Board of Education has approved the charter for Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School.  

On today's Morning Edition, a gathering on Wednesday honored the life of Kelly Hunt. Gone too soon, taken from friends and family. We'll bring you to the vigil and share how they're honoring her. Later, two brothers, both violinists, and both, as you just heard, very talented, are heading to a very special stage. We'll tell you their story.

An Anchorage Police patrol officer was charged with DUI Friday after allegedly driving his patrol car while under the influence last month, according to Anchorage police. Plus, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough issued an update on the independent investigation of the Caswell Lakes animal cruelty case Wednesday, with a revised number of dogs that were found dead. And, the Anchorage Assembly passed a new ordinance Tuesday night making it illegal to feed eagles, America’s national bird.

On today's Morning Edition, the Anchorage Assembly took up the topic of feeding eagles and its questionable legality after a tree in Muldoon grew quite popular with its eagle residency. We'll fill you in on the discussion and changes. Plus, the sky is the limit when you have a goal, motivation and opportunity. Some students from Golden View Middle School were able to perform on one of the nation's most iconic stages at Carnegie Hall. But that future may be in jeopardy moving forward. We'll discuss why.

An Anchorage nightclub with a history of fatal shootings is undergoing renovations and will reopen with a new name, according to someone who works there. Plus, an Anchorage musician injured in an officer-involved shooting earlier this month is still in the hospital, leading to another delay in his court case tied to that incident. And, the Fairbanks North Star Borough is opening land sales through a new lottery and auction system.

On today's Morning Edition, it's been one year since a 17-year-old was found dead, and the case to this day is unsolved. We'll hear from his family as they continue to search for answers. Later on, it's that time of year again. Cruise ships are showing up in Juneau, boosting the city and starting the tourism season. We'll share what people are saying as they hop off the ship to explore the capital city.

Friends have made a roadside memorial for Kelly Hunt, whose body was discovered last week after she was missing for over three months, but questions still remain about what happened. Plus, a skier was severely injured Saturday after a frightening crash in the Alaska Airlines Slush Cup event at the Alyeska Resort Spring Carnival. And, an Anchorage musician accused of sexually abusing a minor in 2023 was arraigned in court on Monday, and is scheduled for a separate arraignment on Tuesday for charges related to a recent officer-involved shooting.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily rerouted traffic on the Seward Highway as crews monitor for ice and rockfalls during spring break-up season. Alaska drivers face approaching deadlines to remove studded tires as Alaska starts to shift into spring. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration is extending Anchorage Police Department foot patrols in downtown Anchorage through the end of 2026, expanding a visible police presence in the city’s urban core as state and municipal leaders push a broader “quality-of-life” crime strategy aimed at retail theft, public disorder and drug activity.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily rerouted traffic on the Seward Highway as crews monitor for ice and rockfalls during spring break-up season. Alaska drivers face approaching deadlines to remove studded tires as Alaska starts to shift into spring. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration is extending Anchorage Police Department foot patrols in downtown Anchorage through the end of 2026, expanding a visible police presence in the city’s urban core as state and municipal leaders push a broader “quality-of-life” crime strategy aimed at retail theft, public disorder and drug activity.

A levy breaking in a neighborhood in the Mat-Su has lead to flooding issues, bad enough that some are kayaking through it, and the Food Bank of Alaska's annual CANstruction event is taking shape.

Two young men have tragically died in what's being called an 'enclosed space incident' aboard a tugboat near Ketchikan. Plus, the Anchorage School District redistricting is taking some by surprise as they realize that the changes go far beyond elementary schools. 

A woman was hit and killed by a car along a Fairview neighborhood street Tuesday morning, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Touting an Alaska comeback, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R, leaned on his record to the Alaska State Legislature during his annual speech Wednesday. It’s the same approach he’s using against former Congresswoman Mary Peltola.  

The Anchorage School District and Anchorage Education Association say they've reached a tentative contract agreement. We detail few things it includes and what's next. Plus, after days of dangerous weather conditions, we check in on the roads in Anchorage. APD tells us how many crashes there were.

If you’ve noticed more moose in your Anchorage neighborhood, you probably aren’t mistaken. Fish and Game Biologist Cory Stantorf said the recent heavy snow is pushing moose from the mountains down into town. One day after the Fairbanks mayor and law enforcement leaders called eight violent incidents over the last 10 weeks “coincidental,” including seven shootings that left four dead, residents offered mixed reactions about safety in the Golden Heart City. Calling the videos of a fatal ICE-involved shooting of a woman in Minneapolis “deeply disturbing,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, now says a full investigation is warranted.

Two West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House Wednesday are in critical condition, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. The Anchorage Animal Care and Control has caught a pack of three dogs they issued a public safety alert regarding Wednesday. As families across Alaska prepare for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, hundreds of people from Kipnuk displaced by former Typhoon Halong in early October will be celebrating hundreds of miles from home, as their houses in the village remain unlivable.