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Today on the Morning Edition, record-breaking snowfall wreaking havoc on the Capitol. Boats are sinking in the harbor and one local dojo is left without a roof. We'll show you the impact and what's next for those affected. Later, most Anchorage businesses are feeling the freeze, but one downtown shop is bucking the trend, selling out of winter essentials. Find out why they're so busy next.

We now know the names of the officers who troopers say fired their guns during a recent officer-involved shooting in Fairbanks. Troopers tell us how long they've been with AST. Plus, an overnight fire didn't keep one Fairbanks store from opening today. What we know so far. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun explains the cold around the state.

An Anchorage funeral home has significant damage after a late-night fire, but it says everyone in its care is safe and sound. What we know so far. U.S. officials say the Venezuelan president has arrived in New York after he was captured overnight. We hear from President Trump and Alaska’s delegation.

Nine boats have sunk in Juneau’s harbor this week as record-breaking snowfall overwhelms vessels, according to the harbormaster. Prolonged arctic temperatures have forced the City of Fairbanks to suspend all garbage collection services for the remainder of the week as both machinery and personnel reach their breaking point. A man is dead and another injured after an officer-involved shooting...

On today's Morning Edition, Alaska's voting system could see big changes with an effort, once again, to repeal ranked choice voting. Find out what that changes in this new ballot initiative that could impact everything from primaries to campaign donations. Later, overcrowding at the Fairbanks animal shelter is forcing heartbreaking decisions. Find out what staff are doing to help and what you can...

On this Morning Edition, extreme cold gripping the Interior is causing a spike in crashes around Fairbanks. We'll tell you what troopers say is behind the increase and crucial safety tips you need to know if you're hitting the road for New Year's. And later, a new effort by the Anchorage Police Department is cracking down on retail theft, and police say it's working. We'll have the numbers on how...

This month is shaping up to be the coldest December Fairbanks has seen since 1980, with an average temperature of -21.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Alaska received the nation’s second-highest rural healthcare award, but keeping the more than $1 billion reward requires legislative action which Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, said he hasn’t briefed on. New Year’s Eve is just a day...

Today on the Morning Edition, what Shawn McVey's family is saying about his sacrifice and the man he was. Plus, a pair of adventurers tackle North America's tallest peak, only to be turned back by a fierce storm that could have ended far more than just their climb. We'll share the lessons they learned.

Homes across the interior are experiencing difficulties with cold temperatures and frozen pipes. This includes my parents, who had frozen pipes over the weekend caused by exposure to cold air in the garage where the boiler for their home is. An Alaskan and U.S. Army veteran died while fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Monday that Alaska’s app...

On today's Morning Edition, two new state representatives are ready and waiting to be sworn in to fill vacant seats. We'll hear from them on their goals for the future as they get ready to start their new positions. Later, reports say cases of frostbite are on the rise. We'll share with you tips to help you stay safe and healthy during the intense cold we're experiencing.

Multiple areas of the state are experiencing a First Alert Day. Plus, two Alaskans may soon be new state representatives. We hear what their priorities are for the session. And we have new details after the Anchorage Police Department said an officer reported being shot at while on patrol Christmas morning.

As the holiday season is in full swing, flu activity is up this month. We check in on the numbers. And Kwanzaa celebrations have started. We learn about the holiday at an Anchorage celebration.

Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days as high winds and heavy snow move from Southwest to Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. A suspect is in custody following a December 15 shooting at a Safeway on College Road in Fairbanks that left one person injured. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is asking the Inspector General to investigate whether the Justice Department complied with federal law...

Interior Alaska has faced frigid temperatures for weeks, placing the most vulnerable at risk, including a youth shelter in Fairbanks that is is now at capacity. Plus, the family of a 28-year-old woman found dead at an Anchorage trailhead is speaking out.

Interior Alaska, has faced frigid temperatures for weeks placing the most vulnerable at risk. Subsequently, The Door, a youth shelter in Fairbanks, is now at capacity, leaving little in the way of options for youth that don’t have stable housing. As temperatures continue to drop into the negatives, HVAC technicians have a few tips and tricks to ensure your house is warm and safe during the A...

Anchorage police are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating the death of a woman found near a popular trail. Plus, a popular destination in Fairbanks may be getting a name change — reverting back to a former moniker.

Nine Alaska tsunami detection stations will stay online after the University of Alaska stepped in with emergency funding, but their long-term future remains uncertain. Southeast and Southcentral remain 10 to 15 degrees colder than normal as more high winds return to each region. An ordinance before the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly proposes to change the name of Pioneer Park, a popular loc...

Today on the Morning Edition, a non-profit known for lending a hand is in need of a hand themselves after the recent windstorms in the Mat-Su. We'll tell you how you can assist. Plus, the Alaska Native Heritage Center held a large potluck for those displaced by former Typhoon Halong. We'll tell you how they're trying to give them a taste of home for the holidays.

A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility where he had rented a unit, officials said. Starting bright and early Thursday morning, volunteer chefs alongside people displaced by Typhoon Halong worked on crafting a potluck meal to feed up to 200 people who were displaced from the natural disaster. A pa...

Today on the Morning Edition, troops across the nation are waking up to the news that they are to receive a warrior dividend that's due to arrive before Christmas. We'll tell you what we know about the announcement from President Trump's address. Later, two former Alaska State Troopers have been indicted by a federal court on serious charges. We'll tell you what the charges are and what they mean...

President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas. Two former Alaska State Troopers accused of using excessive force to hospitalize a man mistaken for someone else last year in Kenai ha...

A Wasilla cardiologist who was facing 10 counts of possession of child sex abuse material is dead after being found in the remnants of a house fire Saturday in Wasilla. Plus, Alaska lawmakers are divided over whether new legislation is needed for a liquified natural gas pipeline, with the state’s energy consultant calling it “essential” while some legislators say existing la...

On this Morning Edition, the windstorm over the past few days left damage and chaos in its wake. We hear from those affected by it and show you the destruction. Later, the intense cold in Fairbanks has brought snow removal efforts to a halt. We'll tell you why and when it's expected to resume.

Winds ripped through Southcentral Alaska over the weekend into Monday as records were set for peak wind gusts. Plus, authorities say human remains found at the scene of a fire at a Wasilla home over the weekend were those of a Wasilla cardiologist who had been previously charged with possession of child sex abuse material, according to state troopers.

On today's Morning Edition, we look back at a weekend filled with violence and marred by tragedy. In Rhode Island, students are struggling to cope and understand why their school was the target of a still unknown gunman. Plus, the Jewish community across the world mourns together for the victims of a mass shooting in Australia in Bondi Beach, targeting a celebration to mark the beginning of Hanukk...