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Today on the Morning Edition, one thing no one ever wants to go through: losing your home and property in a house fire. We spoke to some who escaped the Mountain View apartment fire, one by a daring escape, and share their story. Later, Alaska ranks extremely high in the nation for suicide rates. A bill to help fund the 988 crisis line is going before the state senate committee today. We break dow...

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. 

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. 

Today on the Morning Edition, "bring Kelly home" chants filled the Alaska Airlines Center in an outpouring of support and a cry for answers. Missing since January, the family is searching tirelessly. We'll tell you more about Kelly Hunt. Later, concerns are on the rise about spring breakup. If temperatures remain below freezing, then jump upwards instead of a gradual increase, ice jams become a co...

Fans at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage held signs and chanted “Bring Kelly Home” during Alaska’s Class 1A and 2A high school state basketball championships last weekend. Mathew Thomas Becker, 61, a man the Anchorage Police Department said it was looking for, was found dead Sunday, according to Anchorage police. Anchorage physician Dr. Claribel Tan was sentenced today to...

On today's Morning Edition, for five seasons a ranger at Katmai National Park was completely dedicated to living his dream by protecting the beautiful nad. But now, Caylon Likely gone too soon. We'll share his story. Later, the Tanana Chiefs Conference has a new Chief Chairman and a new vision for how to move forward. We'll tell you what that vision is.

Mathew Thomas Becker, 61, a man the Anchorage Police Department said it was looking for, was found dead Sunday, according to Anchorage police. Thursday saw the election of Sharon Hildebrand as the new Chief and Chairman of Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), as the native organization wrapped up its four-day annual convention. The latest from the Iditarod trail as race leaders get closer to The Bured...

Today on the Morning Edition, on your mark, get set, go! Despite frigid temperatures, runners showed up in big numbers to participate in some pre-St. Paddy's Day fun and have a little run in the snow. We'll share some unique stories from the weekend's race. Later, much of Alaska is focused on the Iditarod and how the big sled dog race is going as it reaches Western Alaska, but in the Interior mush...

The Anchorage Police Department said it has located the man it was searching for yesterday who was considered armed and dangerous. Details from initial charging documents. Plus, two mushers end their Iditarod run, but they weren't in the running for the title. And we check in with the lead mushers in Unalakleet.

Anchorage police are looking for a man it says is considered armed and dangerous. Plus, with temperatures slightly warmer than recently this weekend, Bailey Braun is tracking the next storm expected to make landfall in Southeast by Sunday. And we're checking in on the Iditarod, as our crew awaits the first teams to Unalakleet. It’s also Pi Day, which pays homage to the mathematical number. W...

The Sand Point girls basketball team competed in the Class 1A Alaska high school state tournament this week for only the second time in nearly 30 years, playing in honor of a classmate who died two weeks before the tournament began. Opening statements began Friday in the retrial of Dustin Ruckman, now 24, who faces two counts of criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 deaths of two teenage passe...

Today on the Morning Edition, Thursday was a day that many in Alaska remember the tragic loss of a young girl. Ashley Johnson-Barr, taken too soon from the world, and more importantly, from her family. We sat down and spoke with the family about how they're moving on without her and share their story. Later, medical fraud can be destructive and leave behind lingering impacts you may not notice rig...

‘Bottomless pit of pain’: Ukrainians in Alaska say as US eases Russian oil sanctions to curb price spike. Jurors were selected Thursday in the retrial of 24-year-old Dustin Ruckman, and the case is scheduled to move to opening statements at 9 a.m. Friday. Investigations are underway in Michigan after a 41-year-old man rammed a vehicle into a synagogue in a Detroit suburb on Thursday.

On this Morning Edition, if you're headed to the airport, pay attention. The parking lots there are very full. We spent a few hours ourselves looking for avaailable parking. We'll share with you what the airport is advising.

On today's Morning Edition, you weren't seeing things, Fairbanks! That was a fireball in the sky Tuesday morning. We spoke with the experts and share what they say about it. Plus, if you're planning on flying out of Anchorage anytime in the next few weeks, you'll want to be aware of the wait times for security at Ted Stevens. With the partial shutdown ongoing and TSA working without pay, we'll bre...

On today's Morning Edition, education funding still at the forefront of lawmakers' minds as they battle a tight budget and try to find answers for everyone. We'll break down exactly what they're facing and trying to overcome. Later, it's cookie season! If you haven't got your hands on some Girl Scout Cookies, you're missing out. We took a trip to see what all goes into the challenges of getting th...

A jury has found an Anchorage man guilty of second-degree murder in the 2019 killing of Oscar Garcia over a $550 drug debt, but acquitted him of the more serious charge of first-degree murder and a separate kidnapping charge. A 22-year-old Wasilla man who was convicted of shooting and killing his mother and brother in 2016 pleaded not guilty in a new murder case involving an Anchorage teen from 20...

Today on the Morning Edition, the Iditarod is officially underway. The ceremonial start took place on Saturday in Anchorage, followed by the start in Willow on Sunday. We'll bring you the sights and sounds and current leaderboard of teh race so far. Later, Juneau begins work on a major renovation to Marine Park. We'll Let you know what the plans are and how long it may take before you can see thos...

We're in Willow as the mushers and their dogs take off from the official starting line to begin Iditarod 54. Plus, Iran names a new supreme leader, as a 7th U.S. service member dies from injuries received during Operation Epic Fury.

We got to the Iditarod Ceremonial Start to hear from mushers and fans. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us that the meteorological spring season might be upon us, but winter temperatures and snow are persisting this weekend for much of the state. Plus, concern in the Interior as people are warned about some lakes and rivers that could be a safety issue.

Some residents of the Denali Borough who’ve been trapped in their homes by heavy snowfall for weeks were finally freed this weekend after State DOT plows were able to reach them at the request of the borough. A Palmer grand jury has indicted a Wasilla man in the 2023 killing of an Anchorage teenager whose remains were discovered last year in the Mat-Su, according to Alaska State Troopers. A...

Today on the Morning Edition, an alleged international chld sex predator now in custody. He appeared in court in Anchorage after being extradited from Malaysia. We'll break down the details on how the FBI is working to bring him to justice. Later, snow is in the forecast in the Anchorage area, which means it'll also be falling in the mountains naturally. But old snow and new snow don't always mesh...

Today on the Morning Edition, the Mat-Su School District is facing a $20 million shortfall, and this may feel familiar to many, as ASD just went through a similar process. Now Mat-Su schools are on the chopping block. We'll bring you the latest on the discussions. Later, weather in Juneau hasn't been sunshien and rainbows lately. Aaron Morrison will break down what we can expect to see in southeas...

Major winter storm brings snow, rain, and historic snowfall to Alaska. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is nearing adoption of its budget for the next school year, and facing a $23 million deficit, the district is proposing program cuts and school closures to address the shortfall. On Wednesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox and Lee Zeldin, the administrator...

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait killed her and five other U.S. service members. On Tuesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy spoke to the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce as part of a visit to the interior. During his presentation, he touched on topics such as the conflict with Iran, the pros...