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 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 Dep...

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 Scot...

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...

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 sh...

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 sho...

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 re...

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. &nb...

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 bloc...

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 (J...

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 a...

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....

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 rolle...

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 tatt...

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 even...