Alaska's News Source

Learning more about the survivor of yesterday's bear mauling at a popular Anchorage trail,  and digging into what authorities are doing about the bear involved. A fatal shooting over the weekend is prompting a larger APD presence in downtown anchorage. One lawmaker who is deployed right now says he will return in time for the legislative special session.    

Today on the Morning Edition, new footage and details in a deadly shooting over the weekend in downtown Anchorage. Later on, a missionary priest who spent several weeks kidnapped by Boko Haram is safe and recovering.

Authorities search for a bear that was involved in a mauling in Anchorage Tuesday. New, separate reports released by the NTSB today detail the fatal crashes of two prominent Alaskans back in 2023. After more than seven weeks in captivity, a Nigerian priest who served in Alaska for six years has been released by the terrorist organization Boko Haram.  

On today's Morning Edition, Alaska Airlines halted all flights nationwide for about three hours last night. Later on, evidence of a 7,000-year-old Alutiiq village was found near Kodiak.

Security footage obtained by Alaska's news source is revealing new details in Sunday mornings shooting in downtown Anchorage. And, a catholic priest with ties to Alaska has been released after being kidnapped in Nigeria. Plus, as wildfire suppression efforts continue, an out-of-state fire crew near Fairbanks recently found its truck vandlized at their camp.  

The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source.

Families gather in Anchorage at an annual memorial ceremony to honor loved ones lost to homicide. Plus, tradition and culture are on display in Fairbanks. We take you to the last day of the World Eskimo Indian Olympics.

On today's Morning Edition, a tsunami warning rattled nerves across parts of Alaska, but not everyone's phone got an alert. Plus, a neighborhood in Faiview now sits empty but a temporary solution aims to help those without transportation get vital items.

APD says shots were fired near Sullivan Arena this afternoon as people gathered to watch baseball. Plus how the most recent set of vetoes from Gov. Dunleavy could impact Alaska. More ASD layoffs were announced this week --- as other staff members are also facing being re-assigned to another position in the district. 

Today on the Morning Edition, the moment an earthquake struck Southwest Alaska and how residents reacted. Later today, camping in certain spots is now a misdemeanor in Anchorage, but how will it be enforced?

It's been a day since a magnitude 7.3 earthquake shook Sand Point, causing tsunami alerts to be issued across coastal communities -- what we know now. Plus, how public media plays a roll in alerting the public of a potential disaster, and how the recent wave of funding cuts could impact future emergency alerts.  And all the excitement from day 2 of WEIO!

On today's Morning Edition, the future of public broadcasting is uncertain after a massive bill to reel in federal funding clears a hurdle in the US Senate. Plus, whole staffing positions are in jeopardy amid a multi-million-dollar funding gap.

A magnitude 7.3 hits near Sand Point. How communities across the state reacted to the aftermath. Sen. Dan Sullivan strikes a deal to help fund Alaskan rural radio stations. But some within public media remain skeptical

On today's Morning Edition, the Trump Administration's announcement to rescind the National Forests' "Roadless Rule" in June has sparked outrage from some and support from others. Later on, how the LaFrance Administration is looking to reduce the number of deaths at the hands of police in Anchorage

Time runs out as school districts across the state scramble to submit their budgets by deadline. Concerns mount as deficits grow. Wetter weather blows into parts of Alaska. What it means for the wildfires across the state.

Today on the Morning Edition, Interior Alaska continues to battle an unprecedented wildfire season with dozens of structures destroyed. Later, more rain in central Texas forced crews to pause recovery efforts this weekend.

Tonight, the team managing the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires updates the number of homes destroyed in the fires.

Wet weather across Alaska slows wildfire progress. The FBI is seeking information on a potential bank robbery in Anchorage. APD investigates an alleged gunfight between two vehicles that eventually led one of cars to crash.    

Tonight, the state has downgraded to Preparedness Level 4 as more than 700,000 acres of land have burned in Alaska this wildfire season.  And a man who worked as the fire chief for Whittier’s Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is honored after his death.

A man convicted of first- and second-degree murder for killing his apartment manager in 2023 was sentenced to 77 years on Friday. Plus, the latest on Interior Alaska's wildfires that have triggered road closures and evacuations.

Today on The Morning Edition, smoke from nearby wildfires in the Interior is once again clouding the air in Fairbanks and raising concerns about air quality. Plus, more voices will weigh in on Anchorage's ongoing homelessness debate as public testimony on a camping-ban ordinance may shape what happens next.

An immigration attorney representing one of 41 men in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement custody who were held temporarily at ACC in June says his client was hospitalized for tuberculosis upon returning to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington. What Department of Corrections officials are saying; plus, the latest on Alaska wildfires that are forcing evacuations and road closu...

On today's Morning Edition, Mayor LaFrance says the administration has a plan to get a hold on homelessness. Plus, recent trends point to Alaska's fish shrinking in size, but it might not be as bad as you think.

On today's Morning Edition. the death toll in Texas continues to climb after devastating flash flooding wiped out communities and lives. Plus, dozens of animals are seized from a wildlife center in Haines and the owner is seeking answers.

On today's Morning Edition, an update on the effort to clean up Davis Park. Plus, lawmakers are set to return to Juneau to discuss education while Gov. Dunleavy is asking minority members to stay home for the first five days