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On today's Morning Edition, a tense moment Thursday evening with emergency services lining the runway at Ted Stevens for an emergency landing. We'll share the latest on what we know. Plus, timing is just about everything. For this mother in Ketchikan, it was leaving at the perfect time to miss this boulder crashing down on her. We'll share her story.

On today's Morning Edition, a fire just off Northern Lights Blvd on Wednesday evening had traffic backed up as firefighters struggled to tackle the difficult fire. We'll share the details. Plus, Misty Rehder is out on bail after being indicted on 24 counts in the case of 23 dog deaths. We'll tell you how and what the community is saying about the situation.

On today's Morning Edition, a second officer-involved shooting in as many weeks leaves another man dead in Fairbanks. Questions are rising. We'll bring you what we know. Later, Miss Alaska has been crowned, but she isn't chasing just pageant glory. We'll share her mission and her story as she represents Alaska on the national stage.

On this Tuesday, a man is dead following an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning in Fairbanks. East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez is at the center of two resolutions, one calling for his censure, the other calling for an investigation and possible removal. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is largely dismissing a letter from more than 1,200 former Department of Justi...

Today on the Morning Edition, it's one of the most important things we can know: how to grow our own food, how to care for the soil, the land and more. We'll take a look at how some children are learning the basics. Later, the wildfire season hasn't been too harsh, but experts say not to breathe a sigh of relief just yet. We'll share what they're saying.

Alaskans cheer on the U.S. in their World Cup match versus Belgium.  Interior Alaska has been seeing a milder wildfire season than last year so far, with only the Starry Fire outside Anderson leading to evacuations. Whale deaths are on track to make 2026 one of the deadliest years on the West Coast, which includes Alaska’s 33,904 miles of coastline, according to the  Center for Bio...

On today's Morning Edition, Eielson Air Force Base will soon be opening the gates for a big air show. We'll show you how they're planning on accommodating you. Later, the weekend was host to a great many festivities across the state. We'll bring you a recap of one of Alaska's famed Fourth of July traditions: Mt. Marathon.

On this episode, The girdwood forest fair continues into it's third day. A look at the artisans that make it special. High pressure is moving into northern portions of the state, prompting heat advisories while significant moisture is heading to Southeast. All this on your weekday forecast. Plus, Fairbanks own Goldpanners celebrate America's 250th birthday with a ball game and a special histo...

On today's Morning Edition, a suspended pilot's license, no current medical card, yet still in the air. We'll share the new details emerging in the case of the fatal crash near Cordova. Plus, the FAA has closed multiple rural stations in Alaska. We'll tell you what you need to know, and share how it's affecting pilots across the Last Frontier.

A pilot with a ‘suspended’ commercial and medical certificate was killed last month when his plane crashed in mountainous terrain southeast of Cordova. Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a crash at Potter Marsh along the Seward Highway that resulted in three vehicles in the water, closing the heavily-traveled roadway for hours. A three-day, multi-agency crime suppression sweep...

Today on the Morning Edition, the minimum wage in the state of Alaska has bumped up again, as it continues to do so every year until 2027. We'll look at where it is now and what the plans are for the future. And later, the day the family of Anesha "Duffy" Murnane has long awaited has arrived. We'll share the judge's sentencing of Kirby Calderwood in her murder case.

Today on the Morning Edition, an arrest has been made for a fire over the weekend, one of five that kep firefighters buys. We'll share what APD has confirmed. Plus, happening today, a Utah man pled guilty in the murder of Homer woman Anesha "Duffy" Murnane, is set to be sentenced. We'll take a look back at Duffy and what her family is saying leading up to this moment.

 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...