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Today on the Morning Edition, a tax levy for Anchorage schools, improvements to public safety, parks, trails and more, there's a possibility you could see it all on an April ballot, putting a lot of big-dollar questions before voters. We'll break down how this will impact you. Later, a man from Texas took a surprise trip to Fairbanks and hasn't been heard from in weeks, creating a mystery in the A...

On today's Morning Edition, it's nothing new here in the Frontier State to wake up and check the forecast to find out what kind of battle today will be. We'll bring you the latest on what Southeast and Southcentral are facing today. Plus, the weather has done damage throughout the state. High winds, heavy snow and now there are many looking for repair services, there are many lookign to take advan...

Part of the evacuation advisory in Juneau has been lifted, but the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) said “avalanche hazard remains elevated across all areas.” The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center announced avalanche warnings Saturday for the Kenai and Chugach Mountains in and around the Anchorage Hillside, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, and the Seward and Lost Lake areas. A...

On this Morning Edition, avalanches, rain and more all battered Southeast over the weekend. We'll take a look and see how Juneau is faring. Plus, protests across the country, and here in Alaska, over last week's shooting of a woman in Minneapolis brought out dozens in Fairbanks to brave the bitter cold to express their beliefs.

Avalanche concern is still at top of mind in the Juneau area where A First Alert Weather Day is active. Plus, Southcentral is also seeing avalanche concerns.   Experts explain the snowpack and why it may cause trouble. And a pond in the road? That's sure what it looks like on one Anchorage street as police close one lane due to hazardous conditions.  

The danger in the Juneau area is not over. Officials are still recommending evacuation for those in known avalanche slide paths. We explain the developing details.

The City and Borough of Juneau has issued evacuation advisories due to the increasing risk of avalanches in the area with rain forecasted to hit the area following record-breaking snowfall, creating a dangerous mix of conditions. Alaska lawmakers are bracing for budget impacts after President Donald Trump announced Friday that up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil could flow to the United Sta...

Today on the Morning Edition, the heavy snow is melting in Juneau, but we are First Alerting you to new dangers emerging. We'll have that forecast and tell you what drivers need to know about flooding and avalanche risks as rain moves in. Later, tackling crime in Fairbanks; after eight violent crimes, including seven shootings and four deaths, Fairbanks leaders called it "coincidental," but do res...

If you’ve noticed more moose in your Anchorage neighborhood, you probably aren’t mistaken. Fish and Game Biologist Cory Stantorf said the recent heavy snow is pushing moose from the mountains down into town. One day after the Fairbanks mayor and law enforcement leaders called eight violent incidents over the last 10 weeks “coincidental,” including seven shootings that left...

On today's Morning Edition, record-breaking snowfall has brought Juneau to a standstill, forcing the state Capitol to declare a local emergency. Why officials are now warning of increased avalanche danger as warmer temperatures and rain move in. Later, it's been four weeks since the official search was suspended for two men missing at sea off Sitka. We'll hear from their mothers about their frustr...

As Anchorage plows start to hit residential neighborhoods in the days after the city received over a foot of snow, many are giving the city good grades for clearing snow during this latest storm. Alaska’s congressional delegation had mixed reactions Wednesday on the legality of the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela over the weekend, just a day before they’re set to vote...

On today's Morning Edition, Anchorage is digging out. Snow on the road is causing headaches for drivers. We'll show you what the city and state are doing to clear the roads, plus how you can track the plows from home. Later, dangerous delays for Anchorage firefighters. The Fire Chief says some engines are staffed with fewer firefighters than the national standard. We'll explain why this is happeni...

Up to a foot of snow has fallen in areas across Southcentral as of Tuesday, with more expected into Wednesday morning. Anchorage Street Maintenance has begun round-the-clock plow operations after a winter storm dumped 12 to 14 inches of snow in different parts of the city on Monday and Tuesday. Transfer sites in the Fairbanks North Star Borough saw trash build up over the weekend, as contractor Al...

Today on the Morning Edition, from the Interior all the way down to Juneau, extreme weather is leaving its mark across the state. In Fairbanks, we'll show you how critical city services, like snow and trash removal, are to resume. Plus, a helpful tip for keeping your trash tidy during the thaw. Meanwhile, Anchorage's frigid temperatures are putting the city's most vulnerable at risk.

Trash collection and snow removal operations have resumed in the City of Fairbanks, as temperatures climb in the Interior. Eight boats have sunk in Juneau’s harbor due to record-breaking snowfall that has paralyzed Alaska’s capital city and prompted school closures.

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.