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Multiple areas of the state are experiencing a First Alert Day. Plus, two Alaskans may soon be new state representatives. We hear what their priorities are for the session. And we have new details after the Anchorage Police Department said an officer reported being shot at while on patrol Christmas morning.

As the holiday season is in full swing, flu activity is up this month. We check in on the numbers. And Kwanzaa celebrations have started. We learn about the holiday at an Anchorage celebration.

Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days as high winds and heavy snow move from Southwest to Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. A suspect is in custody following a December 15 shooting at a Safeway on College Road in Fairbanks that left one person injured. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is asking the Inspector General to investigate whether the Justice Department complied with federal law...

Interior Alaska has faced frigid temperatures for weeks, placing the most vulnerable at risk, including a youth shelter in Fairbanks that is is now at capacity. Plus, the family of a 28-year-old woman found dead at an Anchorage trailhead is speaking out.

Interior Alaska, has faced frigid temperatures for weeks placing the most vulnerable at risk. Subsequently, The Door, a youth shelter in Fairbanks, is now at capacity, leaving little in the way of options for youth that don’t have stable housing. As temperatures continue to drop into the negatives, HVAC technicians have a few tips and tricks to ensure your house is warm and safe during the A...

Anchorage police are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating the death of a woman found near a popular trail. Plus, a popular destination in Fairbanks may be getting a name change — reverting back to a former moniker.

Nine Alaska tsunami detection stations will stay online after the University of Alaska stepped in with emergency funding, but their long-term future remains uncertain. Southeast and Southcentral remain 10 to 15 degrees colder than normal as more high winds return to each region. An ordinance before the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly proposes to change the name of Pioneer Park, a popular loc...

Today on the Morning Edition, a non-profit known for lending a hand is in need of a hand themselves after the recent windstorms in the Mat-Su. We'll tell you how you can assist. Plus, the Alaska Native Heritage Center held a large potluck for those displaced by former Typhoon Halong. We'll tell you how they're trying to give them a taste of home for the holidays.

A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility where he had rented a unit, officials said. Starting bright and early Thursday morning, volunteer chefs alongside people displaced by Typhoon Halong worked on crafting a potluck meal to feed up to 200 people who were displaced from the natural disaster. A pa...

Today on the Morning Edition, troops across the nation are waking up to the news that they are to receive a warrior dividend that's due to arrive before Christmas. We'll tell you what we know about the announcement from President Trump's address. Later, two former Alaska State Troopers have been indicted by a federal court on serious charges. We'll tell you what the charges are and what they mean...

President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas. Two former Alaska State Troopers accused of using excessive force to hospitalize a man mistaken for someone else last year in Kenai ha...

A Wasilla cardiologist who was facing 10 counts of possession of child sex abuse material is dead after being found in the remnants of a house fire Saturday in Wasilla. Plus, Alaska lawmakers are divided over whether new legislation is needed for a liquified natural gas pipeline, with the state’s energy consultant calling it “essential” while some legislators say existing la...

On this Morning Edition, the windstorm over the past few days left damage and chaos in its wake. We hear from those affected by it and show you the destruction. Later, the intense cold in Fairbanks has brought snow removal efforts to a halt. We'll tell you why and when it's expected to resume.

Winds ripped through Southcentral Alaska over the weekend into Monday as records were set for peak wind gusts. Plus, authorities say human remains found at the scene of a fire at a Wasilla home over the weekend were those of a Wasilla cardiologist who had been previously charged with possession of child sex abuse material, according to state troopers.

On today's Morning Edition, we look back at a weekend filled with violence and marred by tragedy. In Rhode Island, students are struggling to cope and understand why their school was the target of a still unknown gunman. Plus, the Jewish community across the world mourns together for the victims of a mass shooting in Australia in Bondi Beach, targeting a celebration to mark the beginning of Hanukk...

Strong winds are once again in Southcentral Alaska. We have details on that, as well as the snow in Southeast Alaska. Plus, Alaska State Troopers say human remains have been found at the scene of the Wasilla house fire where a cardiologist recently charged with possession of child sex abuse material lived.

First alert weather conditions continue, and Meteorologist Bailey Braun gets us up to date on what people in Southeast and Southcentral need to know. Plus, despite a chilly, windy day, hundreds gather at JBER. Hear about the wreath laying ceremony, which is just one of thousands across the country this holiday season.

Today on the Morning Edition, a lot of talk as Gov. Dunleayv unveils his budget for the state for 2027, most notably, proposing the max allowance for the PFD for all allowance. We'll take a look at how the governor is planning on leading the state forward. Later, Bartlett High students got their hands on and feet wet with some real ocean researchers. We'll dive into the deep end and find out what...

Today was a record setting day for snowfall in Fairbanks, with 10.3″ of snow recorded. Western Alaskans who had to leave their dogs behind after ex-Typhoon Halong devastated the region in October have until Monday to claim them or the animals will be spayed or neutered and made available for adoption, according to the State Veterinarian’s office. The Blood Bank of Alaska is experiencin...

Gov. Mike Dunleavy released his proposed 2027 fiscal budget Thursday, detailing how the state will spend nearly $12.1 billion in crucial departments like healthcare and education. A well-known restaurant and lodge in the Matanuska Valley is temporarily closing to repair substantial damage wrought by hurricane-force winds over the weekend. Anchorage firefighters are responding to emergencies in tru...

On this Morning Edition, uncertainty for some this morning as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska ends its programs for good. For those who rely heavily on the Clubs' services, questions abound. We take a look at why and what paths lie ahead. Plus, the governor issues a disaster declaration for the Mat-Su Valley following the destructive windstorm that swept through over the entirety o...

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state both declared a disaster after a prolonged windstorm brought hurricane-force gusts that damaged homes, toppled power lines and shutdown businesses across the region from Dec. 5–9. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska and its licensed childcare operations are ending all programs and services, according to a memo sent to staff obtained b...

On today's Morning Edition, educator turnover is on a concerning trend this year in Alaska. This morning, we break down the data and numbers to clearly define what's happening in our state. Later, the Anchorage municipality has evolved quite a bit over the past 20 years, which is when the last fire protection plan was created. We'll take a look at the new plan that's been signed to cover the next...

Anchorage officials signed the Community Wildfire Protection Plan on Tuesday, formalizing the city’s long-term wildfire resilience strategy after more than a year of technical analysis and community engagement. One adult was found dead in a camper fire in Nikiski Sunday, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Winter season brings its risks in harbors across Alaska – including sinking...

Today on the Morning Edition, the Mat-Su Valley waking up today to careful optimisim that the worst of the wind has passed. We'll show you how the wind storm has caused damage and power outages across the valley on a widespread scale. Later, it's not a secret that the cost of living is higher in Alaska than the national average, but food banks and others are reporting increasing demand as increasi...