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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...

On today's Morning Edition, it's never a sound you want to hear, and for some, it's a worst nightmare. The sound of a pet crying out as a bear is roaring and attacking, and for one Alaskan woman, it became a reality. We'll share her story. Later on, the second day in the Hildabrand murder trial continued with emotional testimony. We'll update you with the latest on the case.

An Anchorage man facing murder charges was back in court Thursday for day two of his criminal trial. With the Alaska House set to debate a key tax exemption bill Friday, labor unions and the developer behind the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas pipeline signed a non-binding pledge Thursday to prioritize Alaska workers — a show of momentum that not all lawmakers say changes their concern...

On this Morning Edition, the defense says she took her own life and left her husband making a series of bad decisions. The prosecution says it's murder. The trial of Zarrius Hildabrand will hopefully provide answers to a family still searching for the truth. Plus, baby moose and caribou may have lost their natural parents, but plenty of humans are ready to step in and help them grow at the Alaska...

Alaska’s proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, as the House Finance Committee advanced a major property tax exemption bill developer Glenfarne says will make the $44.5 to $54.5 billion project a reality — that is, if the legislature passes it without changes. The body of a Kotzebue hunter who went missing after falling through sea ice during a huntin...

Today on the Morning Edition, it's one of the most dangerous sections of road in Anchorage, with the crash count and fatality figures to back up the claim. We'll share the discussions on how to change this for the better and how you can get involved. Later, the U.S. said Ted Stevens commissioning is happening soon in Whittier, and we have our eyes on the situation, waiting for the date to be annou...

A new policy in the Mat-Su Borough School District would  allow select staff the option to carry concealed handguns on campus . As Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Alaska,  investigates a Petersburg Republican U.S. Senate candidate  who shares a name with Alaska’s incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan — warning that his sworn filing could carry perjury implications — Petersburg&r...

Today on the Morning Edition, is it intentional to mislead voters, or simply coincidence that there are two Dan Sullivans on the Republican ticket for the Alaska senate seat race? We'll share the latest details and how officials are reacting to it. Later, a surprising theft at a non-profit leaves people wondering why. We spoke to ABATE about their stolen bikes and share the story.

Jurors entered the second week of a  wrongful death trial  Monday over a March 2021 heli-ski crash near the Knik Glacier that killed Czech billionaire Petr Kellner and four others, with dueling testimony focused on whether operators failed to launch an emergency response quickly enough — and whether those alleged failures violated rules or merely fell short of industry best practic...

On today's Morning Edition, a small fire was fortunately contained and stopped before it could spread and cause any damage, turning what could have been a terrible situation into a moment ot recognize the actions of a group of youth that saved the day. Plus, this weekend played host to the annual Run for Women event, that started with heartbreak and loss, but has grown into community support and l...

A major road in Anchorage closed after a four-vehicle collision. What police are saying about injuries. Plus, thousands of runners with one powerful mission. How one Anchorage event is fighting breast cancer. And, a place honoring veterans is getting new life in downtown Fairbanks. How community veterans helped shape the renovations – and when the park reopens. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tel...

A National Park Service Ranger on a climbing patrol fell into a crevasse Thursday afternoon on Mt. McKinley and has died, according to a National Park Service press release. Jurors in Anchorage began hearing testimony this week in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Petr Kellner, a Czech billionaire who was among five people killed in a  March 2021 heli-skiing helicopter crash &nb...

On today's Morning Edition, a young soldier from JBER is in critical condition, fighting for his life with his family at his side. What happened and how his family says his bright light continues to shine in their trying time. Plus, Red Flag-Alaska means soldiers get to jump from airplanes into the beautiful terrain that is our home state. But aside from being beautiful and an adventure, there is...

Today on the Morning Edition, former Gov. Bill Walker is running for governor again and has a proposal regarding the PFD and how to handle it moving forward it he's re-elected to office. We'll share the details. Later, summer activities are beginning all across the state. In the Interior, Summerfest kicks off Friday with a concert at Fort Wainwright. We'll let you know how and when to attend.