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On today's Morning Edition, questions this morning as another officer-involved shooting happened overnight. We'll bring you what we know so far. Plus, you may have seen one or know someone who has one, but perhaps you don't know what it means. The semicolon tattoo is making a statement, and for some, it can mean a lot more than the punctuation can show. We'll show you what it means to many.

Friday marks 25 years since the horrific terrorist attacks on America. We take a look at what has changed since then and the tributes that Alaskans across the state are doing.

In Savoonga, Gambell, Nome, Shishmaref, Teller, Wales and Nunam Iqua, they fired guns into the ocean at 8:03 p.m. to honor two people who died after their skiff flipped near St. Lawrence Island.   A private company ran a test last month that experimented with creating rain in Alaska. We look further into the story and what Alaskan residents are saying.   Social media platforms have rapid...

On today's Morning Edition, an incredible moment; defying the odds and witnessing tragedy. A 15-year-old boy pulled from the Bering Sea survives. We'll share his incredible story of survival. And later, recovery efforts in Tok are on going. We'll check in and get the latest on how things are progressing as the community recovers from the devastating Mukluk Fire

The mother of a motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Anchorage is opening up about who he was. New video shows the rescue of a 15-year-old boy, the lone survivor of a fishing boat that overturned off the Alaska coast last weekend. The Alaska Supreme Court heard live oral arguments Wednesday in a critical civil case that could redefine how much protection police officers receive un...

On today's Morning Edition, it's a case that draws lines, asks hard questions and pushes the boundaries. What defines qualified immunity, and when does it become a deterrent to people who are calling for help? We'll break down the case headed to the Alaska Supreme Court. And later, good news for the Interior. GVEA rate changes are on the way that may spell relief for some customers. We'll let you...

Two members of a three-person crew aboard a boat that went missing near St. Lawrence Island have died, while a third survived, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The three Anchorage police officers who fired their guns along a major city roadway this spring, killing a man who allegedly pointed his gun at them, were cleared Tuesday by the state.   The Alaska Supreme Court is schedule...

On today's Morning Edition, the search for a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run continues. What happened leading up to the crash and what police know so far. Plus, do Alaskans still have faith in their lawmakers? We hear from Gov. Mike Duleavy as the slate of candidates running in the midterm election is finally locked in.

Today on the Morning Edition, it was a big, adventure-packed weekend on Kodiak, first with a big high school football win on Friday night that led into the rodeo on the fairgrounds. We'll share the details. And later, in North Pole, it's always Christmas season, and never too soon to give Santa a fresh coat. We take a closer look at the renovations to ol' Saint Nick.

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The two pilots flying a chartered plane that crashed last month, killing all eight onboard, were identified Friday. Two Fairbanks police officers and an Alaska State Trooper were cleared Friday of any criminal wrongdoing in the  June 28 shooting death  of Brandon Michael Roberts, finding that the 31-year-old pointed a handgun at officers during a foot pursuit through the Bentley Mall par...

On today's Morning Edition, a land sale in Fairbanks is stirring some frustration among residents. We take a look at why the company wants the land and what people could lose. Later, Alaska gets an internet upgrade. We'll share new numbers on how many more remote communities are now eligible for broadband service.

A judgment debtor examination is currently scheduled for Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m., after an Anchorage Superior Court judge ruled last month that David Gottstein — son of late Alaska businessman Barney Gottstein — must sit for a second round of sworn testimony and produce financial records to satisfy a $1.67 million judgment stemming from a years-long dispute over his father’s estate....

On this Morning Edition, the Anchorage Police Department's use of force under new scrutiny. We're looking through a new report for a closer look at the numbers and how APD is reacting. Plus, we're hopping on the Alaska Railroad for a trip out to Girdwood. Our Dani Tompkins will join us for a closer look at this iconic Alaska tourist attraction.

President Donald Trump will be making another visit to Alaska  in his second term, he told reporters Wednesday, to support Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, in his race against former Congresswoman Mary Peltola. A sweeping independent review of the Anchorage Police Department’s use of force policies and practices released Wednesday has revealed stark racial disparities and systemic issues, w...

Today on the Morning Edition, the Fairbanks North Star Borough is asking lawmakers to hit the pause button on data centers. Find out what's driving the push and why residents are voicing their concerns. And later, a man is recovering after surviving a bear attack while caribou hunting. What happened leading up to the attack, and how he escaped.

Assembly members are set to vote on new funding to upgrade the Anchorage Police Department's crime monitoring center tonight. A section of Lacey Street between First and Second Avenue in downtown Fairbanks will remain closed to vehicle traffic this winter, as the City of Fairbanks continues to use the space for activities and businesses. The stage is set for Alaska’s November election follow...

Wildfire season is nearing the end this year, plus meet the squirrels who waterski and the family story behind them that's anything but silly.

Two more victims have been identified from the tragic Aug. 20  plane crash near Cape Newenham  in southwestern Alaska, bringing the total number of publicly-identified victims to six of the eight people lost in the crash. This month’s state primary results were certified Monday, advancing up to four candidates in each race to the November general election, which will use ranked-cho...

On this Morning Edition, do you have a garden overflowing with produce, and you're just not sure what to do with the extra? We'll show you how you can get that abundance to a good place and help your fellow Alaskans. Later, a Buddhist temple in Anchorage that welcomes everyone is in need of a helping hand themselves. We'll share the story and what you can do to help.

The Anchorage Police Department gave critical updates today on two recent officer-involved shootings. New disclosures detail an East Anchorage suspect shot while walking away from police, and a deadly standoff involving a replica weapon. Tok residents who had to evacuate their homes earlier this month due to the  Mukluk Fire  may be able to return home this weekend. The University of Ala...

Today on the Morning Edition, APD says it's about enhancing safety, but some are asking: when does police surveillance cross the line from protecting to invasion of privacy? We'll show you the latest on the real-time crime center the APD wants to expand. Plus, the Mukluk fire recovery efforts continue, and the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection announces a change. We'll bring you the...

On Thursday, Alaska State Troopers  identified the people on board  as 68-year-old Alaska pilot Eric Middlebrook and California residents Ronald Schmidt, Lance Schmidt and Daniel Simons. Middlebrook is a  former mayor of Bethel . Even as statewide figures paint a picture of rising crime in Alaska, the state’s annual report  reveals a tale of two vastly different jurisdict...

On today's Morning Edition, tragedy strikes near Selbovia as a private plane crashes into the waters. We'll share what we know so far. Plus, recovery efforts are underway as the wildfire in Tok enters a new phase. We'll tell you how the community is pulling together and recovering with the help of Alaskans from all across the state.

A small plane crashed into Seldovia Slough Wednesday afternoon. Another victim that was on the federally-chartered plane that crashed last week while trying to land in thick fog at a remote radar site in Western Alaska has been identified. As containment efforts continue on the Mukluk Fire, which has already consumed more than 7,000 acres as well as 44 structures, the community of Tok has been wor...