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With the increased possibility of an eruption from Mt. Spurr, we wanted to find out what plans are in place in the event of a volcanic eruption in the state. Jeremy Zidek, public information officer with the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, spoke with Reporter Olivia Nordyke to explain what happens if an eruption should occur. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The controversial education funding bill to increase the base student allocation by $1,000 passed through the state House on Wednesday in a 24-16 vote. The bill now advances on to the state. Plus, The Alaska Volcano Observatory says new magma is likely the cause of volcanic unrest at Mount Spurr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the increased possibility of an eruption from Mt. Spurr, Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey sat down with Dave Schneider, geophysicist with the Alaska Volcano Observatory, to learn what they are seeing to make them think an eruption is more likely now and how they are monitoring the mountain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Morning Edition, a major shake-up at the Department of Education - with 50% of the department on the brink of being let go. Plus, the latest from the State Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new bill currently being discussed within the Alaska State Legislature could possibly see an end to the use of Styrofoam statewide. Plus, after the Tanana Valley State Fair Association board decided to cancel a planned Fairbanks summer drag show over what the fair’s executive director has characterized as threats to staff, Alaska News Source spent weeks examining last month’s decisio...

With the word "recession" being talked about and the markets showing high volatility, we decided to talk to an expert about the situation. Al Biss, a financial advisor with Biss Wealth Partners sat down with Tracy Sinclare to talk about what the markets are telling us and who should be concerned.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Anchorage mother continues to seek answers from the police five months since her 16-year-old son was shot and killed. “I’ve been on this journey, right? And I don’t know where it’s guiding me, but here I am talking to you and I want to spread awareness.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family remembers their brother, Sean Kendall, one of two men lost when they went through the ice on the Susitna River. Plus, a family gets to 'turn the page now' after Anchorage man sentenced to 100 years for 2019 murder of wife, teen daughter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The incoming Prime Minister of Canada comments on the possibility of a U.S.-Canada trade war. Plus, how Canada's retaliatory tariffs could impact Alaska.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The recovery of the bodies of three men who were killed in an avalanche while heli-skiing in the mountains near Girdwood has been postponed until conditions improve, authorities said Friday. Plus, a 2025 Iron Dog participant is one of two people missing after the ATV they occupied broke through the ice of the Susitna River on Thursday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the three victims of this week's Twentymile River deadly avalanche as well as what liabilities clients of heli-skiing companies assume before they board the helicopter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details are emerging on the three men who died this week in an avalanche in the mountains near Girdwood. Plus warm temperatures and the low snowpack are prompting the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection to issue a public order officially declaring an early start to the fire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three heli-skiers have been confirmed dead after getting caught in a large avalanche Tuesday afternoon. Plus, One day after President Donald Trump announced to a joint session of congress he would take “historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals and rare earths here in the USA” — an Alaska DNR geologist said Alaska has almost all of the critical minera...

On Tuesday, after the president spoke to combined Congress, John Thompson sat down with Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy to get his reaction to the speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alaska State Troopers will lead search and rescue operations on Wednesday for multiple heli-skiiers stranded Tuesday outside of Girdwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump's address to Congress this evening comes as China and Canada reveal how they plan to respond to the U.S.'s steep new tariffs on imports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anchorage police are looking for a suspect in connection to the murder of a woman in Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood last week. Plus, in the last two weeks, Anchorage has seen at least two fires in vacant buildings that people were illegally occupying — Anchorage Fire Chief says abandoned buildings pose a fire risk and it’s the owner’s responsibility to keep them pro...

Two fired Alaskan federal workers speak out as Americans across the country stand in solidarity for 'Nationwide Day of Action.' Plus, from powerful performances to heated debates, see the high schoolers from around the state bringing their best for the State Drama, Debate & Forensics championships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The owner of the famous "Star" the reindeer in Anchorage says someone broke the lock of the reindeer's pen last week, after spraying an unknown substance on the animal, causing it to become sick. Plus, Alaskans are readying for the 53rd running of the Iditarod, which will be celebrated Saturday in Anchorage with the ceremonial start before the official restart Monday in Fairbanks. And while it loo...

President Trump is getting ready to welcome Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House. This week marks three years since the start of the war, and the high-stakes meeting could have impacts that reach far beyond Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officer body camera video depicting the final moments of a police shooting that left a 30-year-old woman dead in Juneau was released Thursday. Plus, Anchorage police have released new details about an officer-involved shooting that happened inside a midtown hotel room Friday that left a suspect dead and five hostages free. Those stories and the latest weather on this Thursday. See omnystudio.com/l...

Retired midwife, communications expert and author Lena Morgan shares how her groundbreaking "Fight Languages" framework helps people navigate conflict, foster understanding and build stronger relationships in every aspect of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.