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A woman whose body was found offshore near San Diego last week has been identified by authorities as a former Anchorage woman. More than two years after a Wasilla man was found shot and buried on his own property, the suspect in his killing has vanished while awaiting trial under electronic monitoring. The Anchorage Police Department confirmed Monday that officer Charles Bowser is no longer with t...

Today on the Morning Edition, Christmas comes not once, but twice a year. The Christmas in July toy run took place over the weekend, bringing many a smile to young faces. We'll take a look. Plus, a beautiful Saturday was filled with splashes of color in Eagle River at a race aiming to help raise funds for a good cause and have a little fun in the sun. We'll show you their mission.

Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the sun is out and the weekend is closing with a summer-like feel, just before rain and cooler temperatures return to Southcentral. Plus, your calendar isn't wrong! Santa clause came to town to bring some Christmas spirit for the summer. A look at how bikers and elves came together for kids. And, a new day center in Fairbanks is working to provide a space for we...

Alaska State Troopers said the collision the Sterling Highway Friday was fatal. What they say happened. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us our weekend of summer will continue into Sunday but a big change is on the way with a glimpse of winter to the north. And running for love with a little color. We take to the streets of Eagle River for a charity race helping our hospitalized military families.

A vehicle crash on the Kenai Peninsula has closed the Sterling Highway for what’s expected to be hours, according to the Department of Public Safety. Flood water has receded in Talkeetna, following the National Weather Service issuing a flood advisory this week. Senator Dan Sullivan visited the Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center with television host Mike Rowe Friday to discuss opportunities...

Today on the Morning Edition, a late-night meetup arranged on a dating app ends with a man shot outside of an Anchorage elementary school. We'll bring you the details as an accused woman faces a judge and the warning this case sends about online hookups. Later, one restaurant owner counting thousands of dollars in lost business, as power was knocked out and trees toppled after strong wind that rip...

Strong winds in the Anchorage area took out trees and were responsible for multiple power outages on Thursday. Several trees were reported down in the Turnagain neighborhood. A Sand Lake resident who woke to find a huge tree on her front lawn was advertising free firewood for anyone willing to bring a chainsaw and cut it themselves. An Alaska elections official put his hands on a KTUU photojournal...

On today's Morning Edition, a wrecked Cessna, a dented roof and a chunk missing from a building at Lake Hood. We'll show you the damage left behind after a plane lost power after takeoff. Later, as the search for missing Eagle River man Tony Kronos continues, his friends are pushing for answers. We'll share details as one of them faced an Anchorage Police officer in court over a request to extend...

Two people were onboard a small plane that crashed Wednesday afternoon near Lake Hood. An Alaska elections official put his hands on a KTUU photojournalist’s camera and refused to explain why as a reporter pressed the division on why a U.S. Senate candidate’s party was stripped from the ballot. The Anchorage Police Department has identified the two people killed during a shooting in ea...

Alaska wants to seize a pilots plane after he transported beer to a dry village, now the case is headed to the Supreme Court. Plus, a man falls overboard on the job on the high seas. His grieving father wants to know why more wasn't done to keep is son safe.

The state’s top elections official won’t say how or why she stripped a Senate candidate’s party affiliation from the August primary ballot and is delaying a public records request by Alaska’s News Source to find out. The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review an Alaska bush pilot’s claims that state authorities have tried to illegally seize his $95,000 airplane after a...

On today's Morning Edition, one man is in the hospital following a shooting in Turnagain, and Anchorage police are asking for assistance. Anyone with informaiton or video is being asked to come forward. We'll share the details on how you can help. Plus, will a third special session really make a difference in the LNG project? Some lawmakers aren't so sure that it will, while the governor insists i...

Anchorage Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured in the Turnagain neighborhood Monday morning. he Fairbanks Police Department is currently looking for a bicyclist involved in a fatal accident around 12:25 a.m. Sunday morning at the intersection of the Steese Expressway and 10th Avenue. For the past three months, the governor has thrown lawmakers into special session after...

Wet weather takes a toll, causing a landslide that closed a road in Ninilchik. Plus, Democratic candidate Matt Shultz drops out of the race for the House seat.

Tonight on Alaska's News Source ... Rain in Anchorage raises parts of Campbell Creek's water levels. Flood warning for Seward and fire danger increases for the Interior. Finally, DOT says a small landslide closed part of a road in a Kenai Peninsula community. A look at the timeline on getting it cleared.

Tonight on Alaska's News Source, the friends and family of homicide victims gather to remember loved ones. Plus, the last day to register for the primary election approaches. Here's how to get a ballot of your own. Rainy weather continues for the Southcentral region, and now you can add gusty winds. A look at your forecast. Finally, as the World Eskimo Indian Olympics comes to a close, attendees a...

It's Friday night. Here are the top stories making headlines in Alaska. Matt Schultz, a significant Democratic frontrunner vying to replace Rep. Nick Begich, is backing out of the House race citing Republicans interference in the race and a lack of campaign support.   Day two of the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics brought record-breaking history to Fairbanks, as a Juneau athlete ended a 45-year-...

On today's Morning Edition, the second special session on the LNG has ended, with the bill failing before ever reaching the governor's desk. We'll tell you what this means for lawmakers in Juneau and what's next. Plus, a terrifying moment that could have ended tragically: a boat taking on water with passengers on board. We'll tell you how the Coast Guard, and good samaritans, helped avoid disaster...

On this Thursday, proponents for the LNG pipeline bill said the key for its creation is dead after the House vote ended in a 19-19 tie. Three dozen people on board a tour boat in Southeast Alaska were rescued Thursday after the vessel started taking on water, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.   The 2026 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) are in their second day at the Carlson Center in Fairba...

Today on the Morning Edition, no motors, no outside help, just 750 miles of cold water, and this year, Race2Alaska has a first to add to its already impressive belt of firsts and world records. Later, as we head deeper into summer and fish return to creeks and rivers, bears are out and about, visiting Anchorage neighborhoods regularly. We'll show you what you need to know to stay smart, safe and b...

On this Morning Edition, CPR is a vitally important part of first aid. Did you know immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival from cardiac arrest? We'll share the many reasons it's so important. Plus, you may have received a flyer about the LNG Gasline. We'll break it down for you and let you know what's at the center of discussion for lawmakers in Juneau.

A man was hospitalized early Tuesday morning with what police are calling life-threatening injuries near an east Anchorage elementary school. The murder trial of Rhadames “Nino” Marmolejos Jr. continued this week in Anchorage, with prosecutors accusing the 34-year-old of killing 48-year-old Oscar Garcia during a confrontation over a $550 drug debt. Lawmakers have until Sunday, July 19,...

Today on the Morning Edition, they say the early bird gets the worm, but what about the early babies at the Alaska Zoo? We'll pay them a visit and see what they get. Later, Town Square Park in Anchorage is looking, well, very different these days. If you're curious how long it might be until its new look is complete, you're in the right place. We'll bring you the latest updates on its progress.

The president is reinstating a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. What does that mean for Alaska? State regulators last week denied Enstar Natural Gas Co.’s request for an advance determination that its proposed Cook Inlet gas storage project would be a prudent investment, citing unresolved questions about the project’s feasibility, timing and potential costs to customers. The Fairbanks...

On today's Morning Edition, the Chena River in the Interior has been at the center of discussion for a while about the construction of a river walk. We'll bring you the latest developments on whether or not that's happening. Plus, the Bear Paw Festival wrapped up this year by introducing something new, a flea market, to the equation. We'll share what the vendors said about the new addition to the...