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A former legislative staffer facing child sex trafficking charges will remain in custody until his trial after a ruling Wednesday in federal court by U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle Reardon. Sand Point residents and other search crews are still looking for a missing teenager who hasn’t been seen since he reportedly fell out of a canoe on a nearby lake earlier this week.  Fairbanks is current...

On today's Morning Edition, the fate of three elementary schools at ASD has been decided as the board meeting went late into the night to pass a crucial budget. We'll break down what was cut and what remains. Later on, a family from Eagle River took a trip to Mexico. Great place, terrible timing. Their vacation was upended as they were trapped in the airport during the outbreak of violence. We'll...

On today's Morning Edition, questions are everywhere about ICE and immigration enforcement in Alaska and what to expect. How will the APD handle ICE operating in Anchorage? We spoke to the chief of police and shared what we learned. Plus, we've been First Alerting you the past few days to severe winter weather, which is still blanketing the Interior with fresh snowfall this morning. The borough an...

Fairbanks saw heavy snowfall Monday as a predicted winter storm arrived in the Interior, expected to continue until Wednesday morning. Alaska House Judiciary Committee members heard testimony Monday from immigration advocates about ICE activity in Alaska, following the deportation of a Soldotna mother and two of her children last week. The Anchorage School District is reminding families that writt...

Today on the Morning Edition, a shocking case in the state's capital. A chief of staff for a state senator is fired after an arrest for child sex trafficking. We're breaking down the FBI documents that describe a disturbing encounter in Anchorage and the search for more potential victims. Later, we're continuing to follow the case of a Soldotna mother and her children deported in a matter of hours...

First Alert continues as our winter storm path is now spanning across the Interior bringing over 8 inches of snow beginning tonight lasting through Tuesday. And an Alaskan brings home Olympic gold. How the hockey player contributed to Team USA's win. Plus, teams are off and running on the Su Dog 300 trail. We hear from mushers about their excitment for the new race.

Meteorologist Bailey Braun details the winter storm our weather team has been tracking as it is finally making landfall in Western Alaska. And The Iron Dog finish line is lit up! We will get you up to date with the race.  

On today's Morning Edition, Alaska's News Source spoke with Senator Dan Sullivan on Thursday ro discuss issues the state is facing. The Anchorage School District nurses are raising the alarm about a proposed nursing model for the district and parents are concerned for the health of their children. 

A Mexican woman and her three children were taken into custody by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Soldotna Tuesday morning, and by Wednesday afternoon, the mother and two minors were in Tijuana, Mexico while her 18-year-old son remains in custody of Alaska’s Department of Corrections, according to Alaska immigration attorney Lara Nations. Senator Dan Sullivan visited Fairbanks this w...

On today's Morning Edition, "the Alaska comeback," Sen. Sullivan proclaims to the legislature, outlining his vision for the state and how he sees Alaska moving forward. We'll break down what you need to know from his annual address to lawmakers. Plus, firefighters have seen declining numbers in recent years, and departments are coming up with innovative ways to recruit and educate, including provi...

A woman was hit and killed by a car along a Fairview neighborhood street Tuesday morning, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Touting an Alaska comeback, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R, leaned on his record to the Alaska State Legislature during his annual speech Wednesday. It’s the same approach he’s using against former Congresswoman Mary Peltola.  

A woman was hit and killed by a car along a Fairview neighborhood street Tuesday morning, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Touting an Alaska comeback, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R, leaned on his record to the Alaska State Legislature during his annual speech Wednesday. It’s the same approach he’s using against former Congresswoman Mary Peltola.  

On today's Morning Edition, a lot of uncertainty as questions about the PFD and the amount for this year float around the state. Rumors have been swirling that there won't even be a PFD this year. Well, we asked lawmakers what is happening and we'll fill you in on the important details. Plus, ice art championships in Fairbanks are underway. We'll take a look at some of what's being made and find o...

The Anchorage School Board will once again consider the closures of Fire Lake and Lake Otis Elementary Schools, along with two other schools. A woman was hit and killed by a car along a Fairview neighborhood street Tuesday morning, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Rev. Jesse Jackson’s support in Alaska ran true in the frontier days of the state.  

Today on the Morning Edition, celebrations as the Yukon Quest 750 crowns a new winner and champion. We'll share the sights and sounds from the victory. Later, a missing snowmachiner has been found and rescued thanks to a shared effort with multiple groups in the search. We'll share what the family is saying as we're learning the good news.

 Western Alaska man missing since Saturday has been rescued, according to state officials. We hear from his father. Plus, Alaska senators will vote this week on a bill to enable new funding streams for Mt. Edgecumbe High School, but it’s unclear if it can survive another veto from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who rejected identical funding eight months ago — months before lawmakers toured...

On today's Morning Edition, ConocoPhillips on the North Slope have voted to unionize. We'll bring you the details on what's been discussed. Plus, get ready for some summer fun and music headed our way. The Sundown Summer series of concerts is set for five weekends of music and fun instaed of just one this year. We'll tell you why and what you can expect.

A man is found dead in a Western Alaskan village. And the evidence is prompting investigators to look into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.   Plus, temperatures are on a cooling trend to start the week, with the next winter storm making landfall in Western Alaska by tomorrow. And Iron Dog racers make their way past the first major check point. We check in with them on the t...

Our weather team has been keeping an eye on the wintry impacts for much of Alaska leading into this weekend and called a First Alert Day for today. Plus, it's called the world's longest, toughest snow machine race! The 42nd running of the Iron Dog is underway. We check in with our team in multiple parts of the state.

Three elementary schools in the Anchorage municipality have been put on the chopping block to close at the end of this year, according to the district’s latest update. Plus, new pictures released Thursday show deteriorating conditions inside Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka, and state lawmakers are questioning why. And, as federal investigators work to determine the probable cause of a Ber...

On today's Morning Edition, what is to become of the Beast? Doyon 26 is still laying on the frozen tundra, three weeks after it toppled. We'll tell you the official plan. Later, state and federal officials announce that a coordinated effort against drugs, such as opioids and fentanyl, is paying off here in Alaska, with overdose deaths dropping 19% over last year. We'll bring you the details.

The husband of one of 10 people killed on Bering Air Flight 445 said he will not sue the company because of the vital services it provides to rural northwest Alaska, even as new details emerge about what may have caused the crash. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, and various law enforcement officials informed the public Thursday on the state’s latest narcotics interdiction in Alaska. A look at...

Today on the Morning Edition, new details and audio just released one year after Bering Flight 445 crashed, tragically ending the lives of 10 people as lawsuits have been filed. We'll fill you in on the details. Later, the request is in; Alaska Chief Justice has requested a new judge for Palmer, but the state budget is tight and may not be able to afford the expense. We'll break it down.

The National Transportation Safety Board released a docket Wednesday of over 3,000 pages worth of investigative information on the crash of a commuter plane near Nome last year that killed 10 Alaskans. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) United Service Organization (USO) celebrated 10 years on base on Wednesday. The organization arrived on base in 2016 and has been focusing on providing service...

Today on the Morning Edition, lawmakers visited Mt. Edgecumbe High School and noticed several issues that need attention, including rats. We'll fill you in on what they're saying about it now. Later, Mat-Su Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani mistakenly listed Galena, Illinois assests as those of Galena, Alaska, which is raising a lot of questions about the accuraqcy and reliability of his decision mak...