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An Alaskan pilot for a contracted helicopter company was among two killed Sunday in a helicopter crash while fighting a wildfire in California. The suspect in last week’s officer-involved shooting in midtown Anchorage opened fire before officers did, Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said. Top Republican vote getter Bernadette Wilson had her sights set solely on Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins on Mon...

On today's Morning Edition, the controversial Ambler Road has its first project, and you can submit your comments on it now. We'll tell you what the project is and how you can weigh in and let your voice be heard. Plus, it's harvest season, which means it's time for harvest festivals. As summer is giving way to autumn, Alaskans gather once more to Palmer to celebrate changes in the season.

A small plane crashed Thursday night in the Wrangell Mountains, killing both people onboard, authorities say. A young couple is dead after a man who was playing with a gun pointed it at his girlfriend and shot her Wednesday night, police say, before shooting and killing himself. On the November ballot, voters will choose to vote for or against Ballot Proposition 2, an initiative understood to be t...

Today on the Morning Edition, tragedy in Fairbanks. A young couple, both gone from a single moment, a single lapse in safety. We'll tell you the story and the warning that the Fairbanks police are giving. And later, we'll take a look at how Alaskans across the state are coming together to show support and raise awareness this September, in suicide prevention awareness.

Quicker access, reduced wait times, more benefits. That’s the promise Washington D.C. is pledging to Alaska’s veterans through a program launching in just over a month, but it comes amid new congressional scrutiny over the contractor. A fire that tore through Whittier’s newly built cruise ship dock this week threatened to upend months of planning for the USS Ted Stevens commissio...

On today's Morning Edition, with the release of two preliminary reports from the NTSB regarding two recent fatal plane crashes here in Alaska, we're learning a bit more about what might have happened in those situations. We'll break down what we've learned for you. And later, despite a dock fire, the USS Ted Stevens will still be coming to Whittier. We'll be taking a closer look at the new plan to...

Two men are dead after a plane crashed near Aniak Tuesday, according to the Alaska State Troopers . Dense fog and risky landing conditions played a major role in the crash of a chartered plane that left all eight onboard dead last month at a remote military radar site in western Alaska. As Fairbanks enters the first day of a four-day flood watch, rain is still coming down but wind speeds are picki...

On today's Morning Edition, we are closely watching flooding situations across western Alaska. We're tracking the storm to see how it'll impact your neighborhood. Plus, a flood watch is also in effect in Fairbanks, with minor flooding already underway, with the risk of more floods into the weekend. What you need to know to keep your home safe.

On today's Morning Edition, we're learning more about an officer-involved shooting in Anchorage over the weekend that sent two people to the hospital. We take a closer look at the events leading up to the shooting. Plus, a family in Whittier is breathing easier this morning after facing prison time for allegedly registering to vote incorrectly. Hear the charges filed against them and what the fami...

The newly built terminal dock in Whittier caught fire Monday with flames and billowing smoke engulfing the area around the dock.   A man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds after an officer-involved shooting in midtown Anchorage Sunday that began with a confrontation hours earlier.

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.

The 5pm News on Saturday September 5, 2026

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...