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The summer activities are in full swing, Including Colony Days in Palmer. We head to the parade. And in Fairbanks, there was a big event at Pioneer Park. What Bonanza Day means for businesses. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us across the Interior, fire danger remains high while on the other side of the Alaska Range, wet weather is picking up the pace.

The Alaska House of Representatives voted Friday to approve a major property tax exemption bill for the proposed Alaska LNG pipeline — a measure that developer Glenfarne says is essential to making the  $44.5-$54.5 billion project   a reality . Downtown Palmer kicked off its 90th Colony Day festivities on Friday, bringing hundreds of people downtown for the annual early summer even...

On today's Morning Edition, it's never a sound you want to hear, and for some, it's a worst nightmare. The sound of a pet crying out as a bear is roaring and attacking, and for one Alaskan woman, it became a reality. We'll share her story. Later on, the second day in the Hildabrand murder trial continued with emotional testimony. We'll update you with the latest on the case.

An Anchorage man facing murder charges was back in court Thursday for day two of his criminal trial. With the Alaska House set to debate a key tax exemption bill Friday, labor unions and the developer behind the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas pipeline signed a non-binding pledge Thursday to prioritize Alaska workers — a show of momentum that not all lawmakers say changes their concern...

On this Morning Edition, the defense says she took her own life and left her husband making a series of bad decisions. The prosecution says it's murder. The trial of Zarrius Hildabrand will hopefully provide answers to a family still searching for the truth. Plus, baby moose and caribou may have lost their natural parents, but plenty of humans are ready to step in and help them grow at the Alaska...

Alaska’s proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, as the House Finance Committee advanced a major property tax exemption bill developer Glenfarne says will make the $44.5 to $54.5 billion project a reality — that is, if the legislature passes it without changes. The body of a Kotzebue hunter who went missing after falling through sea ice during a huntin...

Today on the Morning Edition, it's one of the most dangerous sections of road in Anchorage, with the crash count and fatality figures to back up the claim. We'll share the discussions on how to change this for the better and how you can get involved. Later, the U.S. said Ted Stevens commissioning is happening soon in Whittier, and we have our eyes on the situation, waiting for the date to be annou...

A new policy in the Mat-Su Borough School District would  allow select staff the option to carry concealed handguns on campus . As Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Alaska,  investigates a Petersburg Republican U.S. Senate candidate  who shares a name with Alaska’s incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan — warning that his sworn filing could carry perjury implications — Petersburg&r...

Today on the Morning Edition, is it intentional to mislead voters, or simply coincidence that there are two Dan Sullivans on the Republican ticket for the Alaska senate seat race? We'll share the latest details and how officials are reacting to it. Later, a surprising theft at a non-profit leaves people wondering why. We spoke to ABATE about their stolen bikes and share the story.

Jurors entered the second week of a  wrongful death trial  Monday over a March 2021 heli-ski crash near the Knik Glacier that killed Czech billionaire Petr Kellner and four others, with dueling testimony focused on whether operators failed to launch an emergency response quickly enough — and whether those alleged failures violated rules or merely fell short of industry best practic...

On today's Morning Edition, a small fire was fortunately contained and stopped before it could spread and cause any damage, turning what could have been a terrible situation into a moment ot recognize the actions of a group of youth that saved the day. Plus, this weekend played host to the annual Run for Women event, that started with heartbreak and loss, but has grown into community support and l...

A major road in Anchorage closed after a four-vehicle collision. What police are saying about injuries. Plus, thousands of runners with one powerful mission. How one Anchorage event is fighting breast cancer. And, a place honoring veterans is getting new life in downtown Fairbanks. How community veterans helped shape the renovations – and when the park reopens. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tel...

A National Park Service Ranger on a climbing patrol fell into a crevasse Thursday afternoon on Mt. McKinley and has died, according to a National Park Service press release. Jurors in Anchorage began hearing testimony this week in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Petr Kellner, a Czech billionaire who was among five people killed in a  March 2021 heli-skiing helicopter crash &nb...

On today's Morning Edition, a young soldier from JBER is in critical condition, fighting for his life with his family at his side. What happened and how his family says his bright light continues to shine in their trying time. Plus, Red Flag-Alaska means soldiers get to jump from airplanes into the beautiful terrain that is our home state. But aside from being beautiful and an adventure, there is...

Today on the Morning Edition, former Gov. Bill Walker is running for governor again and has a proposal regarding the PFD and how to handle it moving forward it he's re-elected to office. We'll share the details. Later, summer activities are beginning all across the state. In the Interior, Summerfest kicks off Friday with a concert at Fort Wainwright. We'll let you know how and when to attend.

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is accusing Democrat Mary Peltola of ‘rigging’ the Senate race by recruiting a Petersburg man with the same name to confuse Alaska voters — and now the national Republican Party is demanding that identical-name candidate be thrown off the ballot. The Peltola campaign denies any involvement. A man with connections to what prosecutors have described as&...

On this Morning Edition, 30 years later, a man who was sentenced as an adult while he was a teenager is requesting the courts reconsider his sentence under the new rulings. What he says about the case. Plus, there is a need for blood donations. Why the need is high and how you can lend a hand.

The first day of court, facing the man who shot his brother to death, was hard for Ralph Samuels. A 51-year-old Anchorage man accused of sexually abusing two of his daughters over a span of years went on trial Tuesday with prosecutors urging jurors to convict on nine felony counts and defense counsel arguing the panel should scrutinize the credibility of the allegations. A  proposed 739-mile...

On today's Morning Edition, with the frequency of officer-involved shootings, there have been many searching for answers and asking questions of the APD. Alaska's News Source asked some questions of our own about one officer involved with four shootings in the past couple of years. We'll share what APD told us. Plus, it's almost here, and in true Alaskan fashion, why wait for a perfect day when to...

 92 people in the past decade were hit and killed by vehicles within the Municipality of Anchorage, according to data released in a 2026 report by the State of Alaska Epidemiology that   tracked pedestrian-vehicle fatalities from 2016 to 2025 . Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said an Anchorage officer’s repeated involvement in shootings can be explained by shift timing and special...

On today's Morning Edition, the NSA is investigating in Alaska and expanding operations in the last frontier as the regional importance rises and attention shifts to northern defense. We'll share what Sen. Dan Sullivan is saying about the expansion. Plus, it was a year ago that Tony Kronos went missing, and family and friends held a rally to keep his memory alive in the search for answers in what...

A rally in Eagle River for missing man Tony Kronos more than a year since he was last seen. Plus, some in Interior Alaska will see their energy bill go up an average of $45 dollars.   Details from Golden Valley Electric Association. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us warmer temperatures this week are bringing heat advisories and red flag warnings, all while the next storm approaches Kodi...

We're diving into the Fairbanks North Star Borough Budget and hearing about what it means for education funding. Plus, celebrating 96 years of Merrill Field. We're in Anchorage as people are saying happy birthday. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the final weekend of May is closing with a few showers across the state before warmer temperatures arrive.

Three climbers lost their lives this week after falling on the upper slopes of North America’s tallest peak, according to an international mountaineering group. No one was injured after an aborted takeoff occurred at Eielson Air Force Base on Friday morning. The National Security Agency is receiving $100 million for facility renovations and new personnel in Alaska, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alask...

On today's Morning Edition, after a possible road rage shooting, a 19-year-old Anchorage father shot five times now out of the hospital with a warning for drivers. Plus, four climbers stranded, helicopters grounded by conditions. Coming up, the dangerous rescue effort unfolding high on Mt. McKinley