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A person is dead after a fire at a Fairbanks home. Where it happened and what we know so far. Plus, raising money through music. We head to Saturday's fundraiser at Williwaw Social that's raising money for Former Typhon Halong survivors.And people in Fairbanks understand the government a bit more now, after the citizen engagement academy. The roles the graduates are already filling. 

Five people in Fairbanks were arrested Friday night.What the Fairbanks Police Department seized as it investigated what it is calling an "illegal gambling operation."Plus -- healing from Former Typhoon Halong. Musicians came together to support Western Alaskan storm survivors.

An Anchorage nurse practitioner was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for illegally prescribing powerful opioids to patients without medical justification, according to the Alaska Department of Law. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan is rejecting the chance to sue the federal government for up to $500,000 under a controversial provision tucked into the bill that ended the 43-day government shutdown, which allows eight Republican senators to seek damages if their phone data was obtained without notification during special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. An Anchorage man convicted of killing a 19-year-old woman in 2019 as part of an alleged “catfishing” scheme was sentenced to serve 70 years in prison on Friday.

On this Morning Edition, the shooting at Fox Hollow Golf over the weekend left one man dead and the man the police believe to be responsible in custody, and was set to appear in court yesterday. Later, earlier in the week, evacuees from Kipnuk had a meeting. Here are some of the reactions to what was discussed and how some are feeling about the ongoing efforts to get them back home.

66,000 Alaskans will receive their SNAP benefits today, a state spokesperson said, but the month-long government shutdown’s impact on Alaska is expected to linger. The recent government shutdown presented a unique challenge to Alaska communities, but one food bank proved its structural readiness. ‘Use your judgment, measure ice thickness’: How to stay safe during ice recreation.

Today on the Morning Edition, the latest from Washington as the historically long government shutdown has finally come to the end, with the House passing the bill and sending it to President Trump's desk last night. Plus, the details on a fast-moving fire that ripped through the Caribou Hotel in Glennallen

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. A 24-year federal employee who faced having his Anchorage apartment lease terminated says the record government shutdown is creating a financial crisis for essential workers nationwide, particularly in states such as Alaska where local regulations show virtually no eviction protections exist. Opening statements got underway Wednesday in the trial of Ryan Dummler, the man prosecutors say shot and killed John Martin III in June 2023 behind the Global Credit Union on West Dimond Boulevard and King Street.  

On today's Morning Edition, all across Alaska, people took a moment to say thank you and celebrate veterans. With celebrations all across the state, ceremonies and remembrances, we'll bring you the sights and sounds from one ceremony in Anchorage and how people said thank you. Later on, parents, teachers and students all gathered outside of Fire Lake Elementary, braving the single-digit temperatures to make their statement not to close the school, protesting against the ASD's proposal

Thirty-two people, including veterans and community members, gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Fairbanks for an event put on by the Alaska Peace Center celebrating Armistice Day and stressing what they call the original meaning of the day, a call for peace. Alaska veterans are leaving millions of dollars in earned benefits unclaimed, with only half of eligible service members receiving compensation they’ve earned, according to state officials. For nearly 28,000 Alaska residents, their healthcare costs could skyrocket if Congress fails to extend federal subsidies that expire in December, with some families potentially paying more than half their income for insurance, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation and Alaska’s Division of Insurance.

Today on the Morning Edition, the latest from the Capitol as the fight continues this morning in Washington as the Senate passes the funding resolution, but now it heads back to the House, where Democrats vow to fight it. Later, we'll take a look back at the history of Veterans Day and what events are taking place around Alaska.

Charging documents reveal what police believe led up to a deadly shooting in Anchorage over the weekend. According to the documents, an altercation between two men began in the parking lot after a youth soccer event at Fox Hollow Golf Course & Sports Dome. Anchorage police are investigating a Monday morning break-in at David’s Jewelers after a suspect smashed through the front door and damaged a display case before fleeing. State Sen. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, became the 14th candidate to enter the race for governor after he announced his bid in a press release Monday.

On today's Morning Edition, who you can expect to see perform at a concert coming this weekend to Anchorage to benefit all those affected by former Typhoon Halong. Later, with the holidays right around the corner and costs continuingly increasing, sometimes it's a heartbreaking decision to give up a pet simply because you can't afford their food during these times, but there are options. How a food bank just for pets in Anchorage is helping those in need.

New details in the government shutdown as senators had a tentative deal.Plus -- the Trump Administration is now directing states not to issue full snap benefits this month. We hear from the governor's office.

The Anchorage Police Department says a man is dead after a shooting at an Anchorage business Saturday. What we know so far. Plus, helping Alaskan impacted by Halong.  The governor signs to extend the disaster declaration for Western Alaska. How his office says that will help.

On today's Morning Edition, the latest on Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport as millions of Americans are waking up across the nation to a lot of travel uncertainty with flight cancellations announced across the entire country taking effect today, giving affected travelers very little time to adjust plans. Plus, a local veteran's life was changed in an incredible way this week as she was gifted a new car by a nationwide program that assists veterans.

The first major snowfall of the winter season made its appearance Thursday afternoon in Anchorage and other areas of Southcentral Alaska, testing drivers on roadways and pedestrians on walking paths. At least two crashes involving multiple vehicles on the Glenn Highway closed north and southbound lanes of the roadway Thursday afternoon for several hours. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is among the 40 airports facing flight cuts as a result of the government shutdown.

Today on the Morning Edition, in case you haven't heard of Cow Team 6, they're not a military special ops group; they're a group from Kansas with big hearts and a lot of drive are helping survivors of Halong from thousands of miles away. Later, taking a look at the local impacts of the camping ban as the Anchorage Police Department gives us an updated look at the numbers.

On today's Morning Edition, millions of Americans are waking up to a new political landscape after a pivotal election day. We'll be breaking down the key races from a historical election in Virginia to a surprising victory in New York. Plus, parents are fighitng to keep two Anchorage elementary schools open as the school board is set to make a tough decision. Find out why families are so upset and what it could mean for your children

The State of Alaska and the federal government have joined forces to lead a long-term recovery effort for victims of ex-Typhoon Halong and are encouraging people to register with both the state and federal government for assistance programs they may qualify for as soon as possible. The Egan Civic and Convention Center in downtown Anchorage closed Tuesday night as a shelter for hundreds of Alaskans displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong last month. As Alaska Native residents prepare to return to villages devastated by ex-Typhoon Halong, climate experts warn they’re heading back to communities destined to face the same destructive cycle of flooding, erosion, and storms that will only intensify in the coming decades.  

On this Morning Edition, hours after President Trump announced partial federal SNAP funding, Gov. Dunleavy declares a state food security disaster declaration, impacting more than 66,000 Alaskans receiving SNAP food assistance benefits. Later, a controversial figure is back in the headlines. A man known for his homeless advocacy, his criminal past and an attempt to sail to China in an 8-foot dinghy, we'll bring you the details as his accused killer's trial gets underway.

Food banks in Anchorage are preparing for a significant increase in demand as SNAP funding remains in flux, with some facilities already seeing new faces among their clients. After 64 years, Kenai Aviation is ceasing operations in the state due to financial difficulties, according to its owner. One year away from the 2026 elections, Alaska’s governor’s race already features 13 declared candidates, representing a large field of options early in the election process, according to Alaska Beacon political reporter James Brooks on this week’s Alaska’s Political Pipeline.  

On this Morning Edition, the heartwarming details on four guardsmen deployed to western Alaska after former Typhoon Halong who have returned home with a little something extra: a furry friend. Plus, find out how a restaurant in Wasilla is stepping up to do what they can to help out with the pause in SNAP benefits.

New details as the search and rescue in the Kotzebue area continues more than 24 hours after three men fell through the ice.Plus, firefighter put out a fire in a wooded area of Anchorage. What we know so far. And a planetarium in Fairbanks is just a few months away from opening. Details on what you'll be able to see.

One man is still missing out of the Kotzebue area after three people went through the ice, according to Alaska State Troopers. Plus -- a helping hand for those in need. An Alaskan restaurant is handing out sandwiches to people impacted by the government shutdown. How you can get a free meal.

With more than 66,000 Alaskans set to lose food assistance benefits when the federal government shutdown halts SNAP funding at midnight, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, said during a Friday evening radio appearance he will meet with legislative leaders by Monday. Nine Alaska tsunami detection stations will go offline in mid-November after NOAA cut $300,000 in federal funding, creating dangerous gaps in the state’s early warning system, Alaska’s state seismologist Michael West told Alaska’s News Source Friday. He says he doesn’t know why the cuts were made.  

On this Morning Edition, evacuees from former Typhoon Halong face uncertainty in the upcoming state goal to get them back home. With little direction being given, many are waiting to be told how to get back to their homes and if they'll be ready in time. Plus, exploring some Halloween attractions, taking a look at events going on and talking about the best part, the candy.

Nearly three weeks after former Typhoon Halong displaced hundreds of Alaska Native residents from dozens of Western Alaska communities, Chris Ondola and his wife Kathleen Simon still don’t know how they’ll get home to Tuntutuliak. As more than 66,000 Alaskans could lose food assistance benefits when SNAP funding is scheduled to run out Nov. 1, a spokesperson for Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, told Alaska’s News Source Thursday emergency funding has still not been identified to bridge the gap during the ongoing government shutdown.    

Today on the Morning Edition, ASD sites lower enrollment, aging infrastructure and staff shortages as potential reasons to close two local elementary schools, but you still have a chance to weigh in. Later on, for homeowners and small businesses affected by former Typhoon Halong, disaster relief loans are available.

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are experiencing disruptions to “key systems” Wednesday as a result of a global outage impacting its cloud computing system. Amid an uncertain future, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, and Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler promoted loans to residents and businesses impacted by former Typhoon Halong after meeting with evacuees inside the Alaska Airlines Center on Wednesday. While property crime trends are declining across the country, Anchorage is moving in the opposite direction, with violent property crimes increasing 8% over the last several years from 2021-2025, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

On today's Morning Edition, two weeks after ex-Typhoon Halong hit western Alaska, residents still in their villages are still struggling for basic needs. We'll hear from officials who toured the devastation and those waiting for promises to be kept. Plus, are we saying goodbye to Daylight Saving in Alaska? This weekend we'll set our clocks back, but it might be the last time. 

Federal officials who toured former Typhoon Halong-devastated Western Alaska villages this weekend heard residents dispute official damage assessments, with one community advocate saying destruction in Kwigillingok was far worse than what the governor’s disaster declaration request reported. Residents of this storm-damaged village are pushing back against federal plans for quick repairs, demanding instead that their entire community of 425 people be relocated to higher ground. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is urging evacuees impacted by former Typhoon Halong to submit a Change of Address request, in order to have their mail delivered. That includes evacuees currently living in an Anchorage shelter.

On today's Morning Edition, find out how the state is working with the Red Cross to get evacuees from former Typhoon Halong into safer, more comfortable housing before winter takes hold. Later, USPS says it's making every effort to make sure evacuees from western Alaska are still able to get their mail.

As the federal, state and local governments work to repair Kipnuk and Kwigillingok following the devastation of former Typhoon Halong, all parties say they’re working against the clock. A coordinated effort is underway this week to transition Halong evacuees from congregate sheltering to non-congregate sheltering. Resources are available this week for residents of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong who need documents and a change of address request.  

On today's Morning Edition, two weeks after former Typhoon Halong hit the west coast of Alaska, bringing destruction and devastation in its wake, officials from D.C. survey some of the villages that were damaged. Plus, the details on a photographer putting on a fundraiser for the canines still being transported out of Bethel, helping with one flash of the camera at a time.

A person of interest in a violent crime is being sought in the Fairbanks area. Plus, an Alaskan senator and officials from D.C. are on the ground in Western Alaska this weekend. We joined their trip.

An Alaskan senator and members of the trump administration survey the damage from Former Typhoon Halong. A photographer in Anchorage is helping raise money for the pets left behind when the storm area in Western Alaska was evacuated. And its trick or treat season! Downtown Anchorage was a little spooky Saturday. We're checking out Anchorage's big Trick or Treat Street event.

On today's Morning Edition, Alaska Airlines says it's back online following an IT outage, but still experiencing cancellations and delays. Plus, uncovering Alaska history. How ex-Typhoon Halong led to the discovery of hundreds of Indigenous artifacts in Western Alaska.

One day after President Trump signed a federal disaster declaration for former Typhoon Halong, communities across Alaska are working to determine what money and resources they will need to continue caring for hundreds of displaced Alaska Native residents. Plus, several major Alaskan milestones the Trump administration has described as “unleashing Alaskan energy dominance” were announced Thursday morning at the nation’s capital, featuring Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, and the entire congressional delegation.

On today's Morning Edition, details on how federal money will be used to start the rebuilding process after the devastating Western Alaska storm and what it means for communities racing against winter's arrival. Plus, amidst the chaos of evacuations, a tiny turtle became a ginat symbol of hope.

President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Alaska following the impact of former Typhoon Halong, the president said on social media Wednesday. As former Typhoon Halong tore through Kipnuk, one woman’s home floated off - with her still inside A Florida veteran couple aiming to collect soil from veterans’ graves across the U.S. have checked Alaska off their list.          

On this Morning Edition, how officials are leveraging the shoulder season to secure non-congregate beds for those displaced by the western Alaska storms, as a critical mission is underway to move hundreds of evacuees in Anchorage from temporary shelters to more stable housing. Plus, how families are feeling as displaced children from western Alaska enter Anchorage classrooms for the first time this week.

Anchorage now has a central donation site to help victims of former Typhoon Halong, located at 1120 East 1st Avenue, in the former Chugach Electric warehouse. It is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, seven days a week. The Anchorage School District welcomed over 100 displaced students into classrooms this week after they had been evacuated from their villages in the aftermath of the destructive storm that hit Western Alaska last week. Anchorage police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a midtown Walmart on Monday afternoon that left one man dead.

On today's Morning Edition, what the city and police say they're doing as safety concerns in downtown Anchorage are not going unnoticed by 100s of western Alaska evacuees. Later, what the Anchorage School District says it's doing to ease the transition as dozens of children from western Alaska are starting school in new classrooms this week.

The state is in the process of allowing Alaskans impacted by former Typhoon Halong — including those from the evacuated villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok — to return to their homes before winter, state officials said. Hundreds of people have evacuated and lost their homes after floodwaters contaminated with toxic chemicals destroyed dozens of buildings in communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim area of Western Alaska. Anchorage police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a midtown Walmart on Monday afternoon, leaving one man injured.

Today on the Morning Edition, Sen. Lisa Murkowski stated over the weekend that while the road to recovery is a long one, there is still hope. Plus, the details on Bethel Friends of Canines, a nonprofit organization that has been working to save the pets of those who have been displaced, caring for and evacuating many of them.

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Friday morning, Blackhawk helicopter after Blackhawk helicopter arrived in Bethel carrying families and animals fleeing the toxic flood waters from ex-Typhoon Halong that have swamped many parts of Western Alaska after storm waters picked up homes and destroyed multiple villages. Evacuees share stories of harrowing escapes.    

On today's Morning Edition, the latest on how the state is handling the large influx of displaced Alaskans as the Anchorage Assembly meets today in regards to evacuees arriving from the western coast of Alaska, which has been brutalized by flooding and storm surges. Plus, if you're wondering how you can help, Alaska's News Source is partnering with the Red Cross in the Healing from Halong initiative. How you can join us in helping our fellow Alaskans.

Thursday morning, a steady line of evacuees formed near the armory building in Bethel to load up on a C-17 to be flown to Anchorage. Most people carried one bag. The children held dolls or stuffies. It was all they could take after the water flooded their homes, carrying some of the buildings four or five miles away or — even scarier — out to sea. As rescue efforts continue throughout western Alaska in the wake of former Typhoon Halong, Anchorage city officials are working to accommodate a growing number of evacuees seeking shelter in the state’s largest city. Crews scurried to turn the Alaska Airlines Sports Center into an emergency shelter for evacuated flood victims Wednesday night. Within hours there were 300 cots set up inside.    

On today's Morning Edition, what we know about a man in custody charged with shooting and killing a man in a midtown Circle K. Plus, how things are progressing as evacuations from the west coast of Alaska are ongoing in what could be Alaska's largest evacuation in history, with many arriving in Anchorage.