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In Monday's top headlines - two people were killed and four others were injured in a car crash involving an Anchorage police car early Saturday morning. A man has been arrested following a shooting investigation in East Anchorage Friday night, according to Anchorage Police.   Hundreds of Anchorage school kids will be a little better prepared when they head back to class in less than three weeks, thanks to a program called HUGSS — Helping Us Give Out School Supplies.

Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us heavy rain and strong winds arrive in Western Alaska before reaching Fairbanks and Anchorage by Monday. Members of the Anchorage Police Department team up with an anchorage school to help out the community. We'll see how they worked to give back before class is in session. Then, the Alaska Baseball League gears up for game two of their championship. We'll get a live look at what could be the final game of the summer.

A car crash overnight involving an anchorage police department cruiser leaves two people dead. Four are in the hospital including a police officer. We'll have statements from APD.  We'll also update a late-night shooting in east anchorage with a victim hospitalized and a suspect in custody.Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the seemingly last day of summer is ahead for Sunday before wind and rain returns to start the weekAnd how about a history lesson on the declaration of independence - with a twist. We'll take you to Fairbanks for an anniversary celebration.

A heat advisory is in effect in Southcentral Alaska, with temperatures expected to reach up to 82 degrees. For people aiming to beat the heat this weekend, Alaska’s News Weather team is expecting temperatures to be cooler by bodies of water. A raven is allegedly the cause of a massive power outage in the town of Girdwood, according to Chugach Electric. Two people died Thursday after the 13-foot-deep trench they were digging collapsed on them, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Federal investigators on Thursday released the final accident report on the February 2025 Bering Air commuter crash that killed 10 people on Norton Sound sea ice, citing a combination of severe in-flight icing and a heavily overloaded aircraft as central to the tragedy.   Juneau police have identified the human remains found inside a chest freezer at a Glacier Highway property earlier this month as those of Ross Pasquan, and investigators are now examining whether his death was concealed for financial gain.   A father is looking for answers after a fatal plane crash outside of the remote town of McCarthy earlier this week that took the life of his son and two others.

Federal investigators on Thursday released the final accident report on the Bering Air commuter plane crash last year that killed 10 people on Norton Sound sea ice, citing a combination of severe in-flight icing and a heavily overloaded aircraft as central to the tragedy. Three people are dead following a plane crash near McCarthy, according to Alaska State Troopers. Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Chena Small Tracts Road, Old Chena Ridge Road, and Chena Pump Road will intensify starting in August, leaving drivers and families near Woodriver Elementary School facing months of detours as the school year begins.

On this Thursday, three people are dead following a plane crash near McCarthy on Monday. We find out who they were.   Traces of the measles virus were found in multiple samples of Anchorage wastewater over the course of July, according to the Alaska Department of Health.   Federal investigators are expected to release the National Transportation Safety Board’s final report Thursday on the crash of a Bering Air commuter flight near Nome in February 2026 that killed 10 people.

Three people are dead following a plane crash near McCarthy, according to Alaska State Troopers. Federal investigators are expected to release the National Transportation Safety Board’s final report Thursday on the crash of a Bering Air commuter flight near Nome that killed 10 people last year. Juneau police have identified the human remains found in a chest freezer at a Glacier Highway property earlier this month as those of Ross Pasquan, authorities said Tuesday.

On this Wednesday morning, an Anchorage man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a case involving the shooting death of Diego Joe at a downtown Anchorage bar in 2024, entering a plea deal in Anchorage superior court. Family and friends are mourning the loss of Bryn Waite, 26, born and raised in Anchorage and former Service High School athlete whose body was found offshore near La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego last week. Residents of Southcentral Alaska are being told to brace for higher energy costs and the possibility of rolling blackouts this winter, especially if lower temperatures prevail.

Family and friends are mourning 26-year-old Bryn Waite, a former Service High School athlete from Anchorage whose body was found offshore near San Diego’s La Jolla Shores Beach last week. One woman was killed and two juveniles were hospitalized with serious injuries early Tuesday morning in a car crash, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Residents of Southcentral Alaska are being told to brace for higher energy costs and the possibility of rolling blackouts this winter, especially if lower temperatures prevail.

On today's Morning Edition, former Anchorage Assemblymember Karen Bronga, taken too soon from her family and friends last week in an accident on the Sterling Highway, now being remembered for her many accomplishments and legacy on the assembly. Plus, a new, helpful way to return lost pets to distressed owners has arrived in Fairbanks. We'll take a look at how this is helping reduce stress levels for pets, as well as their humans.

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 the department following his DUI case involving an alleged off-duty drunk driving incident in a patrol vehicle earlier this year.

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 wellness and community. How organizers are working to provide outreach for those in need.

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 in Alaska for working in the trades.

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 ripped through southcentral. We'll take a look at the damage.

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 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. A 21-year-old woman accused of shooting a man outside an Anchorage elementary school during an early-morning meet-up arranged on Facebook Dating made her first court appearance Thursday on felony assault and robbery charges.

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 a protective order.

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 east Anchorage on Tuesday.

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 passenger brought beer on a flight bound for a dry village. Two people are dead after a shooting in east Anchorage Tuesday, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

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 it's necessary. We'll tell you what they're saying.

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 special session in the hopes of clearing the way for a liquefied natural gas pipeline. Days after the bill died, lawmakers say appetite for another session is fading, with some saying it may take a new governor to get the job done.

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 are reflecting on the community connection it brings.

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-old world record in the greased pole walk.

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 Fairbanks, as spectators gather to watch athletes compete in sporting events that celebrate Alaska Native culture and survival skills.

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 bear aware at all times, and know what to do if you should happen upon one.

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, to pass a plan to provide sweeping property tax exemptions for the developer, Glenfarne, of the proposed 807-mile LNG pipeline; a plan they say can make the pipe dream a reality. The bill has been tossed back and forth between committees and chambers for months.  

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 Fire Department is asking for the public’s help as they investigate a structure fire that took place at 212 16th Avenue on the evening of June 20.

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 festival.

Alaskan lawmakers react to the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.Plus, the Anchorage Police Department identifies the drivers killed in the recent Potter Marsh crash.Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us we've seen record rainfall in anchorage today and we'll continue the rain totals.The Bear Paw Festival concludes after five days of fun. The new event that closed it out on a high note.

The Anchorage Police Department identifies the drivers killed in Thursday's Glenn Highway crash.Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the next storm arrives in much of Alaska, we'll see rain return but heat continues across the interior.The Alaska Yoga Festival in Fairbanks teaches participants some relaxing routines with unique traditions.

On today's Morning Edition, a tense moment Thursday evening with emergency services lining the runway at Ted Stevens for an emergency landing. We'll share the latest on what we know. Plus, timing is just about everything. For this mother in Ketchikan, it was leaving at the perfect time to miss this boulder crashing down on her. We'll share her story.

On today's Morning Edition, a fire just off Northern Lights Blvd on Wednesday evening had traffic backed up as firefighters struggled to tackle the difficult fire. We'll share the details. Plus, Misty Rehder is out on bail after being indicted on 24 counts in the case of 23 dog deaths. We'll tell you how and what the community is saying about the situation.

On today's Morning Edition, a second officer-involved shooting in as many weeks leaves another man dead in Fairbanks. Questions are rising. We'll bring you what we know. Later, Miss Alaska has been crowned, but she isn't chasing just pageant glory. We'll share her mission and her story as she represents Alaska on the national stage.

On this Tuesday, a man is dead following an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning in Fairbanks. East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez is at the center of two resolutions, one calling for his censure, the other calling for an investigation and possible removal. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is largely dismissing a letter from more than 1,200 former Department of Justice employees who say he has created a “culture of fear” inside the DOJ — making that case in person, in Alaska.

Today on the Morning Edition, it's one of the most important things we can know: how to grow our own food, how to care for the soil, the land and more. We'll take a look at how some children are learning the basics. Later, the wildfire season hasn't been too harsh, but experts say not to breathe a sigh of relief just yet. We'll share what they're saying.

Alaskans cheer on the U.S. in their World Cup match versus Belgium.  Interior Alaska has been seeing a milder wildfire season than last year so far, with only the Starry Fire outside Anderson leading to evacuations. Whale deaths are on track to make 2026 one of the deadliest years on the West Coast, which includes Alaska’s 33,904 miles of coastline, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.

On today's Morning Edition, Eielson Air Force Base will soon be opening the gates for a big air show. We'll show you how they're planning on accommodating you. Later, the weekend was host to a great many festivities across the state. We'll bring you a recap of one of Alaska's famed Fourth of July traditions: Mt. Marathon.

On this episode, The girdwood forest fair continues into it's third day. A look at the artisans that make it special. High pressure is moving into northern portions of the state, prompting heat advisories while significant moisture is heading to Southeast. All this on your weekday forecast. Plus, Fairbanks own Goldpanners celebrate America's 250th birthday with a ball game and a special historical recognition. Finally, Eielson Air Force Base prepares to open their doors to the public. What they have planned for this year's air show.

On today's Morning Edition, a suspended pilot's license, no current medical card, yet still in the air. We'll share the new details emerging in the case of the fatal crash near Cordova. Plus, the FAA has closed multiple rural stations in Alaska. We'll tell you what you need to know, and share how it's affecting pilots across the Last Frontier.

A pilot with a ‘suspended’ commercial and medical certificate was killed last month when his plane crashed in mountainous terrain southeast of Cordova. Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a crash at Potter Marsh along the Seward Highway that resulted in three vehicles in the water, closing the heavily-traveled roadway for hours. A three-day, multi-agency crime suppression sweep in Anchorage led to 127 arrests, the recovery of six stolen vehicles, and the seizure of 11 guns, according to Anchorage police.

Today on the Morning Edition, the minimum wage in the state of Alaska has bumped up again, as it continues to do so every year until 2027. We'll look at where it is now and what the plans are for the future. And later, the day the family of Anesha "Duffy" Murnane has long awaited has arrived. We'll share the judge's sentencing of Kirby Calderwood in her murder case.

Today on the Morning Edition, an arrest has been made for a fire over the weekend, one of five that kep firefighters buys. We'll share what APD has confirmed. Plus, happening today, a Utah man pled guilty in the murder of Homer woman Anesha "Duffy" Murnane, is set to be sentenced. We'll take a look back at Duffy and what her family is saying leading up to this moment.

 Officials responded Tuesday to a water rescue in Seward. Anchorage police arrested a man in relation to a fire that happened over the weekend, while the Anchorage Fire Department was busy with five structure fires in one night. A Utah man who pleaded guilty to killing a Homer woman who vanished nearly seven years ago is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Homer.