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As temperatures warm up, some streets are turning into mini lakes. What public works officials in Fairbanks are doing to help keep water out of homes. Plus, Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport is climbing up the cargo ranks.

A snowmachiner is ok after triggering an avalanche near Valdez's Mountain Man Snow Machine Hill Climb. How he was rescued While others were looking for him. Plus, it’s break up season for part of Alaska. And Fairbanks is feeling it. How the snowmelt is kept under control. And it’s a name you may know if you grew up in anchorage a few decades ago. A former teacher is celebrating 100 years.

It’s the closing day of the Senior Native Youth Olympics. We're checking in on teams from Western Alaska.Plus, storytelling told in silence. Some at UAF are gathering to share through sign language.And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us an unseasonably large Spring storm has made landfall in Western Alaska and is heading to Southcentral next.

Mat-Su Borough officials said the borough “must do better” after 25 dogs were found dead on a Caswell Lakes property on Wednesday, announcing an independent review of borough actions while Alaska State Troopers investigate possible animal cruelty. The Anchorage School District has released new numbers of positions which will be cut next school year now that voters appear to have rejected Proposition 9, a special property tax levy for the district which was projected to raise roughly $12 million. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a decrease in oil prices nationally, but Alaska’s senior senator said the state faces a different situation that could threaten rural communities.  

Today on the Morning Edition, a joint operation between Anchorage Police, State Troopers and the FBI raided multiple businesses and homes in the Mat-Su and Anchorage on a human trafficking bust. We'll bring you the latest and what law enforcement are saying. Later, Fort Wainwright is having some work done starting Monday, so if you're headed that way, prepare for some changes. We'll break down what they're doing and what to expect.

On today's Morning Edition, a third officer-involved shooting within a month. What police say happened in the intense moments that left an Anchorage K9 shot. Later, Identity Inc. in Anchorage, long known for its local LGBTQ support and care, is closing its doors soon. We'll find out what lead to this decision.

The first day of school is set to return to its original date in the fall for Anchorage School District students, according to the district superintendent. The Anchorage Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting near 34th Avenue and Bering Street Wednesday morning which left the suspect and a K9 officer wounded.  The only LGBTQ+ nonprofit health clinic in Alaska will be closing this month.

Downtown Anchorage safety is a top priority for APD. Foot patrols that started just before Fur Rondy are here to stay - at least for a while. Plus, it's that time of the year, if you have studded tires, it's time to switch back to regular tires for a few months. 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily rerouted traffic on the Seward Highway as crews monitor for ice and rockfalls during spring break-up season. Alaska drivers face approaching deadlines to remove studded tires as Alaska starts to shift into spring. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration is extending Anchorage Police Department foot patrols in downtown Anchorage through the end of 2026, expanding a visible police presence in the city’s urban core as state and municipal leaders push a broader “quality-of-life” crime strategy aimed at retail theft, public disorder and drug activity.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily rerouted traffic on the Seward Highway as crews monitor for ice and rockfalls during spring break-up season. Alaska drivers face approaching deadlines to remove studded tires as Alaska starts to shift into spring. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration is extending Anchorage Police Department foot patrols in downtown Anchorage through the end of 2026, expanding a visible police presence in the city’s urban core as state and municipal leaders push a broader “quality-of-life” crime strategy aimed at retail theft, public disorder and drug activity.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily rerouted traffic on the Seward Highway as crews monitor for ice and rockfalls during spring break-up season. Alaska drivers face approaching deadlines to remove studded tires as Alaska starts to shift into spring. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration is extending Anchorage Police Department foot patrols in downtown Anchorage through the end of 2026, expanding a visible police presence in the city’s urban core as state and municipal leaders push a broader “quality-of-life” crime strategy aimed at retail theft, public disorder and drug activity.

Watch for rock fall along the Seward Highway. A rock hit a car, causing substantial damage. We'll hear from a god Samaritan who jumped in to make sure everyone was safe and unharmed. Plus, it's week eight of the Mat-Su school bus driver's strike, and the strain is getting to some families. 

The family of two men who were shot in an officer-involved shooting on New Year’s Day held a rally in Fairbanks Saturday. The officer involved in the Mountain View shooting last week has been named by the Anchorage police. Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District families are in their seventh week without bus service as the Mat-Su bus strike continues.

Two people are facing charges after the Palmer Police Department said it received a report of a man being kidnapped yesterday. Details on the charges the suspects are facing. Plus, you patch one pothole and another one springs up. How you can help the state as it tries to fill in the pesky problems.

Avalanche concerns have experts saying to stay away from parts of some trails. We hear why this time of year can see a lot of concern.Plus, Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us wet weather returns to various regions of Alaska after a brief hiatus.And getting ready for the birds to return! We head to a field in Interior Alaska that is ready for the spring to hear why the preparation efforts are so important.

Five families on Marilyn Circle outside of Wasilla continued to navigate high floodwaters Friday as the Mat-Su Borough said it stopped pumping and does not plan to continue further assistance at the moment. Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century. State troopers who fatally shot and killed a 24-year-old Fairbanks man on New Year’s Day will face no criminal charges, Alaska prosecutors announced, after an independent review determined they were legally justified in their use of deadly force.

A levy breaking in a neighborhood in the Mat-Su has lead to flooding issues, bad enough that some are kayaking through it, and the Food Bank of Alaska's annual CANstruction event is taking shape.

A levy breaking in a neighborhood in the Mat-Su has lead to flooding issues, bad enough that some are kayaking through it, and the Food Bank of Alaska's annual CANstruction event is taking shape.

Along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, you may notice some construction in the next couple of weeks as a sewer main break is being repaired, plus smoke jumper training is underway in areas of the Interior.

Posters for Kelly Hunt, a 19-year-old woman from Shaktoolik, remain up around Anchorage’s Spenard neighborhood where she was last seen three months ago, as her family and advocates continue pressing for answers. A 37-year-old man was convicted Tuesday in the death of his roommate in Fairbanks in 2020, according to the Alaska Department of Law. Service members trekked through Six Mile Lake in April, taking position during the 673rd Security Forces Squadron’s Arctic Combat Development Course.

On today's Morning Edition, it's the day after Election Day, and we have the latest numbers on all the elections to share with you. Find out what's trending to pass, what's trending to fail and who you may see on the Assembly. Plus, several people woke up to a shooting on Bragaw Tuesday morning, one that included a foot chase, gunfire and a K-9 takedown, but thankfully, police say no one was actually shot. We'll bring you the latest on that situation.

Anchorage police took a suspect into custody early Tuesday after a chaotic scene on Bragaw Street — one that included a foot chase, gunfire and a K-9 takedown. A 53-year-old Bethel man who was shot by a Bethel police officer last month has been arrested in Anchorage on two felony assault charges tied to the events that preceded the shooting, Alaska State Troopers said. Tens of thousands of ballots are being counted as Anchorage residents vote on over a dozen propositions and candidates in municipal Assembly and school board races.

Today on the Morning Edition, it's the first of six, but it's one that AFD is happy to have. A brand new fire engine to help boost the equipment and capability of their firefighting. We'll take a closer look. Later, the Anchorage School District revisitng the future of its STEM program weeks after it announced the clousre of Campbell-STEM. We'll break down what was discussed at last night's school board meeting.

Alaskans know they show up during breakup every year, but that doesn’t make potholes any easier to deal with. Over $65,000 worth of pollock roe — or fish eggs — was seized by the Coast Guard last month after it uncovered federal fishing violations on an Alaska fishing boat. Interior Alaska utility Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is planning to make upgrades to its infrastructure as an evaluation revealed that it is currently operating around its capacity level and likely will not be able to meet the demand expected in the next five to ten years without making changes.

On today's Morning Edition, a busy, busy weekend on the hilltop with events going on Saturday and Sunday. We'll bring you all those highlights. Plus, Easter came with all sorts of different things to do. One of which, swim with the eggs and collect as many as you can while swimming. A fun twist on a classic idea. We'll show you how it went.

An egg hunt at Anchorage's Hilltop rounds out a weekend of events. Hear about the springtime fun. Plus, Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us spring is here, but winter weather isn't finished just yet. Southern portions of the state can prepare for more snow and rain. And an effort to better locate offshore earthquakes. A grad student is working on a big project. What tools he's using and how it works.Also, getting ready for a big race in Fairbanks that's still months away. The latest on the Midnight Sun Run.

Sink or skim. Skiers and snowboarders are trying their hand skimming across a pond at the base of Hilltop. Bailey Braun tells us details of the wet weather and warmer temperatures that are in the headlines today with southern parts of the state bracing for a wintry mix. And an Olympic homecoming. Our sports team takes us to downtown anchorage's event, where we hear from the Olympians themselves.

On this Morning Edition, a quiet Anchorage neighborhood turned chaotic and dangerous. We're learning more from the police about the South Anchorage officer-involved shooting that left a man dead, and why the police chief says the officer who opened fire is now under his third shooting investigation. Plus, a school board candidate answering if he's a Nazi, how he's defending a tweet about Hitler and another calling the Anchorage School District "garbage" and how his opponent is responding.

Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case described in greater detail the confusion and uncertainty officers faced in an officer-involved shooting and house fire that left a man dead last weekend in south Anchorage at a press conference Thursday morning. Residents started moving into 32 tiny homes located in a parking lot behind municipal buildings near Tudor and Elmore Roads last week. The community, now called Willow Commons, is focused on treatment, according to Thea Agnew Bemben, special assistant to Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. The Alaska Zoo is giving out free bags of yak manure, first-come, first-serve, now through September.  

Today on the Morning Edition, Artemis II is on its way to the Moon. A successful launch saw four astronauts leaving the Earth for a trip around the Moon and back, the first in over 50 years. We'll share how people celebrated this historic moment. Later, if the state of the roads has you asking, "When will it end?" you're not alone. There's simply too much snow, and crews are still struggling to catch up. We'll take a look at their progress and game plan.

On today's Morning Edition, a trial after losing a loved one is already tough to endure. A second one, even more difficult, but that's what families are facing after yet another trial for a man accused of being criminally responsible for a deadly car crash. We'll share the conclusion of the second trial and what happens next. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski addressing state lawmakers in her annual address, speaking on Alaska's future, financial needs and her stance on a high-profile election bill. We'll break down her speech and what she's saying about the state's fiscal crunch.

On today's Morning Edition, more details are coming to light about an officer-involved shooting over the weekend, with plenty still left to learn. We'll share what neighbors are saying. Plus, AFD has two propositions on voters' ballots this year. We'll break them down and let you know what they're for and how they'll assist the department.

Video footage from a woman living in the South Anchorage neighborhood where a man died in an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning shows the moments of the police response and the fire that authorities say the suspect started during the standoff. Anchorage voters will decide on two propositions tied to the city’s fire department when they submit their ballot for the April 7 municipal election. The Fairbanks Raising Cane’s location is holding a two-day hiring event for managers Monday and Tuesday, as the restaurant is anticipated to open during the coming summer.

Today on the Morning Edition, an avalanche claims a skier's life. We spoke to experts who remind us of the dangers of avalanche season and some best practices on how to avoid getting stuck in a dangerous position. Later, "No Kings" protests were held not just across Alaska but across the country. We'll share what they're protesting and what the White House is saying about the protest.

A heli-ski company releases a statement after a man died following an avalanche Friday. And the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center explains the "problematic" snow pack its seen lately in the broader Anchorage area. Plus, living life in the wild once again. Nearly a dozen birds are released after rehabilitation in Sitka.

The Anchorage Police Department said one person is dead after a standoff that ended in a large house fire and an officer firing their gun in an officer involved shooting. What we know so far. Plus, demonstrators in more than twenty Alaska communities and across the country rallied together today for the third round of 'No Kings' protests.

Friday marks 62 years since a magnitude 9.2 earthquake, one of the largest-ever recorded, struck Alaska. Residents in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau and other major communities around Alaska are preparing to hold a series of “No Kings” protests Saturday against perceived authoritarianism from the Trump administration, part of a nationwide effort centered in Minnesota. A Vietnamese immigrant and Anchorage-area husband and father said he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during what he believed was a routine check-in.

On today's Morning Edition, a huge overnight step to end the partial government shutdown. We'll have the details on what the Senate agreed to after President Trump's announcement to start paying the TSA. Later, preparations are nearly complete for the Anchorage Empty Bowl event to fill empty bellies with empty bowls. We'll show you how those preparations are going.

On today's Morning Edition, a new proposal is up for comment and debate: a barrier to help prevent pedestrians from crossing 5th Avenue, one of the most dangerous stretches of road. We'll break down what's being said about it. Plus, ShakeAlert; it's a U.S. system that's used in several states that are known to be earthquake-prone to help give residents early warning and notice that an earthquake is moments away, but it's not in Alaska yet; it's on its way, though, and experts are excited. We'll share what they're saying.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Anchorage Assembly is asking the state for some of the projected oil and gas revenues since prices went up due to the conflict in Iran. We'll break down exactly what the Assembly is asking for. Later, the flooding in Hawaii is the worst the island state has seen in over two decades, and some Alaskans are there living through it and seeing the destructive flood waters firsthand. We'll share their story.

An avalanche that was caught on camera racing down the steep mountain slopes near Juneau nearly reached a closed-down Thane Road Tuesday afternoon. The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades has swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left properties a mess. The Associated Press reported that more than 230 people have been rescued and no deaths have been reported. On March 24, 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef and spilled an estimated 11 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound, unleashing one of the most consequential environmental disasters in U.S. history.

On today's Morning Edition, multiple avalanches happened over the weekend and in the Girdwood Valley area. One skier was caught and seriously injured. We'll tell you how much danger remains. Later, in Fairbanks, preparations are well underway for their annual event designed to fill empty bellies by selling empty bowls, but these aren't just any bowls. We'll show you how much effort goes into these practical works of art.

A Saturday avalanche near Girdwood leaves one man injured. And it wasn't the only avalanche in the area as dangerous conditions continue. Details about what happened on max's mountain. Plus, a fire fighter is injured and multiple residents  are taken to the hospital after a Muldoon mobile home fire. We hear about the response.

Iditarod 2026 has come to an end. We learn about the Red Lantern and why making it to Nome was so important for the musher who claimed the honor.Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us sunny skies are kicking off the spring season for most of the state as Southeast Alaska continues the battle for the snowiest season on record.Plus, crafting clay to raise money. We will take you to Fairbanks as the foodbank gets ready for this year's Empty Bowls event.

Today on the Morning Edition, one thing no one ever wants to go through: losing your home and property in a house fire. We spoke to some who escaped the Mountain View apartment fire, one by a daring escape, and share their story. Later, Alaska ranks extremely high in the nation for suicide rates. A bill to help fund the 988 crisis line is going before the state senate committee today. We break down what it means to move forward.

Two young men have tragically died in what's being called an 'enclosed space incident' aboard a tugboat near Ketchikan. Plus, the Anchorage School District redistricting is taking some by surprise as they realize that the changes go far beyond elementary schools. 

Two young men have tragically died in what's being called an 'enclosed space incident' aboard a tugboat near Ketchikan. Plus, the Anchorage School District redistricting is taking some by surprise as they realize that the changes go far beyond elementary schools. 

Today on the Morning Edition, "bring Kelly home" chants filled the Alaska Airlines Center in an outpouring of support and a cry for answers. Missing since January, the family is searching tirelessly. We'll tell you more about Kelly Hunt. Later, concerns are on the rise about spring breakup. If temperatures remain below freezing, then jump upwards instead of a gradual increase, ice jams become a concern with local flooding a possibility. We'll break down what you need to know.

Fans at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage held signs and chanted “Bring Kelly Home” during Alaska’s Class 1A and 2A high school state basketball championships last weekend. Mathew Thomas Becker, 61, a man the Anchorage Police Department said it was looking for, was found dead Sunday, according to Anchorage police. Anchorage physician Dr. Claribel Tan was sentenced today to 78 months in federal prison on Count 1, health care fraud, and 60 months on Count 2, tax evasion, to be served concurrently.

On today's Morning Edition, for five seasons a ranger at Katmai National Park was completely dedicated to living his dream by protecting the beautiful nad. But now, Caylon Likely gone too soon. We'll share his story. Later, the Tanana Chiefs Conference has a new Chief Chairman and a new vision for how to move forward. We'll tell you what that vision is.

Mathew Thomas Becker, 61, a man the Anchorage Police Department said it was looking for, was found dead Sunday, according to Anchorage police. Thursday saw the election of Sharon Hildebrand as the new Chief and Chairman of Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), as the native organization wrapped up its four-day annual convention. The latest from the Iditarod trail as race leaders get closer to The Bured Arch.