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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.

The Alaska State Supreme Court ruled Monday that Dan J. Sullivan, the Petersburg resident with the same name as the sitting U.S. Senator, will appear on the August primary ballot, just hours before ballots are set to begin printing Tuesday at noon. An unoccupied house in East Anchorage exploded on Sunday with no injuries reported in the blaze, according to the Anchorage Fire Department. Dignitaries were on hand at the Don Young Port of Alaska Monday to kick off a major milestone in the Port Modernization Program, the start of construction on a new cargo bay.

Today on the Morning Edition, an officer-involved shooting in Fairbanks over the weekend leaves one man dead. We'll share the details and what we know. Later, a string of fires, including a home explosion in east Anchorage Saturday night and into Sunday morning, leaving questions lingering in their wake. We'll bring you the latest.

Several fires break out in Anchorage overnight and into the morning. Hear about the scenes and what the Anchorage Fire Department calls an explosion. Light showers are continuing into Monday as temperatures start the week on a cooler note, Bailey Braun has your forecast. Plus, community members impacted by former typhoon Halong gather. How food is bringing home to those who relocated. And the Scottish Highland Games continue. How the fair is bringing their cultures to Alaska.

On today's Morning Edition, the call told her he was gone. Now his wife tells us who he was. Mike Grimes, a man who chased the sky, loved his family and lived every day like it mattered. Plus, was it murder or was it suicide? The jury in the Hildabrand trial has reached their verdict. We'll share the latest in our continuing coverage of the case.

On today's Morning Edition, we'll bring you dramatic video as a full plane of passengers suddenly loses power over the Brooks Range. Plus, it's smelly, messy and a job many of us would never volunteer for, but Anchorage teams are sifting through your trash. From uneaten lunches to brand new clothes, we'll tell you why officials want to know what you're throwing away.

After massive back and fourth, hurt feelings, a special session and lots of finger pointing, the governor has signed the state budget. A family member of Josh Novakovich, a 25-year-old who died after going out on the water at Turnagain Arm, is remembering him on Facebook through the passions and person they say he was. Federal investigators are focusing on a possible engine problem after a Wright Air Service Cessna Caravan carrying nine passengers made a hard emergency landing Monday in the Brooks Range shortly after taking off from Coldfoot, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

On today's Morning Edition, the Petersburg Dan Sullivan is pushing back against the state's decision to remove him from the ballot in the Alaskan Senate race. We'll tell you what the courts have ordered and how it's moving forward. Later, it's either expensive to find, hard to find or, worst case scenario, both. The Anchorage Assembly is looking into giving parents more childcare options. We'll show you how they're planning on doing so.

Today on the Morning Edition, Alaska's wild beauty can also be wildly dangerous. Alaska State Troopers release the name of the man swept away in Turnagain Arm. We'll share the warning from rescuers for anyone thinking of surfing the Bore Tide. Later, crews continue to battle the Starry Fire as the community of Anderson remains under evacuation orders, but many haven't left. We'll share why and show you what's happening on the front lines.

A suspended Anchorage defense attorney pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to one count of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, a significant development in one of the largest drug trafficking cases in Alaska history. Alaska State Troopers say the body of the paddleboarder who went missing Friday in Turnagain Arm has been recovered. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain during a training flight Monday morning, according to the USCG.  

From Anchorage to Fairbanks, solstice celebrations took over the weekend with people across the state soaking up the longest day of the year. Plus the city of Anderson in Interior Alaska remains under 'go now' evacuation orders as the Starry wildfire continues to burn.

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A month of scrutiny on the proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline comes to an end Friday with the last day of the special session, but lawmakers still have significant work ahead of them. A three-day celebration of Juneteenth got started Friday afternoon on the Delaney Park Strip. Baseball fans in Fairbanks prepare for the historic Midnight Sun game at Growden Memorial Park on Thursday night.  

Today on the Morning Edition, with the clock ticking down on a rapidly approaching midnight deadline. Gov. Dunleavy vetoes several bills passed during this legislative session. We'll show you which bills were signed and which got the X. Later, eyes on the Interior with the Pearl Creek Charter School, as the case continues to push lines and blur barriers. We'll tell you where the case may go next.

On Thursday, APD identified the man killed during a Tuesday shooting at an Anchorage Walmart. An Anchorage courtroom was packed again on Thursday as the state inches closer to closing its case against an Anchorage man accused of killing his wife in 2023. The state of Alaska and a Fairbanks charter school group are now asking the Alaska Supreme Court to reverse a judge’s Wednesday ruling blocking the immediate opening of Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School — escalating a legal fight that is being watched to see what precedent-setting impact a decision could have on who approves and funds state charter schools.

On today's Morning Edition, the community reels in shock at a display of gun violence in our shopping centers. We'll bring you the latest details and let you know how officers are handling the situation. Plus, we're learning morea bout a teen that was tragically killed over the weekend. Who his family says he was, and why he may have been in the position he was in.

An alleged shoplifter was shot and killed, and three officers were injured in an officer-involved shooting at the Walmart on Old Seward Highway on Tuesday. An Anchorage man is facing murder and tampering with evidence charges after the state claimed he shot and killed his wife, 22-year-old Alaska National Guard Spec. Saria Hildabrand, on Aug. 6, 2023. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) hosted the Below Zero Medicine Conference last month, a four-day symposium addressing gaps in emergency medical care in Arctic conditions.

Today on the Morning Edition, flight attendants employed by Horizon, a part of Alaska Air Group, have voted to authorize a strike. We'll tell you what that means for air travel here in Alaska and how it may affect your plans. Later, ticks are a rather unpleasant part of nature. Do you know what to do if your pet has a tick? We'll show you some tips and how you can help tick research while you're at it.

The parents of National Park Service ranger Robin Pendery say their daughter was equal parts scholar and adventurer — a “world class climber” — whose curiosity and drive showed up early, long before she joined Denali National Park & Preserve’s mountaineering staff. Congressional candidate Bill Hill, an independent from Naknek challenging first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich for Alaska’s lone congressional seat, won’t say if he’ll caucus with Democrats or Republicans if elected. An emotional day played out in an Anchorage courtroom Tuesday as jury members were presented with dozens of crime scene photos from a 2023 homicide case involving a U.S. Army man accused of killing his wife.

On today's Morning Edition, new details on a deadly weekend shooting where police say a man opened fire on two teenagers. Why officers say the teens may have been targeted. Plus, a popular local bar shut down after a gas meter fire and police believe it may be part of a pattern of intentional vandalism. What the authorities are saying and what they want you to watch for.

After weeks of scrutiny, Dan Sullivan from Petersburg, Alaska, is off the ballot, Election Director Carol Beecher decided Monday. A gas-fed fire at Van’s Dive Bar triggered a response Monday morning from the Anchorage Fire Department. An Anchorage courtroom was packed Monday as the case involving a U.S. Army man from Anchorage facing homicide charges related to the death of his wife resumed.

Today on the Morning Edition, Flag Day is when the nation honors the red, white and blue; the stars, the stripes, the sacrifice it stands for, and remembers that the flag needs to be respected, hnonored and eventually retired with dignity. We'll take a look at the flag retirement ceremony in Anchorage. Later, Palmer came alive over the weekend with community and fun as the Colony Days Parade rolled through town. We'll show you the largest yet parade.

Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us strong winds across Southcentral have posed a problem in outdoor activities Saturday, but this storm is beginning to break down.Plus, a mural on Fairbanks’ City Hall has some excited but others upset. What the new paint is meant to represent. And honoring a symbol of America on this Flag Day. We look at what is done to retire them, when they’re tattered and worn.

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.