The latest news from Alaska's News Source.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will meet “very shortly” with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Recapping RFK's trip to Fairbanks. We hear from friends and family of 78-year-old John "Skip" Dove -- who was found dead in his Soldotna home this week.
On today's Morning Edition, cool, damp weather is helping firefighters get the upper hand on Alaska's wildfire season. And serious charges for an airport operations specialist accused of secretly putting GPS trackers on cars. Here are the red flags to look out for and what to do if you find one on yours.
Alaska's News Source talks 1 on 1 with Fairbanks RFK Jr. event disrupter. Trooper plane makes an emergency landing on Wasilla roadway. New data shows ICE arrested more people in Alaska in the first six months of this year than they did in all of 2024.
Today on the Morning Edition, chaos erupts in Fairbanks as a man reportedly attempts to rush HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Later today, a 100-year-old dive bar faces closure in a small Alaskan fishing village. Details on the fight to save the Red Dog Inn.
Fairbanks police have now confirmed the name of the man detained today after disrupting Secretary Kennedy's news conference. A Willow plane crash leaves an Iditarod veteran injured. The Alaska Department of Corrections is now facing accusations that ice detainees were exposed to tuberculosis this summer.
Today on the Morning Edition, a protest outside the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Alaska. Later on, a proposed fuel excise tax in the Mat-Su is gassing up some residents due to an increase in prices.
An update on what police are now calling a child homicide investigation in Anchorage. The dog suspected of nearly ripping off the ear of a seven-year-old boy at a school playground has been found and impounded. A camp was cleared near West Anchorage high school.
Today on the Morning Edition, a long road to recovery ahead for a man taken down by Juneau Police over the weekend as an investigation into what happened continues. Later on, a preliminary report offers more clarity into what might have caused a plane to go down in Katmai National Park last month.
For the first time, a Juneau man seen on video hitting his head on the ground during an arrest is sharing his story. Police are investigating the death of a child at an apartment building on the 4500 block of Folker Street. What we know about the case. In a 45 to 14 vote, Alaskan lawmakers overrode the governor's veto, restoring millions in education funding to Alaska schools.
Today on the Morning Edition, the family remembers the man who died while paddleboarding on DeLong Lake last week. And later on, majority members gathered enough members of the minority to cross the divide and vote in favor of an override of Gov. Dunleavy's line-item education veto.
Details on a fire at a ConocoPhillips facility on the North Slope injures three. Plus, Alissa Pili is back in the WNBA mix for a few days. Details on the short-term contract she signed weeks after being released from the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx.
A decision made in Juneau. The legislature votes on the governor's education funding line-item veto.And there’s new details in July’s sighting of a Chinese Research Vessel close to Alaska. The Coast Guard explains if situations like that are common.
Today on the Morning Edition, micro-unit housing could be a game changer in the fight against homelessness. Plus, HUGGS is making sure kids head into school ready to learn with the right supplies.
A 49-year-old Juneau man who police say was resisting arrest by officers can be seen in a video being thrown to the ground by a police officer and medevacked to an Anchorage hospital. A criminal complaint alleges 31-year-old JB Matha killed a Deadliest Catch cast member in a February hit-and-run. Sen. Sullivan responds to Trump’s positioning of nuclear subs, following ‘provocative statements’ from Russia.
On today's Morning Edition, a family speaks out after the man who took their daughter's life two years ago is sentenced. Later on, Anchorage's newest plan to tackle homelessness moves forward; why officials believe a long vacant building is the right fit.
State troopers now say alcohol was a factor after arresting a Fairbanks man following an armed standoff. Leaders from an Alaska nonprofit say they're now working to start raising funds to fill gaps that cuts may mean for the state's 27 public media stations. Human remains recovered from Juneau's gastineau channel more than two decades ago have been identified.
Today on the Morning Edition, a massive earthquake rocks Russia and triggers tsunami warnings. Later on, Homer's Silas Luke Jones strums his way into the spotlight on America's Got Talent.
Tuesday, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kamchatka peninsula off the Russian coast, sounding alarms in our state for tsunami alerts. How Alaskan communities responded. Arctic Encounter is underway in Anchorage. Leaders and stakeholders discuss the future of the Arctic
Today on the Morning Edition, why Anchorage Police are stepping up patrols and what they want you to know before your next night out. Plus, a shooter opened fire in a New York City office building. What we know about the victims and the latest on the investigation.
The seventh largest earthquake in recorded history hit Russia, prompting tsumani alerts across Alaska and parts of the world. One talented Homer teen competes on one of the nation's largest stages.
Today on the Morning Edition, updates on the investigation into a missing Eagle River man have been quiet, but friends and family haven't been. Later on, two bear attacks within one week in the municipality of Anchorage and the warning from Department Fish & Game officials.
The family of a man killed in a plane crash last weeks speaks about his life. Lawmakers prepare for the upcoming special session. What it could mean for education in Alaska. DOT prepares to repair the Tudor Road overpass after it was struck by a vehicle Friday.
Today on the Morning Edition, the NTSB reveals what brought down a small plane and why it's part of a troubling trend in Alaska aviation. And later, the new technology behind giving Indigenous language new life.
Today on the Morning Edition, bar break violence has become a growing concern and the police department has a new plan to help curb crime. And later on, a bear attack last year left one man hurt, but alive. He now has a message for all hikers and hunters heading into the wilderness.
On today's Morning Edition, a woman is now recovering after being attacked by a bear, but officials are urging hikers to be on alert. Plus, new details on the plane crash that killed former Rep. Mary Peltola's husband.
Learning more about the survivor of yesterday's bear mauling at a popular Anchorage trail, and digging into what authorities are doing about the bear involved. A fatal shooting over the weekend is prompting a larger APD presence in downtown anchorage. One lawmaker who is deployed right now says he will return in time for the legislative special session.
Today on the Morning Edition, new footage and details in a deadly shooting over the weekend in downtown Anchorage. Later on, a missionary priest who spent several weeks kidnapped by Boko Haram is safe and recovering.
Authorities search for a bear that was involved in a mauling in Anchorage Tuesday. New, separate reports released by the NTSB today detail the fatal crashes of two prominent Alaskans back in 2023. After more than seven weeks in captivity, a Nigerian priest who served in Alaska for six years has been released by the terrorist organization Boko Haram.
On today's Morning Edition, Alaska Airlines halted all flights nationwide for about three hours last night. Later on, evidence of a 7,000-year-old Alutiiq village was found near Kodiak.
Security footage obtained by Alaska's news source is revealing new details in Sunday mornings shooting in downtown Anchorage. And, a catholic priest with ties to Alaska has been released after being kidnapped in Nigeria. Plus, as wildfire suppression efforts continue, an out-of-state fire crew near Fairbanks recently found its truck vandlized at their camp.
Families gather in Anchorage at an annual memorial ceremony to honor loved ones lost to homicide. Plus, tradition and culture are on display in Fairbanks. We take you to the last day of the World Eskimo Indian Olympics.
On today's Morning Edition, a tsunami warning rattled nerves across parts of Alaska, but not everyone's phone got an alert. Plus, a neighborhood in Faiview now sits empty but a temporary solution aims to help those without transportation get vital items.
APD says shots were fired near Sullivan Arena this afternoon as people gathered to watch baseball. Plus how the most recent set of vetoes from Gov. Dunleavy could impact Alaska. More ASD layoffs were announced this week --- as other staff members are also facing being re-assigned to another position in the district.
Today on the Morning Edition, the moment an earthquake struck Southwest Alaska and how residents reacted. Later today, camping in certain spots is now a misdemeanor in Anchorage, but how will it be enforced?
It's been a day since a magnitude 7.3 earthquake shook Sand Point, causing tsunami alerts to be issued across coastal communities -- what we know now. Plus, how public media plays a roll in alerting the public of a potential disaster, and how the recent wave of funding cuts could impact future emergency alerts. And all the excitement from day 2 of WEIO!
On today's Morning Edition, the future of public broadcasting is uncertain after a massive bill to reel in federal funding clears a hurdle in the US Senate. Plus, whole staffing positions are in jeopardy amid a multi-million-dollar funding gap.
A magnitude 7.3 hits near Sand Point. How communities across the state reacted to the aftermath. Sen. Dan Sullivan strikes a deal to help fund Alaskan rural radio stations. But some within public media remain skeptical
On today's Morning Edition, the Trump Administration's announcement to rescind the National Forests' "Roadless Rule" in June has sparked outrage from some and support from others. Later on, how the LaFrance Administration is looking to reduce the number of deaths at the hands of police in Anchorage
Time runs out as school districts across the state scramble to submit their budgets by deadline. Concerns mount as deficits grow. Wetter weather blows into parts of Alaska. What it means for the wildfires across the state.
Today on the Morning Edition, Interior Alaska continues to battle an unprecedented wildfire season with dozens of structures destroyed. Later, more rain in central Texas forced crews to pause recovery efforts this weekend.
Tonight, the team managing the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires updates the number of homes destroyed in the fires.
Wet weather across Alaska slows wildfire progress. The FBI is seeking information on a potential bank robbery in Anchorage. APD investigates an alleged gunfight between two vehicles that eventually led one of cars to crash.
Tonight, the state has downgraded to Preparedness Level 4 as more than 700,000 acres of land have burned in Alaska this wildfire season. And a man who worked as the fire chief for Whittier’s Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is honored after his death.
A man convicted of first- and second-degree murder for killing his apartment manager in 2023 was sentenced to 77 years on Friday. Plus, the latest on Interior Alaska's wildfires that have triggered road closures and evacuations.
Today on The Morning Edition, smoke from nearby wildfires in the Interior is once again clouding the air in Fairbanks and raising concerns about air quality. Plus, more voices will weigh in on Anchorage's ongoing homelessness debate as public testimony on a camping-ban ordinance may shape what happens next.
An immigration attorney representing one of 41 men in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement custody who were held temporarily at ACC in June says his client was hospitalized for tuberculosis upon returning to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington. What Department of Corrections officials are saying; plus, the latest on Alaska wildfires that are forcing evacuations and road closures; and family members have identified the woman police say was killed in Bethel on Sunday.
On today's Morning Edition, Mayor LaFrance says the administration has a plan to get a hold on homelessness. Plus, recent trends point to Alaska's fish shrinking in size, but it might not be as bad as you think.
On today's Morning Edition. the death toll in Texas continues to climb after devastating flash flooding wiped out communities and lives. Plus, dozens of animals are seized from a wildlife center in Haines and the owner is seeking answers.
On today's Morning Edition, an update on the effort to clean up Davis Park. Plus, lawmakers are set to return to Juneau to discuss education while Gov. Dunleavy is asking minority members to stay home for the first five days
Wildfires continue to burn across the state spurring evacuations, road closures and impacting air quality. Yet some parts of the state are starting to see a reprieve. The family of a missing kayaker tells Alaska's News Source that his body has been recovered. A man is sentenced in connection with what prosecuters are calling the largest organized drug ring in Alaska's history.
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