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On today's Morning Edition, a major announcement from the White House: a potential funding source for the LNG pipeline that's been the center of controversy for so long. We'll break down what the announcement was and how it could impact you. And later, we're one day closer to Election Day in Fairbanks, and debates are ramping up as candidates push to earn your vote. We'll bring you the latest on the race.

Sitting behind the resolute desk, President Donald Trump announced $54 billion is coming from South Korea to Alaska’s proposed LNG pipeline project, using it as a pitch to Alaskans to re-elect Sen. Dan Sullivan. A federal grand jury has indicted a Kodiak physician on five counts of tax evasion, alleging he concealed cash income from his medical clinic, instructed employees to destroy records, and lied to investigators. Andreea Koski said the brown bear that’s been roaming their Eagle River neighborhood is the biggest she’s ever seen. Early Wednesday morning it visited her family’s home and left behind damage.

On today's Morning Edition, a hero's welcome escorting Greg King back to his home in Palmer after the pilot lost his life fighting fires across the country. After a crash in Yosemite, he was welcomed home one final time. We'll take a look at the honored procession. Plus, what is normally a quiet trail was shattered by a moment of unimaginable violence. We'll break down what happened at Reflections Lake.

Alaska State Troopers are investigating a homicide that took place Monday afternoon at Reflections Lake off the Glenn Highway along the Palmer Hay Flats. Jury selection began Tuesday in the murder trial of Vincent Jovon Sandifer, an Anchorage man accused in the fatal 2022 shooting of 23-year-old Brad Robert outside a Spenard residence. Biologists are trying to learn more about a dead beluga whale that washed up Tuesday morning near the mouth of Ship Creek in Anchorage.

Ranked-choice voting is back on the ballot, and some voters are asking why. We'LL break down what it means, and the difference between a yes vote and a no vote. Plus, the USS Ted Stevens is in Whittier and celebrations are happening all week.

An Anchorage woman appeared in court last week facing felony evidence tampering and corpse misconduct charges after allegedly helping dump a woman’s body at a city trailhead following a fatal drug overdose late last year. As the month of September draws to a close, the Fairbanks North Star Borough is wrapping up its observance of Emergency Preparedness Month. Public tours of the USS Ted Stevens began Monday in Whittier.

On today's Morning Edition, students at Fairbanks got their chance to ask the hard questions and didn't shy away. Tackling issues like belonging, bullying and far more in a student board forum. We'll take a look at what the students had to say. And later, the USS Ted Stevens is now in Whittier. We'll take a look ahead at the festivities and celebrations planned for the entire week before the big event this coming weekend.

Two progressive candidates in Alaska’s toss-up races stood in front of a stage of union members and leaders Wednesday, both with a similar message: the status quo isn’t working. State Medicaid officials and lawmakers describe Alaska’s public assistance system as a coordinated safety net, guided by clinical scoring rubrics and legal spend-down formulas designed to determine what care aging residents need, according to state policy documents and legislative testimony. In the case of one family that has exhausted the extent of that framework, the result has been blunt financial and human consequences. West Valley High School hosted those running for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board Thursday for its annual candidate forum.  

On today's Morning Edition, prices continue to rise, and resources are running thin. As Alaska prepares to enter the winter season, energy levels are running critically low, and the costs are getting astronomically high. We'll check in with what experts are saying. Plus, the FBI has been hard at work across the nation and here in Alaska. With crime rates trending downwards, our team sat down with some agents to discuss an important part of it, public trust.

At the end of a Wednesday town hall, Alaska Democratic Senate frontrunner Mary Peltola avoided reporters’ questions about allegations from former staff members detailed in a New York Times report published that day. The North Pole City Council voted 5-2 Monday to cut the mayor’s salary, citing the position as a part-time job. The FBI Anchorage Field Office is pulling back the curtain on its federal operations across the state, launching a new monthly interview series with Alaska’s News Source to address violent crime, local statistics, and ongoing public safety efforts.

On today's Morning Edition, we take a look back at two brothers that were killed when their boat overturned near Bethel, and find out how their family is moving forward and how you can help, Plus, does Alaska need a megadam? With energy crisis conversations increasing, a long-ago tabled conversation about a large dam has resurfaced. We'll take a look at what's being said.

Family members are remembering the lives of 27-year-old Joseph Pete and 34-year-old Gary Pete, Jr., two brothers from Bethel who died after their boat capsized in the Steamboat Slough last week. More than 5,000 Alaska car buyers could soon see restitution checks after the State of Alaska reached a settlement topping half a million dollars with Payless Used Car Sales over undisclosed documentation fees, Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced. The cheapest house in Anchorage comes with boarded up windows, "no trespassing" signs... And a $219,000 price tag. We break down the price of buying a home in Anchorage.

Today on the Morning Edition, "I sent you my best," says a father in remembrance of his 18-year-old son who died when his plane crashed in the Wrangell Mountains last week. We'll look back and remember the two lives lost. And later, a woman is still recovering after encountering a bear. She managed to get away with non-life-threatening injuries, but Fish & Game is warning people to stay safe and alert.

In the days following a fatal plane crash in the Wrangell Mountains, family members and former passengers are remembering the two lives lost not by the tragedy of the crash, but by their deep faith, unwavering work ethic, and passion for the Alaskan wilderness. Biologists are actively looking to euthanize a brown bear or pair of brown bears on the Anchorage Hillside that are posing an unacceptable public safety risk, the state says. Alaska is on an island not just because of its distance from the Lower 48, but also because it’s one of the few states without an endorsement from President Donald Trump in the race for governor.

Today on the Morning Edition, new information released about a recent plane crash that claimed two lives. Who those people were and what investigators are saying. Later, the midterms are approaching, and Alaska's hopeful governor candidates took the stage in one of many debates. We'll break down what the candidates are saying about Alaska's natural resources.

An Alaskan pilot for a contracted helicopter company was among two killed Sunday in a helicopter crash while fighting a wildfire in California. The suspect in last week’s officer-involved shooting in midtown Anchorage opened fire before officers did, Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said. Top Republican vote getter Bernadette Wilson had her sights set solely on Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins on Monday’s debate stage — directing several of her remarks at the candidate and ignoring the other two Republicans she said would do more good out of the race.

On today's Morning Edition, the controversial Ambler Road has its first project, and you can submit your comments on it now. We'll tell you what the project is and how you can weigh in and let your voice be heard. Plus, it's harvest season, which means it's time for harvest festivals. As summer is giving way to autumn, Alaskans gather once more to Palmer to celebrate changes in the season.

A small plane crashed Thursday night in the Wrangell Mountains, killing both people onboard, authorities say. A young couple is dead after a man who was playing with a gun pointed it at his girlfriend and shot her Wednesday night, police say, before shooting and killing himself. On the November ballot, voters will choose to vote for or against Ballot Proposition 2, an initiative understood to be the potential ranked-choice voting killer.

Today on the Morning Edition, tragedy in Fairbanks. A young couple, both gone from a single moment, a single lapse in safety. We'll tell you the story and the warning that the Fairbanks police are giving. And later, we'll take a look at how Alaskans across the state are coming together to show support and raise awareness this September, in suicide prevention awareness.

Quicker access, reduced wait times, more benefits. That’s the promise Washington D.C. is pledging to Alaska’s veterans through a program launching in just over a month, but it comes amid new congressional scrutiny over the contractor. A fire that tore through Whittier’s newly built cruise ship dock this week threatened to upend months of planning for the USS Ted Stevens commissioning. A newly-expanded law gives Alaskan parents who want to safely surrender their infants more options.

On today's Morning Edition, with the release of two preliminary reports from the NTSB regarding two recent fatal plane crashes here in Alaska, we're learning a bit more about what might have happened in those situations. We'll break down what we've learned for you. And later, despite a dock fire, the USS Ted Stevens will still be coming to Whittier. We'll be taking a closer look at the new plan to keep the Navy vessel at port.

Two men are dead after a plane crashed near Aniak Tuesday, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Dense fog and risky landing conditions played a major role in the crash of a chartered plane that left all eight onboard dead last month at a remote military radar site in western Alaska. As Fairbanks enters the first day of a four-day flood watch, rain is still coming down but wind speeds are picking up as well. The combination is a concern for the Fairbanks North Star Borough Director of Emergency Operations.  

On today's Morning Edition, we are closely watching flooding situations across western Alaska. We're tracking the storm to see how it'll impact your neighborhood. Plus, a flood watch is also in effect in Fairbanks, with minor flooding already underway, with the risk of more floods into the weekend. What you need to know to keep your home safe.

On today's Morning Edition, we're learning more about an officer-involved shooting in Anchorage over the weekend that sent two people to the hospital. We take a closer look at the events leading up to the shooting. Plus, a family in Whittier is breathing easier this morning after facing prison time for allegedly registering to vote incorrectly. Hear the charges filed against them and what the family is now saying.

The newly built terminal dock in Whittier caught fire Monday with flames and billowing smoke engulfing the area around the dock.   A man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds after an officer-involved shooting in midtown Anchorage Sunday that began with a confrontation hours earlier.

On today's Morning Edition, questions this morning as another officer-involved shooting happened overnight. We'll bring you what we know so far. Plus, you may have seen one or know someone who has one, but perhaps you don't know what it means. The semicolon tattoo is making a statement, and for some, it can mean a lot more than the punctuation can show. We'll show you what it means to many.

Friday marks 25 years since the horrific terrorist attacks on America. We take a look at what has changed since then and the tributes that Alaskans across the state are doing.

In Savoonga, Gambell, Nome, Shishmaref, Teller, Wales and Nunam Iqua, they fired guns into the ocean at 8:03 p.m. to honor two people who died after their skiff flipped near St. Lawrence Island.   A private company ran a test last month that experimented with creating rain in Alaska. We look further into the story and what Alaskan residents are saying.   Social media platforms have rapidly become the most hazardous digital space for consumer fraud, leading to steep financial losses across Alaska and billions nationwide.

On today's Morning Edition, an incredible moment; defying the odds and witnessing tragedy. A 15-year-old boy pulled from the Bering Sea survives. We'll share his incredible story of survival. And later, recovery efforts in Tok are on going. We'll check in and get the latest on how things are progressing as the community recovers from the devastating Mukluk Fire

The mother of a motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Anchorage is opening up about who he was. New video shows the rescue of a 15-year-old boy, the lone survivor of a fishing boat that overturned off the Alaska coast last weekend. The Alaska Supreme Court heard live oral arguments Wednesday in a critical civil case that could redefine how much protection police officers receive under “qualified immunity” laws when accused of negligence and de-escalation protocol violations.

On today's Morning Edition, it's a case that draws lines, asks hard questions and pushes the boundaries. What defines qualified immunity, and when does it become a deterrent to people who are calling for help? We'll break down the case headed to the Alaska Supreme Court. And later, good news for the Interior. GVEA rate changes are on the way that may spell relief for some customers. We'll let you know what the changes are and how they may benefit you.

Two members of a three-person crew aboard a boat that went missing near St. Lawrence Island have died, while a third survived, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The three Anchorage police officers who fired their guns along a major city roadway this spring, killing a man who allegedly pointed his gun at them, were cleared Tuesday by the state.   The Alaska Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes civil lawsuit that could dramatically alter how much legal protection municipal police departments receive when accused of negligence.

On today's Morning Edition, the search for a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run continues. What happened leading up to the crash and what police know so far. Plus, do Alaskans still have faith in their lawmakers? We hear from Gov. Mike Duleavy as the slate of candidates running in the midterm election is finally locked in.

Today on the Morning Edition, it was a big, adventure-packed weekend on Kodiak, first with a big high school football win on Friday night that led into the rodeo on the fairgrounds. We'll share the details. And later, in North Pole, it's always Christmas season, and never too soon to give Santa a fresh coat. We take a closer look at the renovations to ol' Saint Nick.

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The two pilots flying a chartered plane that crashed last month, killing all eight onboard, were identified Friday. Two Fairbanks police officers and an Alaska State Trooper were cleared Friday of any criminal wrongdoing in the June 28 shooting death of Brandon Michael Roberts, finding that the 31-year-old pointed a handgun at officers during a foot pursuit through the Bentley Mall parking lot moments before they opened fire, killing Roberts. Alaska’s Bipartisan House Majority is upheld by a single vote, a single vote that hangs in the balance.

On today's Morning Edition, a land sale in Fairbanks is stirring some frustration among residents. We take a look at why the company wants the land and what people could lose. Later, Alaska gets an internet upgrade. We'll share new numbers on how many more remote communities are now eligible for broadband service.

A judgment debtor examination is currently scheduled for Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m., after an Anchorage Superior Court judge ruled last month that David Gottstein — son of late Alaska businessman Barney Gottstein — must sit for a second round of sworn testimony and produce financial records to satisfy a $1.67 million judgment stemming from a years-long dispute over his father’s estate. Kaleb Hansen shares memories of his mother, Sabrina Hansen, one of eight killed in the Aug. 20 crash near Cape Newenham. President Donald Trump said he thinks U.S. Attorney General “has a legal case” to investigate the Petersburg Dan Sullivan, a man running for the U.S. Senate seat held by the incumbent with the same name, with the president arguing Sullivan’s candidacy “should be illegal.”

On this Morning Edition, the Anchorage Police Department's use of force under new scrutiny. We're looking through a new report for a closer look at the numbers and how APD is reacting. Plus, we're hopping on the Alaska Railroad for a trip out to Girdwood. Our Dani Tompkins will join us for a closer look at this iconic Alaska tourist attraction.

President Donald Trump will be making another visit to Alaska in his second term, he told reporters Wednesday, to support Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, in his race against former Congresswoman Mary Peltola. A sweeping independent review of the Anchorage Police Department’s use of force policies and practices released Wednesday has revealed stark racial disparities and systemic issues, with both the city’s top lawyer and the police chief to defending the department’s progress while pushing back against select recommendations. The military is looking at small nuclear reactors to power bases for decades to come, following discussions at the Alaska Defense Forum in Fairbanks last week.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Fairbanks North Star Borough is asking lawmakers to hit the pause button on data centers. Find out what's driving the push and why residents are voicing their concerns. And later, a man is recovering after surviving a bear attack while caribou hunting. What happened leading up to the attack, and how he escaped.

Assembly members are set to vote on new funding to upgrade the Anchorage Police Department's crime monitoring center tonight. A section of Lacey Street between First and Second Avenue in downtown Fairbanks will remain closed to vehicle traffic this winter, as the City of Fairbanks continues to use the space for activities and businesses. The stage is set for Alaska’s November election following weeks of drip-fed results from the elections division and uncertainty over candidates staying in or dropping out.

Wildfire season is nearing the end this year, plus meet the squirrels who waterski and the family story behind them that's anything but silly.

Two more victims have been identified from the tragic Aug. 20 plane crash near Cape Newenham in southwestern Alaska, bringing the total number of publicly-identified victims to six of the eight people lost in the crash. This month’s state primary results were certified Monday, advancing up to four candidates in each race to the November general election, which will use ranked-choice voting. For the first time at the Alaska State Fair, “Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel” is performing at Alaska’s News Source Corral.

On this Morning Edition, do you have a garden overflowing with produce, and you're just not sure what to do with the extra? We'll show you how you can get that abundance to a good place and help your fellow Alaskans. Later, a Buddhist temple in Anchorage that welcomes everyone is in need of a helping hand themselves. We'll share the story and what you can do to help.

The Anchorage Police Department gave critical updates today on two recent officer-involved shootings. New disclosures detail an East Anchorage suspect shot while walking away from police, and a deadly standoff involving a replica weapon. Tok residents who had to evacuate their homes earlier this month due to the Mukluk Fire may be able to return home this weekend. The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) has received $325,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to come up with models and programs that use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the electric systems in communities across rural and coastal Alaska.

Today on the Morning Edition, APD says it's about enhancing safety, but some are asking: when does police surveillance cross the line from protecting to invasion of privacy? We'll show you the latest on the real-time crime center the APD wants to expand. Plus, the Mukluk fire recovery efforts continue, and the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection announces a change. We'll bring you the latest in our continuing coverage.

On Thursday, Alaska State Troopers identified the people on board as 68-year-old Alaska pilot Eric Middlebrook and California residents Ronald Schmidt, Lance Schmidt and Daniel Simons. Middlebrook is a former mayor of Bethel. Even as statewide figures paint a picture of rising crime in Alaska, the state’s annual report reveals a tale of two vastly different jurisdictions: a sharp spike in local crime within the Municipality of Anchorage contrast with a marked decline in offenses in areas policed by the Alaska State Troopers. Alaska’s municipal leaders met at the Alaska Municipal League conference to discuss data centers and whether the state is ready for them.

On today's Morning Edition, tragedy strikes near Selbovia as a private plane crashes into the waters. We'll share what we know so far. Plus, recovery efforts are underway as the wildfire in Tok enters a new phase. We'll tell you how the community is pulling together and recovering with the help of Alaskans from all across the state.

A small plane crashed into Seldovia Slough Wednesday afternoon. Another victim that was on the federally-chartered plane that crashed last week while trying to land in thick fog at a remote radar site in Western Alaska has been identified. As containment efforts continue on the Mukluk Fire, which has already consumed more than 7,000 acres as well as 44 structures, the community of Tok has been working to alleviate the hardship of those who lost their homes as a result of the fire.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Mukluk fire left over 40 homes in ashes in its wake in Tok, and now, as good news finally starts to come, people are shifting into recovery mode. We'll bring you the latest on the situation. And later, the fight is brewing for the Tongass National Forest as the push to repeal roadless limits hits pushback from tribes and conservationists. We'll let you know how you can still get involved.