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Long lines and hours-long wait times plagued travelers at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ahead of a holiday weekend Thursday due to TSA screening delays, officials said. Alaska lawmakers voted Thursday to begin special session work May 27 on legislation that could determine whether the state builds a once-in-a-generation liquefied natural gas pipeline — but not before contentious moments in the House over how broadly the session should reach. No injuries were reported Thursday in a large duplex fire in an Abbott Loop neighborhood in which emergency crews discovered a “extreme hoarding” situation.

Today on the Morning Edition, the regular session has ended, but there's still work to do for lawmakers in Juneau. What today's high-stakes special session could mean for the future of Alaska's proposed gasline. Plus, free Wi-Fi for soldiers? A new test program at Fort Wainwright could help decide whether soldiers in barracks across the Army get free, reliable internet.

The operating budget has left the legislature and is on its way to becoming law after the Senate voted to pass it 17-3 Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session. Attached to the budget: a $1,000 PFD and $200 energy relief rebate. As the Army looks to improve quality of life for soldiers, Fort Wainwright has been selected as a testing location for a new pilot initiative involving free Wi-Fi in barracks.

A special session is coming for the Alaska state legislature after lawmakers struggled to pass a plan to create a gas line. An Anchorage man was killed early Tuesday morning in a police shooting with little details as to what occurred in the moments officers drew their weapons on an east Anchorage roadway. Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case called the shooting and other recent incidents like it "frustrating." Aquarian Charter School traded the classroom for something a little more colorful as students participated in a field day celebration.

Lawmakers failed to override the governor’s veto of a decades-long fight for a pensions bill after a joint session convened Tuesday afternoon. A wildfire off C Street and W. 100th Avenue has been reported, according to the Anchorage Fire Department. One man was killed in an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning that closed down roads in an east Anchorage neighborhood, according to police.

An officer-involved shooting closed down roads in an east Anchorage neighborhood early Tuesday morning, according to police. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, vetoed a long-fought for bill providing pensions for state employees Monday with days left in the session after a hail mary play to pass property tax exemptions for the proposed natural gas line stalled. The state medical examiner has ruled that a 19-year-old woman from Shaktoolik who went missing in Anchorage in January and was found in April died of hypothermia with alcohol intoxication and extreme cold as contributing factors.

The state medical examiner has ruled that Kelly Hunt — a 19-year-old woman from Shaktoolik who went missing in Anchorage in January and whose body was discovered in mid-April — died of hypothermia with alcohol intoxication and extreme cold as contributing factors. A 19-year-old Anchorage father who was shot five times in what his family describes as a road rage attack was released from the hospital Monday. The Fairbanks Arbor Day Committee (ADC) held a tree-planting ceremony Monday to recognize the holiday, with two trees planted near the Stone Soup Community Garden downtown.

The 42nd running of the Gold Nugget Triathlon saw about 1,700 women turn out at Bartlett High School Sunday. Lawmakers pushed forward what may just be the final amount for the Permanent Fund Dividend Sunday afternoon, with only three days before the end of the regular session. First oil flowed from Pikka Sunday, according to an announcement from operator Santos, marking a major milestone in one of the newest projects on Alaska’s North Slope.

An increase to the PFD makes its way to the next step in the state legislature.Plus, cleaning up across the state, including in the Interior. We hear from a first responder about the efforts to beautify Fairbanks. It’s not every day an 81-year-old races in a triathlon! Meet the Gold Nugget Triathlon co-founder who is still in the game!And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us Spring is playing a trick on many parts of the state with another week in the forecast of cloudy skies and a wet weather.

Two people in Ketchikan are dead after a home catches fire, and a firefighter is treated at the hospital.Plus, firefighters battle flames on the Kenai Peninsula in the area a large fire hit about a decade ago, with officials saying Saturday that there's now minimal fire activity. Meteorologist Bailey Brain tells us strong winds continue to build across Southcentral through the weekend with the next round of wet weather arriving in southern parts of the state. And an education center opens near the Turnagain Arm. It's designed for research and monitoring Cook Inlet’s marine life, including beluga whales.

A 41-year-old Palmer man crashed a car into the lobby doors of the Wasilla Police Department and deployed bear spray in an attempt to intentionally hurt police officers on Wednesday evening, police said in an update on Thursday. The man accused of crashing a truck into Anchorage Pel’Meni restaurant appears in court, pleads not guilty. Spring means one thing for hundreds of Anchorage commuters: ditching the car and hitting the trail. Every May, Anchorage comes alive on two wheels for Bike to Work Day.

A 41-year-old Palmer man crashed a car into the lobby doors of the Wasilla Police Department and deployed bear spray in an attempt to intentionally hurt police officers on Wednesday evening, police said in an update on Thursday. The man accused of crashing a truck into Anchorage Pel’Meni restaurant appears in court, pleads not guilty. Spring means one thing for hundreds of Anchorage commuters: ditching the car and hitting the trail. Every May, Anchorage comes alive on two wheels for Bike to Work Day.

New video shows how a 41-year-old Palmer man crashed a car Wednesday into the lobby doors of the Wasilla Police Department and deployed bear spray in an attempt to intentionally hurt police officers, according to the department. Mario Jackson took the stand Thursday in his own double-murder trial, denying he killed Sheila Agarchuk and Bobby Deloach and insisting he was not the man seen in surveillance footage of the October 2025 shooting.   A man accused of crashing a truck into a downtown Anchorage restaurant more than a year ago, was due in court Thursday — but refused to appear.

A jury has found Mario Jackson guilty on all six counts in the murders of Sheila Agarchuk and Bobby Deloach, capping a trial in which Jackson took the stand in his own defense and denied being the shooter seen in surveillance footage of the killings. A dive search team is conducting underwater search operations near Juneau’s downtown cruise ship piers as police continue investigating the disappearance of Benjamin W. Stepetin. A man accused of crashing a truck into a downtown Anchorage restaurant more than a year ago, was due in court Thursday — but refused to appear. His arraignment has been rescheduled for Friday, May 15.

For the first time since filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Municipality of Anchorage in February, the family of Alecia Lindsay is speaking on the record. Describing a daughter they say had her whole life ahead of her, and a 911 response they say cost her that future. A driver slammed a vehicle into the lobby of the Wasilla Police Department Wednesday night, crashing through the building’s front doors, police said. Memorial Day is approaching, and many Alaskans are concerned about rising travel costs. Whether taking a weekend trip or flying to the Lower 48, travelers can expect costs to be higher than this time last year.

For the first time since filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Municipality of Anchorage in February, the family of Alecia Lindsay is speaking on the record. They said their daughter had her whole life ahead of her, speaking on the 911 response they say cost her that future. Filling up your tank in Alaska is now costing drivers more than $5 a gallon, and prices are closing in on Alaska’s all-time record high. Memorial Day is approaching, and many Alaskans are concerned about rising travel costs.

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Air Force One touched down in Anchorage Tuesday evening, bringing President Donald Trump to Alaska for a brief refueling stop at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport before he continues on to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. Alaska lawmakers are sounding an alarm with days left in the legislative session: the state is heading toward an energy crisis they can’t stop, and they need Washington’s help. The prosecution has dismissed the remaining charge against a Wasilla teen in the fatal April shooting of their best friend, according to court records — one day after a grand jury declined to indict the 17-year-old on a series of felony charges, including manslaughter.  

Today on the Morning Edition, a house fire with multiple 911 calls reporting people trapped inside. It could've ended up far worse if not for the actions of one man. We'll take you to the scene of a tense situation Monday. Later, Clean Up Day for Fairbanks is approaching, and the city is ready. We'll let you know how you can get out and do your part for a clean and beautiful city.

Today on the Morning Edition, a house fire with multiple 911 calls reporting people trapped inside. It could've ended up far worse if not for the actions of one man. We'll take you to the scene of a tense situation Monday. Later, Clean Up Day for Fairbanks is approaching, and the city is ready. We'll let you know how you can get out and do your part for a clean and beautiful city.

On today's Morning Edition, the Marines are coming to Alaska with a new rotating force and the at permanenet unit JBER. Why the Pentagon now says our state is critical to Arctic defense, and what hundreds of Marines training here could mean for your community. Plus, a jet skia nd 70mph still no match for a 300-foot tsunami. We'll show you a new video game based on real data from the Tracy Arm landslide and tsunami that lets you ride the wave.

The Alaska Zoo was celebrating mothers while teaching about being bear aware. Ways to stay safe, and a glimpse at the zoo's adorable bears, ahead.Plus, Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the weekend comes to a close with overcast skies as a break in the clouds is expected to start your week.And an engineer creates video game of Alaska's Tracy Arm landslide and the megatsunami it created. And he says you can ride a jet ski through the simulation in the name of safety.

Statewide experts gather to help you be ready for wildfire season. What they say you should expect this year. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us rainy skies are in store for Mother's Day in some parts of Alaska, with breakup season in full swing.Plus, interior Alaska’s tourism season is nearly here. The outlook for Fairbanks. And a groundbreaking ceremony for a new trail in Anchorage. Where you'll be able to walk and ride your bike on the coast.

James Rider surrendered himself to Alaska State Troopers for violating probation and criminal trespass charges, according to his brother Michael Cox — ten days later, Rider was found dead in a Palmer jail. He had hanged himself. On Friday, May 8, the United States Marine Corps, along with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, announced that they plan to have both a rotating and persistent presence in Alaska. It’s an announcement Sullivan said has been in the works for “a long time.” Senator Dan Sullivan announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday which would see the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) helping to host and perform research on burgeoning military and other technologies in partnership with private industry.

On today's Morning Edition, nearly $20 million is coming to rural Alaska from the federal government, and why Sen. Murkowski is glad to have it, we'll tell you why she said it's simply not enough. Plus, the U.S. Secretary of Education paid a visit to Mat-Su schools as part of her tour thorugh the states. We'll tell you what was said and why she was here.

U.S Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Alaska Thursday, making stops at two Matanuska Valley schools during a 24-hour stay. As cruise season ramps up and ships begin bringing thousands of visitors through Anchorage, some people who live, work and spend time downtown say they feel safer than last year — though concerns about public disorder and drug activity remain. Days after vetoing a bipartisan elections overhaul, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, introduced his own version — one that looks a lot like the bill he just vetoed, with several key differences in the ballot curing process.  

U.S Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Alaska Thursday, making stops at two Matanuska Valley schools during a 24-hour stay. As cruise season ramps up and ships begin bringing thousands of visitors through Anchorage, some people who live, work and spend time downtown say they feel safer than last year — though concerns about public disorder and drug activity remain. Days after vetoing a bipartisan elections overhaul, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, introduced his own version — one that looks a lot like the bill he just vetoed, with several key differences in the ballot curing process.  

On this Morning Edition, discussion was heated at the Mat-Su School Board meeting about a highly controversial topic: armed teachers. We'll share what was said and decided at the meeting. Later, the villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok have voted to relocate after former-Typhoon Halong, but the question about how to go about it is still open-ended. We'll bring you the latest on the ongoing struggle for some to go home.

“Not sustainable” is how tribal advocates have described navigating a bureaucratic jungle to help typhoon-ravaged communities meet their basic needs following the devastation from October’s storm. After multiple delays due to a lengthy recovery from injuries sustained in an officer-involved shooting, Anchorage musician Marcus Mewborn was arraigned Wednesday in three separate criminal cases. Woody, one of two surviving dogs found at a property on Caswell Lakes where 23 dogs were found dead in April, is now being cared for at Forget-Me-Not Animal Rescue in the Interior.

Today on the Morning Edition, Missing or Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day was filled with a lot of remembering and calls to action, calls that seem to have reverberated all the way to Capitol Hill, where even Alaskan senators are weighing in. We'll share what they're doing. Later, Gov. Dunleavy isn't happy with the LNG bills which no longer grant as many exemptions to the pipeline. We'll share what the governor is saying about the bill and why he may reach for the veto power.

It’s an unforgettable image: A red colored hand print, symbolically placed over a person’s mouth, silencing their story and suppressing justice. Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), which provides electricity for much of the Interior from Healy through Fairbanks to Delta Junction, held its annual meeting Tuesday. Alaska’s governor has drawn a line on his LNG pipeline tax bill and hinted that he’s ready to use the veto pen if lawmakers don’t deliver a version he wants.  

Today on the Morning Edition, a plan to let some Mat-Su teachers carry concealed weapons on school grounds. Supporters say it could save crucial minutes in an emergency, critics say the training requirements aren't enough. We'll share the questions the board still wants answered before they vote. Later, a lawsuit filed against the Anchorage School District to halt the closure of Campbell STEM Elementary scored a victory. We'll have an update to the case and how people are responding.

A Palmer grand jury has indicted a Willow woman on 24 counts of animal cruelty in a case that drew outrage across Alaska after authorities found 23 dead dogs on a Mat-Su property last month. Jury selection began Monday in a double-homicide case from last fall in downtown Anchorage, with opening statements expected later this week, stemming from the shooting deaths of two people. A bipartisan push to overhaul Alaska’s election system is dead after lawmakers fell two votes short of a veto override.

Today on the Morning Edition, it's time to rise and shine, and make our city shine too. May is officially clean-up month for Anchorage, and if everyone does just a little bit, then a few people don't need to do a lot. We'll let you know how you can lend a hand. Later, several commencement ceremonies from the UA system took place over the weekend. We'll take a look as hundreds of students take their next big step in life.

New details on what happened after an avalanche instructor dies after being caught in an avalanche. Plus, a flood in the interior plays Scrooge. How it’s impacting Christmas gifts for children in need. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us widespread rainfall is forecasted across Southcentral with some warmer temperatures ramping up in Southeast.

Dangerous road conditions in part of Alaska. Details on where Alaska State Troopers were asking people to avoid.Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us avalanche warnings have been cancelled across Southcentral, but danger remains high as another round of rain moves in this weekend. And cleaning up Anchorage. We go to the Citywide Cleanup kickoff.

A teenager has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened during a party in Wasilla. The two-month long strike involving school bus drivers in the Matanuska Valley is finally over, according to the Teamsters Local 959 union. The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is organizing a citywide cleanup through the end of May. The annual event, now in its 59th year, kicks off Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Westchester Lagoon.

On today's Morning Edition, 229; that's the number of recorded cases of missing or murdered Indigenous peoples. It's a number that would be too high if it was even one, much less over 200. We'll show you how you can lend your voice to the fight. Plus, he gave three decades to the Alaska State Troopers and is now retiring to focus on his family. Major Tony April leaves behind a legacy that many could envy. We'll sit down and hear his story.

Alaska prosecutors have decided against pursuing a third trial in the case of an Unalaska man charged with criminally negligent homicide in the deaths of two teenaged girls in 2019, Deputy Attorney General John Skidmore confirmed Thursday. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan is highlighting a proposed multi-billion-dollar modernization of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson that he said would overhaul aging facilities, expand training capacity and bring a major economic lift to Anchorage. The State Board of Education has approved the charter for Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School.  

On today's Morning Edition, a gathering on Wednesday honored the life of Kelly Hunt. Gone too soon, taken from friends and family. We'll bring you to the vigil and share how they're honoring her. Later, two brothers, both violinists, and both, as you just heard, very talented, are heading to a very special stage. We'll tell you their story.

An Anchorage Police patrol officer was charged with DUI Friday after allegedly driving his patrol car while under the influence last month, according to Anchorage police. Plus, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough issued an update on the independent investigation of the Caswell Lakes animal cruelty case Wednesday, with a revised number of dogs that were found dead. And, the Anchorage Assembly passed a new ordinance Tuesday night making it illegal to feed eagles, America’s national bird.

On today's Morning Edition, the Anchorage Assembly took up the topic of feeding eagles and its questionable legality after a tree in Muldoon grew quite popular with its eagle residency. We'll fill you in on the discussion and changes. Plus, the sky is the limit when you have a goal, motivation and opportunity. Some students from Golden View Middle School were able to perform on one of the nation's most iconic stages at Carnegie Hall. But that future may be in jeopardy moving forward. We'll discuss why.

An Anchorage nightclub with a history of fatal shootings is undergoing renovations and will reopen with a new name, according to someone who works there. Plus, an Anchorage musician injured in an officer-involved shooting earlier this month is still in the hospital, leading to another delay in his court case tied to that incident. And, the Fairbanks North Star Borough is opening land sales through a new lottery and auction system.

On today's Morning Edition, it's been one year since a 17-year-old was found dead, and the case to this day is unsolved. We'll hear from his family as they continue to search for answers. Later on, it's that time of year again. Cruise ships are showing up in Juneau, boosting the city and starting the tourism season. We'll share what people are saying as they hop off the ship to explore the capital city.

Friends have made a roadside memorial for Kelly Hunt, whose body was discovered last week after she was missing for over three months, but questions still remain about what happened. Plus, a skier was severely injured Saturday after a frightening crash in the Alaska Airlines Slush Cup event at the Alyeska Resort Spring Carnival. And, an Anchorage musician accused of sexually abusing a minor in 2023 was arraigned in court on Monday, and is scheduled for a separate arraignment on Tuesday for charges related to a recent officer-involved shooting.

2025 was a busier than normal year for shakes. The Alaska Earthquake Center released its latest report. And we bring you the highlights from Arctic Comic Con.

Multiple people were rescued from Peak 3 in the Glen Alps area after an avalanche. Details on one man who was taken to the hospital. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us that as our Spring storm begins to dissipate, winds and cloudy skies move into much of the state to start the work week.And the Arctic Comic Con makes an appearance in Anchorage this weekend. We introduce you to a few people's voices you may recognize.

A family is mourning their toddler after the child fell through the ice and died Thursday evening. The 27th dog in a Mat-Su animal cruelty case was transferred to Mat-Su animal control on Thursday, according to Borough Manager Mike Brown. Alyeska Resort Spring Carnival returns this week, celebrating 49 years of the springtime tradition with a three-day event honoring Alaska as the 49th state.

On today's Morning Edition, in the case of 25 dogs found dead on a property in the Mat-Su, charges have been filed, but in a community that has so many dog kennels and love for dogs. It has many community members demanding answers on what could have been done better. We'll bring you the latest in our continuing coverage of this case. Plus, one woman is turning her experience from her battle with cancer into a guiding light for others, creating a resource that all can use. We'll share the story of Amanda Kramer and show you what she's doing to help others.

A Susitna Valley kennel owner who was among the first to raise concerns about the welfare of dogs found dead on a Mat-Su Borough property says the community is still searching for answers even after a Willow woman was charged with dozens of felonies. A body was found in Fairbanks last week, launching an effort by authorities to track down family for the individual. The Senate Finance Committee reduced the Permanent Fund Dividend to $1,000 Wednesday in their new version of the operating budget, a cut down from the $1,500 the House passed.

Today on the Morning Edition, election results are soon to be certified, marking the end of the current assembly, but there are still matters for them to discuss. We'll break down what happened at a special meeting and what it means for how you watch your tax dollars. Later, America's favorite teacher might be from Alaska, and now the favorite student might be as well. We'll introduce you to a student leading the polls.