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On Sunday, an explosion at a bonfire on Kodiak burned five teenagers. To help us better understand what that sort of recovery could mean investigative Reporter Johnson Kuhn spoke with one of the state's top burn doctors. Dr. Elisha Brownson couldn't speak about their specific recovery but helped us understand what the physical and mental recovery process is like.
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As speculation continues if there is still an energy role for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to serve in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the governor and Alaska’s congressional delegation are reacting to Trump’s recent leadership picks. The details on that, plus a sizeable winter snowfall is hitting Southcentral Alaska as the weekend begins.
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On Friday, the Anchorage Police Department released a retrospective review of the Officer Involved Shootings (OIS) over the past 15 years. Police Chief Sean Case sat down with Olivia Nordyke to discuss the findings and what changes will be made based on the review.
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On Friday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced an investment of $580 million dollars for 31 port improvement projects in 15 states, including here in Alaska. Morning Anchor Kristen Durand spoke with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about what this means for Alaska.
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Memories of Stephanie, Aurora and Celeste Cruz, an Anchorage family who were killed this summer while at home, according to her grieving brother.
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Breaking at the top of the hour, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy will not be leading the Department of the Interior, despite speculation earlier this week that he was a possible candidate for the job in the incoming Donald Trump administration. Plus, as five Kodiak teens badly burned during a weekend bonfire explosion continue recovering at Anchorage’s Alaska Native Medical Center, the hospital’s trauma medical director shared her general perspective on what the recovery process looks like.
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Victims of the weekend bonfire explosion in Kodiak are still in treatment in Anchorage.And while families of the teenagers say it has been a challenging week, they also say that inside, their loved ones are the same kids they’ve always been.
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Tracy Sinclare speaks with our Washington D. C. Correspondent about the appointments of Pres-Elect Trump and what the House and Senate will look like in January. Plus we look at some key races in Alaska's election.
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Go inside the Anchorage School District's meeting with community members last night that discussed the district's proposal to close seven schools.
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A dramatic drop in attendance Tuesday at Kodiak High School came two days after a massive fuel drum explosion left eight teenagers injured, including five hospitalized after being medevacked to Anchorage, and a non-credible threat circulating online. The latest updates on the situation in Kodiak, plus the rest of Tuesday's top news and weather.
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Many people in Kodiak are still reeling from the aftermath of a weekend bonfire that erupted and seriously burned eight teens. Hear from several family members of the burn victims who remain in Anchorage to be with their loved ones receiving treatment.
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On this Veterans Day, Alaska celebrates and honors all who served. A look at the special celebrations around the state, plus the aftermath of a beach party gone wrong in Kodiak where five teenagers were hospitalized over the weekend from an explosion sparked by a fuel drum being put in a fire.
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Over 10% of Alaskans have served in the U.S. armed forces, making Veteran's Day all the more meaningful to all those who call Alaska home.
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A ballot measure to increase the state’s minimum wage to keep up with inflation, mandate employees to receive paid sick leave from employers, and protect workers’ rights is on its way to passing with overwhelming support from Alaskan voters. The latest on that story and more top news and weather on this Friday.
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The arrival of winter means Anchorage's unsheltered population faces extreme dangers. Hear how the State DOT and Anchorage Police Dept.'s HOPE Team are helping clean up unruly encampments as well as to provide basic needs.
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With election ballots still to be counted and the start of the Alaska legislative session more than two months away, the Alaska Senate Bipartisan Coalition announced leadership positions on Thursday for the 34th Alaska State Legislature.
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Anchorage leaders discuss a municipal sales tax, Tudor Elementary families voice concerns over plans to close the school and the latest news coming out of Washington.
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Early election results suggest that the 17-member bipartisan Senate Majority could be shaken up next session, and the three-member conservative-leaning Senate Minority will have a louder voice. That and more aftermath from the 2024 election in Alaska.
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Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's General Election. In Alaska, Nick Begich leads Rep. Mary Peltola in the race for Alaska's U.S. House seat.
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Crisscrossing battleground states to finish off their respective campaigns, Vice President Harris and former President Trump now wait out Election Day to see how well their message got across to U.S. voters.
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Alaska Division of Elections leaders said steps have been taken to ensure polling locations are open and staffed on Tuesday after rural voters — primarily with Alaska Native populations — dealt with primary election polling locations not being opened and late absentee ballot arrivals. We break down that story and all the top news and weather on this Monday.
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With just 24 hours to go before Election Day, hear the latest news coming out of the Trump and Harris campaigns.
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Anchorage voters waited in long lines to cast an early vote this weekend, hear the percentage of votes cast, followed by more top news and weather on this Sunday.
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The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source.
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The Anchorage School District on Friday released a list of seven elementary schools it is recommending be either closed, consolidated, or repurposed over the next three years. It’s part of what the district has called its “Rightsizing Initiative.” We hear from the superintendent, as well as sit down with the president of the Anchorage School Board, on what this means moving forward.
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The Anchorage School District announced Friday that seven elementary schools are being considered to close within the next three years, with some being repurposed for other uses. ASD Superintendent Jarrett Bryantt speaks with Alaska's News Source on the matter.
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A 17-year-old Anchorage crash survivor pleads not guilty to manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges, plus, a Kenai grand jury indicts two Alaska State Troopers on assault charges.
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Happy Halloween! Another round of snow in the Anchorage, Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula regions has made for a messy night of trick-or-treating. The latest on snow conditions and all the state's top news on this Thursday.
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Local power companies and community leaders in Anchorage try to ensure the heat stays on as the 49th State plunges into winter. Plus, overnight, Los Angeles reveled in its World Series championship, with celebrations getting out of hand.
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The City of Kotzebue continues efforts to assess damage and repair homes following an early winter storm triggered flooding with cold weather settling in, but they did receive some help over the weekend. The latest on the storm aftermath and the rest of the state's top news on this Wednesday.
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We sit down with Optometrist Dr. Ian Ford to explore crucial insights on children's eye health. From common pediatric vision issues to the effects of screen time, our expert shares practical advice on how parents can help protect their child's vision. He also talks about the best age to start eye exams.
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Talking Anchorage's snowplowing strategies with Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, and what parents think of the schools' increased use of remote learning days.
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Almost a foot of snow fell in Anchorage overnight, leading to the city's first snow day and remote learning day for students and leaving many motorists struggling with icy roads. The latest on the snowfall and all the day's top news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Widespread impacts from Southcentral's first snowstorm of the winter.
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The first significant snowfall of the winter season hits Southcentral Alaska communities as residents try to make it work and plow drivers scramble to clear the roads. The latest on the snowfall and what to expect throughout the night on this Monday evening.
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The latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source.
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Alaska's News Source headlines from the News at 5 on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
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Headlines from Alaska's News Source news at 5 on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
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President Joe Biden made what he called a long-overdue apology to Native peoples on Friday for a 150-year-old boarding school policy that separated Native children from their parents and forced them into boarding schools where they were stripped of their cultural heritage and often abused. During his speech, Biden mentioned Rosita Worl, a noted anthropologist and President of Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau who was recently awarded the prestigious National Humanities Medal at the White House for her contributions to Native Culture. That story and more of Friday's top news and weather.
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30-year-old Denaris Patterson is described by his mother as having been a loving family man with a big contagious smile. Though police have still not identified Denaris as the man found dead near East 6th Avenue, Jaconette Patterson confirmed with us that it was, in fact, her son shot and killed on Oct. 15, 2024.
10 days after his death, Jonson Kuhn sat down with Jaconette to talk about her son and the status of the investigation into his death.
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Local reaction to President Biden's forthcoming apology to Native Americans and Alaska Natives for the devastating impacts of boarding schools on Indigenous children.
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Psychologist, Dr. Ashley Doss, is the Anchorage School District's Critical Response and Wellness Coordinator. She shares insights on how families can help children cope with trauma after critical events.
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The story of a Kotzebue family getting rescued off the the roof of their flooded home. Plus, one Anchorage church's solution to caring for their most vulnerable neighbors.
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As the storm hitting Western Alaska begins to subside, the aftermath is being revealed. That and more top news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Reports of flooding and wind damage are coming in from many communities across Western Alaska following a large storm that moved through the area.
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Reports of flooding and wind damage are coming in from many communities across Western Alaska following a large storm that moved through the area. Details from that plus all the day's top news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Travel expert Scott McMurren talks about the changes to the Alaska Airlines Mileage plan and how it could impact travel.
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The Native Village of Eklutna's beginning steps to build a new gaming hall in Birchwood led to mixed reactions, with some Birchwood residents saying they are being left out of the loop.
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With the Nov. 5 election weeks away — which will include the presidential race — Alaska Division of Elections leaders are offering a reminder that despite the access of ballot dropboxes in 2020, officials confirmed last week that the program is not being continued. That story and more top news and weather on this Monday.
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UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Juneau canceled a flood warning for the Mendenhall River early Monday morning, allaying concerns about the potential for another destructive glacial dam outburst flood.
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News headlines from Alaska's News Source at 5 on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024
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News headlines from Alaska's News Source at 5 on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
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In two weeks, the Anchorage School District plans to announce a list of schools it recommends closing, repurposing or adjusting boundaries. That story and more top news and weather on this Friday.
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New information about a teen's alleged assault of a Sitka homeless man, plus, air travelers making their way through the Anchorage will now have a potentially speedier way to get through security.
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A video posted online depicts a 17-year-old assaulting an older man in Sitka, according to Sitka Police in a prepared statement this week. That story and more of the state's top news and weather on this Thursday.
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Neighbors of the apartment involved in Tuesday's all-day standoff speak out, plus, the latest in the fatal rollover wreck that killed a Service High student.
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In this week's episode, we sit down with Justin Williams, a single dad raising his biracial daughter, navigating the challenges and joys fatherhood. He opens up about balancing parenthood, pursuing his dreams, dating and the importance of creating a strong bond with his daughter.
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Anchorage police reported a 16-year-old boy was shot an killed in a shooting in Mountain View Tuesday night, with residents saying they heard what sounded like shots from an automatic weapon coming from a car driving by. Plus, after Tuesday’s standoff involving Anchorage police surrounding a Russian Jack neighborhood apartment building that ultimately resulted in no person of interest being found, residents of the area have mixed reactions to the way the situation was handled. Those stories and more of the top news and weather on this Wednesday.
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A reported shooting in the Mountain View neighborhood last night. Plus, earlier Tuesday, the Northeast Anchorage shooting that led to an all-day standoff at a nearby apartment.
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An early morning shooting on Tuesday turned into an hours-long SWAT standoff in Northeast Anchorage. That story and more top news and weather around the state on this Tuesday.
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In this episode, we talk with Jean Dore, a registered nurse at Providence Imaging Center who offers compassionate guidance and essential support to women immediately following a breast cancer diagnosis, helping them navigate the emotional and medical journey ahead.
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A look at the Anchorage Fire Department's Mobile Crisis Team, which Mayor Suzanne LaFrance wants to support with more funding in the upcoming year.
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Nearly two weeks after the violent double killing of two teen women in Hooper Bay, the loved ones of the victims are preparing for funeral arrangements. That story and more top news and weather on this Monday.
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Police have identified the suspect of an overnight arson and property damage as 34-year-old Patrick Moran.
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News headlines from Alaska's News Source at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
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Top headlines from Alaska's News Source at 5 on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024
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Get the latest news and weather from the team at Alaska's News Source.
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State Seismologist and Alaska Earthquake Center Director Michael West said this feature helps demonstrate what could be possible for an Alaska early warning system.
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As the temperatures drop, Lauren Maxwell sat down with Thea Agnew Bemben, Special Assistant to Mayor LaFrance working on homelessness and health.
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We're less than a month away from election day and the top two candidates for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House are debating the issues... and as millions go without power and supplies along the coastal lower 48, the Alaska Army National Guard is answering the call and sending support.
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Rebecca Palsha and Lori Townsend moderate Debate for the State between Rep. Mary Peltola and challenger Nick Begich.
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Fifty active duty guardsmen from Alaska are leaving to assist Florida National Guard in response to Hurricane Milton, which has left at least a half dozen dead and a path of destruction after making landfall Wednesday night. That story and more top news and weather on this Thursday.
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Amanda Compton and Nicholas Orr share their harrowing story of how she survived a bear attack while on a recent hunting trip on Admiralty Island. Amanda takes us through the moments coming face-to-face with a brown bear and the split-second decision by her friend Nicholas that saved her life.
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Alaska's News Source reporter Steve Kirch sits down with Anchorage mayor Suzanne LaFrance to discuss her first 100 days in office.
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Updates on Hurricane Milton, the Palmer City Manager's decision to stay or leave and what's being done about allegations of a flawed Houston election.
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In this week's podcast, we sit down with Alaska's News Source Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey. She not only forecasts some of the most unpredictable weather in the country, but she also juggles the challenges of being a mom and shares how she finds balance amidst it all.
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Get the latest news and weather from the team at Alaska's News Source.
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In a reconsideration vote during Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Anchorage Assembly approved a $250,000 settlement with the former city manager. Plus, Anchorage residents voiced their opinion on adding public restrooms around the city.
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The man charged in a SWAT standoff that began after he allegedly shot three people returned to court on Monday. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is set to discuss a proposed 3% sales tax at a work session on Thursday.
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Clean-up efforts are underway in Ketchikan following a landslide that closed a two-lane road on Sunday night. That story and more of Monday's top news and weather.
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Alaska State Troopers arrested a suspect over the weekend in connection to the deaths of two Hooper Bay teenagers whose bodies were found in a home last week.
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News headlines from Alaska's News Source on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
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Top stories from Alaska's News Source news at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
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A federal judge has granted an Anchorage man convicted of cyberstalking this year a new trial over a Ninth Circuit Court’s findings that former Alaska federal Judge Joshua Kindred had a sexual relationship with one of the case’s prosecutors. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly voted against a $250,000 settlement between former city manager Amy Demboski and the municipality stemming from allegations of wrongful termination and gender discrimination. Those stories and more top news and weather on this Friday.
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A state investigation into the deaths of Hooper Bay's Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson, a Kotzebue couple guilty of child abuse and another look at Juneau's controversial cruise ship ballot measure.
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State investigators are working to find how two teenagers died in what is believed to be a homicide this week in Hooper Bay. Plus, Juneau officials say a public park and library were vandalized with swastikas this week in the capital city, prompting an investigation. Those stories and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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Alaskan Georgia Barkwood is in Scotland to compete in the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship. John Thompson sat down with her to learn more.
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We sit down with Chris Jung, Anatomy and Physiology Professor at UAA, to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder and what we can do to decrease the impacts.
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The Afuvai family in Anchorage is seeking answers after 24-year-old James Afuvia was shot and killed last weekend by an APD officer, who said James came at him with a knife.
The Afuvais said Wednesday that James was not a violent person: "I feel like the news has already put out his name and identified him as a man holding a knife, but he is more than that. He comes from a family that loves him."
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Two races in Anchorage could impact the makeup of the Alaska State House. Political reporter Steve Kirch talks about what the House looked like last session and what we might be seeing for this upcoming legislature.
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Anchorage's police chief sits down with Alaska's News Source after state prosecutors cleared one of his officers in this summer's fatal shooting of a teenage girl.
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Rebecca Palsha sits down with Police Chief Sean Case to talk about the shooting death of Easter Leafa.
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The Anchorage Police Dept. on Monday released body camera footage of this summer's deadly officer-involved shooting of Anchorage teenager Easter Leafa. The video release comes as the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions clears one of the officers involved from criminal charges.
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According to the Anchorage Police Dept., a lone officer fatally shot a man in the upper body at least one time Sunday night in Mountain View. APD Chief Sean Case said the officer was awaiting backup to a 911 call when a man approached him with a knife.
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Headlines from Alaska's News Source at 5 on Sept. 29, 2024
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Top headlines from Alaska's News Source on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
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Our Washington D.C. Bureau sat down with Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan in a wide-ranging discussion that includes hunting and fishing regulations, Russian incursions near Alaska and Fat Bear Week. Here is the extended version of that interview.
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Southcentral’s only USDA-certified meat processing facility – Alaska Meat – is shutting up shop. The plant's owner cited the high cost of grain as the reason for closing one of the state’s only USDA-certified slaughterhouses.
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The head veterinarian of the Iditarod, Dr. Stuart Nelson, died earlier this week in Idaho, according to race officials. Plus, Alaska State Troopers are still looking for a man in Seward who they say is not currently a murder suspect, but was present when a woman was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. Those stories and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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Earlier this week, six passengers experienced some tense moments as the front landing gear on their plane failed. We spoke with two of those passengers and the pilot who brought them down safely.
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Police apprehend a shooting suspect but leave the homeowners with a mess to clean up.
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Board President for Girls on the Run Southcentral Alaska, Ginny Grabowski talks about the program and how it's so much more than just running. It helps build confidence in young girls and inspires them to stand up for themselves, all while embracing physical activity.
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Passengers who were on a plane that was forced to crash land at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport say they are glad the situation wasn't worse, and they credit their pilot for that. That story plus more of the state's top news and weather on this Wednesday.
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The head of the Anchorage Police Department unpacks his police force's response this week to a shooting in the Muldoon area. After a prolonged standoff, police took a 23-year-old into custody without incident.
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The mother of the man accused of shooting two people and a police officer in a Muldoon area park on Monday and engaging in an hourslong standoff with authorities said she is thankful her son wasn’t killed during the incident. The details in that story and more top news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Anchorage Police took a shooting suspect into custody late Monday after he spent hours barricaded inside a trailer home in East Anchorage. The suspect reportedly shot three people, including a police officer.
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A man was taken into police custody late Monday after shooting and injuring two residents and an Anchorage police officer and barricading himself inside a trailer home which resulted in an hours-long SWAT standoff with Anchorage police. That story and more of the top news and weather for Monday.
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One weekend, two fatal vehicle-pedestrian crashes ... This week, Alaska's News Source asks officials what factors may have contributed to a recent uptick in deadly collisions on Anchorage's roads.
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Alaska's News Source headlines from Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
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Alaska's News Source headlines for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
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The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source including a family whose adoption of their son has been delayed for 4 years and what Ballot Measure 1 would do if passed.
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A family grieves over a husband and father taken too soon after he was killed in a crash earlier this week.
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An Alaska man accused of sending graphic threats to injure and kill six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members has been granted a conditional release by a federal judge. Alaska's News Source was there to talk to him as he arrived home Thursday night. That story and more of the top news and weather on Thursday.
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Grace and growth. Jennifer Christensen is a mom, businesswoman and wife that shares her journey of healing to thriving.
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A mistake in ballot printing led to some Juneau voters receiving two ballots for the city's upcoming Municipal Election. But city officials said Wednesday that they aren’t worried about potential voting fraud.
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Alaska Airlines completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Air on Wednesday, just one day after the federal government cleared the way of major regulatory obstacles. We hear from travel experts and flyers on the go as to what that means for Alaskans. That story and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Travel expert Scott McMurren talks about how the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines could impact Alaskans and frequent flyers.
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Soldiers stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright have been deployed to the Aleutian Islands following what some leaders characterized as increased Russian and Chinese activity near Alaska.
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Due to the increased frequency of incursions near Alaska by foreign threats, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan announced Tuesday that the U.S. military will step up efforts to protect Alaska’s borders and the nation’s security. That story and more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Loved ones of Anchorage's Haley Elizabeth Michele Cartwright are remembering her life following the woman's death Sunday in a Seattle hospital. Cartwright was among six people who were hospitalized from a house fire last week in Anchorage.
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Seven people have died in three small plane crashes — with no survivors — across Alaska since Friday, and investigators explain why that may be. Those stories and more news and weather on this Monday.
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State and national leaders are speaking in the wake of a second failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, who was golfing in Florida when authorities spotted an armed man outside the club.
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News headlines from Alaska's News Source at 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024
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Some of the top news headlines from Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
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The Ketchikan public works employee who survived a landslide that killed his coworker last month in the Southeast Alaska community is recovering as he shared his harrowing survivor’s story. That story, plus all the top news and weather on this Friday.
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Sen. Sullivan comments on Russian military aircraft being detected by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), stressing that expanding military presence is the key to preventing more such events.
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The September Alaska Economic Trends magazine is out with a focus on how Anchorage neighborhoods have changed in the past 40 years. We sat down with author of the article, economist Sam Tappen.
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Alaska's junior senator responded to two Russian military aircraft being detected on Wednesday by NORAD, stressing the expansion of military presence as the key to prevention. That story and more top news and weather on this Thursday.
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On Wednesday, NORAD reported that Russian military aircraft were detected and tracked in international airspace near Alaska's border. Reporter Jonson Kuhn sat down with Sen. Dan Sullivan to talk about this most recent incident. Here is the full version of that conversation.
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Alaska’s state health department confirmed that an infant has died from the ongoing pertussis — or whooping cough — epidemic that is currently sweeping Alaska.
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On the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Alaskans remember and honor those lost in the tragic event. Plus, a day after a ruling came down allowing a prison inmate to remain on the ballot for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat, the Alaska Democratic party is appealing. Those stories and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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An update on the deadly police shooting of a homeless man in Juneau as all officers involved are cleared of any wrongdoing. Plus, some employees at the Anchorage Daily News are in the process of unionizing in hopes of improving their working conditions.
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September is Hunger Action Month. We sit down with the Food Bank of Alaska to talk about how big the problem is in Alaska and what Alaskans can do to help.
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Another confirmed case of whooping cough in the Anchorage School District, plus all eyes will be on tonight's presidential debate.
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One of Alaska's candidates for its lone U.S. House seat speaks with Alaska's News Source one day before a judge could decide on if his name should remain on the state ballot. That story and more top news and weather on this Monday.
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Lines are being drawn over the future of the Eklutna River Hydroelectric project. We take a look at how the Anchorage assembly hopes to persuade the governor on its plan. Plus, the Anchorage School District confirms another case of whooping cough.
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Another case of whooping cough was found within the Anchorage School District and we have updates on a helicopter crash. Plus it all started as a way for a terminally ill child to be able to celebrate trick or treating one last time - now it's a tradition with a bigger cause.
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helicopter crash in King Salmon Alaska leaves one with serious injuries. plus 25 people survive a bus crash in Skagway and we show you firsthand what it's like to be a firefighter all here on Alaska's news source.
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With less than two months before the Presidential Election, the question of if the Republican-led house majority will control that chamber in Juneau remains. That story and more of the top news and weather around the state on this Friday.
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Anchorage police release body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting from June.
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Unseen body-worn camera footage of the fatal police shooting of Tyler May from June 3 was released Thursday by the Anchorage Police Department. The details from that release, plus all the top news and weather on Thursday.
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Carrie Harris is a staunch advocate for maternal mental health and is passionate about postpartum and infant feeding support. She shares her story of how she struggled and overcame postpartum depression and anxiety during the birth of her 3 boys.
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Local high school students react to the latest school shooting at a high school in Georgia, plus demolition is delayed in Ketchikan.
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A state bill that would require insurance companies to cover costs of birth control in Alaska for up to one year was vetoed Wednesday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. That story and more of the top news and weather around the state on this Wednesday.
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The family of a 22-year old man shot to death over Labor Day weekend is still trying to come to grips with what happened and looking for answers.
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We've been following some of the amazing stories out of Ketchikan after that deadly landslide on August 25th. Bill and James Montiver were rescued from their home which collapsed under the weight of mud and debris but there was no sign of their 2 dogs. That changed this past weekend when someone heard whimpering coming from the house. John Thompson sat down with one of the firefighters who went into the house to try to find the beloved family pets.
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With moderate challengers campaigning on education, some Anchorage Republican incumbents find themselves in tight races.
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Top headlines from Sunday's News at 5, Sept. 1, 2024
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After 20 rural communities received primary election absentee ballots late and struggled with election day weather and staffing problems, the state’s elections director says a plan is being put in place to prevent future issues. That story and more of the state's top news and weather on this Friday.
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Alaskan and bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics Alev Kelter stopped by the studios at Alaska's News Source and talked with our Digital Content Manager Joey Klecka about the experience at the Olympics and what happens next.
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Creekside Park Elementary's newly designed playground in Northeast Anchorage is more than meets the eye. “I started to realize that this playground means much more than just a school playground,” Principal David Christal said.
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A Good Samaritan helps rescue a couple after a landslide crushes their home and thousands of pounds of fish are replaced by Alaska Airlines.
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Ketchikan landslide victims were briefed on resources available for them as some deal with losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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A Ketchikan couple is thanking their lucky stars that they survived a massive landslide amid a rainstorm that pummeled their house. That incredible story and the latest updates on the situation in Ketchikan, plus more news and weather across the state on this Wednesday.
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On Sunday, August 25th, a landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska killed one person and destroyed 4 homes. One of the homes was owned by Bill and James Montiver. Reporter Joe Cadotte sat down with the couple to talk about their experience as the earth shifted beneath them. Here is an extended version of that interview.
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"It's just so close to my house, how can you not feel that sort of pain?" This morning, continued coverage of Ketchikan's weekend landslide, as residents of Alaska's First City express their shock and grief over Sunday's natural disaster.
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Details on the aftermath of the deadly landslide in Ketchikan as rescue crews continue efforts to make sure any additional slides don't cause more damage. Plus, republican candidates drop out of races for the state legislature after the primary.
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Multple reports of shootings shuts down the Glenn Highway, a environmental scientist submits letter to government and cruise ship companies asking them to go slower to protect whales, and WIC and parental leave are among a sea of items on the Anchorage Assembly meeting scheduled for Tuesday night.
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Chicken owners, bird enthusiasts, talk about their avian flu worries as Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs bills into law at the Alaska State Fair.
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The Alaska Supreme Court makes a decision regarding ranked choice voting. It will appear on the November ballot, but as a measure to possibly eliminate it.
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Two tsunami survivors recount their stories of the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Seward
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A brown bear mauling victim survives to tell the tale, plus, the state shuts down sportfishing through September at the popular Ship Creek in Anchorage.
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Rep. Mary Peltola has a commanding lead in the U.S. House race, according to the latest counts in the primary election.
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Voting in the statewide primary got off to a slow start Tuesday but things picked up throughout the day. Alaska's News Source follows the primary in the hours before results come out.
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Tyler Johnson and his father were mauled by a brown bear while hunting in Cooper Landing over the weekend. Tyler was flown to Anchorage and John Thompson had the opportunity to speak with him as he recovers. Here is an extended version of that interview.
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Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, faces 11 challengers for Tuesday’s primary election. Of dozens of races on the ballot, several are more highly contested and have four or more candidates – meaning not everyone can advance to the General Election in November.
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Monday's headlines from the news at 5 on Alaska's News Source
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The Democratic National Convention opens today in Chicago. Who's expected to speak and how law enforcement plans to deal with expected mass protests.
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Anchorage police are investigating a homicide as the Alaska State Fair goes into day three.
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Community leaders throughout Anchorage are responding to Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case’s comments regarding Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Easter Leafa.
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After the shooting death of 16-year-old Easter Leafa by Anchorage Police Officers, Investigative Reporter Jonson Kuhn spoke with community leaders about what they want to see happen next. These are the extended interviews with Celest Hodge-Growden, President and CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus and Lusiana Hansen, CEO and Founder of the Polynesian Society of Alaska.
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Lauren Maxwell sat down with Farina Brown, Anchorage's new Homeless Coordinator to hear directly from her about what she sees for the future. Here is an extended version of that conversation.
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Anchorage police release the full body camera video of the shooting of Kris Handy, and the mayor's message to the family of Easter Leafa, who was also shot and killed by police.
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Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance apologized directly to the family of a teen girl shot and killed earlier this week by police and promised action to help prevent future deadly interactions with Anchorage officers. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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Meredith Noble is a self-proclaimed adventurous Alaskan mom. She's also a businesswoman having co-founded Learn Grant Writing. She talks about her passion for helping others create the life they want, all while juggling the duties of mom and keeping your cup full.
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Continued coverage of Tuesday's deadly officer-involved shooting of soon-to-be Bettye Davis East High junior Easter Leafa.
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A teenage girl is dead following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday in the University Area neighborhood, and her family is demanding answers to why she was shot while wielding a knife. The latest on that story and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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A suspect is dead following an early morning officer-involved shooting in the University Area neighborhood, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
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The family of an Anchorage man shot and killed by police earlier this year filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the four officers involved and expects to take the city to court as well. That story and more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Monitoring efforts for endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whales have increased as the Port of Alaska embarks on a major construction project. That story and more on The Morning Edition.
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For the first time in state history, the Alaska Supreme Court will be majority women, following the announced retirement of Chief Justice Peter Maassen. That story and more news and weather on this Monday.
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A week after glacial water flooded Juneau streets, residents there are assessing how much damage the glacial dam outburst wrought to their homes and neighborhoods.
Plus, the Mat-Su Borough's mayor is assisting in the passage of an ordinance that essentially bans new mobile homes in the state's second most-populated borough.
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Officials in Juneau are estimating nearly 300 homes damaged by flooding, that's higher than original estimates of between 100 to 200 homes after the initial flooding early Tuesday morning.
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The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source.
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Bad weather forced the nonprofit Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team to pause their search for a missing Texas family of four, days after the boat they were on capsized and sunk off the coast of Homer. That story and more news and weather on this Friday.
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After winning 2 Gold Medals at the Paris Games, Alaskan Kristen Faulkner spoke with John Thompson about the wins and the future.
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Juneau residents, the governor and many others are assisting with the flood recovery effort in the capital city, where a glacial outburst event swamped large portions of the Mendenhall Valley.
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As Juneau residents continue to clean up the aftermath of record-breaking flooding in the Mendenhall Valley, state and national relief is on the way. Plus, cases of pertussis are on the rise in the state. Those stories and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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Taking another look at the aftermath of this week's Juneau jökulhlaup, a glacial dam flood that flooded scores of homes in the Mendenhall Valley.
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Cheryl Cummings is a professional organizer and a long-time Alaska resident. Ever since she was little, she always loved organizing. Her business Life Organized allows her to bring order and simplicity to her client's lives.
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Homer cyclist Kristen Faulkner on Wednesday morning added another gold medal to her impressive Olympic Games debut. That story and more of the top news and weather on this Wednesday.
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More than 100 Juneau families were impacted by flooding on Tuesday. What officials in the capital city are saying to those still reeling from the latest glacial dam outburst.
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Flooding is happening in Juneau after another glacial release. What the City and Borough of Juneau is saying to residents there. Plus, the family of a Big Lake woman asks for "healing over punishment" when it comes to action against the 19-year-old charged in her death.
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Four people remain missing off the waters west of Homer. The latest from the U.S. Coast Guard on what's next.
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The latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source.
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Alaska’s 20 Democratic delegates will be voting through Monday as Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be the presumptive nominee for president. That story and more top news and weather on this Friday.
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Thousands of people fly over Alaska every day and with more than 130 volcanoes in the state -- 54 of them have been active in recorded history -- being able to monitor those volcanoes is incredibly important.
Tracy sinclare spoke with a researcher from uaf who is trying to make those volcanoes a little easier to monitor.
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A former Dimond High School employee was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old student. Why the girl's parents say the punishment did not go far enough.
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A national policing expert shared similar transparency concerns with the family of Kristopher Handy over a heavily edited 10-minute video that was released this week by Anchorage Police depicting body cam footage of a deadly shooting in May. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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August 1, 2024 marks 30 days in office for Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Investigative reporter Jonson Kuhn spoke with LaFrance a few days before that milestone to get her thoughts on the first month. Here is an extended portion of that interview.
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Comprehensive coverage of APD's release of body-worn camera footage showing the shooting of Anchorage resident Kristopher Handy on May 13, 2024.
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A bill recently signed into law aims to ease Alaska's nursing shortage, but not everyone agrees with it. Plus, as she approaches one month into her tenure as Anchorage's mayor, Alaska's News Source asks candid questions about the top priorities for the city including crime and homelessness.
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On Tuesday, the Women's U.S. Rugby team won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. This is the first medal in rugby in 100 years. John Thompson spoke with Alaskan Alev Kelter after the win.
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After a weekend protest, Cassandra Boskofsky's loved ones are calling attention to what they see as a botched investigation into Boskofsky's death, which they believe was caused by serial killer Brian Smith. Plus, the latest on the city's abatement plans for a homeless camp.
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After not hearing from their loved one Cassandra Boskofsky for five long years, her family was recently shown evidence they feel finally answers what may have happened to her. That story and more of the state's top news and weather on this Monday.
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The mother of a fatal plane crash victim demands answers from the aircraft's operator after learning the plane's emergency locator transmitter failed to send out a signal. Plus, fans of the hit Gospel group The Nelons are mourning the loss of the band's members who died after their plane went down in Wyoming, the first leg of a trip bound for Alaska.
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The Fairbanks community is mourning its second death seen this summer, linked to drowning in the Chena River, according to the Fairbanks Police Department. That story and more news and weather on this Saturday.
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The father of an airman who was killed by an alleged drunk driver at the main gate on Fort Wainwright remembers his son as an outstanding young man who never got into trouble. That story and more news and weather on this Friday.
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A naturalization ceremony in Anchorage added 10 new U.S. citizens to the state. Officials say there are roughly 15,000 Alaskans with green cards eligible to become citizens, but a backlog in processing applications has slowed the process.
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Alaska’s elected leaders reacted with concern after seeing another instance of encroachment near Alaska’s border from foreign adversaries. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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On Wednesday, two Russian and two People’s Republic of China aircraft were intercepted in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Wednesday, military officials say.
The aircraft were intercepted by U.S. and Canadian fighter jets, according to a release by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD. Madison Knutson spoke with Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan about his reaction to these latest actions.
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President Biden addressed the nation on dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, saying the decision was made "in the defense of democracy." Plus, which candidate has raised the most money in the race for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House?
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In what is likely to be a close November race, the latest election fundraising numbers show incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola continuing to outraise both Republican challengers Nick Begich and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. More on that story, plus the latest news and weather on this Wednesday.
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The Morning Edition brings you today's top stories.
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Alaska’s lone representative did not commit to any endorsement for U.S. president when asked Tuesday, days after President Joe Biden announced he will not run for reelection this year. That story and more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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After a major political shakeup, Vice President Kamala Harris reintroduced herself to staff and the nation in a press conference Monday in Delaware. Also on The Morning Edition, learn how an Anchorage neighborhood is working to protect properties against future wildfires.
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In this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline, Joe Cadotte spoke with Mike Wenstrup, chair of the Alaska Democratic Party, about his reaction to the announcement from President Joe Biden that he was withdrawing from the 2024 Presidential race. This is the extended version of that conversation.
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Alaskans on both sides of the aisle shared their impressions and concerns following President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2024. That story and more news and weather on this Monday morning.
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Alaska flights, hospitals, courts, government offices, and small businesses were among those caught up in a faulty security update that plagued much of the world Thursday night and Friday morning. That story, plus the latest on how the Anchorage Police Department will handle officer body cam release moving forward, on this Friday.
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Just days after a well-known homeless man in Juneau was shot and killed by law enforcement, community members have organized a protest to demand accountability on law enforcement.
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The Office of Special Prosecutions recently found two Anchorage police officers were justified in their use of force when they shot and wounded a 22-year-old man last month in Downtown Anchorage. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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Kevin Hartwell wears many hats and is a dad to two kids. He's formed several lifestyle magazines with his wife, but says the best part about being a parent is spending as much time with your kids as you can.
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Alaska's Attorney General's office speaks out on law enforcement's handling of body camera video in light of calls by Anchorage leaders and residents to hasten the release of such videos. According to the state's lead prosecutor, releasing body camera video before an investigation is complete is considered a constitutional violation.
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Community members gathered last night to remember a well-known Juneau man, 35-year-old Steven Kissack, who was killed earlier this week in an officer-involved shooting. Plus, the Assembly took action to reform the Anchorage Police Department's body-worn camera policy at last night's meeting.
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A Juneau man was shot and killed by police in a busy area of downtown Juneau on Monday afternoon. The shooting victim is 35-year-old Steven Kissack, who brandished a knife and refused to follow police commands, according to troopers.
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Saturday's attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump has made today's Republican National Convention must-watch TV. What kind of message will Trump have two days after getting shot on stage at a Pennsylvania rally?
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Alaska's News Source brings you the latest on the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump while the presidential candidate was speaking at a rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
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An Alaska lawmaker is pushing for more arctic security, after four People’s Republic of China military ships were seen this month in the Bering Sea. That story and more top news and weather on this Friday.
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APD provides more insight into what led up to this week's officer-involved shooting that left one man with serious injuries. Plus, small businesses in Palmer are coming together to resurrect the "Friday Fling" downtown shopping event.
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Anchorage police say the July 8 shooting of Damien Dollison started when he pointed a shotgun at another man who was sitting in a parked vehicle at the gas station. During a news conference Thursday afternoon, Anchorage's police chief outlined what happened when they attempted to approach Dollison. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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A colonel at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was receiving additional training in a Piper super cub last month when the aircraft nosed into the surface of a Kenai Peninsula lake, killing him and the instructor on board, according to a preliminary report. That story and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Desiree Scott is the Program Director of Family Services at Volunteers of America Alaska. She talks about their Kinship Care Program and what makes it different than traditional foster care.
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The moments leading up to Monday's officer-involved shooting on Bragaw Street were captured on security video, what Anchorage police and neighbors are saying about the early-morning clash. Plus, the latest on Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall earlier this week in Texas.
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In a 30-page document released Monday, the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit outlined a number of judicial misconduct allegations against Alaska U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred, who abruptly resigned last Wednesday, including a Special Committee finding he carried out an inappropriate sexualized relationship with one of his law clerks who eventually became an Assistant United States Attorney. That story and more top news and weather on this Monday evening.
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The latest on an officer involved shooting in Anchorage plus an update on the wildfires burning across the state.
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From the latest on the wildfires across the state to reactions to the Supreme Court rejecting an opioid settlement, this is the latest news from Alaska.
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The latest updates on the Alaska's most threatening wildfires. Plus Alaska Airlines flight attendants are about to get a big pay bump, as part of a tentative agreement for a new contract.
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AlisaMarie has always lived life a little outside the box. She has been an entrepreneur for 13 years with multiple businesses and has experience in fitness, health & wellness, coaching, yoga, breath work, birth work and photography. Now, with teenagers, she’s navigating new waters in her own life, she’s passionate about, not only the birth of a baby but also the birth a mother.
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Demands for APD to change its body cam policy. Alaska's News Source investigates how a lower 48 department handled the policy differently.
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One person is dead after an early-morning fire burned a cabin on the same property where last weekend’s Montana Creek wildfire began. Plus, fireworks sales continue in the city of Houston despite high fire danger and some calls to shut down sales. Those stories and more news and weather on this Tuesday evening.
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Wildfires continue to threaten to be the biggest concern for Alaskan residents and firefighting crews as several active blazes burn near communities. The latest on that, plus all the state's top news and weather on this Tuesday morning.
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Wildfire crews are working to hold the edges of the Riley Fire near Denali National Park as the blaze, which is over 350 acres in size, threatens campgrounds and lodging nearby. The latest on that story and more news and weather on this Monday morning.
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A wildfire that has quickly grown to about 350 acres is threatening the entrance to Denali National Park on the Parks Highway and has forced the evacuation of several hundred people. We have the latest on that story, as well as more news and weather on this Sunday.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared a disaster for the village of Stebbins after a fire destroyed the community’s only school and nine other school district buildings, including teacher housing Wednesday night. Plus, Anchorage authorities began clearing areas of the Fairbanks Street camp on Thursday morning, leading to strong reactions from homeless people living there. Those stories and more news and weather on this Friday morning.
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Betsy Atkins is a livelong Alaskan and is dedicated to supporting parents in obtaining support for their children through the power of play therapy.
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Officials in Stebbins worked to put out a fire Wednesday night at the K-12 school in the Western Alaska community. The latest on that story and more news and weather on this Thursday morning.
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The Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance as amended late Tuesday night effectively eliminating single-family zoning in Anchorage in hopes of empowering people with better access to housing across the municipality. That story, plus more reaction from the Anchorage community on the naming of the new police chief, on this Wednesday morning.
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On Tuesday, Mayor-Elect Suzanne LaFrance named Deputy Chief Sean Case as the new Chief of Police for the Anchorage Police Department. Investigative Reporter Jonson Kuhn spoke with Dep. Chief Case about this announcement.
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Anchorage Mayor-Elect Suzanne LaFrance on Tuesday morning announced a big change in city leadership as a new police chief is being brought in. That story and more news and weather on this Tuesday evening.
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APD's top officer explains why Anchorage residents won't be able to review body-camera footage of last week's officer-involved shooting. Plus, Assembly members continue to push for more public restrooms by surveying the public on the worst places to be when "you gotta go."
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Just days after a fourth officer-involved shooting within 40 days, the Anchorage Police Department revealed that the SWAT team that responded to the incident was not equipped with body cameras. That story and more news and weather on this Monday evening.
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Anchorage's police chief designee responds to community concerns surrounding transparent policing and the timely release of body camera footage.
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An Alaska lawmaker hopes Gov. Mike Dunleavy will sign a bill she sponsored that would give women more control over their reproductive rights. That story and more news and weather on this Friday evening.
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The latest on this week's officer-involved shooting in an East Anchorage neighborhood, where a woman was found dead inside her home. Plus, the grieving family of 46-year-old Col. Mark “Tyson” Sletten shares memories of their loved one, one of the two men aboard the Piper PA-18 that crashed into Crescent Lake on Tuesday.
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It's the summer solstice in Alaska and folks are celebrating the longest day of the year! We check in at the hottest spots to see what people are up to on this Thursday evening.
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Vanessa Perry wears many hats, but says her greatest job is being a mom to her 6 kids and building a minimalist lifestyle for her family making their house into a home.
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A woman was found dead inside her home after a police standoff in a Northeast Anchorage neighborhood on Wednesday evening, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
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Alaska leaders shared the importance of today’s Juneteenth holiday on Monday at a ceremony hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus and Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Plus, Aaron’s full breakdown of the week in weather, including whether Anchorage can expect another 70-degree weekend.
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This morning, Gold Star families are readying to scale thousands of feet to the Gold Star Peak summit. The climb is an opportunity to honor their loved ones who died in service to their country - and journey toward closure.
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Lawmakers and oil and gas experts are once again echoing skepticism that royalty relief is not the answer to solving fears of a potential natural gas shortage in the Cook Inlet. That story and more news and weather on this Monday evening.
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The Alaska Judicial Council is accepting applications to serve as a justice on the Alaska Supreme Court after it announced that Chief Justice Peter Maassen will retire in January 2025. Alaska's News Source anchor Joe Cadotte sat down with Maassen to discuss why he decided now to retire and how the council will find a suitable replacement for him.
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At the start of another week, questions remain after a gunman shot and wounded at least nine people at a park outside of Detroit. Meanwhile, with the majority of Alaskans counting themselves as gun owners, what people here are saying about Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ban on bump stocks.
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The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, the rapid-fire gun accessory used in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that killed 60 people — including the gunman — and wounded more than 400. Alaskans reacted to the ruling Friday, many expressing mixed reactions. That story and more top news and weather on this Friday evening.
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On The Morning Edition, Anchorage police spent the overnight hours carrying out a high-risk search warrant at a Spenard home, plus, Rebecca Palsha takes a stroll with Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance to talk about what the future holds for the City of Anchorage.
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Rebecca Palsha talks with Anchorage Mayor-Elect Suzanne LaFrance a little more than 2 weeks from her inauguration.
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Persistent maintenance problems continue to plague the tenants of Jewel Lake Villa Apartments in Anchorage, and they say what’s worse is that their complaints aren’t being heard. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday evening.
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Molly Penney is Alaska's premier certified pediatric sleep consultant. A lifelong Alaskan and mom of two, she has a passion for helping babies and children sleep better.
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On this edition of The Morning Edition, weeks away from leaving office, what Mayor Dave Bronson is saying about his three-plus years leading Anchorage. Plus, local reaction to the revised "Brunch Hours" that allow Anchorage restaurants to serve alcohol earlier in the morning.
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Two men are arrested for exporting luxury items to Russia and Rebecca Palsha sits down with outgoing mayor Dave Bronson.
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As Mayor Dave Bronson prepares to leave office, Rebecca Palsha sits down with him to talk about his tenure and his legacy.
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Nearly a month since Anchorage police shot and killed 24-year-old Kris Handy outside of his west Anchorage apartment, Handy’s immediate family continued pleas for APD to release officers’ body-worn camera footage of the incident as his father showed up to speak to the city Assembly on Tuesday night. That story and more news and weather on this Wednesday morning.
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On this Morning Edition, one Midtown property owner is not having the growing homeless camp that extends almost 200 yards - two blocks - along Fairbanks Street. Bill Borchardt says the "tent city," which sprung up soon after the homeless camp next to nearby Cuddy Family Park was torn down, is causing safety concerns.
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On this Morning Edition, hear about Sunday's renaming ceremony for the Port of Alaska, now the Don Young Port of Alaska. Plus, meet the miracle man who helps others find sobriety - and peace - from within a small, unassuming Anchorage clinic.
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The city of Girdwood may be getting a new community center, plus HUD Awards $2.3 Million to Address Youth Homelessness in Alaska, and some gen-ser in the U.S. and abroad are making life changes that could affect the population.
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Alaska has up to 12 months to restructure or create new water quality standards after EPA announced that the current standards needed to be adjusted to match the accurate amount of fish consumption in the state. That story and more news and weather on this Friday evening.
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On today's Morning Edition, business owners in Downtown Anchorage speak out about what they say will be the repercussions of the abatement of homeless camps, and why tiny homes will be sprouting up outside one Anchorage church.
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It's D-Day and commemorations around Alaska and the nation are honoring those lost on that day in 1944. In other news, when her grandparent’s health started failing earlier this year, Jessie Larson says a homeless man arrived claiming to be sent from Veterans Affairs as a caretaker. Now she says the home is full of dozens of homeless people living in the basement, creating a squatter situation that she says Anchorage police have been slow to respond to. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday evening.
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Dustin Morris, the dedicated Director for the Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention advocates for increased support to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide in Alaska and beyond. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988.
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On this Morning Edition, hear some of APD Chief Designee Bianca Cross' answers to questions from the media and Assembly over the recent officer-involved shootings. Plus, reporter Lauren Maxwell talks about the cyber security conference happening this week in Anchorage.
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Anchorage police reiterated their stance on not releasing body cam footage from three officer-involved shootings within a three-week span, citing the active nature of the investigation, despite calls for better transparency from many members of the public. That story and more news and record-breaking weather on this Wednesday evening.
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On this Morning Edition, outgoing Mayor Dave Bronson's take on his police chief designee as she helps handle multiple officer-involved shootings that led to two deaths. Plus, another homeless camp is abated. What residents there had to say.
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Listen to the latest news and weather on Alaska's News Source. This morning, details of another officer-involved shooting in Anchorage -- the second in three days. This one took the life of a man, who police say refused to drop his handgun after he and another man shot at one another.
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Good morning, several developing stories as we start the week. A 22-year-old shot and injured by police on Saturday will be arraigned this afternoon on first- and second-degree murder charges. An armed Kaleb Bourdukofsky was shot in a downtown Anchorage parking lot near where police believe he shot and killed a man. Plus, why an Anchorage family is applauding a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature that deals with the treatment of ALS patients.
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Catch up on this morning's news with Alaska's News Source, including what former President Donald Trump is saying in the wake of a jury finding him guilty of all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. Plus, a downtown Anchorage park once overrun with homeless springs back to life thanks to the "Live After Five" concert series.
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Good morning, catch up on the latest news and weather with Alaska's News Source. Today on The Morning Edition, two climbers remain stranded on Denali despite multiple rescue efforts by park rangers. Plus, what one state lawmaker is doing in hopes of supporting an Alaska seafood industry beset with mounting issues.
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In response to a request for more clarification regarding the release of body camera footage detailing the fatal shooting of Kris Handy, the Anchorage Police Department released a statement to Anchorage Assembly members. That story and more news and weather on this Wednesday evening.
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This week's guest is Christine Rogers, a certified birth doula and childbirth educator serving Anchorage and the Mat-Su.
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Good morning, Alaska, listen to the latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source. First, the smelly news. Hear what Anchorage landfill officials are saying about a suspected lithium battery leak. Plus, the argument young Alaskans are making against a pipeline proposal.
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On the Morning Edition, former President Donald Trump is back in court for closing arguments in the historic hush money trial. Also, head to AlaskasNewsSource.com to read about some of the ways Alaskans honored fallen service members for Memorial Day on Monday.
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Family, friends, and supporters of a man who was shot and killed by police earlier this month are marching today through the streets of downtown Anchorage, demanding A-P-D release body camera footage worn by the officers who shot him.
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As Alaskans gear up for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, there are some matters still hot on the mind, including a planned rally Saturday for an Anchorage man who was gunned down by police, a family mourning the loss of a former Anchorage teacher and coach who lost his life in a boating accident, and travel and weather hazards for those getting outside this weekend. All that and your latest weather on this Friday evening.
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Good morning, Alaska, catch up on this morning's headlines. Hear from the good Samaritan who aided in the recovery of one of the victims in the fatal capsizing of a small boat outside of Seward. Plus, what the Enstar Natural Gas Co. president thinks of new state legislation to counter the natural gas shortage.
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Anthony Pisano, the man convicted of killing three people in a 2017 shooting at a Spenard gold shop, was given the maximum sentence — 300 years to serve — in an Anchorage courtroom. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday evening.
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Rebecca Palsha interviewed Suzanne LaFrance on the day she declared victory in the Anchorage mayoral race.
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Amy Simpson is a speech language pathologist and Executive Director at Programs for Infants and Children where she talks about early intervention programs for families.
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Good morning, listen to the latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source. Tensions continue to persist among some members of the public over Anchorage police's decision not to release body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting. Also, all the information on Anchorage School District's summer meal program.
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Good morning, catch up on this morning's news and weather from Alaska's News Source. Hear what one parent thinks about ASD's move new start times, and the school board's response. Plus, the police transparency some Anchorage leaders are calling for in the wake of last week's fatal shooting of Kris Handy.
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Good morning, catch up on this morning's news and weather from Alaska's News Source. Hear about the latest in a fatal hit-and-run, as well as how many millions of passengers are expected to come through Anchorage's airport this year.
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Good morning Alaska! This week begins with another crack at changing homeless shelter laws by the Anchorage Assembly, including how many residents are allowed at one specific shelter spot. Plus, an Alaska State Trooper discharged their weapon while responding to a call of an 18-year-old woman threatening to harm herself with a handgun, and police say they received a report on Sunday that a cow moose charged two men in Homer, kicking and killing one of them. Those stories and more news and weather on this Monday morning.
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Restaurant workers ages 18 to 20 could soon be allowed to serve alcohol after a bill, which is now headed to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, passed the legislative regular session in the final hours. That story and more news and weather on this Friday evening.
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Good morning, Alaska. We continue our coverage of the recent Anchorage Police Department-involved shooting of a 32-year-old man, whose death outside of his Sand Lake apartment was captured on surveillance video. Plus, a fresh look at the number of outdoor deaths in Anchorage and why it's a disquieting statistic to some people.
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Alaska’s News Source reviewed home surveillance video of the final moments of 34-year-old Kristopher Handy’s life before he was shot and killed by Anchorage police officers early Monday which paints a different picture, as compared to how the shooting was described by the Anchorage Police Department. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday evening.
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LeeAnna Chronister is the Executive Director of the Workshop Community Center in Anchorage and talks about raising a family with diverse needs.
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Good morning, we have breaking news out of Juneau this morning. Learn why the Legislature failed to meet the deadline for the end of the session and what policy issues remain unresolved. Plus, the latest vote count in the Anchorage mayoral runoff between incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson and challenger Suzanne LaFrance.
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There are only hours left in the regular legislative session in Juneau as lawmakers scramble to pass crucial bills. The latest on that, as well as more news and weather on this Wednesday evening.
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Good morning, Alaska. This morning, we bring you the latest on Tuesday's runoff election between Mayor Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance, the death of former Iditarod champion Rick Mackey and the pieces of legislation the State House is prioritizing as the session wraps up.
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It's runoff election day in Anchorage and only one vote is on the ballot: the mayoral race between incumbent Dave Bronson and challenger Suzanne LaFrance. That story and more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Good morning, catch up on the following stories:
- Remember their beloved son: Family shares story of Wasilla crash victim born on Mother's Day
- Hear the latest on a fatal East Anchorage house fire
- A Japanese Immersion School in Alaska? Dave Allgood has the scoop
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Happy Mother's Day! While many are celebrating and honoring their mothers, one mom in Wasilla is honoring her son, who died earlier this month in a motorcycle crash on Knik Goose Bay Road. That story and more news and weather on this Sunday.
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A heated debate in Juneau this hour as dozens of amendments are being discussed and voted on over a bill that would only allow students to play on boys' or girls' teams of the gender assigned at birth. and more... listen to Alaska's News Source.
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Anchorage Assembly members reviewed a proposal Friday on how the city can use yearly alcohol tax revenue to fund four key areas centered around public well-being and safety. That story and more news and weather on this Friday night.
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Good morning, listen to the latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source. Today's top stories:
- Cruise ship employee accused of 'violent' and 'unprovoked' attack earlier this week
- Welcome to Anchorage! The first cruise tourists have touched down in Alaska's largest city
- ASD shared its tentative plan for a new career-centered education program
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Good morning - listen to this morning's news and weather from Alaska's News Source.
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Jen Erickson lives in Anchorage with her spouse who has served in the military for 25 years and her two children. After experiencing a perinatal mood disorder with her firstborn, she pivoted careers and is in her final year to become a psychologist with a focus on reproductive mental health research, prevention, and treatment.
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The Alaska Permanent Fund Board of Trustees said Wednesday that no external IT system breach occurred after emails were leaked discussing claims of a fellow trustee’s concerning behavior. That story and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Good morning, here's what we're talking about this morning:
- The Alaska Supreme Court is deciding whether people have a right to appeal camp abatements, like the ones that have become commonplace in Anchorage
- Last night's Assembly meeting saw all but one member override Mayor Dave Bronson's vetoes to the operating budget
- Also, the latest news regarding a proposed move to grant Chickaloon tribal police officers more policing powers
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A South African citizen was arrested by the FBI in Juneau Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed 5 people aboard a cruise ship. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy's appointments are approved by Juneau lawmakers, except for one notable state school board nominee. That and more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Good morning, here are the stories we're talking about this morning.
- When visitors begin descending on town this summer, the Anchorage Market will be ready for them
- Sen. Sullivan and Gov. Dunleavy gear up for Alaska's fight against the fentanyl crisis, saying 'Alaska is under attack'
- State lawmakers are pushing through a flurry of bills before they depart from Juneau
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Dozens of abandoned, leaking oil wells are hidden across Alaska, and while efforts to plug them are underway, it comes at an expensive cost. Plus, Sen. Dan Sullivan kicked off a press conference with the governor and other state leaders on Monday to share about the worsening fentanyl crisis in Alaska — and the government’s latest efforts to combat it. Those headlines and more news and weather on this Monday.
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Rebecca Palsha moderated the Alaska's News Source discussion between Mayor Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance. She and David Bernknopf recap the debate, which was long on specific plans about homelessness, crime, snow removal and his calling her "woke" and her calling him "incompetent."
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Good morning, catch up on the weekend's news, including our mayoral debate, Tlingit and Haida's rally for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day and UAA's Spring 2024 Commencement.
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Moderator Rebecca Palsha sits down with Mayor Dave Bronson and former-Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance to discuss the topics important to Anchorage residents: the homeless crisis, snow removal, re-zoning efforts and what it takes to make Anchorage a place to attract new residents.
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Tonight on Alaska's news source: a race to find homeschool funding before May 15th. the attorney general appeals to the state supreme court...what's in the House and Senate is now being debated. Plus anchorage votes- you won't want to miss a preview of the mayoral runoff debate. the pointed conversation...as Mayor Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance face off.
and its a weekend of what you see is what you get. A large low takes over Alaska over the weekend. this and more on alaska's news source.
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Good morning, here's some of this morning's headlines:
- An Alaska court grants request to pause ruling decision on state homeschool funding, but will it satisfy Gov. Dunleavy's administration?
- The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness brings provisions to an Anchorage park filled with homeless who have been told to leave
- A bipartisan group, led in part by Sen. Murkowski, makes push for increased menopause research and awareness with new bill
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Less than two weeks before the end of session and state legislators are working to finalize key bills in Juneau. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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Sara Penisten-Turcic, Injury Prevention Outreach Coordinator & Safe Kids Alaska State Coalition Coordinator talks about child safety tips as we head into summer.
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Good morning, here's the latest this morning:
- The Alaska Senate is proposing a significantly lower PFD in its version of the operating budget compared to the House
- Gov. Dunleavy calls for courts to issue a stay in a recent ruling on the state's correspondence school reimbursements
- The city's abatement of a Midtown homeless camp sparks uncertainty among residents over what lies ahead
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With about two weeks left in the legislative session, Senate lawmakers officially passed their version of the state operating budget — including a revised number for the Permanent Fund Dividend — sending it back to the state House for approval. That story and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Good morning, here are the stories we're following this morning:
- The Anchorage Assembly revised its operating budget, adding more money for homeless shelter, social services and snow removal
- Hear from homeless residents of the National Archives Site (next to Cuddy Park) as the city begins its abatement of the camp
- Federal restrictions for mariguana could coon become looser. Here's why.
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Good morning, here are today's headlines:
- Homeless residents will be kicked out of the Cuddy Park encampment today as the city pushes ahead with its abatement
- What are people saying about the weekend stabbing in the middle of Downtown Anchorage? And have police found the culprit?
- Lastly, what is the Iditarod's plan to replace its iconic Burled Arch?
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Good morning, here are the top stories for this morning:
- A 28-year-old woman is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing her Spenard apartment neighbor
- Following a mayoral debate, Bronson and LaFrance respond to the recent spate of violent crimes in Anchorage
- Israelis are taking to the streets to demand action for the military to halt carnage in Gaza, bring home hostages taken by Hamas
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A rally to address bullying in schools, plus local vets get the welcome home they didn't receive during their years of service... all these stories and more are on Alaska's news source.
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Happy Friday morning, here are the top stories today
- State Reps. Coulombe and Schrage share differing opinions on the Anchorage School District's recent announcement of school closures and consolidations - Steve Kirch
- State House Finance opts not to act on a new comprehensive education package - Steve Kirch
- Cruise ships in Seward are bringing a boost of summer tourism dollars early this year - Georgina Fernandez
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Good morning, here are the top headlines this morning.
- Facing declining enrollment, the Anchorage School District is looking to close or consolidate schools
- Make-A-Wish: Tristan and his family have a scary good time at Disneyland
- Learn what was on the plane that crashed and killed 2 people Tuesday outside of Fairbanks
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Good morning, here are the top stories for April 24, 2024
- The Anchorage Assembly initiates steps to promote housing development on a Midtown property serving as a homeless camp
- A Fairbanks-area farmer recounts his response to Tuesday's plane crash near the Tanana River
- Mat-Su students learn first-hand how government operates at the most local level
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No survivors were found after a Douglas DC-4 plane crashed on the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday morning. The latest in that search, plus in Juneau, firefighters and other public safety employees staged a protest at the capitol asking lawmakers to pass a bill supporting retirement benefits.
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Jessi Zimmerly is a busy mom and a small business owner in Willow, Alaska. She talks about navigating parenthood with a blended family and how giving yourself grace goes a long way.
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Good morning, here are the top headlines for April 23, 2024
- Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues Tuesday with more witness testimony
- Impending abatement leaves many campers at Anchorage's Cuddy Park uncertain about the future
- The Anchorage Assembly meets tonight to discuss providing designated parking for people living out of their vehicles
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Good morning, here are the top headlines for April 22, 2024
- Opening statements are set to begin in the hush money case against former President Donald Trump in New York City
- Supreme Court will hear a case that could set a new precedent for how shelter-lacking cities treat the homeless
- An Alaska mom travels to Washington, D.C, to speak on the fentanyl crisis to House committee members
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As lawmakers in Washington say China is subsidizing fentanyl production to fuel the drug crises in the U.S., we ask a local leader in the fight against Alaska's opioid crises about her recent trip to the nation's capital.
At Alaska's Science of Reading symposium, half a century of research is being looked at to help shape the most effective ways to teach reading.
and later....turning ideas and inspirations into reality today at the Anchorage home show.
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Alaska’s two U.S. senators and lone representative expressed frustration with the Biden administration’s latest attempt to preserve state lands at the cost of resource development, while Alaska Native leaders around the state were mixed on its impact.
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Good morning, here are the top headlines for April 19, 2024
- Biden administration's move to restrict oil and gas leasing in Alaska's petroleum reserve draws rebukes from Alaska lawmakers
- Alaska Attorney General says there's no conflict of interest litigating homeschool reimbursement case after family says they received thousands
- Anchorage Assembly passes ordinance to create safe, designated parking areas for homeless living in vehicles
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Betsey Wilson is a travel wizard who shares tips on how to make the most of maximizing ways to earn airline miles and traveling with kids.
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Good morning, here are the top headlines for April 18, 2024
- The Anchorage Assembly will consider amending an ordinance to provide homeless living in vehicles with designated parking areas
- Boeing is on the defense following back-to-back Senate hearings on the company's safety standards
- Meet Mingo, the Anchorage LEGO master builder that uses just his finger, thumb & mouth!
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Citing what he called the “unprecedented” nature of an Anchorage Superior Court judge’s ruling last week that said it’s unconstitutional to use public money to reimburse parents and guardians of children in private or religious schools, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said a planned state appeal could end up with the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, why hundreds of passengers in Alaska had to wait hours while Alaska Airlines grounded its fleet on Wednesday morning.
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Good morning, here are the top headlines for April 17, 2024
- Anchorage officials reject about 1.5% of the 72,000 total municipal election ballots, mostly due to mismatching signatures
- Polaris snowmachine test rider involved in sled dog crash files motion to dismiss reckless driving charges
- The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition interviews Alaskans for an oral history project
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Good morning, here are the top headlines for April 16, 2024
- The future of Alaska's correspondence school programs could radically change following the Supreme Court decision on public education funds
- The House Judiciary reviews bills related to gender transition care and requiring parental consent for sex ed materials in schools
- Ketchikan begins its recovery from a disastrous fire that consumed a station of the South Tongass Fire Department
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Parents and school district leaders across Alaska scrambled Monday to understand the impact of an Anchorage Superior Court judge’s ruling last week calling the state’s practice of using public money to reimburse parents and guardians who send their children to private or religious schools under the state’s correspondence homeschooling program unconstitutional. That story and all the day's top news and weather.
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Good morning, here are your top headlines for April 15, 2014
- An Alaska Superior Court judge ruled public funds going to private or religious institutions is unconstitutional.
- PFD debate is set to heat up as House and Senate trade budgets.
- Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face trial amid allegations of falsifying business records.
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The most extensive education ruling in Alaska in decades...
a superior court judge ruled Friday that it's unconstitutional for public money to go toward private or religious institutions.
We spoke with a lawmaker who voted against public money going to private institutions.
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We're following developing news after a fatal stabbing took place outside of a movie theatre in Wasilla... police say teenagers are involved. ..
Plus, students from across Alaska are testing their spelling skills. While keeping Alaskan language and culture alive...
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Sen. Dan Sullivan talks about the state of fish in Alaska and how Russia has impacted the market.
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Good morning, here are your top headlines for April 12, 2024
- Anchorage Parks and Rec is abating a second homeless camp, this one in Mountain View. What are Davis Park campers saying about it?
- The Alaska House passes an operating budget with a sizeable PFD. What are skeptics' opinions of it?
- Why are some Alaskans fed up with the VA's travel reimbursement system?
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Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey gives us the facts and forecast on whether Anchorage can break the seasonal snowfall record, plus how this year compares to others.
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Good morning, here are your top headlines for April 11, 2024
- The Municipality of Anchorage will soon abate the Cuddy Park homeless camp, citing ‘public health concerns’
- A disaster declaration was issued to help Kivalina residents recover from a fire that destroyed a bingo hall and community center
- The Anchorage Assembly overrode the latest batch of Mayor Bronson's vetoes
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Good morning, here are your top headlines for April 10, 2024
- Mayor Bronson names Capt. Bianca Cross as Anchorage's next police chief
- Mayor's vetoes surrounding Assembly action in Eklutna project were overturned at Tuesday's regular Assembly meeting
- The mother of the Clark Middle School girl physically assaulted in a viral video testified in front of the Anchorage School Board
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Good morning, here are your headlines for April 9, 2024
- Anchorage Assembly expected to respond to mayor’s vetoes after contention over Eklutna River Hydroelectric Project's wildlife program
- Leadership changes at the Anchorage Police Department will be announced today
- Anchorage Assembly will consider an ordinance to limit homeless camp sites
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Stephanie Moore is a mom of 3 and talks about how she's had to get creative when feeding her family as all of her kids suffer from food allergies.
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The nation is ready for Monday's total solar eclipse, what are people saying about it? Plus, experts talk caution in the face of the upcoming wildfire season and we recap last weekend's 7th Annual Traditional Games.
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Alaska's wildland fire season is upon us... and we have all you need to know about burn permits for state and private lands...
Plus scattered snow showers across South Central tonight... but a chance for another beautiful day is just around the corner...
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A man was arrested concerning a fatal wreck late last month that closed the parks highway for four hours and took the life of a Wasilla woman—the charges the man faces for the suspected drunk-driving-related crash are coming up in moments.
Tribes and villages across Alaska say their livelihoods are at risk in what they call an ongoing salmon population crisis. We were at a public hearing that could shape the possibility of a bycatch limit; here's what's at stake in a few minutes.
And when we talk about the weather today, we're talking about calming conditions, the possibility for light snow, and warming temperatures on the horizon here in Southcentral.
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High school students from around the state staged a walkout Thursday protesting the state of education funding that Juneau lawmakers and the governor have haggled over for months. That story and more news and weather on this Friday.
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Rebecca Palsha and David Bernknopf detail the initial results and preview the coming Anchorage mayoral runoff, almost surely between incumbent Dave Bronson and challenger Suzanne LaFrance.
Plus, why did the public bathroom prop fail so badly?
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The first results on Election Night for the city of Anchorage's mayoral race showed Suzanne LaFrance taking a slight lead over incumbent Dave Bronson. School board seats and nine propositions were also up for a vote Tuesday. The latest results and more news and weather on this Wednesday morning.
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It's election day in Anchorage! Three of the 10 candidates for Anchorage mayor had sign-waving events Monday across the city before today's final day for voting. The latest on what to expect, plus more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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More than 50 cards bearing the names of those who died while homeless filled six rows at the First United Methodist Anchorage church on Saturday during a vigil to honor lives lost during the winter and fall of 2023. That story and more news and weather on this Monday.
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No, this is not an april fools' prank there is a possibility for snow tomorrow... Meteorologist Christina Campbell has your weekday forecast...
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The wind is the story tonight in south-central Alaska as weather advisories and warnings extend across Alaska. A vigil today in anchorage honoring those who've died outdoors in the city and a call to action to stop more people from dying outside.
Summer's around the corner and on our minds... we'll bring you to an event connecting people eager for warmer weather with various things to do in the coming months....
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The Senate Education Committee wants to hear from the Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) on how it plans to remove a “high-risk” grantee designation by the U.S. Department of Education. That story and more news and weather on this Friday.
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MaryBeth Goodman, Clinic Director at the Cohen Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health talked about the transition military families face especially when moving to a place like Alaska.
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The Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance Wednesday, as amended, that ensures their say in certain actions concerning municipal resources such as water, mineral, wind, or solar power in the Eklutna Hydropower Project. That story and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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The body of a woman who went missing in Eagle River on Dec. 23 of last year has been located. Amanda Richmond Rogers jumped into the icy Eagle River to help save her dog, but was swept under the ice in doing so. The latest on that story and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Chugach Electric has resumed a large transmission line rebuild project south of Anchorage along the 12 miles of highway between Indian and Girdwood. Plus, a proposal from a Republican representative would provide Alaskans with the option to receive a $15,000 dividend payment. Those stories and more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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The body of a man who had been missing was found in a vehicle Sunday at Point Woronzof, according to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport police. The latest on that and more news and weather on this Monday.
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Breaking news.... an investigation is underway after airport police at Ted Stevens International discovered a body believed to be that of a missing person.
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Tonight on the news at five... the Ted Stevens International Airport transformed into a bustling marketplace of dreams for those thinking of making a career change...
And prom is almost here for high school juniors and seniors, so it's time to find that perfect dress. One high school is working to help students find it on a budget.
Will these clouds be here tomorrow? Robert Forgit has your forecast.
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Kim Phuc Phan Thi is in Alaska this weekend. The name might not mean anything at first but you've almost certainly seen her picture. When she was 9 years old in 1972, she was the center of a photo called "The Terror of War."
Reporter Georgina Fernandez sat down with her and talked about the day that picture was taken and what her life is like now. Here is the extended version of that interview.
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A fatal shooting in downtown Anchorage Wednesday night is still under investigation by police, highlighting a growing problem for some people of a downtown that is not as safe or welcoming as it once was. That story and more news and weather on this Friday.
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Sarah Neely is born and raised in Alaska. She's a RN turned stay-at-home mom to her 3 kids, but is a full time caregiver for her 15-month old son, Colton who was born with a brain injury. She talks about the ups and downs of caring for a child with medical needs and is helping other families in her same situation feel supported.
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With education funding and policy in flux following Monday’s failed veto override vote, Alaska lawmakers rushed to secure Internet funding to help rural schools increase Internet speeds before a critical deadline passed. The details and more news and weather on this Thursday.
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The Anchorage Assembly voted Tuesday to pass a law that will require Airbnb and other short-term rental operators to license their rental spaces and also pay a small annual fee to operate them. That story and all the top news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Alaska House and Senate lawmakers fell short Monday of the votes needed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a historic $246 million education funding package. That and more news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Senate and House members from both sides are predicting a razor close override vote on the governor’s education bill veto Monday afternoon when lawmakers are scheduled to meet in a joint session. That story and more news and weather on this Monday.
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Tonight, lawmakers are preparing for a joint session tomorrow to override the governor's veto from last week. We have a preview of what Monday could look like in Juneau...
Plus- the last musher finally made it to Nome, ending this year's Iditarod 52 race - we bring you live footage from the 2024 finisher's banquet.
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Tonight, several people in the community witnessed this. We bring you an update on a plane crash that happened in Houston.
The president is now announcing federal disaster relief aid for a southeast Alaskan community.
Plus. The Alaska School Activities Association championship games are underway at the Alaska Airlines Center.
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Citing what he called a “lack of meaningful reforms,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a historic, bipartisan $256 million education package Thursday night, including a $175 increase to the state’s per-student funding formula known as the Base Student Allocation, or BSA. That and more news and weather on this Friday.
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Mayor Dave Bronson, challengers Chris Tuck, Bill Popp, Suzanne LaFrance debate the issues in the 2024 Alaska's News Source Anchorage Mayoral Debate.
We recap and analyze what the candidates said and what their answers say about their campaign strategies..
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Malaurie Manley is a new mom to an 18-month old daughter, but her road to motherhood wasn't easy. She opens up about her struggles with infertility, IVF and postpartum anxiety and to let other women know they're not alone if they too struggled to get pregnant.
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The clock is ticking on a possible Gov. Mike Dunleavy veto of the massive $246 million education package that passed the Legislature last month. The latest from Juneau and more top news and weather on this Thursday.
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Listen to the full Alaska's News Source 2024 Mayoral Debate with Mayor Dave Bronson and challengers Suzanne LaFrance, Chris Tuck and Bill Popp.
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Ariane Aramburo talks with the candidates for the Anchorage School Board Seat E, Kay Schuster and incumbent Pat Higgins.
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Talkeetna musher Dallas Seavey won a historic sixth Iditarod title Tuesday in Nome, breaking a record he shared with race icon Rick Swenson. All the details and storylines from the Last Great Race and more news and weather on this Wednesday.
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Ariane Aramburo talks with the candidates for the Anchorage School Board Seat F, challenger Angela Frank and incumbent Dora Wilson.
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The Alaska House on Monday advanced a bill that looks to replace Alaska’s legal term for “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” That story and more top news and weather on this Tuesday.
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Ariane Aramburo talks with the candidates for the Anchorage School Board Seat G, Carl Jacobs and Chelsea Pohland.
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A second dog died on Sunday, according to Iditarod officials, this time a four-year-old male named George on Hunter Keefe’s team. That and more news from the Iditarod trail and around the state on this Monday morning.
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Tonight at five - we delve into a family's resilience and perspective on structural safety since the tragic roof collapse that spurred a city-wide examination of wood truss frames. And, seven days into the race we have our first scratch in this year's Iditarod. From the lighting of the games cauldron to the grand declaration by Alaska's lieutenant governor, we head to the opening ceremony of this year's Arctic Winter Games. The news at five starts now.
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Tonight- Travis Beals earns the Bristol Bay native corporation fish first award as the veteran musher and Iditarod leader arrived at the Kaltag checkpoint hours ago with 12 dogs in harnesses...
A woman who's been helping Ukrainian refugees during much of the entire war says she's helped more than 1,000 people to safety in Alaska. I hope to hear from her. It is coming up in moments...
A criminal investigation has been launched into the Boeing jetliner blowout on Alaska Airlines flight 1282...
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Both Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan criticized President Biden's State of the Union Thursday night for being much too political. A special edition of the Political Pipeline
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Kristen Bierma is the Executive Director of Beacon Hill in Anchorage. It's a statewide nonprofit that serves, supports and encourages Alaska's children in foster care and children at rise of entering foster care. As a foster parent herself and mother to 3 young adults, she talks about the severe foster home shortage crisis in the state and what families can do to help and support.
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Road closures for summer construction and an East Anchorage sinkhole are keeping motorists on their toes this fall. Plus, major flooding in Talkeetna is eroding the riverbank and triggering a disaster declaration, the Anchorage Assembly voted in favor of pulling roughly $2.4 million in unused American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover the costs of the emergency cold weather shelter plan, and since July 2022, a total of 36 residents have taken a flight away from Anchorage, a plan that was implemented by Mayor Dave Bronson to help alleviate the homeless problem.
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The president of the United States dropped by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Monday to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. What was said and heard on base, plus a look at other 9/11 tributes across the state.
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The state announces that victims of spring flooding in Alaska now can apply for financial aid, residential operations for homeless residents at the former Golden Lion Hotel have been "smooth" according to those in charge, a ballot measure that supporters say is aimed at protecting Alaska’s nonpartisan election system — in the event that ranked-choice voting is repealed by voters in 2024 — has been rejected by the lieutenant governor, and federal money is being handed out to help Alaska battle against invasive species.
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The U.S. Interior Department on Wednesday canceled seven oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that were part of a sale held in the waning days of the Trump administration, arguing the sale was legally flawed. Plus, a lawsuit was filed Friday by Amy Demboski against Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson alleging violation of the Anchorage Whistleblower Act as well as unlawful gender discrimination and wrongful termination, and Anchorage police are cautioning the public about a series of robberies involving Facebook Marketplace.
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A helicopter pilot flying in Southwest Alaska received medical transport to Anchorage on Labor Day after undergoing a mid-air collision with a small plane, the homeless camp at Third Avenue and Ingra Street which residents have dubbed "Tent City" has seen an increased population and crime rate — making it more difficult to provide help to people living there, and the Department of Defense has given a $37.5 million dollar grant to Graphite One to advance graphite mining near Nome.
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Patrick Saltonstall, Curator of Archeology at the Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak talks with Ariane Aramburo about a recent dig and a fascinating discovery of woven grass mats.
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A 7-day cruise is canceled in Seward... we have the latest on that situation. after suffering her son's loss to an overdose, a mother is helping others fight against the opioid epidemic...we'll bring you the latest on this story from the anchorage park strip... all these stories and more on Alaska's News Source.
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It's a new month and the weather in Southcentral feels like fall. In Anchorage, the head of the EPA met with Alaska Native leaders in order to learn how to bring their lived experiences back to Washington D.C. — and in turn create community solutions, the Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development has voted to pass a controversial resolution that would prohibit trans female athletes from competing in girls’ division sports at the middle and high school levels, and a new report is giving some insight into the threatened nature of the polar bear species in Alaska,
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Oil and gas leaders in Alaska say that the industry expects to invest $14 billion in projects in the next five years, the Kenaitze/Salamatof Tribally Designated Housing Entity will receive millions of dollars to invest in affordable housing for Tribal communities, Anchorage's chief of police responds to criticism the department is receiving over delays in the use of body-worn cameras for officers, and a winner is declared in the 2023 Alaska State Fair giant pumpkin contest!
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But seriously, we talk about how and why Alaska's News Source covered vandalism at our offices involving human feces. It involves our ongoing coverage of the homeless issue and our series on what works to alleviate homelessness here and around the country.
Also, we tell you what we know now about President Biden's scheduled visit to Anchorage on 9/11
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Top stories from Wednesday morning, including a business that exploded in Talkeetna, an Anchorage bank that has been robbed now twice in the span of a month, and the Alaska education board will likely be taking action on the policy change that would limit the participation of transgender girls in girls sports.
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The Alaska State Division of Finance’s payroll services team is facing high vacancy rates, resulting in workplace morale suffering, along with errors and delays in services which will likely have no end soon, according to the State of Alaska. Plus, an arrest has been made after a fire in Downtown Anchorage on Sunday afternoon was credited to arson; The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the deadly plane crash in Denali National Park and Preserve earlier this month; And the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is overseeing the expansion of the parking lot on the south side of Potter Marsh.
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The investigative unit for Alaska's News Source has produced a five-part series on possible solutions for the community's homeless crisis. Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson sat down with reporter Mike Mason for more than 20 minutes to discuss his thoughts on how to deal with the problems of homelessness.
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Anchorage police are warning residents of a jewelry scam, SNAP benefits backlog is starting to catch up, and a cold early summer stretch has led to a slow vegetable crop in Alaska that has left farmers playing catch-up.
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A new airport expansion project at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is getting the green light from the FAA, but those who live near it are still concerned about the impacts it will have. Plus, despite Houston High School having a brand new facility, water testing done prior to the first day of school showed elevated levels of a chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing solutions; The Anchorage Assembly voted against using $11.1 million to fund the construction of the Tudor Road and Elmore Road shelter and navigation services center; And the Anchorage School superintendent says he won't name schools to recommend for closure this fall but says the conversation to close schools will continue later this school year.
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We went to Houston, Texas, to see why so many think that city's homeless response is a model for the rest of the country. We hear from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and those in Houston moving thousands of people into permanent homes. Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson tells us Houston's model isn't something he's interested in and why he fought so hard to finish his navigation center. And, there is at least one homeless project in Anchorage that is bearing fruit.
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The Anchorage Assembly voted down a resolution Tuesday to fund the proposed homeless shelter and navigation center at Tudor Avenue and Elmore Road. Plus, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Sen. Lisa Murkowski met with Alaskan Native leaders, local and state law enforcement for a roundtable discussion; A new endeavor by Alaskan law enforcement agencies seeks to report and spread more information to help find the missing, especially those of Alaska Native and American Indian descent; And the Biden administration announced nearly $100 million in funding to help advance broadband coverage in rural Alaska.
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Neurosurgeon and former U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson spoke to Southcentral Alaska youth Monday amid some controversy surrounding his visit. Plus, a suspect has been arrested in connection with a double homicide in Dillingham; The United Way of Southeast Alaska is now helping those displaced by damaging floods in Juneau; The National Park Service announced it was suspending recovery efforts for two men who died earlier this month in a plane crash in Denali National Park & Preserve; and Sen. Lisa Murkowski is making stops around Alaska as White House officials are set to arrive in the state this week.
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August is National Black Business Month. In this episode of In Depth Alaska, we speak with Jasmin Smith, a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur and one of the coordinators for Black Business Month. Smith tells us about the history of the month and what it means today.
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It's opening day at the Alaska State Fair and organizers are putting the finishing touches on everything as Alaskans and visitors alike converge on Palmer. Plus, the popular Broadway play "Hamilton" opens in Anchorage; The Alaska Marine Highway System is forced to make some schedule changes; And we take a look at the Ted Stevens archive — full of interesting documents and artifacts from the 40-year reign that the late Alaska senator enjoyed in Congress — as the U.S. Navy prepares to debut a warship named in his honor.
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It's the first day of school for students in the Anchorage School District and staff is hoping for a smooth day as a bus driver shortage that plagued last year's start is expected to not be an issue this year. Plus, the death toll in the Maui wildfires has reached over 100 and officials are wondering what could have been done to prevent such a tragedy; And U.S.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wraps up his Alaska tour with a stop in Juneau.
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Many in Alaska have believed a tsunami couldn't occur Anchorage. A new report released Wednesday from a team of scientists shows Anchorage is not immune to tsunamis. It's a matter of the right conditions.
Dr. Elena Suleimani joined Mike Ross and Maria Downey to break down this detailed report.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is in the midst of a multi-day trip through Alaska and stopped in Anchorage on Tuesday to champion the federal funding being used to upgrade the Port of Alaska. Plus, Alaska Airlines flight attendants are picketing in a push for better wages and working conditions; Anchorage School District campuses will have multiple drug overdose kits to help curb the opioid problem infesting the state of Alaska; And several thousand people listened to the story and inspiring message of Esther Basch, “The Honey Girl of Auschwitz," who is telling her horrifying story of her experiences in the Holocaust.
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Students in the Mat-Su welcome the first day of school. In other news, a memorial brings out emotions as friends and family of Saria Barney, who was found dead last week, leading to murder charges against her husband.
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Mayor Bronson gets national attention for offering one way plane tickets to homeless people as the city's mayoral race gets fully underway. Are LaFrance supporters trying to get Chris Tuck to leave the race already? And who else might join the mayor's race?
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As thousands try to flee the island of Maui following the tragic wildfire that's claimed at least 55 lives so far, stories from those who experienced it are still emerging, including stories of how Alaskans are helping their southern neighbor. Plus, police activity at the homeless camp at Third Avenue and Ingra Street in Anchorage left at least one officer sprayed with bear spray; The wreckage of an overdue plane was found by National Guard officials in Denali National Park; And the family of an Alaskan woman is speaking out about her death in the hopes it might encourage those with information to come forward.
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The death toll in Hawaii rises to 36 a day after wildfires tore through communities on the island of Maui. We take a look at the fallout, plus how Alaskans with connections to Hawaii are finding out and dealing with the tragedy; A woman in Anchorage has gone missing for days and her family is asking for help in finding her; National leaders in drone technology converge on Anchorage this week to discuss ways the autonomous systems can be used for good; Finally, Dave Allgood meets a friend watching him through the window of a house near where he runs. Who could it be?
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy issues a disaster declaration for Juneau following a brutal weekend of record flooding from the Mendenhall River that tore down numerous structures. Plus, investigators shed new lights on what happened in a deadly helicopter crash on the North Slope last month; The Anchorage Assembly votes to postpone awarding a roughly $6.5 million contract for police body cameras; And prisoners across the state will be given a leg up upon release with the passage of a new law signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy that authorizes the Department of Corrections to issue state identification cards to individuals in custody prior to their release.
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On August 7, 2023, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) stopped by the Alaska's News Source studios. Reporter Georgina Fernandez talked with the senator about the National Defense Authorization Act and its impact on Alaska as well as how to better provide mental health services to military members in Alaska.
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Record flooding in Juneau over the weekend destroyed houses and left residents on edge as the town Assembly passed a local emergency resolution the banks of the Mendenhall River were washed away following a glacial dam outburst. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is looking to deal with everything from decriminalizing some of the municipality's laws dealing with non-motorized travel, work on the navigation center, and body cameras for police officers.
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A shooting left a man and a child hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Thursday morning at the Fred Meyer on Abbott Road. Plus, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District says it’s hopeful this upcoming school year will operate more smoothly than it has in recent years; And a family is displaced after a fire destroyed their home, according to the Anchorage Fire Department.
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A contract agreement between the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and the Matanuska-Susitna Education Association unanimously passed Wednesday night. Plus, a man was injured in a shooting in Downtown Anchorage on Wednesday morning that placed the nearby Anchorage Correctional Complex on lockdown; The Anchorage School District met its magic number as far as bus drivers go to start the new school year; The Alaska Court System offers an Eviction Diversion Program to help landlords and tenants stay out of court; And the State of Alaska has asked the U.S. District Court to take up a motion for summary judgment over whether a federal agency has the authority to create Indian country in the state.
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Donald Trump is indicted for a third time since leaving the Oval Office, this time for his role in interfering in the 2020 election. Plus, homeless residents are slowly returning to a Midtown Anchorage camp space despite the city abating the area back in June; A new homeless resource center opens its doors in the Mat-Su; State Troopers are warning folks to stay safe when hitting the hiking trails, and also debut a new member of the team!
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A man accused of harassing Anchorage residents near the Basher Drive trailhead is back in police custody after being released for similar actions. Plus, the Sullivan Arena is returning to a sports and entertainment venue following months of uncertainty after it was vacated as an emergency homeless venue; And improper water and sewage services are the subject of controversy at a Chugiak mobile home park.
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A new program is changing how sexual assault survivors can keep track of rape kits; Hotel to housing conversion provides hundreds of new housing units in Anchorage to help address homelessness; The Midtown Community Council is calling on its elected leaders to take action as business owners and residents are concerned about the elevated levels of crime and homelessness in the area; And increasing wildfire danger amid a low-level season is forcing fire crews up to Alaska from the Lower 48.
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Alaska's education board postponed action on a controversial resolution that would prohibit trans female athletes from competing in girls’ division sports at the middle and high school levels; The state's attorney general files a brief that calls on the United States Supreme Court to review the EPA’s decision to prevent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from issuing any permits to develop a mine near Bristol Bay; And an Alaska artist has launched a massive project featuring life-size beluga whales as a way to raise awareness for the endangered species.
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The former Golden Lion Hotel in Anchorage is now approved to start hosting homeless clients for low-income housing, thanks to a vote by the Anchorage Assembly. Plus, Mayor Dave Bronson explains his plan to buy airline tickets for any homeless residents to a destination of their choice; The White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad in Skagway reached a tentative union agreement to avoid a strike; And the Port of Alaska in Anchorage appears to have a brighter future after legislation passes the Assembly to help repair it.
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Days after a helicopter crash on the North Slope killed four, the families of those lost are in mourning. Their story, plus, two hikers were rescued from Flattop Mountain in Anchorage just hours apart from each other; and an ordinance designed to increase housing availability in Anchorage and to make it more affordable for those residing here will be taken up by the Assembly.
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Some state lawmakers are pushing back against Alaska's attorney general for signing on to a letter with 18 other state attorneys generals pushing back against a change by the Biden administration that would make it harder to share private medical records. Plus, the House passes an FAA reauthorization bill that renews funding for aviation safety for the next five years; Bristol Bay fishermen are still expressing frustrations over the collapse of the price of sockeye salmon this summer; And Alyeska Resort opens up a new Skybridge that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
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During the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks, Alaska, there was also an artist showing and craft fair on the upper levels of the Big Dipper Arena. Reporter Joe Kinneen sat down with Vince Gregory, Carving Fox, to talk about his art. Here is an extended version of that interview.
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Alaska's Attorney General is joining 18 other states in signing a letter opposing a change the Biden administration wants to make to medical privacy rules. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs a bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage for one year, instead of 60 days; Commercial sockeye salmon fishermen are planning to protest today as sale prices of fish collapse; A new drinking water monitoring program will soon be used in 193 locations across Alaska to help stop harmful substances from entering the water supply; And a new children's book by a renowned Alaska scientist shows the healing in howling!
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The FBI is looking for help in finding the person responsible for a reported bank robbery in Anchorage. Plus, investigators turn up a "surprising" find that they believed led to a helicopter crash last year that killed an Anchorage pilot; The body of a well-known scientist from Utqiagvik is recovered from a river days after the raft he was riding turned over; A multimillion-dollar grant aims to advance the nation's largest graphite deposit near Nome; And an Alaskan woman celebrates 100 years!
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A 7.2 earthquake shook the eastern Aleutians last week, leaving some people to seek how to ground. And it's a way to beautify Alaska with local community members at the helm. Plus, it's time to get your American Ninja Warrior on: these stories and more are on the five o'clock news.
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We bring you details on a car crash that turned fatal. Plus, we head to Fairbanks to catch up on the fourth and final day of the WEIO games: these stories and more.
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The people running the Permanent Fund say we could run out of spendable money in three years. Will it force the Governor and the legislature to act?
Alaska Senator Sullivan has both praise and criticism for President Biden's handling of the Ukraine crisis and NATO.
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Inflation is generally cooling across the U.S., but the impacts on prices in Alaska aren't matching what's being seen in the Lower 48; Plus, a new study shared by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation shows that the state could be running out of funding for the Permanent Fund Dividend by the 2027 fiscal year; The Alaska Public Office Commission is investigating some anti-ranked choice voting organizations after a complaint against the Ranked Choice Education Association showed they became part of an Anchorage-based church; And a Fairbanks man who has been on an emotional roller coaster this year after finally getting a new heart is back home.
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Citizens hold a rally in Anchorage's Town Square pressuring the police department to begin using body cameras for officers more than two years after a law was passed to do just that. Plus, Mayor Dave Bronson loses his top two members of his communications department; A species of invasive slug from Europe has found its way to Anchorage; And the Eagle River Bear Paw Festival is starting!
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A resolution passes in the Anchorage Assembly appropriating thousands of dollars for repair costs for the Golden Lion Hotel, but there is still work to open it as a homeless shelter. Plus, the aftermath of the Bristol Bay red king crab and Bering Sea snow crab seasons last year are still taking a toll; A revised estimate of how much fuel was spilled into University Lake by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is released; And the investigative report into how a plane piloted by a well-known guide crashed is released, offering new details into what happened.
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Multiple resolutions related to the homelessness problem are up for debate in tonight's Anchorage Assembly meeting. A preview of that, plus, residents are becoming agitated as trash piles up in corners of the vacant Northway Mall; A head-on crash between two RV's closes the Seward Highway for hours; And a heartwarming story of where to find fairies in Anchorage — if you just believe.
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A homeless camp near Third and Ingra is drawing concerns from residents and property owners in the area... And weekly, rural newspapers have been closing in the u.s. by the hundreds, and some journalists are filling the gaps here in Alaska. Plus, an Alaska-bound cruise ship, held up after a collision in san francisco, is on course to hit the waters.
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One family is still searching for answers as this week marks the anniversary of the disappearance of Eirn Marie Gilbert. Plus, serving others while celebrating years of service, we head over to the American Legion Auxiliary, Jack Henry Unit 1 where Representatives of veterans' groups, service organizations, and other interest groups will be on hand to help those who help keep the country safe.
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A court ruling in Oregon affects when Anchorage officials can clear homeless camps from public spaces; Also, homeless camp fires are becoming more of an issue in the municipality as officials work to come up with a solution; Covenent House Alaska unveils the latest numbers of suicide attempts in Southcentral Alaska; State troopers are searching for a man who went missing following a raft overturning in the Chulitna River this week; And the owner of a prominent restaurant in Anchorage is speaking out after DoorDash began sending pickup orders to his establishment.
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In this edition of In Depth Alaska, we talk with Scott McMurren, the publisher of Alaska Travelgram, about some of the best places in Alaska to visit in the fall. We also talk about some ways to become a "light" traveler and things Scott brings on every trip.
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Anchorage's designated committee to find and establish camps for homeless residents meets for the final time. What that means, plus school officials are working to find who started a fire at an elementary school playground in Mountain View; officials in Whittier are working to get fuel to boats in the city harbor after a fire wiped out the town's only fuel dock; And Chugach Electric is considering base rate hikes as alternative energy debates continue.
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Due to the 4th of July holiday, we have a shortened version of the podcast today. Enjoy the holiday and don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast.
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The latest news and weather across Alaska including the officer involved shooting that occurred over the weekend in Anchorage.
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Anchorage police are asking for your help with an ongoing shooting investigation near Boniface parkway, and an officer-involved shooting leaves one man dead. plus an investigation is underway as APD investigates a homicide after a man was found dead. These stories plus more on Alaska's news source.
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Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions marked a major step back for some Americans. Plus, Alaska has joined a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for the agency’s failure to initiate a review of residential wood heaters according to established dates; The state also joined another lawsuit that's fighting to keep AM radio in newer, electric vehicles; And Social Service providers are rushing to update contact information for homeless camp residents before abatement happens in Anchorage.
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The City of Valdez is urging the Alaska Supreme Court to unseal financial documents from Hilcorp in a deal with BP to make sure the company can actually afford oil spill mitigation and control. Plus, the ACLU of Alaska has filed 13 appeals on behalf of campers forced to relocate in Anchorage; Avian flu has been found in bears and foxes across the state; And take a ride with Dave Allgood as he visits the Scottish Highland Games in Palmer!
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The City of Anchorage is cracking down on some homeless camps, cleaning up one and abating another. Plus, the Alaska House will not open a special legislative session due to a lack of support, essentially letting the governor’s line-item vetoes stand for now; A warning from state environmental officials is going out regarding a pollution problem in University Lake in Anchorage after roughly 20 gallons of oil were leaked into the lake; And an iconic Alaskan bush pilot who died last week in a plane crash is being remembered by his family.
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Building materials for the Navigation Center — which is not complete or approved — is costing Anchorage taxpayers thousands of dollars each month. Plus, the Aviator Hotel in Anchorage is benefitting from a new loan program to make energy upgrades; An Alaska senator joins U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy in hosting a discussion on mental health issues in Alaska and across the country; And a state senator is urging Alaska leaders to investigate whether Hilcorp violated its Cook Inlet leases.
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Efforts are underway to preserve a vanishing Alaskan language by a father and daughter duo. and as the cost of housing continues to rise one group says they've had enough... and we take a trip to the botanical gardens where we talk with one of their own about all the fun to be had this summer.
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Signups for Iditarod have begun with many familiar faces, possible challenges, and those eager to take them on. Plus, summer solstice may have passed us by, but Alaskans are still celebrating with people taking on all summer has to offer.
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June 20 is World Refugee Day, celebrating the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their homes. In Alaska, one family is sharing their story of escaping from Ukraine. Plus, the fallout of a major cruise line canceling all ports of call this summer and next in Valdez; The governor issues line-item vetoes in the state budget, including a bevy of education funding items; And Cook Inlet beluga whales are seeing a slight uptick in population numbers, so does that mean the endangered species is making a comeback?
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What does Governor Dunleavy have to say about his former "family" aide Jeremy Cubas and how does Mr. Cubas view his critics? We hear from one of them. Also, a new candidate jumps in the Anchorage Mayor's race to oppose Mayor Dave Bronson. And, are relations really thawing between the Mayor and the Assembly?
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A legendary Alaskan bush pilot, who died in a plane crash near Shaktoolik Friday, leaves a legacy of inspiration across the countless lives he's touched. Plus, it was day two of celebrating freedom with the largest Juneteenth event here in Alaska. And we meet one Alaskan who is building a legacy one home run at a time.
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In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court voted to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, which gives preference to Native American families in foster care when adopting Native children. Alaska leaders react to the news; plus two heads of Anchorage’s biggest economic drivers are exiting their positions this year, leaving vacancies that will be tough to fill; Three people are running for the role of Anchorage mayor, and they have all weighed in on the problems surrounding the issue of homelessness; and Fish and Game hosts its second community discussion meeting to discuss how to distribute relief funds to those affected by fishery disasters of recent years.
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A Midtown Anchorage business is reaching out to homeless residents instead of shunning them. Find out what effect that has had, plus A resolution adopting criteria for a new permanent, year-round low-barrier shelter in Anchorage was finalized on Wednesday; a new name enters the race for Anchorage mayor; and after surviving a harsh winter season, almost 200,000 bees buzz around the rooftop of the 49th State Brewing Company, so how did they survive?
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Quintillion said an undersea fiber optic line was severed by Arctic sea ice, leading to a widespread disruption of service to Arctic communities that may not be fixed for up to two months. Plus, small white pre-fabricated shelter structures designed by a company called Pallet may be coming to Anchorage as soon as mid-July; Two Anchorage Assembly members propose a sweeping rewrite of zoning rules to encourage new construction; And the Alaska Zoo is seeing fewer orphan intakes this year than their average amount.
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Former president Donald Trump is set to be arrested for the second time in three months following alleged violations of the espionage act. Back home, the Anchorage Assembly discusses new rules for a new permanent year-round low-barrier shelter in Anchorage; Some Anchorage businesses say they're feeling the impact of more homeless people setting up camp; and a man tells the story of a close call with three brown bears in Eagle River.
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Tonight we take a look at the impact the Sullivan Arena closing as a shelter last has had on Alaskan businesses. Plus a chance to empower women, one elbow strike at a time. And one man is dead after drowning. Meanwhile, another man is recuperating after a bear attack. All these stories and more.
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A book store draws a crowd of supporters and some protestors at a drag storytime event today in Wasilla, what people are saying for and against the event. Plus, its colony says in palmer, and with a visit from the sun, it was a great day to throw on your running sure and run for a cure.
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Alaskans react to the indictment of former president Donald Trump over his mishandling of classified documents; Anchorage's sanctioned homeless camps task force works on coming up with defined recommendations on how to run the Cuddy Park site; a Native Alaska village joins the lawsuit to stop the Donlin Gold Mine, one of the largest proposed pure-gold mines in the world; and the Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development is advancing a proposal that would limit which school sports teams transgender athletes could play on.
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Several changes to controversial school policies that have gained traction on a statewide and national level were passed Wednesday night at the Mat-Su School Board meeting. Plus, Anchorage City Hall is moving forward with a plan to provide a sanctioned campground for homeless people; city counts of homeless residents reflect a broader demographic; the Anchorage Police Department reported during the Assembly Public Safety Committee meeting that negotiations are ongoing for the purchase of body cameras; and the first moose ever to be discovered with rabies was recorded in Western Alaska.
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A resolution to allow unhoused residents to camp at a Midtown Anchorage site, starting in mid-July, passed Tuesday night; Anchorage police were in Cuddy Park in the afternoon to tell campers remaining in the area that it was time to move on; and while the relationship between the Anchorage Assembly and the Bronson Administration has been tumultuous over the past couple of years, both sides say things seem to be improving.
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The Cuddy Park abatement begins to make way for a three-day concert event later this month and the Anchorage Assembly is meeting tonight to discuss some options for a new sanctioned campground. Plus, we talked to Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to hear how he plans to work with the Assembly after several high-profile disputes.
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Today is the day the Anchorage Assembly could make a decision on whether to push forward with numerous selected sites for sanctioned homeless camps in the city. The latest on that, plus all 67 people on board a cruise ship in Southeast Alaska are safe after a fire onboard forced an evacuation to a neighboring cruise ship; two missing members of a boat that sunk are still missing as authorities salvage the vessel; and Alaska's congressional delegation responds to reports of possible Chinese spies trying to access a state military base.
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Congress averts a debt crisis with the stroke of President Joe Biden's pen Saturday when he signed into law the debt ceiling bill. In Alaska, the location of homeless shelters continues to rage as residents want to know where those sites may be as the Anchorage Assembly continues to form a plan; plus, weekend events in the municipality ranged from classic car shows to street festivals to Pride Month celebrations.
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It was a beautiful day for a sword fight, and singing some sea shanties-- the three barons festival this weekend and we had the chance to speak with the green baron and baroness themselves. plus... a vision turned reality is being celebrated today as members of the Alaskan Model A club show off their mint-condition Fords.
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Tonight on the five o'clock news, we have updated information on Juan Toscano, the hiker declared missing on Wednesday. Plus, many Alaskans await answers to how the city plans to help combat the homeless crises --- the assembly hopes a three-day "clean slate strategy." town hall will help them.
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In Washington D.C., a new debt ceiling bill has been passed by the U.S. Senate, sending it to the desk of President Joe Biden. In Alaska, police are searching for a missing hiker in the Campbell Creek tract who was last seen Tuesday; plans for Anchorage's most vulnerable homeless residents are being considered by an Anchorage Assembly task force; and a major USDA official visits Alaska on her way to Japan for an agricultural trade mission.
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Anchorage Police search for a missing hiker, a task force is still identifying possible sanctioned camp sites, and rain returns to the Southeast.
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Anchorage police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide after a body was found along Campbell Airstrip Road. Plus, more information is emerging of the four people missing from over the weekend in a boating incident near Sitka; several big names are part of a major redevelopment project in downtown Anchorage; and the state's largest airport is looking at construction projects for the future that could impact travelers.
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The Sullivan Arena closes to all clients, temporary camp sites are being discussed, and a top aide for the governor has resigned following new revelations.
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As May comes to an end, the national debt ceiling appears likely to be raised with a vote on a bipartisan agreement to suspend the country's borrowing limit. In Alaska, the years-long union dues lawsuit comes to an end with the Alaska Supreme Court favoring the ASEA union against the Dunleavy administration; a final public meeting considers options for a major project to expand cargo facilities at Anchorage's largest airport; a former Mat-Su teacher will serve more than four decades in prison and must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
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A former teacher from the Mat-Su was sentenced on charges that he abused students, our team takes a look at the proposed sanctioned campsites for Anchorage's unhoused, and a sailing canoe from Hawai'i is sailing from Juneau.
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The race to get a bipartisan agreement to raise the nation's debt ceiling is on. The latest from Capitol Hill. Plus in Anchorage, police are investigating a homicide in a Spenard neighborhood; and Memorial Day around Alaska honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
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This memorial day weekend was filled with Alaskans coming together to pay homage to those who laid their lives on the line for the country they love. And we caught it all, from cleaning the headstones to laying down the flag. Alaska's News Source captured every emotional moment from this monumental weekend.
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Honoring the men and women who died serving thIS country, by serving those who serve today. plus a homeless shelter in the southwest, striving to make a better life for those most in need, victimized by theft - what they're doing to move forward despite the hardship.
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A Supreme Court Ruling is changing the reach of the Clean Water Act and how the move could affect Alaskans. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs a bill into law that extends the renewable energy fund program indefinitely; Anchorage officials say clearing homeless residents from Cuddy Park in midtown is legal, despite a law not allowing abatement unless shelter is available; and the Mat-Su school board votes on a new way to elect members for the Library Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Anchorage police officers served abatement notices to campers at Cuddy Park in Midtown, APD reaches an agreement with the police union on body-worn cameras, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski supports a bill meant to heal the trauma of the Indian boarding school program.
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A group designated by the Anchorage Assembly to find suitable locations for sanctioned homeless camps this summer has targeted five locations around town, and a resolution brought in front of the Assembly is the latest effort by Mayor Dave Bronson to continue building a navigation shelter on the eastern side of town. Plus, the three-day Alaska Sustainable Energy conference kicked off Tuesday in Anchorage with discussions on new ideas to help Alaska and people’s individual communities; and it’s another year of slim pickings in the Anchorage housing market for buyers looking for their dream home.
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Investigative producer David Bernknopf looks at the future of the Alaska job market and where the next growth industry might be found.
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It's the last day of school for Anchorage students, and officials with the Anchorage School District are already looking ahead to next fall and the changes that are coming. Plus, the Mat-Su Education Association has voted to go on strike; spring flooding strikes another rural Alaska town; a man dies after getting stuck in the mud near Hope; and a task force designed to address sanctioned homeless camp sites is meeting once again with the Anchorage Assembly's approval still pending.
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A Japanese climber has been found after falling from a 16,000-foot ridge on Denali. The details on that story, plus Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan respond to articles of impeachment introduced by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene against President Joe Biden; the latest on sanctioned homeless camps in the Municipality of Anchorage; and the problem that some Mat-Su residents are dealing with when it comes to trash.
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Tonight we have the latest on a climber who fell from the 16-thousand-foot level ridge in Denali. Plus we head out into the community to see all the good Alaskans are putting out into the world, from free oil changes to empowering women.
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A search is ongoing on Denali for a climber who fell last night, plus a history many Alaskans don't know, how Alaska played a part in the cold war, by being the last line of defense.
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The state legislature needed just one day of the special session to pass a fiscal budget. The details on that, plus a workshop to figure out solutions for a dangerous pedestrian corridor in Fairview; the Alaska Black Caucus breaks ground on what will soon be called home; Anchorage residents say one last goodbye to former APD chief Ken McCoy; and Bethel residents welcome First Lady Jill Biden to the small Western Alaska community.
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The Alaska legislature is going into special session after failing to vote on a state budget that was passed earlier in the day by the Senate. Plus, First Lady of the United States Jill Biden drops in on Bethel to tout the White House's rural broadband internet efforts; a new chief of staff has been named for Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom; and Anchorage's maintenance and operations directors resigns.
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Residents of Glennallen are still fighting against flood waters from Moose Creek, which have shut down most basic utilities in the town in recent days. Plus, the Downtown Hope Center in Anchorage is seeing a jump in the number of women staying there; and the first shipment of fresh king salmon from the Cooper River arrived in Anchorage with a flourish.
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Multiple Western Alaska and Interior towns and villages are under a disaster declaration as flooding has inundated communities, many due to ice jams. Plus, an Alaskan man is hoping he can get his family back home as they endure a bloody war in Sudan; Monday is the last day for drivers in most areas of the state to remove studded tires; and Alaska Native Artists shared their understanding of their art and how it ties to their culture with a popular annual market in Anchorage.
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Major spring flooding across the state sent people in two villages to higher ground and the Alaska Native Heritage Center is opening its doors for the season while celebrating Mother's Day. All these stories and more.
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Spring has finally sprung here in Alaska, and with spring comes a little cleaning... that's why members of the community grabbed their boots and safety vest and made their way down to ship creek... And artists share their work at an Alaska native artists' market outside a statewide arts and culture conference.
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More than three years after being instituted, the COVID-19 federal public health emergency has ended. We talk to the state's top medical official to understand what the changes are. Plus, a nursing program at Alaska Pacific University receives a $3 million grant; the search for two missing climbers in Denali National Park is scaled back; and the state legislature is working to come up with a budget just days before the regular session is scheduled to end.
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Anchorage's homeless resident population has surged in recent years. What is the next step in curbing those numbers? Plus, an Anchorage cyclist who was hit by a car this week is recovering thanks to the quick thinking of several good Samaritans who jumped in to help; school start times will be an hour later for all K-12 classes in the Anchorage School District, starting next year; and FedEx pilots in Anchorage are standing their ground as they fight for a better contract.
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A new complaint filed on Tuesday by a former Municipality of Anchorage employee is the latest to allege a pattern of workplace discrimination, just hours after Anchorage Public Library Director Judy Eledge resigned. Plus, former Anchorage Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance has plans to run against Mayor Dave Bronson in 2024; the Anchorage School District is considering changing start and end times for students; and a notable member of a well-known family in the Alaska running community is killed in a boating accident.
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The cruise ship season is on for much of Southcentral Alaska as tourism picks up with ships arriving in Seward and soon, in Anchorage. We take a look at what tourism experts expect to see this summer. Plus, Denali Park crews are searching for two missing climbers who are believed to have been swept up in an avalanche on the Moose's Tooth ridge; the state's largest Tlingit and Haida tribal council announced it will be leaving the Alaska Federation of Natives; and knowledge holders and ungulate stewards gathered in Anchorage to discuss how to solve issues facing caribou, musk oxen, Dall sheep, moose and reindeer herds.
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A dramatic rescue saves a fisherman stuck in the mud south of Girdwood, and fire officials explain how they got him out. Plus, two brave Alaskans were recognized and honored at the 42nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Maryland.
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the next generation of Alaskans is prepared to tackle the world, we have full coverage of U-A-A's 2023 commencement. And it was cosplayers' chance to shine at the arctic comic con.
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Native communities and organizations are gathering today to draw attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis. Plus, two task forces put together by the Anchorage Assembly are starting to tackle the issues of homelessness in Anchorage, just days after the Sullivan Arena closed as an emergency shelter, and good Samaritans are coming out of the woodwork to help feed those in need with food trucks. And don't miss out on the story of a Kodiak couple who gave birth to quadruplets last year and who say life is moving fast!
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May the Fourth be with you. This morning in statewide news, Mat-Su union members protested at a school board meeting in the Valley as they push for contract changes. We also learn more about the three men killed last week when two Apache helicopters collided in midair, and a Seattle court puts a stop to troll fishing for chinook salmon in Southeast Alaska.
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The regular session of the Alaska legislature is in its final days and we examine the wide agreement that significant changes are coming to the way the state pays its' bills. But exactly what those changes are remain a bit of a mystery.
Plus ranked choice voting and parental rights measures take up committee time and Mayor Bronson's administration says it has reached "settlements" over some contentious issues.
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In the days after the Sullivan Arena was closed to most homeless residents, people who don't have a home are looking for new places to stay, and for many, that means taking to tent camps. However, the city says there's not much they can do to clear them out. Plus, a former Alaska judge was charged with perjury by a state grand jury, and rent is on the rise for Palmer seniors living at a pair of apartment complexes after receiving a rent increase notice from Mat-Su Senior Services.
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A mass exodus of homeless residents left the Sullivan Arena on Monday — what are their plans next? Plus, the state Senate passed their version of the budget that includes a smaller PFD, but what do House members think of it? And the future of transgender girls participating in high school sports in Alaska was up for debate Monday on a statewide conference call.
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The Sullivan Arena will shut down Monday at noon, and most residents are packing up as they get ready to say goodbye to a place they’ve called home this winter. Plus, Mayor Dave Bronson is vetoing $169,000 in amendments to the 2023 city operating budget, an Alaska-based rocket successfully launched into orbit over the weekend, and a list of challenged books in Mat-Su school libraries are being considered for borough-wide bans.
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It's the last month of May and with Monday being the last day anchorage's main cold weather emergency shelter is open, we head down to the Sullivan arena to talk with residents impacted by this week's closure. plus a satellite is on its way to outer space all to help get rural Alaskans internet connectivity.
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Tonight on the five o'clock news the names of the three soldiers who died after two U-S army helicopters collided have been released, and members of the Fairview community are working to take back the future of where they call home.
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Three soldiers were killed Thursday in a midair collision involving two military helicopters and another was injured in the crash. Plus, a jury acquitted an Anchorage man in the 2018 death of a woman on Flat Lake, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and legislative leaders say there’s a need for a long-term fiscal plan for the state, but are uncertain how to reach that goal, and shelters around Anchorage have started to prepare for an increased need for housing services as the Sullivan Arena shelter prepares to close its doors on Sunday for a majority of its clients.
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Lawsuits against those distributing deadly drugs in the opioid epidemic have resulted in millions of dollars paid out from settlements, but how will Alaska governments spend that money? Also, the Anchorage Assembly plans to review proposed settlements with former municipal employees Amy Demboski and Heather MacAlpine, both of whom were fired by Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration, and a murder trial gets underway inside a Mat-Su courtroom for a 2017 shooting inside a Palmer apartment.
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The Anchorage School District is enlisting the help of outside groups to address the growing problem of fentanyl use by students, including the State of Alaska and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Plus, Anchorage residents experiencing homelessness who need the most help will now be getting it for an additional month after Assembly members passed a budget amendment this week, Anchorage's mayor gives the green light to turn a Midtown vacant hotel into a low-income housing complex by the end of June, and commissioners from two Not Invisible Act subcommittees convened in downtown Anchorage to solicit public testimony from survivors and families of victims in Alaska,
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Three members of the Anchorage Assembly are spearheading an effort to keep the shelter at the Sullivan Arena open beyond the scheduled closure date of April 30, and are requesting $326,000 to provide care for those who will stay. Plus, The House Finance Committee discusses education funding and possible changes to the Base Student Allocation, and Anchorage nonprofit Victims For Justice hosted a remembrance event for people impacted by violent crimes downtown on Monday.
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More young Alaskans are going homeless, so how do they cope? We speak with a homeless teen on what she sees ahead for herself. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposes legislation to combat opioid addiction, and experts with the avalanche center are warning Alaskans about the hazards of backcountry travel after a skier had to be rescued in a slide near Girdwood.
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Meteorologist Joe Bartosik sits down with NWS Climatologist Brian Brettschneider to talk about what the recent El Nino Watch means and how El Nino impacts Alaska.
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The Alaska supreme court rules that the Alaska redistricting board used unconstitutional gerrymandering with its last redistricting plan in eagle river, and could moose scat be dangerous? A new study shows that it just may be especially for those living in the anchorage bowl.
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It's day three of the Native Youth Olympics where Alaskan student-athletes are showing off their skills. Plus a day set to celebrate spring, on earth day, was in full swing today down at ship creek.
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The Sullivan Arena may stay open through May for clients who have additional health concerns that would make leaving the shelter difficult — or even dangerous. Plus, the Anchorage police chief says body cameras might be seen on Anchorage police officers soon but admitted that he is feeling some frustration over the delays, and residents of a small neighborhood in Chugiak are facing eviction notices after it was discovered their water system is not up to municipal code.
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A lawsuit hits the Municipality of Anchorage more than two years after voters elected to implement body cameras for police officers, a process that has been delayed for months. Plus, three members of the Anchorage Assembly have announced they will submit a proposal to keep the Sullivan Arena open for its most vulnerable residents, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced plans to introduce a state sales tax bill, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough and former borough mayor Charlie Pierce have come to a settlement in a harassment case that popped up last year.
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Anchorage Assembly members voted to ban municipal use of facial recognition technology, with only limited exceptions, but there were still questions about it being an untapped resource in the event of an emergency or crime. Plus, the Anchorage School District Board has also formally decided that the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School will be able to move into Abbott Loop Elementary as it looks to move out of its current location inside East Anchorage High School, and some business owners in downtown Anchorage say they are struggling with a growing number of homeless who act aggressively — and in some cases scare away their customers — but a new kit is designed to alleviate the problems.
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Delays in food stamps and aid applications for vulnerable adults in Alaska have ultimately led to a lawsuit. The details paint a picture of the struggle that residents face. Plus, three sailors — two of them from Alaska — have been missing off the Mexican coast for over 10 days, and family members are worried. In Juneau, the first cruise ship of the season arrives, and in Anchorage, e-bikes are now being considered for use by residents in the Campbell Tract.
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Mayor Bronson lost a key employee, but gained a couple as well. Plus his spokesman says progress is being made on filling other positions.
Plus, there's just about a month left in the legislative session in Juneau. What's up with the PFD, education spending and 'parental rights?'
And yes, we really do discuss Albania this week. Enjoy
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A driver on the run caused chaos and some tense moments Saturday during a high-speed police chase that ended in an arrest. Plus, the Department of Energy reaffirms the Alaska LNG Project with an amendment to control emissions, Anchorage Assembly members plan to vote this week on an ordinance that would ban the municipality from using facial recognition technology, and the topic of transgender girls competing in girls sports in Alaska surfaces once again.
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A high speed chase on the Glenn Highway, a proposal from ASAA to ban transgender girls from girls sports teams and a double-hulled canoe is begin shipped from Hawaii to Alaska to start it's 43,000 mile journey.
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From medical professionals giving hundreds of people much-needed medical care for free to honoring a legend by teaching African American youth -- America's favorite pastime-- it was jam-packed Saturday.
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Testifiers stood up this week to bolster their support or disdain for the governor's parental rights bill. Plus, Anchorage School District officials have remained tight-lipped about why they placed Service High's principal on administrative leave for a personal issue, drug overdoses in the Mat-Su have caused concern over the emerging drug fentanyl, and Rep. Mary Peltola recently joined over a dozen Republicans in supporting a bill that she says would expand access to guns for a select few.
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The Alaska Senate is taking action to address the state's affordable housing shortage. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski joins a former astronaut and country music singer on a trip to Ukraine, and the Anchorage School District addresses the issue of fentanyl overdoses.
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A resolution that would close all emergency homeless shelters in the city was unanimously passed by the Anchorage Assembly Tuesday night. Plus, lawsuits are filed against companies associated with a deadly 2021 helicopter crash north of Knik Glacier that killed five people, and over 50 years after dying during the last day of his third mission in Vietnam, a military veteran with Anchorage ties is being buried in Washington.
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Winter weather has returned to Southcentral Alaska and snow plowing crews are back to work. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to close the Sullivan Arena as a homeless shelter, the latest election results show who's leading in municipal seats, and two more overdose deaths over the weekend adds to the three deaths and 11 non-fatal overdoses that triggered troopers to issue a public safety alert on Friday.
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An unusually cold and snowy Easter weekend in Anchorage leads to a season record for winter 2022-23. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is considering an ordinance banning the municipality from using facial recognition software. In Fairbanks, a moose stuck in the Chena River ice becomes the latest animal to be saved by Alaskans this winter, and officials warn of bears soon waking up from hibernation.
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Snow, earthquakes, and Easter egg hunts. It was a unique Easter Sunday here in the city of Anchorage.
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It was a wicked Saturday with snowfall, but that didn't keep Alaskans from hitting the pavement, heading to the museum, and hitting the slopes for an action-packed event with big air, wipeouts, high speeds, and good times!
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The governor signed an administrative order to improve the affordability and availability of childcare in Alaska, but some worry it may not be enough to make an immediate impact. Plus, Sen. Dan Sullivan joins 14 other Republican Senators and House members in penning a letter with concerns on gender-affirming health care being performed by medical providers, and Alaska lawmakers are split over an amendment to House Bill 39 that proposes a one-time payout of $175 million out of the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve to fund education.
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The process of getting body cams on police officers in Anchorage took another delay this week as new questions arise on how the footage will be used. Plus, a trial is underway in Palmer to decide the fate of a man accused of manslaughter in a boating death in 2018, a traditional knowledge task force presents recommendations on how to incorporate more local and traditional knowledge into fisheries decisions, and construction at Anchorage's biggest airport has started, leaving summer travelers looking for new parking.
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Preliminary election results show a handful of incumbent candidates leading their respective races for the Anchorage Assembly and School Board, as well as many of the citywide propositions passing. The early municipal election returns are broken down, plus, a bill passing through the state legislature that would bolster punishment for those responsible for fentanyl overdose deaths is closer to becoming official and one woman whose son died from the drug is still holding out hope, and with two weeks until Alaska sees its first cruise ship arrive, economists are predicting the kind of summer the state may be in store for.
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A state superior court judge has dismissed sexual abuse charges against former acting Alaska Attorney General Ed Sniffen, the family of a woman stabbed to death in 2018 reacts to a plea agreement that was reached in the case, and a vote comes down to dissolve a longtime Anchorage homeschool charter that has been accused of misconduct.
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Reports of sign vandalism increase as the Anchorage city election nears. Plus, burn permits are now in place statewide as officials gear up for wildfire season, and Indigenous youth learn to come together and protect the environment at a tribal summit in Sitka.
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Haley Holland, wife of Patrick Holland, spoke with Alaska's News Source on Sunday, April 2, 2023 about her husband's recovery after his heart transplant surgery on Friday.
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After four long months, one Fairbanks man now has a new heart after a much-needed transplant ... now Patrick Holland sets off on a new journey down the road to recovery.
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Beginning April 1, 2023, Alaskans who get coverage through Medicaid will once again have to go through and annual review process to see if they still qualify.
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Alaskan lawmakers are responding to the indictment of former president Donald Trump and what it means for the country as the first time a president has been charged with a crime. Plus, as recent shootings have once again sparked conversation about gun control in America, an Alaska therapist offers advice on how parents can speak to their children about the issue, and on the UAA campus, a gathering on "Transgender Day of Visibility" honors and celebrates transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people.
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Scammers posing as police officers in Alaska have taken advantage of several residents and police departments are warning of the fraud. Plus, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson uses testimony from a town hall last week to support his disapproval of the Arctic Recreation Center being turned into a homeless shelter, the Palmer Library finds a new home after its roof collapses in February, and coastal communities around Alaska are tested with a statewide tsunami warning system.
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Anchorage police say a woman in the Mountain View neighborhood took her own life and the life of a 3-year-old boy, and police are investigating a woman’s death in the Scenic Foothills neighborhood as a homicide. Plus, after a rash of roof collapses and failures this winter plagued Anchorage, building engineers are issuing updated guidance on how homeowners can avoid the same fate.
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Criminal charges against a former Anchorage police officer accused of assaulting a cyclist while issuing a citation have been dropped, with the promise that he not seek employment as an officer in any U.S. state. Plus, in-person voting is now open in advance of next week's Anchorage election, and low inventory numbers have plagued the real estate market in Alaska, so what can be done?
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In this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline, we speak with the two candidates for the Anchorage School Board, Seat D. We asked all of the candidates the same three questions. The candidates for this seat are Mark Anthony Cox and incumbent Andy Holleman.
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In this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline, we speak with the two candidates for the Anchorage School Board, Seat C. We asked all of the candidates the same three questions. The candidates for this seat are Irene Boll and incumbent Dave Donley.
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It's Seward's Day in Alaska, which commemorates the purchase of the state from Russia in 1867. In Anchorage, school board candidates spoke to the public just over a week from the city election, hundreds of paratroopers got arctic training experience above Fort Wainwright in what officials call one of the largest plane drops in state history, and the Bristol Bay Sustainability Summit tackled some of Alaska's biggest issues on a cultural front.
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Get the latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source, including city and state closures for Seward's Day and 400 paratroopers making a nighttime jump into Fort Wainwright.
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It has been a busy week as people from around the region gathered for the Bristol Bay Sustainability Summit, where the topic of discussion was preserving language and revitalizing culture.
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On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly.
In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 6, Seat K, Rachel Ries, Zac Johnson and Mikel Insalaco.
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On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly.
In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 5, Seat I, George Martinez and Spencer Moore.
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On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly.
In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 5, Seat H, Leigh Sloan and Karen Bronga.
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On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly.
In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 4, Seat G, Travis Szanto and incumbent Felix Rivera.
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On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly.
In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 3, Seat E, Dustin Darden, Anna Brawley, and Brian Flynn.
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On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly.
In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 2, Seat C, Jim Arlington and Scott Myers. There is no incumbent in this race.
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On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly.
In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 1, Seat B, Christopher Constant and Nicholas Danger. Candidate John Trueblood declined our request for an on camera interview.
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A big highway project aims to make the Seward Highway safer, and now DOT is asking for public input. Plus, Ketchikan is expecting a record year of tourism in the cruise ship industry, and a snowmachiner who crashed during a popular Western Alaska race earlier this month speaks out about her injuries and road to recovery.
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Meteorologist Joe Bartosik sat down with Climate Specialist Rick Thoman with the International Arctic Research Center, to talk about La Nina ending after three years. They also talk about breakup in Alaska, snow totals and what the early fire season might be like due to all that snow.
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A wild moose rescue in the Mat-Su was captured on video; the Alaskans who pulled it off tell their story. Meanwhile, in Anchorage, the Assembly threatens to sue the Bronson administration for moving ahead with a private contractor without Assembly approval, and in Juneau, legislators and the governor's team are getting hefty pay raises for the first time in over a decade, but not without controversy.
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A new resolution to remove two homeless shelters from consideration for year-round, low-barrier use is taken up by the Anchorage Assembly. Plus, start times for Anchorage schools are discussed by the public at a town hall, and the new Houston High School officially opens for students.
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Questions loom over a long-running Anchorage charter school that could be drastically changed in the near future. In Juneau, state legislators are getting a large raise days after all five members of the compensation commission resigned over the pay bump, a look at the candidates running for a West Anchorage Assembly seat, and in Nome, the finishers of Iditarod 51 celebrate with the annual awards banquet.
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A significant decision made during a Board of Education meeting results in a resolution about transgender girls in Alaska school sports. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly sues Mayor Dave Bronson in efforts to get additional documents released on the investigation into the former city health director who fabricated his resume, and an Anchorage Assembly member proposes dropping the Arctic Rec Center and East Anchorage Navigation Center as potential homeless shelter sites.
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A protest in Downtown Anchorage against Gov. Mike Dunleavy's Education Bill and the Iditarod Trail Committee announces the prize amounts for the top 20 finishers.
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This just in. Anchorage Assembly goes to court to force Mayor Bronson to reveal Joe Gerace documents. Governor Dunleavy proposes a "parental rights" bill that some say targets the LGBTQ community. Dunleavy also proposes a teacher bonus. And we go in-depth into the political fallout from the Willow oil project decision and look at when construction might actually begin.
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One of the propositions on the ballot in this year’s municipal election could lead to park improvements in the Chugach State Park and the roads that lead to it, Mayor Dave Bronson holds a town hall to hear what people think of turning the Arctic Rec Center into a homeless shelter, the Anchorage man accused of carrying out a multi-million dollar fraud on Alaskans made his first appearance before a judge this week, and the story of how singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, alongside local singer-songwriters, has been teaming up with active duty members and veterans to help write original music.
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Protesters outside of the Anchorage Courthouse argue that unconstitutional violations have plagued the Alaska Supreme Court. Plus, a Texas judge is expected to make a decision that could lead to major changes throughout the country — including Alaska — on how women access abortion, and The Anchorage Assembly is considering summer shelter options after the Sullivan Arena closes.
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The U.S. Department of Interior announces a land exchange has been withdrawn in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge on the Alaska Peninsula, with critics saying it will prevent a potentially life-saving 11-mile road from being constructed between King Cove and Cold Bay. Plus, conservation groups begin the litigation process against the Biden administration a day after the approval of the Willow Project, an Anchorage man accused of running a Ponzi-style scam is criminally charged, and economists reveal data in a longtime study to get an accurate perspective on the growth Alaska students have gone through since graduating high school in 2005.
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A final decision on the Willow Project on Alaska's North Slope brings with it a bevy of congratulations and criticism. Hear what the state's leaders have to say about it, plus the Anchorage Assembly is considering purchasing the Arctic Rec Center for use as a homeless shelter, and the story of the man who was killed on Minnesota Drive when a truck carrying an excavator arm collided with the Hillcrest overpass and hit the car he was driving.
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As news breaks about the U.S. Department of the Interior approving the North Slope Alaska oil development known as the Willow Project, the Biden administration counters with restrictions to other areas of the state's northern region. Plus, a compromise by the Board of Fisheries leaves many Bristol Bay residents in good spirits, and closing night on an opera remembering missing and murdered Indigenous women brings out emotions in Anchorage.
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More than 13 million acres of land, within NPR-A, are set to be off-limits due to their natural and historical values. And an agreeable compromise was met today between the people of bristol bay and the board of fisheries.
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The Board of Fisheries meets to discuss the Nushagak River salmon and the Shamrock Shuffle got people out running for the rainbow.
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Investigators are trying to figure out what happened after two bodies were found at Russian Jack Springs Park. Plus, a family of six is trying to piece their lives back together after a deadly Mountain View apartment fire, hundreds of people are now able to use Catholic Service's new homeless navigation center, and the Alaska Marine Highway System announces they will be cutting down on ferry services for the summer, with the community of Yakutat seeing no services at all.
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An apartment complex fire in a Mountain View neighborhood left the building charred and residents in the street Wednesday night. Plus, after multiple roof collapses to start the year, Anchorage and Mat-Su engineers are working to understand the cause behind the collapses, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy's parental rights in education bill quickly drew both praise and scorn among concerned Alaskans.
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A resolution was before the assembly Tuesday night that would appropriate $4.7 million of alcohol tax funds to cover emergency shelter costs. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces education-focused legislation that he hopes will find new solutions to problems facing Alaska’s public education system, and Anchorage officials are expanding their snow removal warning to more commercial business owners.
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Several roof collapses in the last month have caused concern for residents of Southcentral Alaska, including parents of students in Anchorage, but school district officials have taken precautionary measures after seeing heavy snow loads on the roofs of some school libraries and closed those libraries. Plus, families of students attending the soon-to-be-closed Abbott Loop Elementary get a look at Trailside Elementary, where some will be transferred in the fall, the school bus drivers strike in the Mat-Su Borough School District is finally ended, and a tour of the Golden Lion Hotel in Anchorage shows the public what is expected once it opens for homeless residents.
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Teams are off and running for the 51st Iditarod! Aside from the festivities on the trail, Mat-Su school bus drivers have officially ended a contract dispute with the Mat-Su Borough School District by ratifying a new contract, members of the public got to speak face to face with legislators about important issues - including pleas for more education funding - and two roof collapses over the weekend have residents on edge and building engineers trying to come up with explanations.
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Tracy Sinclare talks with Hannah Marie-Garcia, Indigenous Sentinels Network Coordinator, about a citizen's science program looking to fill in data gaps in Alaska's waters.
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ALASKA'S NEWS SOURCE BRINGS YOU THE IDITAROD RESTART FROM WILLOW AS WELL AS THE LATEST ON THIS MORNING'S ROOF COLLAPSE.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Maria Downey and Mike Ross bring you an Iditarod Preview featuring a live interview with Iditarod 50 champion Brent Sass and an in-depth look at PETA's push to pressure sponsors to pull out of Iditarod.
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Alaska's News Source Sport Director Jordan Rodenberger spoke with "rookie" musher Gerhardt Thiart just days before the start of Iditarod 2023. Here is in an extended version of that conversation.
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Mat-Su school bus drivers may be one step closer to securing a contract with the school district when the two sides meet today. The latest on that, plus an update on when Anchorage residents could see body cameras on police officers, what the next steps are after a longtime senior health clinic closed, and the battle between Alaska's congressional delegates and opponents of the Willow Project on Alaska's North Slope.
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A clinic in Anchorage that treats seniors on Medicare is no longer open this morning, leaving plenty of older Alaskans scrambling for new providers. In Eagle River, a man is charged after police say he "placed" her body in the roadway last month. A man has been arrested in connection with the abuse of a 5-year-old in an Anchorage park in 1994. The trail against Clayton Allison, the man accused of killing his 15-month-old daughter, continues. Plus, over half a million dollars has been earmarked for improvements in the Fairview neighborhood, including a redesign of the Gambell/Ingra Street corridor.
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A dog is still missing after a trailer full of Fur Rondy racing dogs unhitched from a truck and crashed into a ditch along the Seward Highway, but miraculously there were no injuries. Elsewhere, the governor called a disaster declaration for a small Kuskokwim River community that has no running water, and in Interior Alaska, HIV cases are on the rise, spiking concern in health officials.
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The Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Bronson continue to talk past each other, a new lawsuit against the Mayor is filed, Rep. David Eastman wonders out loud if an abused child who dies saves the state money and we dig deeply into the politics and financial promise of carbon capture and carbon offsets here in Alaska. Could it really mean billions of dollars of revenue for the state?
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A decision on who gets to fish and where those fish go in an Aleutians fishery has been made. Plus, COVID-19 and influenza cases are going up in Juneau, necessitating a testing mandate in the Capitol, and Fur Rondy kicks off in Anchorage!
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As the war in Ukraine hits the one-year mark, families taking shelter in Alaska hope to stay safe. They tell their stories, plus, hundreds of previous marijuana-related convictions will soon be removed from a public online database as part of a court order, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections for what the ACLU alleges is a violation of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people.
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The Alaska House of Representatives voted to censure Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman for comments he made about the "benefits" to government services when a child subjected to abuse dies. The reaction from his fellow legislators, plus, engineers are working to figure out the cause of a roof collapse that killed an Anchorage woman last Friday, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature, reaffirming her full-throated support for the Willow project on the North Slope.
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Mayor Dave Bronson and the Anchorage Assembly are again at odds over a subpoena for which the mayor has refused the comply. Plus, controversy has been brewing in school libraries over what is and is not appropriate for young students to read, as well as cafeterias, where some schools have been dealing with a shortage of hot school lunches.
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The family of Stephanie Morales is speaking about their tragic loss, and how they plan to care for her young son Ahmiri, who was the subject of an Amber Alert sent on Friday. In another tragic story, the family of a woman killed in a gym roof collapse is memorializing her in their own special way. Plus, a woman who was kicked in the head by a moose speaks about the incident that was caught on video.
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Tracy Sinclare with Alaska's News Source speaks with Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan about the war in Ukraine and the unidentified objects recently shot down over Alaskan air space.
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A roof collapse late last week in a Taku neighborhood left one dead in a tragic scene and authorities are advising residents to take steps to prevent a similar disaster. Plus, a nine-month-old toddler is in safe hands after the mother was found dead in a residence due to a gunshot wound, and the father has been taken into custody on murder charges. In other news, a range of health issues unique to people of color were talked about at the Bettye Davis African American Summit in Anchorage this weekend, and the Anchorage Vegan Chef challenge is introducing brand new vegan options for the entire month of February.
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Some Anchorage School District students with disabilities have been improperly restrained and placed in seclusion as a form of discipline, the DOJ says, drawing reaction from the ASD superintendent and some parents. Meanwhile, the deadline for Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to reply to the subpoena issued to him by the Anchorage Assembly came and went, so what happened? Plus, the Bronson administration is removing a proposal to allow people experiencing homelessness to camp in Centennial Park for a second year after criticism from the Assembly.
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No one was hurt Wednesday night after the roof of the Palmer Library collapsed, but cleanup is underway. The Mat-Su was also the location of a tense school board meeting where testimony from parents of students became emotional over the continued school bus driver strike. A member of the 2019 murder trial of Cynthia Hoffman pleaded guilty this week, and the Anchorage Assembly subpoenaed Mayor Dave Bronson over the release of the investigation report into Joe Gerace, the former health director who falsified his credentials.
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Two Alaskans recount two separate but frightening incidents this week — one woman sheltering herself and her children in a store that was being robbed by a knife-wielding man, and another woman who pulled a victim out of a house fire in East Anchorage. Plus, Alaska's congressional delegation express support for the Willow Project that is expected to produce hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil per day, and the latest results on the special Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor election.
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The U.S. Senate will receive a classified briefing on the three unidentified objects that were shot down over North America on three consecutive days — including one over Alaska's North Slope. In Anchorage, school district officials are making the move to use remote online learning days in place of snow days for the rest of the school year, and Kenai Peninsula residents are voting today for a new borough mayor, following the resignation of former KPB Mayor Charlie Pierce last August.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Mike Ross and Maria Downey bring you an update on the object shot down near Deadhorse this morning with reaction from Alaska's congressional delegation, as well as improper fueling from an anchorage paving company using city fuel pumps.
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Alaska's congressional delegation express frustration over how the Chinese spy balloon was allowed to move over Alaskan airspace before intelligence officials publicized its existence. What they said, plus the retrial begins for a Wasilla man accused of killing his 15-month-old daughter in 2008, and two Anchorage students were accused of making threats this week.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Maria Downey and Mike Ross bring you an update on the Chinese balloon that floated across the U.S., a Girdwood housing project that has been scrapped by the Anchorage Assembly, and an assembly rules committee meeting to discuss pending litigation against Mayor Dave Bronson.
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Harsh words were exchanged this week between Anchorage Assembly members and Mayor Dave Bronson's administration as they rejected a 60-acre housing development in Girdwood. At the same time, the Assembly is pursuing legal methods of getting Bronson to publically publish the results of its investigation into the former health director accuses of fabricating his resume. Plus, the Anchorage school district is pursuing the idea of longer lunch periods for students, and an Anchorage woman is on her way to Turkey this morning to deliver crucial aid to victims of the massive earthquake.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Maria Downey and Mike Ross bring you an update on an Alaska's News Source investigation into the Revive Alaska Community Services ARPA grant, a Girdwood housing project voted down by the Anchorage Assembly, and changes coming to Anchorage elementary schools.
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President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night. What were the key moments? And what did Alaska's senior senator have to say about it? The biggest takeaways on that, plus what the Anchorage Assembly is considering as it tries to publish the full investigative report of the former public health director hired in Mayor Dave Bronson's administration.
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Just before recording this episode of the Pipeline podcast, another top Bronson administration official left City Hall. We have some inside details. Meanwhile, the mayor's staff is upset at our persistent attempts to question Mayor Bronson. We also look at a new proposal to increase Alaska's spending on schools.
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The Anchorage municipal human resources director is resigning, calling Mayor Dave Bronson's administration "toxic" and "hostile" as he exits. Details on that story, plus the public hears from the superintendent of the Anchorage School District on his future plans and visions, as well as Sen. Dan Sullivan on what he expects the state legislature to get done... and don't miss the amazing story of a family finally receiving closure on a man who went missing in the Alaska wilderness almost 50 years ago.
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Anchorage police have started carrying a tool to reverse the deadly effects of fentanyl, so how useful does APD believe it will be? That story, plus the latest on a helicopter crash in Talkeetna that left two hurt, how a Chinese weather balloon - believed to be a spy tool - was allowed to travel across the United States, and what Alaska's delegation believes should be done in the future.
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Researchers from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks studied why earthquakes in the Nenana Basin in Interior Alaska are stronger and last longer.
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A military helicopter crashed early Sunday afternoon. Get that story and the latest headlines from Alaska's News Source.
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Your headlines for Saturday on Alaska's News Source including hearing from Senator Sullivan and Senator Murkowski about the shooting down of the Chinese balloon.
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Homicides went up in 2022, so what is the Anchorage Police Department doing about that? What the statistics say about the state of crime in the city, plus the department unveils the latest plan on instituting body cams, troopers identify a human skull that was found over 25 years ago as that from a man last seen in the 1970's, and labor talks are still underway in the Mat-Su as school bus drivers are still on strike with parents needing to drive their kids to class.
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Frustrations are high as Mat-Su parents were forced to find a way to get their kids home after school bus drivers went on strike midway through the day. Plus, the massive Willow Project proposal on the North Slope gets a big thumbs up after the Bureau of Land Management puts out its final environmental statement, and troopers around the state are one step closer to wearing body cams after the Dept. of Public Safety releases its latest policy.
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Students in the Mat-Su Susitna Borough School District were left to find a way home Tuesday after school bus drivers went on strike due to failed labor negotiations. In other news, the EPA announces mining restrictions in the Bristol Bay watershed, putting a huge damper on plans for the proposed Pebble Mine, tanner crab fishermen in Kodiak are back to work despite holding out in a labor dispute, and the government announces over $2.6 million going to Alaska to help improve road safety and cut down on traffic fatalities.
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Building fires in Newtok and Kotzebue have left residents without power and a reliable water supply for days. The latest on that, plus how close Mat-Su school bus drivers are to going on strike, and what state legislators are working on to help fund public education in the state.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Ariane Aramburo and Kristen Durand bring you an update on the upcoming ASD school schedule, a teacher conference and community school fair, as well as a fire in Newtok and a list of candidates running for Anchorage municipal offices.
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A newly formed committee within the Anchorage Assembly is tackling the issue of inequity in the city. Plus, books containing LGBTQ themes were voted to be kept in the children's and young adult sections in a Homer library, a Halibut Cove woman is facing federal charges after aggressively circling a boat in a plane last summer, and the Alaska ferry system is getting a big upgrade with millions of dollars in federal funding.
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The "roadless rule" is reinstated for 17 million acres of old-growth forest by the Biden administration, putting the Tongass National Forest in the spotlight once again. Staying in Southeast Alaska, the ferry system is set to receive millions in funding to restore operations, Anchorage Assembly members are looking for more details on the investigation into the city's former health director who allegedly falsified credentials on his resume, and Alaska State Troopers are apologizing to the Colony High School principal after taking her to the hospital for an evaluation she did not consent to.
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What is going on in Anchorage City Hall? Demboski and Wilbanks are both gone. The D.A. is reviewing claims that a top city hall executive tried to intimidate employees from going to the ombudsman. Investigative reporter Mike Mason shares his insights.
And what is going on in Juneau? Did Governor Dunleavy provide any more detail about the next state budget and what do we know about legislative priorities, budget crunches, ranked choice voting and education spending now that the legislative session is underway? Rebecca Palsha just returned and tells us what she learned in Juneau.
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Gov. Dunleavy put forth his vision for Alaska in his State of the State address Monday night. A recap of what he wants to see, plus a look at what the Anchorage Assembly took up in its latest meeting, the opportunities available to high school students in the Mat-Su and beyond, and a peek at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium.
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The latest on the shootings in California and Louisiana, the FBI's search of President Joe Biden's private residence for classified documents, an Anchorage restaurant's nomination for the James Beard Award and more.
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We spoke with Erin Widener, Healthy Community Coordinator with the YMCA of Alaska, about ways to keep going when the going gets tough. She says, you have to keep brushing your teeth! That will make sense when you listen to this extended interview.
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Alaska's News Source Anchor Tracy Sinclare brings you the latest news about a Palmer woman's death in a head-on car collision in Palmer on Saturday, an overnight shooting in Monterey Park, California, left 10 people dead, and more.
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Alaska’s News Source Anchor Mike Ross brings you an update on the Anchorage Ombudsman’s letter alleging improper and potentially illegal actions from the mayor’s office, a special meeting of the Anchorage Assembly to discuss potential recourse as well as bond proposals, prefiled bills in the Alaska Legislature, and an appointment to the Alaska Supreme Court.
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The Anchorage Assembly votes to hold a private meeting without Mayor Dave Bronson following allegations from the city ombudsman that the Bronson administration has been viewing surveillance video to see which employees has spoken with Assembly members. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy outlines his objectives for the year, including a potential record PFD check, and a $1.3 million grant that would help different projects dealing with ocean and coastal management.
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The U.S. government has hit its established debt ceiling of over $38.3 trillion. What happens next? Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is trying to decide how to best handle allegations detailed in a letter from former municipal manager Amy Demboski, school bus drivers showed up at the Mat-Su School Board meeting to support a new contract, and the Alaska Legislature chooses a new House speaker... also, don't miss the story of a moose that was rescued by a passerby from an Anchorage lake.
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An avalanche southeast of Girdwood stopped an Alaska Railroad freight train in its tracks early Tuesday morning, causing it to derail. Meanwhile, a woman and boy are dead after a polar bear attack in a Western Alaska town, and in Kodiak, crabbers are refusing to work until they get a fair price on their hauls.
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The 33rd Alaska Legislative session kicks off today with dozens of bills ready to be debated by lawmakers. Plus, the North Slope community honored a longtime leader this week, and the sights and sounds of the Anchorage celebration surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Anchorage School District unveils its plans to make up for five snow days students missed out on learning in December, plus Mat-Su school bus drivers are threatening to strike if their needs aren't met, and a Fairbanks man sees a second chance at getting a new heart slip through the cracks.
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A 2020 DOJ investigation drew parallels between the boarding schools of Alaska's past and the removal of youth from their hometown for mental health treatment.
Alaska News Source reporter Georgina Fernandez recently sat down with Paul Ongtooguk, the former Director of Native Studies at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Though he didn't go to boarding school, Ongtooguk had friends who went and saw the impact on communities. Here is an extended version of our interview with Mr. Ongtooguk.
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City officials express shock over a wrongful termination letter from the former Anchorage municipal manager's attorney, a new center that can help homeless people connect with the services is getting set to open next month, and UAA hosts a transportation fair to teach the public about the railroad, pedestrian, air, and safety products planned and designed by the DOT... plus, a heartbreaking story about an Alaskan mother who lost her teenage daughter at a treatment center outside the state.
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Will Anchorage's snowpocalypse hurt the political careers of our municipal leaders? Will Amy Demboski's lawyer letter to Mayor Bronson hurt the Mayor's political career? Will we vote again on ranked choice voting? And will the Alaska State House figure out how to organize? All those questions are tackled in our latest podcast.
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The FAA issued a ground stop for all U.S. flights Wednesday morning due to what it said was a computer glitch, but service was slowly resuming after the agency lifted it, plus Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson updates the Assembly on recent decisions made on moving the homeless population into a vacant hotel, as well as snowplowing efforts across the city, and a low-orbit rocket in Kodiak came crashing down Tuesday after a failed launch operation, with no injuries reported.
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Anchorage police are looking for a person who allegedly stabbed a Fifth Avenue Mall employee over the weekend, an Alaska Native tribal consortium has helped pick up the slack due to SNAP benefit delays, and the Anchorage School Board is considering changing start times for students.
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As President Biden visits Mexico for talks on immigration policy, Alaska is dealing with its own security issues as Gov. Dunleavy announces a TikTok ban on all state government devices, effective immediately plus a state flu update, a look at what new studies on Alaska snow crab populations mean, and why the National Park Service is considering a ban on bear baiting on Alaska preserves.
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Tonight on the News at 5, a network outage left many Alaskans without phone service for much of the day, including the ability to dial 911 in Anchorage. That story plus the latest on the egg shortage in Alaska on Alaska's News Source.
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A replacement is selected to fill Forrest Dunbar's vacant Assembly seat, a man was arrested in the Valley for the sexual abuse of two minors, disturbing video of a man being dumped out of a wheelchair is raising questions for the Anchorage Safety Patrol are your top headlines for Jan. 6, 2023.
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A man who pled guilty to killing two teenaged girls in a drunk driving incident in 2013 gets his jail sentence reduced. The reasons behind the judge's decision, plus findings were released by the Dept. of Justice that allege the state of Alaska violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it comes to children, and the Don Young Recognition Act makes official the renaming of an Aleutian Island volcano in honor of the late congressman.
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On this edition of In Depth Alaska, Tracy Sinclare speaks with Life Coach Diane Decker about the desire to get organized. Getting organized is a top New Year's resolution but is it about the clutter or wanting to be more in control of your world?
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Alaska's News Source Anchor Mike Ross brings you an update on a resentencing hearing from a 2013 drunk driving incident, snow removal in Anchorage, and a Department of Justice report on allegations that Alaska violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to provide services to children with behavioral health disabilities.
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The U.S. House went a second day without electing a speaker of the House, while back in Alaska, state economists are predicting that the state will add more than 5,000 new jobs this year. Plus, house fires that flared up over the New Year's weekend prompt firefighters in Anchorage to caution residents on the importance of precautionary measures.
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In this edition of In Depth Alaska we talk with Registered Dietitian Haley Hughes about looking at being healthy in a different way.
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Alaska's delegates are sworn in after the country's 118th Congress failed to elect a House speaker, the first time that's happened in 100 years. Details on that, plus an update on a Seward man that drove his truck into Resurrection Bay with his daughters and a loaded rifle in the cab, and why the town of Whittier called a snow emergency.
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As part of our New Year, New Me series, we look at how to get into exercising if you haven't been working out and what pitfalls you should look for.
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On the 64th anniversary of Alaska becoming a state, the 118th Congress of the United States is sworn in. Details on what to expect as the House is scheduled to elect a new speaker, plus a look at why a seal skin shortage is causing headaches here in Alaska, and how a new series of short documentaries from Indigenous filmmakers are highlighting the current climate crisis.
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In this edition of In Depth Alaska, Tracy Sinclare talks with Dr. Robert Boeckmann, psychology professor at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, about whether New Year's resolutions are a good idea and how to give yourself the best chance of success.
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Alaska's News Source Anchor Ariane Aramburo brings you an update on a new emergency alert system that the Municipality of Anchorage will be moving to early in 2023, an outdoor death on Benson Boulevard, and one Mat-Su resident's frustration with plow contractors moving feet of snow into his driveway.
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A Wasilla man who was housesitting for a friend looked out the window this week to see a plane skidding across the lake in front of the home. The story of how the small aircraft got there, plus flights at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are still delayed or canceled as some airlines continue to catch up from the holiday weekend mess, and many prescriptions at Fred Meyer's will soon no longer be filled. The reason why on the Morning Edition with Ariane Aramburo.
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Travel troubles continue to plague Alaskans flying for the holidays as Southwest Airlines deal with dozens of cancelations. In Anchorage, city officials are dealing with the question of how to feed the influx of 160 additional homeless residents at the Sullivan Arena, and those without homes in the Mat-Su may be getting some relief soon.
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Winter weather continues to make life rough for those traveling to and from Alaska, and the flight cancelations are still being made up. In the Mat-Su, some residents are still in the dark after a powerful wind storm rattled the area... plus, where can you drop off your Christmas tree once you've taken it down?
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Tracy Sinclare sat down with four Alaskans who celebrate Kwanzaa to talk about the cultural holiday.
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Winter weather wreaked havoc on the holiday weekend both in the Lower 48 and Alaska. Details on that, plus a judge rules that Alaska Rep. David Eastman is eligible to hold office despite holding ties to the Oathkeepers, and a community effort that helps refugees get the help they need after fleeing their countries.
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On Dec. 12, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued three men and a dog from a vessel in distress. Reporter Georgina Fernandez spoke with Hunter Beaudoin, Petty Officer, about the rescue.
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The holiday weekend kicks off with windy weather as power outages were reported across the Mat-Su. Plus, families across Alaska are enduring significant delays in applying for public assistance and receiving state benefits, the Sullivan Arena is now open for 160 additional beds for homeless residents in Anchorage, and the family of a Fairbanks man is honoring their son five years after he was killed in an officer-involved shooting.
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It's three days until Christmas and Alaskans traveling for the holidays are racing to beat a massive storm that's enveloping the Lower 48 with winter weather. Here in Alaska, the Anchorage Assembly is digging deeper into why Mayor Dave Bronson let his municipal manager go without warning, and a state representative with ties to the Oath Keepers now waits for a judge to decide his political fate.
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More information on the dismissal of Anchorage Municipal Manager Amy Demboski, how Alaska's News Source covered the story and why you don't hear from Mayor Bronson in our piece.
Also a quick recap of Governor Dunleavy's budget proposal and a look at when the Alaska state legislature will get to work on that document.
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It's winter solstice and temperatures around the state are frigid. In Anchorage, the city Assembly voted to expand capacity at the Sullivan Arena for homeless residents to 360 spots, and an exclusive interview with Amy Demboski, the former municipal manager who abruptly departed this week.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Ariane Aramburo and Kristen Durand update you on the Anchorage School District budget, a change in the Anchorage Municipal Manager, a commissioner named to for the Department of Health and the sixth day of David Eastman's trial determining his eligibility for office.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Ariane Aramburo and Kristen Durand bring you an update on ferry passengers stranded in Juneau, the Arctic Report Card summarizing the year's climate in the Arctic, and a preview of the Anchorage School District's budget.
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A former North Pole resident has been indicted by a Fairbanks grand jury in the death of his infant daughter 17 years ago, a snow plow catches fire in Midtown, and fallen heroes are remembered at JBER.
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Gov. Dunleavy's office has released next year's proposed fiscal budget, the trial of David Eastman continues, and heavy snowfall totals have many homeowners concerned about safety issues — these are your top headlines for December 15.
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Students and parents scramble in the snow to make it to school, trial continues for a state representative from Wasilla, and concerns about avalanche safety are your top headlines tonight.
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Anchorage residents get an update from the mayor on plowing operations in the city, parents express their emotions on the school district calling four straight snow days, and the trail that centers on state Rep. David Eastman's eligibility for state office is delayed.
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Southcentral Alaska residents start the week digging out of another massive snow dump, with some areas measuring over a foot and a half of snow. Alaska's News Source brings you live coverage of the snow storm, plus updates on an explosion that rocked a Wasilla neighborhood Sunday afternoon, and a flu update for Alaskans.
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In this edition of In Depth Alaska, Tracy Sinclare speaks with Dr. Joe McLaughlin, state epidemiologist, about the flu season in Alaska as well as the current Covid and RSV situation and what people can do about it.
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Children from the Mat-Su are invited to Shop With A Hero, German traditions come to Anchorage at Rilke Schule's Christmaskindlmarkt, Anchorage School District held a board meeting to discuss the new budget deficit, and even more snow is headed to Southcentral.
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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy prepares his next budget, the Alaska Legislature figures out power structures for the Senate and the House, a look back at polling success in the state and we consider whether appointed or elected judges make more sense. Also, please stick around until the end of this episode for our own Pipeline Christmas music mix.
Co-hosts Rebecca Palsha and David Bernknopf welcome state political reporter Elena Symmes to the podcast.
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Crews continue to plow out of the record snowfall that blanketed Anchorage in 1 to 2 feet of snow this week. We take a look at the progress being made, plus how Alyeska Ski Resort is handling the snow, and a new air traffic control tower at the Anchorage airport will soon be the tallest structure in the city.
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Anchorage and the Mat-Su digs out of a record snowfall that blanketed Southcentral Alaska with upwards of two feet of snow in spots. A look at how plowing crews are dealing with the dump, plus why Anchorage and Mat-Su school districts had varying responses to the snow day, and a legal loophole in Alaska that has allowed some hemp THC edibles to be sold in stores.
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The Anchorage School District is inching closer to a decision on what will happen to help close up a budget deficit of over $60 million, full school bus service has finally returned to Anchorage routes, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy is sworn in for a second term, this time with a new lieutenant governor... plus, a look at a special ceremony in the Mat-Su honoring veterans of World War II and the Korean War.
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The Anchorage School District is finally back to normally-scheduled bus routes as enough drivers have been trained to fill the shortages that plagued the district early in the school year. That story, plus why a national safety board is warning of potential problems in a particular helicopter type, and new information from investigators in a deadly plane crash last month on the Matanuska River... plus, the Anchorage International Film Festival is back!
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Over the weekend, there was a special showing of "Till" and afterward, a community discussion. We caught up with Cal Williams who is the same age as Emmett Till would have been, and lived in the same part of the country.
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Alaska's News Source Anchor Tracy Sinclare brings you an update on the heavy police presence on Debarr Road, a fatal car crash on the Kenai Peninsula and an update on this flu season.
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An agreement is signed to help improve law enforcement in Alaskan villages, the EPA issues a ruling recommendation that puts a major damper on plans to develop Pebble Mine, and the Anchorage School District hosts one final meeting with the community to discuss potential school closures... plus, why the Armed Services YMCA is granting wishes for active soldiers in Alaska.
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Two Alaskan rural communities are receiving a total of $50 million for relocation efforts related to climate change, the village of Stebbins is recovering from a costly fire that burned down the town's only convenience store, and on the statewide level, a group opposing ranked choice voting is taking steps to rid Alaska of the system, just once election cycle after the state implemented it... plus, the story of one livestock owner who has lost most of her chicken flock due to avian flu.
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Multiple plane crashes involving tourism companies over the years near Ketchikan have prompted the NTSB to call for action, asking the FAA to institute a special set of rules. Details on that story, plus what Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is looking to veto from the municipal budget, and a new oil and gas lease sale is back on in Cook Inlet.
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Days after the general election was decided by ranked-choice voting, the tightest race in Alaska is only separated by four votes. We take a look at how that could play out, plus a method of saving on the school budget is floated by the Anchorage School District, mothers across the state are looking for help as day cares close, and the FAA is cautioning residents on the dangers of laser pointers after a local pilot was caught in the beam while landing.
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Eight Alaska Senate Republicans and nine Democrats have formed the Alaska Senate Majority in Juneau, less than a week after unofficial state election results were released with ranked-choice voting used in a number of races. In Anchorage, a group of parents and teachers walked with students of Nunaka Valley Elementary to alternate locations that would be used if their school was closed to budget cuts, and a visit with the reindeer farm in Palmer as the Christmas holiday approaches... plus, an Alaska Native Tlingit artist is connecting with major brand names in the Lower 48 to spread his art.
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Since 1999, many people were not able to donate blood because of the risk of mad cow disease. That restriction has recently been lifted. In this edition of In Depth Alaska, Tracy Sinclare talks with Bob Scanlon from the Blood Bank of Alaska about why the restriction was lifted and what to do next.
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Your headlines for Nov. 26 from the Alaska's News Source News at 5.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Ariane Aramburo and Kristen Durand bring you an update on Black Friday deals and a recap of Thanksgiving charitable events.
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Mary Peltola, Lisa Murkowski and Mike Dunleavey all win re-election. Rank the Red worked, sort of and if you think election season is over, stand by for yet another ballot fight, this time over ranked voting.
Plus our AI expert got the election exactly right and rejoins the podcast to explain why her methods work better than traditional polling.
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Alaska's News Source Anchor Ariane Aramburo and Kristen Durand bring you the top headlines to start the day, including security around the Sullivan Arena, a meeting with ASD to discus the potential closure of Wonder Park Elementary and the certification of the Mat-Su Borough election.
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Alaska's News Source Anchors Ariane Aramburo and Kristen Durand bring you the top headlines for Tuesday, including a report on Alaska's economic comparison to other states, the Shop Palmer program encouraging residents to keep their spending local, and a new gas prices tracker app on Alaskasnewssource.com, as well as other headlines from around the state.
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Anchors Kristen Durand and Ariane Aramburo bring you the top headlines of the day, including an election numbers update and a look ahead at the Anchorage Assembly's upcoming budget process.
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Alaska's News Source Anchor Tracy Sinclare brings you the top headlines from the 5 p.m. newscast on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Alaska's News Source Anchor Tracy Sinclare brings you all the top headlines on Saturday, Nov. 19.
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A man is rescued from the mudflats near Girdwood after getting stuck while working. The story of how he got out, plus why the Dept. of Natural Resources concluded that a steel wire crossing the Matanuska River was legal, despite causing a plane crash last week, and residents of Anchorage got to spend a night out in the cold in efforts to help raise money to end youth homelessness.
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The Anchorage School District continues to find ways to close up a budget deficit in the millions of dollars, and parents and teachers aren't happy that possible school closures may be part of the deal, voicing their support for Klatt Elementary on Wednesday night. Details from that town hall meeting, plus a look at flu and RSV cases in the state of Alaska, which appear to be creeping up.
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The Anchorage School District announces a major decision to keep a program after initially placing it on the chopping block with the budget deficit, an advisory board with the Homer Public Library considers whether to remove books associated with LGBTQ+ themes, and the latest batch of election results sees the race for Alaska Senator get closer.
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Days after his son was killed in a plane crash in the Matanuska River, a Palmer man tells the story of who Joshua Seagraves really was... plus, parents of students at Nunaka Valley Elementary got their opportunity to voice their concerns about their school closing due to district budget cuts, and an advisory board for the Homer Public Library is expected to consider whether more than 40 books for children and juveniles should be removed.
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The third meeting of six total is tonight for parents and staff of six Anchorage elementary schools to discuss the possible closure of their school. More on that, plus a convention for farmers to address slug issues in Mat-Su crops and how Alaska veterans were able to find help with a valuable resource over the Veterans Day weekend.
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Your latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.
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We delve into the numbers and examine what it takes for the Congressional and Senate candidates to keep their current leads or catch up. And has Governor Dunleavy locked his re-election up?
Peltola, Palin, Begich, Tshibaka, Murkowski, Dunleavy, Gara and Walker all still in it for now.
Plus, how did the NO forces sweep to such a blowout on the ballot question of a Constitutional Convention?
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A plane that crash landed in the Matanuska River left one person dead, and authorities believe a cable hanging across the water is to blame. The latest on that incident, plus a look at Alaska's midterm election results, a profile of one of Alaska's court judges who is helping diversify the state's justice system, and what's to blame for low test scores for Alaskan students? The answer on the Morning Edition.
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Updated election numbers give a clearer picture of where candidates stand in the race for U.S. House, Senate and governor. Plus, Mountain View residents are upset that a convenience store — the only one within a few miles of homes — is closing, and the Anchorage School District is considering putting a popular language immersion program on the chopping block for high school students.
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A recap of midterm election results hours after the first batch was released. We break down the numbers in the U.S. House, Senate and governor races, as well as each state race. Plus, an update on the Anchorage School District's bus driver shortage.
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It's Election Day in Alaska as residents head to the polls to vote in the midterms. We preview everything that is up for grabs on the ballot, including the race for three major seats — state governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate — as well as whether or not Alaska should hold a constitutional convention.
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On the eve of midterm elections, Alaska's top political candidates are out in force in efforts to get their message out to still-undecided voters. Plus, a funeral service is held for one of Alaska's last survivors of the Holocaust, the state's flu case numbers are on the rise, and a slew of holiday bazaars gave residents enjoyment over the weekend.
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In this edition of In Depth Alaska, we talk with Ronni Grapenthin, associate professor of Geodesy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, about what is happening beneath Mount Edgecumbe and how the now "active" volcano is being monitored.
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Your latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022.
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Anchorage deals with its first major snowfall of the winter season, which forced Anchorage schools to close for a snow day. The district explains why they did that, plus, election day poll workers rose to the call for help and candidates for office around the state and country are preparing for the final days of the election.
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We take a closer look at how the Anchorage School District is considering which programs, electives and positions could be cut as they face a budget deficit in the millions of dollars, an Anchorage woman finally gets justice for the harm inflicted on her cat by her housesitter's boyfriend, residents of an apartment complex that burned in an arson incident tell the story of what one "hero" did to help them escape, and the Division of Elections is short of workers with just days left before final election day.
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We review the Senate and Congressional debates, look forward to how election day will be covered, when votes will be counted and we have a special guest, a marketing and political expert who uses Artificial Intelligence to study how candidates are perceived and what issues are working for and against them. She did a special study of the Alaska races for Alaska's News Source.
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A landslide in Southeast Alaska put residents on notice as homes were narrowly missed and a major road was closed for a day. Plus, officials are asking the public to watch out for three suspects who vandalized two Anchorage schools on Halloween night, the state receives a glowing tourism report, and the city of Palmer is spotlighting those who go the "extra mile"... plus, a childhood illness is one step closer to being eradicated with a promising vaccine.
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A man arrested in connection to an Anchorage apartment complex fire over the weekend becomes unruly in the courtroom, the Port of Alaska gets a massive influx of funding, and a plan that would have helped nonprofits in Wasilla is tabled at a city council meeting... plus, a book fairy at the Anchorage airport is granting wishes of free books for kids. Dave Allgood goes in for a closer look.
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Halloween day begins with an update on the Dowling Road project, important safety tips the Anchorage Fire Department is sharing after a Debarr Road area apartment fire, and a Halloween weekend "Ghoul Out the Vote" event that was held to help answer questions for voters in the state... plus, Dave Allgood brings viewers along on a frightening — yet entertaining — ride through an Anchorage haunted house!
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Your latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022.
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In this edition of In Depth Alaska, we talk with Ryan Buchholdt about being the UAA Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services and what he sees as the future for UAA.
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Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? This episode is the second part of the latest Fault in the Facts segment. It continues talking about Alaska’s landslide hazards and focuses on the Barry Arm landslide, which is looming over the deep waters of Prince William Sound. Scientists say the tsunami the landslide could trigger has the potential to rival the run-up height of the world’s tallest tsunami, which was in Lituya Bay, Alaska. In this episode, hear from the people of Whittier, a coastal town that could see impacts from the tsunami, plus we explain the peculiar way the landslide was found.
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A recap of Alaska's three U.S. Senate candidates — Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Republican Kelly Tshibaka and Democrat Patricia Chesbro — come together for a spirited debate. A recap of that, plus, Anchorage police are investigating a round of vehicle fires in the Jewel Lake area, People Mover debuts 25 new and upgraded buses and the Colony High marching band is surprised with a big upcoming trip.
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Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska?
The last Fault in the Facts episode focused on the world's tallest tsunami, which was caused by a landslide in Lituya Bay, Alaska in 1958.
In this episode, we look at the research behind the Lituya Bay event and expand on it.
Hear about a different landslide that created a big tsunami in the last decade – and a surprising fact about it.
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A disagreement between the Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Dave Bronson's administration has left a construction contractor in the lurch for work done on a homeless navigation center. Plus, a recap of Wednesday night's U.S. House debate and new data on Alaskans' cost of living with the rate of inflation.
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Edie Grunwald, the running mate for gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce, has dropped out of the race, so what happens next? Plus, the Anchorage Assembly and the Bronson administration clash on a navigation center for the homeless that has started construction but wasn't approved by assembly members, and a new member of the state troopers has been named to a task force investigating murdered and missing Indigenous persons.
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Snow plowing crews across Southcentral Alaska are ready for the winter's first big expected snowfall, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce is hit with a lawsuit detailing sexual harassment allegations, and the Iditarod is pulling the plug on its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
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Key election deadlines are approaching as Alaska's Senate and House candidates are preparing for upcoming debates, the Alaska Federation of Natives convention wraps up, and the Alaska State Fairgrounds host an annual crafts and goods bazaar... all the intriguing items that can be found there, plus, what people are doing in the first "normal" Halloween during the pandemic era.
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The latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Oct. 23.
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Your latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.
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The Alaska Governor's Debate is done. We review that gathering and preview the Senate and Congressional Debates coming next week.
What issues do voters want to hear about? And what about the vote on whether to hold a Constitutional Convention?
We also tackle the difficult issue of what Americans and Alaskans think about the job the news media does.
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A man faces up to 99 years in prison after the brutal 2018 murder of his wife, homeless campers at the Centennial Park campground are being told to leave immediately, and the AFN Navigator program is showcased as a way to help Alaska Natives and tribal communities post-pandemic federal funding... plus, where have all the Alaska Grown potatoes gone? Alaska's News Source finds the answer in the Mat-Su.
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Alaska's four candidates for governor, including incumbent Mike Dunleavy, share their thoughts in a spirited debate Wednesday night — hear what they had to say. Plus, tribal leaders in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta take a major step in opposing the Donlin Gold Mine, Juneau's biggest hospital drops its mask mandate, and the Alaska Zoo is open for fish donations for their burly bears.
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The latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.
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Six schools in the Anchorage School District are being considered for closure as officials work to determine the best way to close a $68 million budget deficit, Alaska Airlines pilots will be getting a new deal with benefits after approving of a three-year contract deal, and two peaks in the Chugach Range are getting a name change... hear the reason behind it.
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Tonight on Alaska's News Source, financial impacts headed toward Anchorage students as ASD discusses closing six elementary schools. And Alaska airlines pilots reach a deal. We explain the aspects of their contracts could improve.
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The body of a missing man in Bethel has been found after over three weeks and police are saying no foul play is suspected, Gov. Mike Dunleavy lays out his plan to tackle illegal narcotics in Alaska, and a special meeting in Palmer faces what residents are calling a "vagrancy" problem... plus, Dave Allgood catches up with a worldwide streaming host who catches planes taking off and landing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
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Alaska State Troopers are searching for a man Monday morning in Soldotna who they believe is armed and dangerous, the search is on for an Anchorage woman who has been missing for over 10 days, and the 39th annual statewide Elders and Youth Conference is on for Alaska Native people to learn from their elders.
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Climatologists and meteorologists are quite confident that we're headed into another La Nina winter. This will be the third La Nina year in a row. Tracy Sinclare sat down with Climate Specialist Rick Thoman to talk about what it means for Alaska and how a tiny section of the Pacific Ocean predicts what might happen thousands of miles away.
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The latest news from Alaska's News Source for Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022.
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Your latest news from Alaska's News Source for Oct. 15, 2022. FEMA inspectors arrive in Bethel and St. Michael to assist residents with aid applications, Anchorage Police ask for help searching for a woman who has been missing for ten days, and your latest weather updates for the weekend.
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Residents of Hooper Bay are now preparing for an uncertain future ahead after the powerful storm that slammed Western Alaska last month, the Blood Bank of Alaska delivers an important message, and the iconic Fourth Avenue Theater sign in downtown Anchorage is finally coming. Hear the reaction from local residents... plus, an Anchorage artist is taking his talents to a new level by helping those in need.
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After a destructive storm the people of Hooper Bay are deciding what to do next. Melissa Frey has details from Western Alaska. Plus, the Blood Bank of Alaska is desperately seeking donations. Why they are asking for them now.
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In this week's Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV, we talk about scammers hitting your voicemail system, fall-cleaning for your finances and the impacts of inflation.
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The Sullivan Arena will be expanded to add more beds for homeless residents following approval by the Anchorage Assembly, an expedited hearing has been set to listen to a complaint regarding possible finance violations by the Gov. Mike Dunleavy campaign, and more cases of avian flu have been detected in the Mat-Su.
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Your latest news from Alaska's News Source for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
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Two major crabbing seasons have been canceled in Western Alaska waters, more details emerge on why multiple city officials in Houston resigned last week, and the Anchorage Assembly continues to push to use the Golden Lion Hotel as a winter homeless shelter... plus, a pair of black bear cubs are getting ready to move to a Louisiana zoo. We speak with the owners on what they mean to Alaskans.
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Tonight on Alaska's News Source, two major crabbing seasons are suspended.
We hear from an Alaska fisherman about the impact this will have. Plus, the Avian Flu confirmed again in Alaska. Hear a warning from the Department of Environmental Conservation to local flock owners.
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Hear what Alaska's U.S. Senate candidates had to say at a debate night in Anchorage, how new port infrastructure will help the town of Whittier's tourism industry, and a popular and longtime spa and hair design business closes its doors — so what do you do with those unused gift cards?
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Anchorage police investigate a hit-and-run that leaves a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries, a preview of the next Assembly meeting, and the latest news and weather this Monday morning from Alaska's News Source.
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Tune in to hear an update on federal laws concerning marijuana as well as the story of stolen bikes from an Anchorage elementary school, the follow-up on two Russians who boated across the Bering Sea to St. Lawrence Island, and how Anchorage FBI agents helped track down and indict a man charged with what authorities are calling “one of the most malicious, digitally facilitated sextortion and child pornography production schemes investigated to date by the FBI.”
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Another fall storm is impacting Alaska's northwestern coast right after Gov. Mike Dunleavey made a second visit to see recovery efforts from the last big storm, foreign nationals are reported to have landed on an Alaskan island after boating from mainland Russia, the Mat-Su school district votes against instituting a "logic" course for its curriculum, and several Wasilla homeowners are concerned that flooding in a subdivision will damage their property with winter coming... plus, a Kenai woman's weight loss journey earns her the title of "Queen" in the latest edition of the Allgood News with Dave Allgood.
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In this week's Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV, we're talking about how to reduce your credit card debt, scammers who take advantage of natural disasters and ways to save on your household budget.
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Western Alaska communities affected by the massive mid-September storm are getting help in the form of $1.25 million donated by individuals and companies, the Anchorage School District hosted a public forum on how to allocate funds to bridge the budget deficit gap, the Mat-Su Borough makes strides in getting rid of voting machines in favor of paper ballots, and a look at why gas prices around the state have recently shot up... plus, why homeowners are struggling to sell their homes.
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Road construction on Dowling will last a little bit longer, a popular Iditarod musher is injured while helping residents with the massive storm a few weeks prior, and another inmate death ties the single-year record for Alaska's Department of Corrections... plus, don't miss the JBER "snow" parade of plowing equipment, and Dave Allgood brings us the story of a Chugiak church that is spreading good vibes with its charity help.
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This episode, we examine the Alaska Senate and Gubernatorial races, look ahead to the October debates and talk about out of state money going into TV and social media ads. Rebecca Palsha and David Bernknopf co-host.
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Homeless residents of Anchorage are back in the Sullivan Arena, which has returned to being used as a shelter. What are the plans for this fall and winter? Plus, the mayor unveils a spending plan for fiscal year 2023, and two Anchorage places of interest change their look for the holiday season... and Dave Allgood introduces us to a man who is living his dream of brewing ginger beer!
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Your latest news from Alaska's News Source for Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
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September ends with another change in plans for where to shelter homeless residents in Anchorage winter draws nearer, Mayor Dave Bronson outlines some of what he would like to see in his State of the City address, and a protest in front of Anchorage Police Department headquarters demands answers to why body cams on officers haven't been used nearly 18 months after residents voted for them... plus, some Wasilla residents are wondering why a cluster of trees protecting private property was knocked down as road construction continues along Knik-Goose Bay Road.
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All northbound lanes are open Thursday morning after a semi truck hit the bridge spanning the south Eagle River exit, a local woman is making a plea to curb fentanyl deaths in the state, and today is the last day of business for a longtime coffee shop in downtown Anchorage... plus, Dave Allgood introduces us to an Anchorage woman who got creative when it comes to thrifting with friends.
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In this edition of Watching Your Wallet, consumer investigator Rachel DePompa talks with experts about why creating a will should be a top priority.
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Anchorage residents express concerns for neighborhoods adjacent to proposed homeless shelters, the Mat-Su Borough assembly hears testimony advocating for the complete removal of voting machines after the next election, and what two organizations did to help provide relief for communities affected by the historic Western Alaska storm... plus, Dave Allgood introduces us to a man with a passion for all things nature.
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A man accused of killing a young child in Wasilla eight years ago pleads guilty to manslaughter, the convicted killer of Sophie Sergie in 1993 is handed his jail sentence, and an Anchorage Assembly vote is held on an ordinance for a cold weather emergency shelter plan... plus, the story of an all-woman conservation corps sent in to fight wildfires in Alaska this summer.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy and FEMA's top administrator announced that Alaska will be getting federal help for the communities affected by the Western Alaska storm, a list of potential homeless shelter locations is discussed by the Anchorage Assembly, and a Mat-Su elementary school is going the extra mile to bring additional books to the classroom, thanks to the community...
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Your latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Sunday, Sept. 25.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy reports on recovery and relief efforts underway to help those affected by last weekend's Western Alaska storm, what additional buildings and spaces the Anchorage Assembly is looking at as potential homeless shelters, and Mayor Dave Bronson announces a new library director after months of controversy surrounding the position... plus, Alaska Fish and Game officials explain why they don't believe the brown bear that attacked a man and his son on Tuesday is the same one that has been raiding chicken coops in Palmer.
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Thursday begins with the National Guard response effort named "Operation Merbok" to help residents of Western Alaska after the devastating storm that hit the area last weekend, a finalized plan by the Anchorage Assembly on sites to shelter homeless citizens, and a new board policy passed by the Mat-Su school district that allows for up to two minutes of silence at the start of each school day... plus, Dave Allgood learns a bit of sign language in the "Allgood News" segment.
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In this edition of Watching Your Wallet, the price of goods in 2022 compared to one year ago is compared, how much a bad credit score can impact your buying power, and the intimidating task of getting into the housing market.
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A brown bear is killed after it reportedly attacks two Mat-Su residents, more details on Western Alaska communities affected by the massive weekend storm, and the latest on work being done to address the $68 million budget deficit afflicting the Anchorage School District... plus, as the cost of living rises, so does the strain on local food pantries.
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Tuesday begins with a call by Anchorage police in search of a missing teen last seen Monday morning near Service High School, as well as the latest developments in the aftermath of the powerful storm that hit Western Alaska, and discussions between city leaders on using a West Anchorage ice rink and a Midtown hotel to shelter the homeless... plus, Dave Allgood visits the Great Alaska Quilt Show to see what the big deal is!
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Your latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Monday, Sept. 19.
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Western Alaska communities pick up the pieces in the aftermath of a rare but powerful storm that formed from the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. The latest updates on damages, plus the governor's response to dealing with the emergency... plus, the Early Crew is back to bring you the story of a crossing guard in the Anchorage School District who always wears a smile in the mornings!
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News and weather for Saturday, Sept.17 across Alaska from Alaska's News Source. Western Alaska is hit by a powerful storm. The storm has an impact on several communities. Tune in for today's news and weather.
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Alaskans in the Aleutians and west coast communities are hunkering down as a powerful storm takes aim on the state, a mother is pleading for more info on the driver that hit and seriously injured her teenage son last weekend, and the first cruise ship in the coronavirus pandemic docks in Anchorage... plus, a rogue bear is raiding chicken coops in the Mat-Su, so what are residents and game officials doing?
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The latest episode of the Alaska’s Political Pipeline podcast looks at the next round of the Peltola-Palin-Begich congressional race. Rebecca Palsha and Producer David Bernknopf also discuss how folks in the lower 48 seem to have trouble taking salmon seriously and how families are taking a central role in the campaign.
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Thursday morning's top stories, including the latest on what the Anchorage School District is considering as it tackles a $68 million budget deficit, the story of a cyclist hit by a car and what the family is struggling with as he lies in hospital, and a new solar farm project in Houston that will soon be the largest in the state... plus, a housing complex is taking root in the heart of Spenard.
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Makayla Clark dives into the history of the world's largest tsunami, which happened in Alaska. We hear from a witness' loved one who will bring their family member's experience to life, with the help of words a survivor spoke about his memories before he died.
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Wednesday's top stories, including the historic swearing-in of Alaska's newest congresswoman Mary Peltola, a change in direction in sheltering the homeless population for Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, and a big effort by the city's health department in turning out opioid overdose kits to help those in need... plus, a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center by Dave Allgood!
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Tuesday's top stories across the state, including backlash from the Anchorage community on two recreation centers that are being planned for use by the mayor as temporary homeless shelters, a preview of the historic swearing-in today for Alaska's newest U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola, and the remaining concerns by Sand Lake area residents who have questions about the construction of a new Anchorage airport hangar.
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Monday's top stories across the state, including the latest on a Sand Lake homicide investigation that included a SWAT team, a special assembly meeting by the Kenai Peninsula Borough that brought to light a harassment complaint against recently-resigned borough mayor Charlie Pierce, and a special trick-or-treat event for several Anchorage neighborhoods, even as the big night remains weeks away.
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Alaska's News Source 6 p.m. newscast from Friday, Sept. 9 2022.
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Friday's top stories across the state, including an intimate look at Lance Mackey's life and the stories that made him bigger than life after his passing, a sitdown with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson on the state of affairs in the city, and what recently promoted Capt. Maurice "Mo" Hughes thinks of his transition within the ranks of the Alaska State Troopers... plus, the longtime owner of the Jewel Lake Tastee Freeze is stepping down.
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The latest stories and weather across the state over the Labor Day weekend.
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Your latest news from Alaska's News Source for Saturday, Sep. 3, 2022.
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Friday's biggest stories across the state, including a deeper dive into Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's plan for sheltering the homeless this winter, what U.S. House-elect Mary Peltola had to say about winning the job to fill out the remainder of the late Don Young's term, and opinions from Alaska's three major candidates for governor on the future of oil and gas in the state... plus, why a Pride event in June at a Soldotna city park is raising concerns among locals on how public spaces are reserved.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including a recap of the historic special-election victory of U.S. House candidate Mary Peltola, a new emergency shelter plan to house the homeless population in Anchorage, and a new graduate program in the Mat-Su designed to help stock numbers of school teachers here in Alaska... plus, what local officials say about the future of the state's oil and gas industry.
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Wednesday's top stories across the state, including a detailed look at the current school bus driver shortage in Anchorage, why the University of Alaska Faculty Union filed a complaint against the administration, and how an Alaskan is making a difference in the lives of Ukrainian refugees who fled the Russian war with their home country... plus, a feel-good story about Alaskans coming together to help a young man with autism whose bike was stolen.
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Jason Moan, Forest Health Program Manager with the Alaska Division of Forest and Fire Protection, talks about the current outbreak, the aerial surveillance from this summer and what homeowners should do about an infected tree and when should they do it.
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Tuesday's top storylines across the state, including what state troopers are saying about a plane crash in Wasilla that ended with an aircraft inside a hangar, why a Wasilla resident is concerned and even threatened by disturbing signs and dolls placed on her property line by her neighbor, and what UAA students can expect this semester as the new school year begins.
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Monday's top stories across the state, including an update on a man missing after disappearing while kayaking on the Knik River, a new plan for military airmen to help bus students in the Anchorage School District, and what students and staff are expecting as a new semester kicks off for UAA.
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Your latest news and weather from Alaska's News Source for Aug. 28, 2022.
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Friday's top stories, including several vetoes from Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson that assembly members decided to override, an incident near Homer involving a boater acting aggressively towards a floatplane, and why a new species of crab seen for the first time in Alaska may be concerning... plus, an investigation turns up abuse allegations at an Anchorage daycare center.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including a new form of fentanyl that state lawmakers are concerned could make its way up to Alaska, the Palmer courthouse reopening months after receiving water damage in a winter storm, and why many dental hygienists are still waiting on their licenses months after completing their studies... plus, a group of Ukrainians in Alaska celebrate their country's independence day while the Russia-Ukraine war drags on.
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In this week's Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV, we talk about utility scams, credit card debt and how to lower utility bills.
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Wednesday's top stories, including the tragic tale of a young couple killed Sunday by a drunk driver in downtown Anchorage, updated results on the primary election, and why public library staff in town say they don't feel comfortable filing personnel complaints to the municipal Human Resources director... plus, the Alaska State Fair is taking two days off each week this year, so how do vendors feel about that?
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Andrew Wentworth with the University of Alaska-Faribanks Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration has spent the past three summers in Canada, monitoring the Right Whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. We talk to him about the mission and the technology being used to protect this endangered species.
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Tuesday's top stories of the day, including when Alaska students will see free school lunches go away, a "moment of silence" that is being considered for Mat-Su area schools, and how long it could be before Anchorage sees body cameras being worn by police officers... plus, details on the death of an embattled former lawmaker who died last week with charges being brought against his son.
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Monday's top stories across the state, including the latest on school bussing solutions in Anchorage and the Mat-Su boroughs, what gubernatorial candidates had to say at an event hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus, and a longtime paint store in Anchorage that is closing after decades of service... plus, Alaskans satiate their need for speed at an autocross event in town.
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News and weather for Sunday, Aug. 21.
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Friday's top stories across the state, including a look at the celebrations and difficulties from Anchorage's first day of school, a happy ending to a search for a 15-year-old girl, and an update on Alaska's fight against COVID-19... plus, a preview of the Alaska State Fair!
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Thursday's top stories of the day, including an interview with first-year superintendent of the Anchorage School District Jharrett Bryantt, new funding for body cameras for Alaska State Troopers, and the latest results of Tuesday's primary and special elections.
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In this week's Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV, we talk about buying school clothes for the new year, how to avoid annoying delays while traveling, what you need to do to get a personal loan and saving for retirement even if you haven't started yet.
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Wednesday's top headlines across the state, starting with the results of the special and primary elections that residents voted in Tuesday, and a look at the first day of school for students in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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It's an election day and Alaska's News Source brings you all the top news stories and weather information for across the state.
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Michaela Goade is an author/illustrator from Southeast Alaska and she has a new book out, Berry Song. Tracy Sinclare sat down with Michaela to talk about the book and why these stories are so important.
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Tuesday's top stories of the day, including what to expect on voting day as candidates gear up for one last campaign push, how hay shortages have had an impact on the livestock industry in Alaska, and a spirited look at the Blueberry Festival over the weekend in Alyeska with Dave Allgood!
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Monday's top stories across the state, including a look ahead to this week's statewide election, what the candidates are doing to prepare for the final hours of campaigning, and a bear attack that occurred along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail over the weekend.
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August 14 news from Alaska's News Source.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including dangerous landslides near the Skagway dock that have affected tourism, new information surrounding a flightseeing crash that killed six people near Ketchikan in 2021, and what economists say about the future of inflation.
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In this edition of Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV, we discuss the job market for new graduates, hidden costs of heading off to college, and a new banking scam you should know about.
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Wednesday's top stories across the state, including how the Anchorage mayoral administration allowed an unqualified candidate to lead the health department, and what the Kenai Peninsula school district is doing to prepare students for the first day of class.
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In this week's In Depth Alaska, we talk with Brooke Merrell, the new superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve. We discussed plans for expanding the transportation options in the park, when the road through Polychrome Pass will be accessible again and, of course, the puppy cam.
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Tuesday's top stories and weather from across the state!
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All of Monday's top stories and news events.
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Friday's top stories across the state, including the latest response to the monkeypox epidemic in Alaska, how the Anchorage School District is dealing with a shortage of bus drivers, and a rare look inside the office of the late Rep. Don Young's office on Capitol Hill, which is now in the process of being cleaned out... plus, a community expert shares his thoughts on enhancing the city's appeal to visitors.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including what the Salvation Army is doing to get the homeless into new shelter and out of Centennial Park, the latest on the demolition efforts surrounding the Fourth Avenue Theater, and a new subsea fiber project hoping to bring high-speed internet to the Aleutian Islands... plus, an Alaskan contestant on a national reality show finds success — twice.
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In this edition of Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV, we have tips to save for your vacation, how to be prepared financially for a natural disaster and ways to save even as inflation is on the rise.
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Wednesday's top stories in the state, including a protest by residents asking why the Anchorage Police Department doesn't carry NARCAN kits, the continuing fight to save the Fourth Avenue Theater sign, and concerns voiced by Girdwood residents on a proposed highway interchange in the area.
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Tuesday's top stories across the state, including the scene inside the courtroom as an Anchorage woman is arraigned following a double homicide, a Boeing 747 that rolled away at the Anchorage airport, and the latest on efforts by the Anchorage Assembly to bring in an ordinance to remove the mayor from office... plus a look at consumer prices in rural Alaska and how inflation is affecting it.
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Monday's top stories of the day, including a Sunday hotel fire in Spenard that left at least a dozen looking for shelter, what happened when a car plunged into the Matanuska River and the search efforts that ensued, and a lawsuit that several organizations in Alaska are facing over a timeshare exit scheme.
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Friday's top stories across the state, including the latest from Fairbanks following an apparent murder-suicide that left three children and a teenager dead, an appeal from Bean's Cafe to help with the homeless situation at a Northeast Anchorage shelter, and a bill signed by the governor that officially recognizes more than 200 Native tribes in Alaska... plus, an interview with the state's top epidemiologist on the state of COVID-19 in Alaska.
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Makayla Clark strikes down any faults in the facts and brings you the truth about whether scientists can predict earthquakes.
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Thursday's top stories, including the tragic story of a Fairbanks teen shooting and killing three of his siblings before taking his own life, new CDC guidance on cruise ships in Alaska, and the strange-but-true story of a group of kayakers in Anchorage who went searching for a lost prosthetic leg in Campbell Creek - and found it!
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In this week's Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV, we look at how professional scammers are impersonating the federal government, advice for people entering the housing market for the first time, when should you re-start paying back those student loans and who might need to start paying quarterly taxes.
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Wednesday's top stories across the state, including what Anchorage Assembly leaders discussed as protestors lined up outside regarding the homelessness situation at Centennial Park, a deeper look at why hundreds of students in Anchorage won't be able to return to their classrooms in the fall, and an organization in Big Lake is hosting a grant application program that is encouraging people to see the beauty in trash.
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Tuesday's top headlines across the state, including how close Southcentral Alaska is to breaking out of its drought, the latest tensions involving the West Susitna Access Road project, and new guidance the state attorney general is providing on whether publicly funded schools can pay for services from private schools... plus, a peek at a jazz workshop geared towards students who want to make a career in music.
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Monday's top stories across the state, including the names of the two Anchorage police officers involved in last week's shooting at Centennial Park campground, what to expect at this week's Anchorage Assembly meeting, and what a new food pantry wants to bring to Anchorage residents... plus, a look at the sights of the annual Fly By Festival.
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Your weekend headlines from Alaska's News Source.
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Friday's top headlines across the state, including a closer look at what happened in the early minutes of a shooting Wednesday night at Centennial Park campground, a ruling by an Alaska Superior Court judge on a firing by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, and why Moose Pass residents are not happy about a proposed construction project through their town... plus, many states have been experiencing a veterinarian shortage, including the town of Nome.
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In this week's In Depth Alaska, Tracy Sinclare speaks with Research Assistant Professor Tobias Schwoerer about how birders impact Alaska's economy and how Alaskans might expand this niche market.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including the latest on a late night officer-involved shooting at a Northeast Anchorage campground being used as a homeless shelter, work being done between the Anchorage Assembly and mayor's administration, and a remarkable story of a man who drove off the edge of a collapsed bridge on the Richardson Highway, and lived to tell the tale.
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Wednesday's top stories across the state, including a new organization that is stepping up to handle clients at a homelessness camp in Northeast Anchorage, flooding concerns from heavy rainfall in Southcentral Alaska, and a scary story of a young Alaskan who was nearly abducted at a conference in the Lower 48... plus, a new database in Alaska that is helping pet owners keep track of their furry friends.
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Today's top news stories and weather reports from across the state by Alaska's News Source.
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Tuesday's top stories across the state, including concerns from both sides of the homelessness debate surrounding the Centennial Park campground site, what record returns mean for salmon hauls in Bristol Bay, and a look at Alaska Airlines celebrating 90 years... plus, the Alaska's News Source sports team tries its hand at some competitions from the World Eskimo-Indian Olympic games.
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Monday's top stories across the state, including why some Anchorage Assembly members are calling the homelessness situation in Centennial Park campground a "humanitarian crisis," the announced date of the 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend, and a special ceremony over the weekend honoring those Alaskans lost to homicide... plus, why some kids in Alaska got to experience Christmas in July.
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Friday's top stories across the state, including breaking news overnight on the Alaskan pilot that went missing earlier in the week near Valdez, what community members had to say at a meeting surround the homelessness situation at Centennial Park campground, and the latest on the wildfire status around the state... plus, a Valley nonprofit with a mission to keep used building materials out of the landfill is searching for a new home.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including how the Anchorage Police Department is responding to reports of a social media post showing a woman pulled over with a 'White Privilege" card, the Anchorage Assembly's plan to fund a homelessness shelter, and what the state legislature is considering when it comes to lawmakers' social media accounts.
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Wednesday's top stories across the state, including an ordinance passed by the Anchorage Assembly to remove a mayor from office, an update from the Centennial Park homeless camp, and what Alaskan voters need to know with the statewide election coming up next month... plus, a military family clinic is celebrating two years open and countless lives saved.
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Tuesday's top stories across the state, including where wildfire danger is lurking in Alaska, a change in school lunch programs for students, and what scientists discovered killed dozens of birds in Southeast Alaska in 2019.
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Friday's top stories across the state, including what officials told community members in Anderson to do as the Clear Fire jumped boundaries, the return of a mask mandate for areas in Denali National Park, and the concerns some have surrounding an "Underground Pride" event happening in Palmer this weekend... plus, how to respectfully retire the American flag.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including how close wildfires burning in Interior Alaska are to houses, a potential oil and gas lease sale that is planned for the Cook Inlet area, and why four bears were killed this week by Alaska Fish & Game officials in Anchorage... plus, why a Mat-Su weather service center recently was honored with an award.
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Wednesday's top stories across the state, including how healthy investors believe the permanent fund is, a preview of the special election in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and a look at how needle drop-off boxes in Palmer are helping residents... plus, a new kitchen is coming to the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission.
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The largest earthquakes in the world in 2020 and 2021 were in Alaska. Makayla Clark talks with an expert about new research that looks into whether the two quakes are connected and part of an 80-year sequence of quakes.
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Tuesday's top stories across the state, including the latest on wildfires burning in Interior Alaska, a complete washout of the Alaska-Canada Highway over the weekend, and a peek at the Fourth of July holiday celebrations around town... plus, multiple records were smashed in Seward as runners took on Mount Marathon for the 94th running of the historic mountain race.
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Monday's top stories and weather updates from across the state on Alaska's News Source.
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Watching Your Wallet from Investigate TV shares some ideas on how to save during a time of rising inflation, ways to protect your online privacy, new credit tools and what you should do now if you're planning to buy a home soon.
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As we head into the holiday weekend, the dry conditions will continue to cause high fire danger but there is still plenty of fun to be had.
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Friday's top stories across the state, including a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that limits how the nation's main anti-air pollution can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, what activists in the state are planning when former president Donald Trump visits for a rally next weekend, and the latest on fireworks bans in Southcentral Alaska with the July Fourth holiday upcoming... plus, a remote Alaskan community is getting new housing, a much-needed boost to the town.
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Former president Donald Trump is coming to Alaska to campaign. Political reporter Sean Maguire looks at the impacts to supporters and opponents, plus a look at the wildfire and smoke concerns across Alaska.
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Thursday's top stories across the state, including a fatal car crash overnight that closed down the Seward Highway, a rally that former president Donald Trump is planning for next month in Anchorage, and the current status of wildfires burning in Southwest Alaska... plus, a look at the celebration of life of a former Alaska lawmaker.
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