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A small plane crashed Thursday night in the Wrangell Mountains, killing both people onboard, authorities say.

A young couple is dead after a man who was playing with a gun pointed it at his girlfriend and shot her Wednesday night, police say, before shooting and killing himself.

On the November ballot, voters will choose to vote for or against Ballot Proposition 2, an initiative understood to be the potential ranked-choice voting killer.

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

Quicker access, reduced wait times, more benefits. That’s the promise Washington D.C. is pledging to Alaska’s veterans through a program launching in just over a month, but it comes amid new congressional scrutiny over the contractor.

A fire that tore through Whittier’s newly built cruise ship dock this week threatened to upend months of planning for the USS Ted Stevens commissioning.

A newly-expanded law gives Alaskan parents who want to safely surrender their infants more options.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two members of a three-person crew aboard a boat that went missing near St. Lawrence Island have died, while a third survived, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

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

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

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

A judgment debtor examination is currently scheduled for Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m., after an Anchorage Superior Court judge ruled last month that David Gottstein — son of late Alaska businessman Barney Gottstein — must sit for a second round of sworn testimony and produce financial records to satisfy a $1.67 million judgment stemming from a years-long dispute over his father’s estate.

Kaleb Hansen shares memories of his mother, Sabrina Hansen, one of eight killed in the Aug. 20 crash near Cape Newenham.

President Donald Trump said he thinks U.S. Attorney General “has a legal case” to investigate the Petersburg Dan Sullivan, a man running for the U.S. Senate seat held by the incumbent with the same name, with the president arguing Sullivan’s candidacy “should be illegal.”

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

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

Assembly members are set to vote on new funding to upgrade the Anchorage Police Department's crime monitoring center tonight.

A section of Lacey Street between First and Second Avenue in downtown Fairbanks will remain closed to vehicle traffic this winter, as the City of Fairbanks continues to use the space for activities and businesses.

The stage is set for Alaska’s November election following weeks of drip-fed results from the elections division and uncertainty over candidates staying in or dropping out.