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New batches of ballots have dropped in Alaska's major races in the midterm elections, giving voters a better idea of how everything is shaking out.

Anchorage police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a body that was found dead Monday morning near the intersection of Airport Heights Drive and DeBarr Road.

On today's Morning Edition, if you were around UAA over the weekend, you might have been aware of a few explosions. But don't worry, they were science experiments in action. We'll take a look at the events. And later, the Loussac Library held their Friends of the Library book sale over the weekend. Did you get a chance to swing in and pick up a book? We'll check out how the sale went.

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On today's Morning Edition, we're learning more about a deadly officer-involved shooting outside of an Anchorage toy store. We take a look at the timeline leading up to the fatal encounter. Plus, not the kind of story we want to hear around the holidays: hear the plea from a pastor in Palmer, calling for thieves to return a stolen nativity scene worth tens of thousands of dollars.

On today's Morning Edition, questions remain in tight races across the board for the Senate, House and Governor seats in Alaska. We'll break down the latest and let you know when we can expect final results. And later, the Anchorage Assembly passed new rules regaridng police surveillance and automated license plate readers. We'll break down what was passed and what it means for you.

One day after election day in Alaska, results are still coming in, showing a tight race for the state's U.S. Senate seat. We break down the latest on what candidates are saying and what's ahead for Alaska.

Today on the Morning Edition, the polls are closed and election day is over. Now it's time to count the votes, see who's on track to win which race and move forward. We'll have a breakdown of the Senate race numbers for you. Plus, a look at the governor's race and where the candidates currently stand, and a look at what the candidates are saying as the numbers continue to come in.

Today on the Morning Edition, a final push from candidates wanting your vote leads us to today: Election Day. We'll share the final message from candidates hoping to represent Alaskans on the national stage. Plus, we'll take an early look at polling locations, remind you what you need and get you ready to get out and cast your vote today, if you haven't already.

Alaska's statewide general election is tomorrow, and Alaskans will choose their next picks for governor, U.S. House, and Senate. Mary Peltola is in Fairbanks, while Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is in Eagle River, hoping to get prospective voters to the polls if they haven't already cast their ballots. Polls open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.

On today's Morning Edition, a federal judge has dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit against the state of Alaska, but that doesn't mean everything is in the rearview. As we begin this day before election day, we'll break down what's being said and where, to keep you informed and ready to cast your vote. Plus, police want to remind you, as they notice increasing infractions, about proper procedures when coming upon school buses on the road. We'll bring you some valuable bus etiquette reminders.

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The U.S. Justice department claims it's been investigating whether voters were misled in Alaska's U.S. Senate race for months now. The DOJ addressed the recent New York Times story alleging the Mary Peltola campaign recruited candidates to take votes away from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Today on the Morning Edition, an hour-long search ended in moments in chaos as one man lost his life in an officer-involved shooting. We'll step through the series of events and tell you what happened. And later, Alaska is the center of the nation's attention with the allegations against the Peltola campaign, and voters are caught in the middle on a national stage. We'll break down what's being said as we approach the finish line in this election season.

Fallout from the New York Times article detailing allegations against Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign continues to rattle Alaskans. We speak to state leaders and voters on their opinions.

On today's Morning Edition, a controversial report this morning about Mary Peltola is making waves across the country, with even the president weighing in on it. Alaska's News Source spoke to the reporter who released the story, and we'll share what we've learned. And later, a data center in Cook Inlet is stirring up debate. Many argue our laws are outstripped by technology. We'll break down the debate and what both sides are saying.

Mary Peltola speaks out about the Trump DOJ lawsuit that is looking to block election results if incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses reelection.

Testimony continued Wednesday in the trial of John Ivory, accused in the October 2025 crash that killed 34-year-old Lorraine Williams on Fireweed Lane, with jurors hearing crash reconstruction analysis and forensic testing that found Ivory’s blood clean.

An 18 year-old Anchorage woman is lucky to be alive after collision with a moose.

Today on the Morning Edition, after a scare over the weekend in Anchorage, Senate candidate Mary Peltola has returned to the campaign trail, holding a rally in Homer. We'll let you know what message she has for voters as we enter the last stretch before Election Day. And later, Sen. Murkowski is weighing in on the governor's race, announcing her endorsement for the next person to take the seat. We'll let you know who, and what it means

On today's Morning Edition, the cold is settling in for the winter, and in Anchorage, Homeless Connect is working to get help to those experiencing homelessness. We'll take you there and show you how it went. Plus, we're just a week away from Election Day, and officials are very busy at work getting things ready for the big day, even as early voting is still a busy time. We'll let you know what you need to be ready to cast your vote.

Today on the Morning Edition, a day long awaited for in court for the family of Saria Hildabrand after her husband was found guilty in her murder case. We'll find out his sentence. And later, Senate candidate Mary Peltola sent to the hospital after a car crash on Saturday. We'll bring you the latest on her injuries and what we know leading up to the crash.

Continuing coverage as a storm hits Western Alaska, causing high winds and flooding in areas including Nome. Also, the sentencing of a former U.S. Army soldier who was found guilty for murdering his wife and hiding her body in a storm drain and local reactions to the Trump administration filing a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate election if Sen. Sullivan loses the race.

Strong storms are bearing down on Alaska's western coastline, forcing residents to take action ahead of high winds and possible flooding.