Alaska's News Source

On today's Morning Edition, a young soldier from JBER is in critical condition, fighting for his life with his family at his side. What happened and how his family says his bright light continues to shine in their trying time. Plus, Red Flag-Alaska means soldiers get to jump from airplanes into the beautiful terrain that is our home state. But aside from being beautiful and an adventure, there is a serious training segment to it all as well. What the soldiers are saying and more.

Today on the Morning Edition, former Gov. Bill Walker is running for governor again and has a proposal regarding the PFD and how to handle it moving forward it he's re-elected to office. We'll share the details. Later, summer activities are beginning all across the state. In the Interior, Summerfest kicks off Friday with a concert at Fort Wainwright. We'll let you know how and when to attend.

On this Morning Edition, 30 years later, a man who was sentenced as an adult while he was a teenager is requesting the courts reconsider his sentence under the new rulings. What he says about the case. Plus, there is a need for blood donations. Why the need is high and how you can lend a hand.

On today's Morning Edition, with the frequency of officer-involved shootings, there have been many searching for answers and asking questions of the APD. Alaska's News Source asked some questions of our own about one officer involved with four shootings in the past couple of years. We'll share what APD told us. Plus, it's almost here, and in true Alaskan fashion, why wait for a perfect day when today is just fine? People are getting outside and rinsing the winter stiffness away, one chilly dip in the lake at a time. We'll show you more.

On today's Morning Edition, the NSA is investigating in Alaska and expanding operations in the last frontier as the regional importance rises and attention shifts to northern defense. We'll share what Sen. Dan Sullivan is saying about the expansion. Plus, it was a year ago that Tony Kronos went missing, and family and friends held a rally to keep his memory alive in the search for answers in what happened. We'll show you how they're pressing for justice.

A rally in Eagle River for missing man Tony Kronos more than a year since he was last seen.

Plus, some in Interior Alaska will see their energy bill go up an average of $45 dollars.  Details from Golden Valley Electric Association.

And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us warmer temperatures this week are bringing heat advisories and red flag warnings, all while the next storm approaches Kodiak.

We're diving into the Fairbanks North Star Borough Budget and hearing about what it means for education funding.

Plus, celebrating 96 years of Merrill Field. We're in Anchorage as people are saying happy birthday.

And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the final weekend of May is closing with a few showers across the state before warmer temperatures arrive.

Three climbers lost their lives this week after falling on the upper slopes of North America’s tallest peak, according to an international mountaineering group.

No one was injured after an aborted takeoff occurred at Eielson Air Force Base on Friday morning.

The National Security Agency is receiving $100 million for facility renovations and new personnel in Alaska, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, told Alaska’s News Source Friday. The funding comes as Russia has escalated threats against the United States and Ukraine.

On today's Morning Edition, after a possible road rage shooting, a 19-year-old Anchorage father shot five times now out of the hospital with a warning for drivers. Plus, four climbers stranded, helicopters grounded by conditions. Coming up, the dangerous rescue effort unfolding high on Mt. McKinley

A man has been charged in connection with a road rage shooting in Anchorage that left a 19-year-old father shot five times earlier this month, according to court records.

Friends of missing Eagle River man Tony Kronos are planning a rally on Saturday to make sure the public knows the 40-year-old Eagle River man is still missing, more than a year later.

Former Gov. Bill Walker plans to return to the seat he held in 2014, he told Alaska’s News Source on Thursday, but will make the final decision by Monday’s filing deadline.

On today's Morning Edition, Anchorage leaders say a crackdown on retail theft and public bad behavior is working to make a safer city. We'll share what the Mayor and Police Chief say is changing. Plus, the teen who turned her grandmother's inspiration into a lasting tribute for fallen officers. We'll show you the new ceremonial bell and what its rings now mean for families across the state.

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said changes to municipal code are helping to make Anchorage a safer place.

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Twyla Dawn Nettie Gloko to four years in prison for her part in a sweeping drug trafficking case that federal prosecutors said moved fentanyl and other drugs into communities across Alaska.

Former Alaska Senate Minority Leader and one of the few democratic gubernatorial candidates Tom Begich announced Julia Hnilicka, a Biden appointee to the Alaska arm of the USDA, as his lieutenant governor in Fairbanks Wednesday evening.

Today on the Morning Edition, could new childcare rules actually make it easier to find a spot for your kid without loosening safety? The city's health department is pushing a second round of changes, from dropping fees to letting caregivers do training online. We'll show you what could change. Plus, after a long, late start to King Salmon Season at Ship Creek, the streak is finally broken. We'll meet the Anchorage angler who landed his first-ever king, that's also the first of the season.

Three people were killed Monday in a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle on the Seward Highway, according to Anchorage police.

A petition circulating around the Fairbanks North Star Borough aims to require the hand-counting of all votes in borough elections.

The first Ship Creek king salmon of the summer was reeled in Tuesday, kicking off what anglers and Alaska shops are hoping a successful season.

On today's Morning Edition, the Seward Highway is back open after a serious crash shut it down for hours between Portage and Girdwood. We'll share what we know about the Memorial Day wreck. Plus, a student jazz band takes the stage for what could be its final performance. East Anchorage High's band program is on the chopping block. We'll share an emotional goodbye and a last-ditch effort to save the band.

The Secret Service says a gunman is dead after firing shots near the White House. And one other person is injured.

Bailey Braun tells us Memorial Day weekend is here, with sunshine expected across most of the state to close out the long weekend.

Plus, using the holiday weekend as a reason. We follow Alaskan volunteers as they clean up headstone at an Anchorage cemetery.

And we have an update on those TSA lines that have caused a headache for some in Anchorage.

The name of the man shot and killed by three Anchorage police officers early Tuesday morning in the middle of an Anchorage road was released Friday, along with the identities of the officers.

Williwaw Social, a downtown Anchorage entertainment venue that hosted concerts, parties and community events for nearly 10 years, announced on Facebook that it will close its doors on Friday.

Long lines were seen Friday at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, a day after new security equipment used by TSA resulted in hours-long delays for many flyers.

On today's Morning Edition, pack your patience. Memorial Day travel is breaking records, gas prices are climbing and TSA lines in Anchorage could stretch for hours. Later, we join 400 paratroopers who climbed Gold Star Peak, where the view is powerful and the purpose is even bigger.

Long lines and hours-long wait times plagued travelers at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ahead of a holiday weekend Thursday due to TSA screening delays, officials said.

Alaska lawmakers voted Thursday to begin special session work May 27 on legislation that could determine whether the state builds a once-in-a-generation liquefied natural gas pipeline — but not before contentious moments in the House over how broadly the session should reach.

No injuries were reported Thursday in a large duplex fire in an Abbott Loop neighborhood in which emergency crews discovered a “extreme hoarding” situation.

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

The operating budget has left the legislature and is on its way to becoming law after the Senate voted to pass it 17-3 Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session. Attached to the budget: a $1,000 PFD and $200 energy relief rebate.

As the Army looks to improve quality of life for soldiers, Fort Wainwright has been selected as a testing location for a new pilot initiative involving free Wi-Fi in barracks.

A special session is coming for the Alaska state legislature after lawmakers struggled to pass a plan to create a gas line.

An Anchorage man was killed early Tuesday morning in a police shooting with little details as to what occurred in the moments officers drew their weapons on an east Anchorage roadway. Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case called the shooting and other recent incidents like it "frustrating."