Gov. Mike Dunleavy released his proposed 2027 fiscal budget Thursday, detailing how the state will spend nearly $12.1 billion in crucial departments like healthcare and education.

A well-known restaurant and lodge in the Matanuska Valley is temporarily closing to repair substantial damage wrought by hurricane-force winds over the weekend.

Anchorage firefighters are responding to emergencies in trucks that Fire Chief Doug Schrage said should have been replaced years ago.

On this Morning Edition, uncertainty for some this morning as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska ends its programs for good. For those who rely heavily on the Clubs' services, questions abound. We take a look at why and what paths lie ahead. Plus, the governor issues a disaster declaration for the Mat-Su Valley following the destructive windstorm that swept through over the entirety of the past weekend. If you were affected by the storm, we'll tell you how this can benefit you.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state both declared a disaster after a prolonged windstorm brought hurricane-force gusts that damaged homes, toppled power lines and shutdown businesses across the region from Dec. 5–9.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska and its licensed childcare operations are ending all programs and services, according to a memo sent to staff obtained by Alaska’s News Source.

The son of a Tribal judge is still on the loose after Alaska State Troopers say he kidnapped a Tribal Police Officer in Toksook Bay on the night of Nov. 29.

On today's Morning Edition, educator turnover is on a concerning trend this year in Alaska. This morning, we break down the data and numbers to clearly define what's happening in our state. Later, the Anchorage municipality has evolved quite a bit over the past 20 years, which is when the last fire protection plan was created. We'll take a look at the new plan that's been signed to cover the next 10 years.

Anchorage officials signed the Community Wildfire Protection Plan on Tuesday, formalizing the city’s long-term wildfire resilience strategy after more than a year of technical analysis and community engagement.

One adult was found dead in a camper fire in Nikiski Sunday, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

Winter season brings its risks in harbors across Alaska – including sinking boats, ice, and wind.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Mat-Su Valley waking up today to careful optimisim that the worst of the wind has passed. We'll show you how the wind storm has caused damage and power outages across the valley on a widespread scale. Later, it's not a secret that the cost of living is higher in Alaska than the national average, but food banks and others are reporting increasing demand as increasing prices are straining families across the state.

Thousands of Mat-Su residents are hunkering down as high winds continue to rock the valley, leaving many without power amid harsh winter conditions.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) announced on Nov. 12, that they will reorganize the Center for Teaching and Learning, which includes slashing staff positions and some programs.

Alaska leads the nation in package theft, and this holiday season the state’s postal inspector is warning the problem is getting worse, with criminals using sophisticated scams to steal credit card numbers and personal data from unsuspecting shoppers.

On today's Morning Edition, hurricane-force winds continue to rip through the Mat-Su Borough, leaving thousands without power, some for much of the weekend and even into this morning. Find out how the Red Cross is helping people through the frigid temperatures and power outages, and how you can get help if you need it. Plus, a second mascot has appeared in the halls of Wendler Middle School, but it's about more than just the mascot itself, as the school welcomes and embraces 40 new students from the west coast of Alaska.

On this First Alert Weather Day, wind continues in Southcentral, Alaska.

We're in Wasilla where people are sheltering as power outages have been ongoing during the windstorm.

We have details ahead on which Mat-Su schools will be open Monday, as many in that area are closed.

Power outages span across parts of southcentral, and dangerous weather is not over as hurricane force winds tear through southcentral this weekend.

Plus, a large earthquake hits the Yakutat area. What we know so far and what experts expect from aftershocks.

And state efforts on the ground in western Alaska are slowing down as winter weather makes it difficult, but work is continuing in Anchorage.