Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson publicly announced a bid for governor at a Fairbanks press event Thursday, weeks after he abruptly quit his position at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

In the 2025 municipal election, incumbent Barbara Haney and challenger Patrick Roach are both running for seat I on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly.

An Alaskan climber who was on the rise in climbing circles for his ascents on tough terrain and outgoing personality died Wednesday while summiting a popular peak in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Today on the Morning Edition, what impacts Alaskans can expect to feel from the government shutdown and how the military and aviation sectors are expected to feel the worst of it. Later, hearing from more candidates in the upcoming Fairbanks elections.

 A federal government shutdown has caused significant disruptions to federal services in Alaska, including delayed pay for military members and furloughs for federal civilian employees.

A Dillingham man faces multiple charges in connection with alleged sexual abuse of a minor, according to state charging documents filed Tuesday.

Fish and Game says it’s getting more reports of bull moose with things tangled up in their antlers as the rutting season continues. That includes a young bull that started showing up in South Anchorage a few weeks ago with electrical cords wrapped around its head.

On today's Morning Edition, the latest updates on the government shutdown that began at midnight. Plus, with a week left until election day in Fairbanks, candidates are ramping up their last efforts to reach voters.

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a near certain path to a shutdown after midnight ET Wednesday for the first time in almost seven years.

Alaska State Troopers say two people in the Mat-Su were arrested Saturday for their role in the death of a young child.

In the 2025 municipal election in Fairbanks, incumbent Melissa Burnett and Naomi Hewitt are running for seat D on the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board.

On this Morning Edition, our Investigative Team shows you the PFD red flags to watch for and how to keep every dollar safe. Then, the FAA has proposed substantial changes to Alaska's airspace, especially in and around Anchorage.

$4.5 million is expected to go towards funding 15 public media stations in Alaska through a deal Sen. Sullivan helped negotiate with the White House.

The Federal Government is revising a 2024 decision by the Biden administration on the power tribal jurisdiction can have over Native allotments.

Payouts for the Permanent Fund Dividend are scheduled to start landing in Alaskan’s bank accounts this week for $1,000, about $700 less than last year’s total.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Anchorage School District stated they may be closing more schools as enrollment slides downwards. Plus, a look at the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event at the Dimond Mall over the weekend, and how the event has continued to grow.

Dangerous weather caught on camera.
Video captured the wind destroying a dug out in Petersburg.

Plus, the electric company explains why the power lines fell onto the road in Anchorage Saturday night and why it took so long to fix.

The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source.