Today on the Morning Edition, chaos and flames erupt as crew begin clearing Davis Park in Anchorage. This is sparking new concerns about the city’s homeless population.
Plus, a family is working through pain and heartbreak as the legal proceedings get started for the man accused of causing the death of 16-year-old Alena Tennis.

Today on the Morning Edition, we’re learning more about a deadly shooting that unfolded between a Wasilla man and multiple Alaska State Troopers in Houston over the weekend. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation have opened a case on the shooting while the three officers have been placed on leave for seven days.
Also, the final suspect in the 2019 brutal murder of Cynthia Hoffman at Thunderbird Falls returned to court for a status hearing. 22-year-old Kayden McIntosh plead guilty to second-degree murder last year. Family spoke out about how long the case has taken.

Today on the morning edition, thousands of demonstrators took to downtown Anchorage as part of a nationwide protest, where critics of President Trump participated in what they called “No King Rallies.”
And from protest to celebration, an observance and recognition of history and Black culture take place as Juneteenth festivities unfold ahead of this week’s holiday.

Today on the Morning Edition, a new hurdle in the education funding battle. Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a budget bill yesterday that included a cut to the Base Student Allocation increase initially approved by lawmakers and included in the budgets built by Alaska School Districts.
Plus, people living at Davis Park are on notice. In four days, the city will abate the camp, but some aren’t ready to leave. What some of them are saying and how the city plans to clear the area as smoothly as possible.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy revealed his signed budget bill Thursday, including $122 million in vetoed line items. Plus, a black bear that was spotted roaming downtown Anchorage late Thursday morning has been tranquilized and captured.

Today on the Morning Edition, a major announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy and how Alaska’s role in liquid natural gas production will be part of several major projects that could bring more than $200 billion to the U.S. GDP.
Plus, Alaska rescue coordinators say the busy season is well underway with more people heading into the backcountry. As of early June, there have been 47 rescues with the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center.