Today on the Morning Edition, in case you haven't heard of Cow Team 6, they're not a military special ops group; they're a group from Kansas with big hearts and a lot of drive are helping survivors of Halong from thousands of miles away. Later, taking a look at the local impacts of the camping ban as the Anchorage Police Department gives us an updated look at the numbers.

On today's Morning Edition, millions of Americans are waking up to a new political landscape after a pivotal election day. We'll be breaking down the key races from a historical election in Virginia to a surprising victory in New York. Plus, parents are fighitng to keep two Anchorage elementary schools open as the school board is set to make a tough decision. Find out why families are so upset and what it could mean for your children

The State of Alaska and the federal government have joined forces to lead a long-term recovery effort for victims of ex-Typhoon Halong and are encouraging people to register with both the state and federal government for assistance programs they may qualify for as soon as possible.

The Egan Civic and Convention Center in downtown Anchorage closed Tuesday night as a shelter for hundreds of Alaskans displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong last month.

As Alaska Native residents prepare to return to villages devastated by ex-Typhoon Halong, climate experts warn they’re heading back to communities destined to face the same destructive cycle of flooding, erosion, and storms that will only intensify in the coming decades.

On this Morning Edition, hours after President Trump announced partial federal SNAP funding, Gov. Dunleavy declares a state food security disaster declaration, impacting more than 66,000 Alaskans receiving SNAP food assistance benefits. Later, a controversial figure is back in the headlines. A man known for his homeless advocacy, his criminal past and an attempt to sail to China in an 8-foot dinghy, we'll bring you the details as his accused killer's trial gets underway.

Food banks in Anchorage are preparing for a significant increase in demand as SNAP funding remains in flux, with some facilities already seeing new faces among their clients.

After 64 years, Kenai Aviation is ceasing operations in the state due to financial difficulties, according to its owner.

One year away from the 2026 elections, Alaska’s governor’s race already features 13 declared candidates, representing a large field of options early in the election process, according to Alaska Beacon political reporter James Brooks on this week’s Alaska’s Political Pipeline.

On this Morning Edition, the heartwarming details on four guardsmen deployed to western Alaska after former Typhoon Halong who have returned home with a little something extra: a furry friend. Plus, find out how a restaurant in Wasilla is stepping up to do what they can to help out with the pause in SNAP benefits.

New details as the search and rescue in the Kotzebue area continues more than 24 hours after three men fell through the ice.

Plus, firefighter put out a fire in a wooded area of Anchorage. What we know so far.

And a planetarium in Fairbanks is just a few months away from opening. Details on what you'll be able to see.

One man is still missing out of the Kotzebue area after three people went through the ice, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Plus -- a helping hand for those in need. An Alaskan restaurant is handing out sandwiches to people impacted by the government shutdown. How you can get a free meal.

With more than 66,000 Alaskans set to lose food assistance benefits when the federal government shutdown halts SNAP funding at midnight, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, said during a Friday evening radio appearance he will meet with legislative leaders by Monday.

Nine Alaska tsunami detection stations will go offline in mid-November after NOAA cut $300,000 in federal funding, creating dangerous gaps in the state’s early warning system, Alaska’s state seismologist Michael West told Alaska’s News Source Friday. He says he doesn’t know why the cuts were made.

On this Morning Edition, evacuees from former Typhoon Halong face uncertainty in the upcoming state goal to get them back home. With little direction being given, many are waiting to be told how to get back to their homes and if they'll be ready in time. Plus, exploring some Halloween attractions, taking a look at events going on and talking about the best part, the candy.