A combination of recent possible changes within the mountain and the Alaska Volcano Observatory’s (AVO) inability to detect volcanic gases via air or satellite data has led to some uncertainty in the current unrest on Mt. Spurr. Chief Meteorologist sat down with Matthew Haney, Scientist in Charge at the AVO, to discuss the latest information and what they are seeing on Mt. Spurr. 

Assembly member Meg Zaletel has been Executive Director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. On Friday, she announced she would be stepping down from that position this summer. Reporter Quinn White sat down with Ms Zaletel to talk about her time at the coalition.

John Thompson had the opportunity to speak with Senator Dan Sullivan on Thursday afternoon. They covered topics from possibly re-opening the Military base at Adak to aviation safety in Alaska. Here is that conversation.

In 2019, Shaq Aribuk contracted a rare bacterial infection that cost him his legs and his sight. Shaq said it has been a challenging journey adjusting to life, but reached out to the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for help. Reporter Joe Allgood sat down with Shaq to hear his story.

Financial advisor Al Biss, Biss Wealth Partners, sat down with Tracy Sinclare to talk about market volatility, how the changing tariff situation could impact personal and business decisions and your 401K.

Alaska financial advisor Al Biss explains the expected impact of widespread tariffs on a majority of goods imported into the United States on Alaskan residents and companies.

The Alaska Governor’s Prayer Breakfast was held in Anchorage Saturday morning. The keynote speaker was noted Evangelist Billy Graham’s grandson, Edward.

X'unei Lance Twitchell, writer and cultural consultant for Molly of Denali talks with John Thompson about winning an Emmy and bringing Indigenous voices to storytelling. 

On Friday, Fairbanks Reporter Adrian Peterson spoke with Sen. Dan Sullivan to discuss DOGE cuts impacting Alaskans, possible development in the state and cuts to the Veterans Administration.

With the increased possibility of an eruption from Mt. Spurr, we wanted to find out what plans are in place in the event of a volcanic eruption in the state. Jeremy Zidek, public information officer with the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, spoke with Reporter Olivia Nordyke to explain what happens if an eruption should occur.

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