The Morning Edition Feb. 13, 2025
A phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin prompted local refugees to consider what comes next for their home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest news from Alaska's News Source.

A phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin prompted local refugees to consider what comes next for their home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Feb. 4, Anchorage Police shot and killed a man on Tudor road. Police say the man, identified as Francis Rochon, had a gun and ignored officers commands to put it down. Reporter Lauren Maxwell sat down with Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case to ask about what they've learned since then. Here is an extended version of that conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski along with the rest of the Alaska Congressional delegation held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss what they say are changes needed to aviation safety in Alaska. Digital Content Manager Joey Klecka sat down with Sen. Murkowski to ask about those changes she thinks are needed as well as her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary. Here is that conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Alaska-specific gaps in reliable weather technology and historic forecasting issues were key topics covered by Alaska lawmakers at yesterday's U.S. Department of Transportation news conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The questions come as the NTSB begins its investigation into last week’s fatal Bering Air crash outside of Nome, killing all 10 people on board. Plus officials are advising the public to stay away from the face of the Mendenhall Glacier due to a calving event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A look at the latest on the investigation into the crash of Bering Air flight 445 and we meet some of the people who died on the flight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Transportation Safety Board has recovered the wrecked remains of the Bering Air flight that crashed into Norton Sound Thursday and is conducting its investigation into what went wrong. Plus villages across Northwest Alaska are showing their support for families of crash victims and Bering Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Western Alaska communities mourning the loss of 10 people killed in the Bering Air crash are coming together with tears, tributes and songs of remembrance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mushers Jeff and KattiJo Deeter spoke with John Thompson about winning the Yukon Quest Alaska on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Morning Edition, pain and confusion for the family of a teen whose body was dragged through the streets of Utqiagvik. What the Mayor's Office is now saying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many Alaska school districts are grappling with outsized budget deficits, and the Anchorage School District is no exception. Hear ASD Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt's plea to state leaders for assistance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dozens of chanting protestors waved signs outside the Anchorage offices of Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan Wednesday, joining a nationwide protest over President Donald Trump’s policies. Plus a murder trial began Tuesday for a man accused of shooting an employee at an Anchorage apartment complex after learning his lease would not be renewed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Anchorage School District is trying to close a $100 million budget gap. Reporter Joe Allgood sat down with Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt to discuss that topic and others. Here is the extended version of that conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Anchorage School District has proposed making widespread budget cuts, including reductions in staffing and extracurricular activities. Listen to the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A deadly shooting involving officers and a man wandering through traffic with a weapon closed down a stretch of Tudor Road on Tuesday afternoon. Plus a skier who was swept up in an avalanche and dragged down 1,200 feet of mountainside last week is recovering in a hospital with pelvic and back injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On Friday, January 31st, a group skiers were in the backcountry near Turnagain Pass. A skier went about 200 feet down east groundhog peak when the movement triggered an avalanche. The skier got caught up in an avalanche and was carried about 1,200 feet downhill. Rafael Pease was part of that same group and participated in the rescue. Digital Content Manager Joey Klecka sat down with Rafael to talk about what happened that day and why Pease says the rescue could have happened hours earlier. Pease...
What we know (and don't know) about the FBI Anchorage's recent announcement on the agency supporting the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement efforts in Alaska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America sits on the verge of an emerging trade war as President Trump imposes new tariffs on neighboring nations. What this could mean for your pocketbook? Also, Alaska lawmakers are set to take on the topic of education funding after Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a sweeping education bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get the latest news and weather from the team at Alaska's News Source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get the latest news and weather from the team at Alaska's News Source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A search for answers into what caused the deadly crash between a passenger plane and a military helicopter above Washington, D.C. What we've learned about the investigation and some of the victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Transportation Safety Board Alaska region chief Clint Johnson joins Alaska's News Source to explain the process investigators will take in the deadly Washington D.C. crash that involved a commercial jet and an Army helicopter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 people who were part of the U.S. Skating program died in that devastating collision on Wednesday night. Reporter Olivia Nordyke sat down with 2-time Olympic skater Keegan Messing from Girdwood to hear how this will impact the skating community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest headlines from Alaska's News Source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.