Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage
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Convicted Killer Joshua Wade Claims Three More Murders
The Anchorage Police Department and FBI are investigating claims by convicted Anchorage killer Joshua Wade that he is responsible for three additional murders.
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Video Collars Provide Polar Bears’ Point Of View
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are using new video collars to get a glimpse into the daily life of polar bears. Researchers have been using radio and GPS collars since the 1980s to track polar bears' movements along the Arctic sea ice. But, that data lacks a lot of contextual and observational information that allows for a better understanding of the bears.
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Lower Skilak Lake Campground, Boat Launch Reopens
The Funny River fire is holding steady at just over 192,831 acres and is considered 46 percent contained.
Rain, Lack Of Wind Slows Funny River Fire Growth
Fire crews Wednesday morning mapped the Funny River fire out to be nearly 183,300 acres. Tom Lavagnino, with the incident management team, says the rain has helped a little bit, but it’s not the biggest reason the fire’s growth has slowed.
Rain Falls On Funny River Fire, Provides Some Relief
The Funny River fire has grown to more than 182,200 acres. After a streak of warm, dry weather, firefighters are seeing a break in the weather, with rain falling Tuesday during the early morning hours and temperatures in the 50s.
Funny River Fire Hits 67,000 Acres
The Funny River fire on the Kenai Peninsula has topped 67,000 acres. The combination of Memorial Day weekend and extreme fire conditions have firefighters concerned.
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Tyonek Fire Holds At 1,800 Acres
The Tyonek fire on the western side of Cook Inlet is holding steady at just over 1,800 acres. Sam Harrel, a public information officer with the Alaska Division of Forestry, says winds Thursday pushed the fire back onto itself.
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Tyonek Fire Grows To 1,800 Acres
Two Southcentral Alaska fires have grown in size since Wednesday afternoon, covering the Anchorage area in smoke Thursday morning.
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Tyonek Fire Grows To 1,500 Acres
A fire near the village of Tyonek has grown to approximately 1,500 acres.
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New Equipment Means New Opportunities For Polar Bear Treatment
As companies look to expand oil and gas exploration in Alaska, many worry about the possibility of a spill and how wildlife – including polar bears – would be cared for. New equipment has given the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the capability to treat polar bears on the scene, which, until now, hasn’t been a possibility.
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Olympic Aspirations: Training At The Alaska Boxing Academy
Alaska isn't exactly known as a hotspot for boxing talent, but an Olympic caliber coach is hoping to change that. He started the Alaska Boxing Academy two years ago and already has a few athletes who are dreaming big about competing nationally and internationally.
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UAA, Willamette University Partner To Offer New Law School Opportunity
There isn't a law school in Alaska, but the University of Alaska Anchorage is launching a new program to make it easier for Alaskans to attend law school. It's a partnership with Willamette University College of Law in Oregon.
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Weather Forces Alaska Airlines Flight To Land At JBER
An Alaska Airlines flight from Chicago to Anchorage took an unexpected detour to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Monday afternoon.
Alaska Airlines Center Adds New Dining Option
With around four months left until it's slated to open, the University of Alaska Anchorage is tweaking the design of its new sports complex.
The university has decided to add a new restaurant in an effort to draw in the surrounding community.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Answer Student Questions
Middle schoolers from across Anchorage had a chance to hear from Gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday about a variety of issues the state is facing.
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River Watch Teams Prepare For Breakup
Teams are heading out to keep an eye on breakup conditions along Alaska's largest river systems. The National Weather Service is predicting below average flooding this year, but the state wants villages to be ready just in case.
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‘Recall Lindsey Holmes’ Group Takes Petition Dismissal To Court
Representatives from the "Recall Lindsey Holmes" group and Alaska's Division of Elections met in State Superior Court on Thursday.
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Alaska Dispatch To Buy Anchorage Daily News
Alaska Dispatch is making an aggressive move to position itself at the forefront of the the state's media landscape. It announced Tuesday that it's buying the Anchorage Daily News – Alaska's largest newspaper.
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2014 Municipal Election Results
The races for Assembly Seats 5I and 6K remain close, with only a few votes left to count. With over 98 percent of the vote counted, all but one of the Ballot Propositions are on track to pass.
Though Earthquake Detection Has Improved, Gaps Remain
Just five years after statehood, Alaska endured the largest earthquake recorded in North America. The quake devastated communities around the Southcentral portion of the state, but in the years that followed it also made Alaska the epicenter of extreme seismic studies.
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