Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage
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Crews begin efforts to protect Butte, Old Glenn Highway
Crews are beginning work to quell the rapid advance of the Matanuska River in the community of Butte. Listen now
Disaster declaration issued as Matanuska River threatens Butte
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Governor Bill Walker issued a disaster declaration Monday due to erosion and threat of flooding in the Butte area along the Matanuska River. Listen now
Bringing UA under single accreditation not viable option, study finds
Each of the three main University of Alaska campuses are accredited separately. A study released this week asks would it be more cost effective to bring all the campuses together under one accreditation. The answer: probably not. Listen now
Teen dies in third Anchorage fatal shooting in 3 days
Two teenagers were killed over the weekend in separate shooting incidents in Anchorage. Listen now
Man dead in apparent early-morning homicide in Anchorage
A man is dead in an apparent homicide early Friday morning on Anchorage's east side.
Body found floating in Tongass Narrows
Alaska State Troopers responded Saturday to a report of a body floating in the Tongass Narrows near Ketchikan.
Flood advisory in effect along portions of Chena River
A flood advisory is in effect for the Chena River at the Moose Creek Dam through Monday afternoon.
Wet weekend weather helps fire crews fight McHugh Fire
Heavy rain over the weekend helped firefighters gain a stronger foothold on the McHugh Fire, south of Anchorage.
Patterson, Marvin retain Crow Pass Crossing crowns
Scott Patterson and Christy Marvin defended their titles over the weekend in the 32nd annual Crow Pass Crossing.
Nikolai flood advisory extended by a day
The flood advisory along the Kuskokwim River near Nikolai has been extended through early Thursday afternoon.
APD identifies shooter, victim in fatal 4th of July shooting
Anchorage Police have ID'd a suspect in custody in relation to homicide Monday in South Anchorage.
Minor flooding expected in Nikolai
A flood advisory is in effect along the Kuskokwim River near Nikolai through early Wednesday afternoon.
One in custody following fatal Anchorage shooting
One person is in custody following a fatal shooting Monday in South Anchorage.
Anchorage woman dies in Big Lake ATV crash
An Anchorage woman is dead after an ATV collision in Big Lake. Alaska State Troopers responded to the crash at 5:45 p.m. Sunday.
Flood watch in effect for Denali National Park
A flood watch is in effect for parts of Interior Alaska. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rains over the past few days have caused water levels to rise around the Denali National Park, Healy, Carlo Creek and Kantishna.
Runners prepare for Seward’s annual Mt. Marathon race
Racers will begin their climb Monday morning up Seward's Mount Marathon, but both the men's and women's races will be without the 2015 champions.
U-Med road money stay with Muni after Walker vetoes reappropriation to university
Among Governor Bill Walker's vetoes announced earlier this week is the re-appropriation of nearly $19 million meant for the controversial Northern Access Project in Anchorage's U-Med District. But, that doesn't mean the money can be used for other projects.
Southcentral Alaska braces for heavy rains, rising water levels
A fast-moving storm is set to hit a wide swath of Southcentral Alaska starting Thursday evening. It's expected to start in the Copper River Basin and spread through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Anchorage and the northern Kenai Peninsula. Download Audio
Alaska fire season lagging behind preseason predictions
A lack of winter snow, early season ignitions, and a hot weather forecast had Alaskans bracing for another busy fire season. But, so far, it's lagging behind preseason predictions.
Troopers investigate double homicide near Wasilla
Alaska State Troopers have released the identities of two people found dead near Wasilla, are are investigating their deaths as a double homicide.