Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage
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UA Board of Regents approves $909.8M operating budget
The University of Alaska Board of Regents have adopted the system’s $909.8 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Just under $335 million of that comes from the state. Download Audio
Man in Wasilla shot by State Troopers after charging at them with a knife
Alaska State Troopers shot a man wielding a knife Thursday evening in Wasilla. Download Audio
‘Big Mud Fire’ ravages Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge
A lightning-sparked wildfire is burning in Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge, in the state's interior.
APD: Spenard shooting under investigation
Anchorage police are investigating a shooting near the intersection of Spenard Road and Minnesota Drive.
Medfra Fire grows to more than 1,600 acres, firefighters battling winds
Crews are battling a large blaze about 50 miles southeast of McGrath, dubbed the Medfra Fire.
Man charged in fatal South Anchorage shooting
One man is dead and another in custody after a fatal shooting in South Anchorage on Wednesday.
Tudor, Old Seward intersection closed through at least part of Saturday
The intersection of Tudor Road and the Old Seward Highway will remain closed through at least part of Saturday as crews repair a broken water main.
Next interim UAF chancellor will be internal candidate
The next interim chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks will be either a current or former UAF employee. Download Audio
Tyonek Corporation expands aircraft maintenance, cyber warfare wing
Tyonek Native Corporation's aviation services wing is expanding its aircraft maintenance and cyberwarfare business with the acquisition of a new facility in Mississippi. Download Audio
AK: Food trucks forging way into Anchorage downtown dining scene
Lunchtime options in downtown Anchorage have long been dominated by traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants, but now, hungry downtown diners will have some new options near the Park Strip, at a space that has been converted into a food truck forum for the newly-minted K Street Eats. Download Audio
University considering accreditation change in face of budget gap
As lawmakers ponder their options to fix Alaska's widening fiscal fissure, the University of Alaska is investigating ways to fill their impending budget gap – which could be as much as $75 million. Download Audio
Alakanuk man arrested after hitting brother-in-law with ax
A man from the Western Alaska village of Alakanuk is in custody after striking his brother-in-law in the head with an ax.
Hiker dies after fall in Denali National Park
A hiker died last week in Denali National Park. Searchers discovered the remains of 24-year-old Michael Purdy Sunday near the north end of Savage River Loop Trail.
Seward Highway crash leaves two dead near Girdwood
Two people are dead after a crash over the weekend on the Seward Highway north of Girdwood. Alaska State Troopers responded to the collision just after 7 p.m. Saturday. Download Audio
Wasilla pilot avoids injury after plane loses power
A pilot avoided injury in Wasilla over the weekend, after a mechanical mishap. Download Audio
Lawmakers pass bill strengthening Alaska Code of Military Justice
House Bill 126 - updating the Alaska Code of Military Justice - has passed the Legislature and is on its way to Governor Bill Walker's desk. Download Audio
Walt Monegan reappointed as Commissioner for Department of Public Safety
Walt Monegan is, again, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety. Download Audio
Bill strengthening Alaska’s Code of Military Justice passes out of one committee into another
House Bill 126, aimed at strengthening the dated Alaska Code of Military Justice, passed out of the Senate State Affairs Committee Thursday morning and now moves on to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Download Audio
University of Alaska braces for cuts, warns of economic impacts
As the legislature's conference committee hashes out the state's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the University of Alaska is standing by, waiting to see just how large the fiscal dent will be. Download Audio
Seawolves fall to Lubbock Christian in NCAA Division II championship game
The University of Alaska Anchorage women's basketball team fell 78-73 to Lubbock Christian on Monday in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game in Indianapolis. Download Audio