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It’s peak bear season at Katmai National Park. That means visitors to Brooks Camp are waiting their turn to get on crowded viewing platforms, while this season over 10 million viewers have watched the action via web-cam. Listen now

Reinforcements called in to fight McHugh fire; new OCS study shows inconsistency among workers, lack of training; Anchorage homeless shelters overwhelmed with patrons; Alaska delegates cry 'miscount' as all 28 are tallied for Trump; Sullivan gives Trump-less address to GOP convention; Legislative working group could aim to resolve thorny problems; Hollis French appointed to AOGCC by Walker; North Slope records fall with ‘unprecedented warmth’; St. George takes steps to protect their marine environment; World Eskimo Indian Olympics to be first without beloved 'Big Bob'

Opening ceremonies for the World Eskimo Indian Olympics are tonight at 6 o’clock. Competitive events will begin at the Carlson Center this morning at 11. For 56 years, Fairbanks has hosted the event that draws Native athletes and dancers from across the state and even across the circumpolar north. This is the first year without a beloved champion for whom this year’s games are dedicated. Listen now

A wildfire south of Anchorage has tripled in size over night. Listen now

Commercial salmon fishing in Alaska is closely regulated, with the Department of Fish and Game opening and closing fisheries based on calculations of the fish population. But where do they get the information to make those calls? Listen now

Juneau’s privately owned electric utility, AEL&P, has already broken ground to build an industrial diesel plant to meet growing demand. And for the city’s residents that means the price for electricity is likely to go up. Before the development goes any further, some community members are asking the state’s regulatory commission to take a closer look. Listen now

When members of Turkey’s military tried to seize control of their country last week, Turks living overseas – including in Alaska – weren’t immune to fear and uncertainty.

Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:TitleArtist / Composer (if known or if…

A late season fire bust has state and federal response agencies scrambling across the interior. Listen now

Anytime someone breaks in somewhere to steal or commit a felony, that’s a burglary. It’s a crime of opportunity that can affect anyone, said Juneau police Lt. David Campbell. Listen now