Alaska's News Source

On today's Morning Edition, a controversial report this morning about Mary Peltola is making waves across the country, with even the president weighing in on it. Alaska's News Source spoke to the reporter who released the story, and we'll share what we've learned. And later, a data center in Cook Inlet is stirring up debate. Many argue our laws are outstripped by technology. We'll break down the debate and what both sides are saying.

Mary Peltola speaks out about the Trump DOJ lawsuit that is looking to block election results if incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses reelection. Testimony continued Wednesday in the trial of John Ivory, accused in the October 2025 crash that killed 34-year-old Lorraine Williams on Fireweed Lane, with jurors hearing crash reconstruction analysis and forensic testing that found Ivory’s blood clean. An 18 year-old Anchorage woman is lucky to be alive after collision with a moose.  

Today on the Morning Edition, after a scare over the weekend in Anchorage, Senate candidate Mary Peltola has returned to the campaign trail, holding a rally in Homer. We'll let you know what message she has for voters as we enter the last stretch before Election Day. And later, Sen. Murkowski is weighing in on the governor's race, announcing her endorsement for the next person to take the seat. We'll let you know who, and what it means

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski has endorsed Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor. We break down the details and reaction from other candidates.   Sentencing was postponed Tuesday for an Anchorage woman convicted in an animal cruelty case that included video of her striking her Saint Bernard dog with a shovel, after testimony from character witnesses ran long.   Starting next summer, Alaska Airlines is introducing four new nonstop routes from Anchorage.  

On today's Morning Edition, the cold is settling in for the winter, and in Anchorage, Homeless Connect is working to get help to those experiencing homelessness. We'll take you there and show you how it went. Plus, we're just a week away from Election Day, and officials are very busy at work getting things ready for the big day, even as early voting is still a busy time. We'll let you know what you need to be ready to cast your vote.