On today's Morning Edition, the call told her he was gone. Now his wife tells us who he was. Mike Grimes, a man who chased the sky, loved his family and lived every day like it mattered. Plus, was it murder or was it suicide? The jury in the Hildabrand trial has reached their verdict. We'll share the latest in our continuing coverage of the case.

On today's Morning Edition, we'll bring you dramatic video as a full plane of passengers suddenly loses power over the Brooks Range. Plus, it's smelly, messy and a job many of us would never volunteer for, but Anchorage teams are sifting through your trash. From uneaten lunches to brand new clothes, we'll tell you why officials want to know what you're throwing away.

After massive back and fourth, hurt feelings, a special session and lots of finger pointing, the governor has signed the state budget.

A family member of Josh Novakovich, a 25-year-old who died after going out on the water at Turnagain Arm, is remembering him on Facebook through the passions and person they say he was.

Federal investigators are focusing on a possible engine problem after a Wright Air Service Cessna Caravan carrying nine passengers made a hard emergency landing Monday in the Brooks Range shortly after taking off from Coldfoot, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

On today's Morning Edition, the Petersburg Dan Sullivan is pushing back against the state's decision to remove him from the ballot in the Alaskan Senate race. We'll tell you what the courts have ordered and how it's moving forward. Later, it's either expensive to find, hard to find or, worst case scenario, both. The Anchorage Assembly is looking into giving parents more childcare options. We'll show you how they're planning on doing so.

Today on the Morning Edition, Alaska's wild beauty can also be wildly dangerous. Alaska State Troopers release the name of the man swept away in Turnagain Arm. We'll share the warning from rescuers for anyone thinking of surfing the Bore Tide. Later, crews continue to battle the Starry Fire as the community of Anderson remains under evacuation orders, but many haven't left. We'll share why and show you what's happening on the front lines.

A suspended Anchorage defense attorney pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to one count of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, a significant development in one of the largest drug trafficking cases in Alaska history.

Alaska State Troopers say the body of the paddleboarder who went missing Friday in Turnagain Arm has been recovered.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain during a training flight Monday morning, according to the USCG.

From Anchorage to Fairbanks, solstice celebrations took over the weekend with people across the state soaking up the longest day of the year. Plus the city of Anderson in Interior Alaska remains under 'go now' evacuation orders as the Starry wildfire continues to burn.