Today on the Morning Edition, no motors, no outside help, just 750 miles of cold water, and this year, Race2Alaska has a first to add to its already impressive belt of firsts and world records. Later, as we head deeper into summer and fish return to creeks and rivers, bears are out and about, visiting Anchorage neighborhoods regularly. We'll show you what you need to know to stay smart, safe and bear aware at all times, and know what to do if you should happen upon one.

On this Morning Edition, CPR is a vitally important part of first aid. Did you know immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival from cardiac arrest? We'll share the many reasons it's so important. Plus, you may have received a flyer about the LNG Gasline. We'll break it down for you and let you know what's at the center of discussion for lawmakers in Juneau.

A man was hospitalized early Tuesday morning with what police are calling life-threatening injuries near an east Anchorage elementary school.

The murder trial of Rhadames “Nino” Marmolejos Jr. continued this week in Anchorage, with prosecutors accusing the 34-year-old of killing 48-year-old Oscar Garcia during a confrontation over a $550 drug debt.

Lawmakers have until Sunday, July 19, to pass a plan to provide sweeping property tax exemptions for the developer, Glenfarne, of the proposed 807-mile LNG pipeline; a plan they say can make the pipe dream a reality. The bill has been tossed back and forth between committees and chambers for months.

Today on the Morning Edition, they say the early bird gets the worm, but what about the early babies at the Alaska Zoo? We'll pay them a visit and see what they get. Later, Town Square Park in Anchorage is looking, well, very different these days. If you're curious how long it might be until its new look is complete, you're in the right place. We'll bring you the latest updates on its progress.

The president is reinstating a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. What does that mean for Alaska?

State regulators last week denied Enstar Natural Gas Co.’s request for an advance determination that its proposed Cook Inlet gas storage project would be a prudent investment, citing unresolved questions about the project’s feasibility, timing and potential costs to customers.

The Fairbanks Fire Department is asking for the public’s help as they investigate a structure fire that took place at 212 16th Avenue on the evening of June 20.

On today's Morning Edition, the Chena River in the Interior has been at the center of discussion for a while about the construction of a river walk. We'll bring you the latest developments on whether or not that's happening. Plus, the Bear Paw Festival wrapped up this year by introducing something new, a flea market, to the equation. We'll share what the vendors said about the new addition to the festival.

Alaskan lawmakers react to the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.

Plus, the Anchorage Police Department identifies the drivers killed in the recent Potter Marsh crash.

Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us we've seen record rainfall in anchorage today and we'll continue the rain totals.

The Bear Paw Festival concludes after five days of fun. The new event that closed it out on a high note.

The Anchorage Police Department identifies the drivers killed in Thursday's Glenn Highway crash.

Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us the next storm arrives in much of Alaska, we'll see rain return but heat continues across the interior.

The Alaska Yoga Festival in Fairbanks teaches participants some relaxing routines with unique traditions.