Today on The Morning Edition, a major shake-up at the Department of Education - with 50% of the department on the brink of being let go. Plus, the latest from the State Capitol.

Today on The Morning Edition, a major shake-up at the Department of Education - with 50% of the department on the brink of being let go. Plus, the latest from the State Capitol.

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The Morning Edition March 12, 2025

With the increased possibility of an eruption from Mt. Spurr, we wanted to find out what plans are in place in the event of a volcanic eruption in the state. Jeremy Zidek, public information officer with the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, spoke with Reporter Olivia Nordyke to explain what happens if an eruption should occur.

With the increased possibility of an eruption from Mt. Spurr, we wanted to find out what plans are in place in the event of a volcanic eruption in the state. Jeremy Zidek, public information officer with the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, spoke with Reporter Olivia Nordyke to explain what happens if an eruption should occur.

In Depth Alaska: Preparing for a possible volcanic eruption

The controversial education funding bill to increase the base student allocation by $1,000 passed through the state House on Wednesday in a 24-16 vote. The bill now advances on to the state. Plus, The Alaska Volcano Observatory says new magma is likely the cause of volcanic unrest at Mount Spurr.

The controversial education funding bill to increase the base student allocation by $1,000 passed through the state House on Wednesday in a 24-16 vote. The bill now advances on to the state. Plus, The Alaska Volcano Observatory says new magma is likely the cause of volcanic unrest at Mount Spurr.<a href="https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/03/12/leapfrogging-them-all-way-nome-iditarod-fans-follow-iditarod-by-plane/" data-tb-link=""></a>

News at 6 - March 12, 2025

With the increased possibility of an eruption from Mt. Spurr, Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey sat down with Dave Schneider, geophysicist with the Alaska Volcano Observatory, to learn what they are seeing to make them think an eruption is more likely now and how they are monitoring the mountain.

With the increased possibility of an eruption from Mt. Spurr, Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey sat down with Dave Schneider, geophysicist with the Alaska Volcano Observatory, to learn what they are seeing to make them think an eruption is more likely now and how they are monitoring the mountain.

The Morning Edition March 12, 2025

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