News at 5 - May 16, 2026

Two people in Ketchikan are dead after a home catches fire, and a firefighter is treated at the hospital. Plus, firefighters battle flames on the Kenai Peninsula in the area a large fire hit about a decade ago, with officials saying Saturday that there's now minimal fire activity. Meteorologist Bailey Brain tells us strong winds continue to build across Southcentral through the weekend with the next round of wet weather arriving in southern parts of the state. And an education center opens near the Turnagain Arm. It's designed for research and monitoring Cook Inlet’s marine life, including beluga whales.