Top Stories

News stories, radio and TV episodes that warrant one of six spots on our homepage. The homepage is in chronological order of publication date, so stories are moved off the homepage as more are categorized “top stories.”

A woman performs a break dancing move

Will this Alaskan be the first U.S. Olympic breakdancer in 2024? | INDIE ALASKA

Bri “Snap1” Pritchard is a b-girl from Anchorage who has competed and won breaking competitions across the country. She may be one of the first Olympic breakdancers.
An green bedroom with a bed in the middle

Covenant House opens long-term housing, job training facilities for homeless youth

Covey Academy offers vocational training, housing and connections to community organizations.
a person holds a sign that reads "abortion is basic healthcare"

What the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for Alaska

While there's still access to abortions in Alaska after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights supporters say they're concerned about what's to come.
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Alaska Supreme Court ruling keeps Sweeney off House ballot

The Alaska Supreme Court on Saturday upheld a lower court’s ruling that will keep Republican Tara Sweeney off the ballot for the August special election in Alaska’s U.S. House race.
smoke billows from a wildland fire

Wasilla pilot killed while working on response to Interior fire

Douglas Ritchie had worked at Northern Pioneer Helicopters for 12 years and was its lead pilot
a woman in a meeting room talks into a microphone

Legislative aides call Anchorage Democratic Rep. Tarr verbally abusive, unfit for state Senate

In a series of interviews, they describe a decade-old pattern of behavior.
Burnt trees in a forest after a forest fire

East Anchorage wildland fire now 100% contained, cause remains under investigation

But there’s still work to do in the wooded area near Campbell Park.
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Norwegian Sun cruise ship docks in Juneau after hitting iceberg

The ship hit an iceberg near Hubbard Glacier on Saturday.
people hold up a large banner that reads "keep abortion safe & legal"

Abortion remains legal in Alaska, but some lawmakers hope a constitutional convention could change that

The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled repeatedly that abortion rights are guaranteed under that right to privacy.
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The Anchorage woman stabbed by a known offender at Loussac Library is fighting to walk again — and close the loopholes that let him go free

Charges were dismissed again this month for the man who randomly attacked Angela Harris. She fears he could be released from a civil commitment and harm others.
A man in a blue shirt puts gas in his car.

How are rising prices impacting you?

We want to hear from you.
A woman in a tie dyed shit and hat wipes her eye standing over a camping tent

Despite community pushback, some say authorized homeless campground in Anchorage is needed

Community leaders say the abrupt opening of the Centennial Campground in East Anchorage was poorly planned, but homeless advocates say it’s a place where campers can feel safe.
A man with a bullhorn speaking to a crowd

Northeast Anchorage residents air frustrations over Bronson plan for Centennial homeless camp

Northeast Anchorage residents are angry at the lack of notice from Bronson over opening Centennial Campground to homeless campers.
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Former Juneau mayor and Alaska broadcaster Dennis Egan dies at 75

Former Juneau mayor and state senator Dennis Egan died Tuesday morning in Oregon. He was 75. Egan served as mayor of Juneau from 1995 to...
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Gov. Dunleavy signs budget, keeping forward funding for education and a $3,200 PFD

The budget is fairly close to what was passed by the Legislature in May, though Dunleavy did veto about $780 million in spending before signing it.
An aerial photo of smoldering tundra

The East Fork Fire is no longer threatening lower Yukon River communities

Cooler, moister weather forecast for the coming days is expected to reduce the fire risk even more.
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Two Rivers arson suspect pleads guilty to torching homes and lodge

Jamison Gallion's sentencing is scheduled for November 2-4.

Alaska rejected more than 7,500 ballots in the US House special primary. Here’s why.

The biggest reason for rejections was a lack of a witness signature, accounting for more than a third of rejected ballots.