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.”

Begich Seeks Arctic Opinion on Energy Development

Photo and Story by Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage As the nation’s only Arctic state, Alaska is bound to play a key role in ...

RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 1/2

Part 1/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the RUNNING...

RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 2/2

Part 2/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the RUNNING...

Challenging Don Young for House

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC Only one Democrat is running for Alaska’s US House Seat.  Harry Crawford is currently a state house member...

Comparing Gubernatorial Candidates’ Oil Tax Strategies

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Oil taxes may be the defining issue in the Democratic primary race for Alaska governor.  Former State Representative Ethan...

Murkowski: "Ted Was Alaska"

Annie Feidt and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage Thousands of mourners and a long list of dignitaries gathered at Anchorage Baptist...

Dignitaries, Family Talk About Stevens

Libby Casey and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage When the ceremony ended, the honor guard carried the casket out of the church, followed by...

Stevens’ Memorial Expected Attendees Announced

A list of expected attendees for former-Senator Ted Stevens' memorial service, which will be held tomorrow - Wednesday, August 18 - at 2:00 p.m....

Public Pays Last Respects to Alaskan Legend

Libby Casey, APRN – Anchorage At 9:30 this morning, the body of Senator Ted Stevens arrived at All Saints Episcopal Church for a public...

Anchorage Baptist Temple Prepares for Stevens’ Memorial

Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage The Anchorage Baptist Temple is busy preparing to host Senator Stevens’ memorial service Wednesday. The event is expected to...

Alaskans Pay Respects to Ted Stevens

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage At about 9:30 this morning, the body of Senator Ted Stevens arrived at All Saints Episcopal Church for a public...

Obama Signs Bill Giving Money to Medicaid, Teachers

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC President Obama signed into law last week a bill that sends states more than $26 billion for teacher...

Investigators Able to Move Most Wreckage from Meklung Hills

Adam Kane, KDLG – Dillingham The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation into the crash that killed Senator Stevens and four others...

Plane Crash Near McGrath Claims Two Lives

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage A plane crash near McGrath has claimed the lives of two people.  Alaska National Guard rescuers reached the downed...

Ron Duncan Speaks With APRN About Fatal Crash

Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage GCI President and CEO Ron Duncan spoke to APRN today about the Monday night crash that claimed the life...

NTSB Concludes Crash Scene Investigation

Lori Townsend and Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage NTSB investigators today had a few more details about Monday night’s crash that killed Senator Ted...

Stevens Funeral Details Released

Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage The funeral service honoring former Senator Ted Stevens is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m. His family...

Flags at Half-Staff for Former-Senator Ted Stevens

Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage The flags flying over the US Capitol are at half-staff today in honor of former Senator Ted Stevens. They...

NTSB Gives Updates About Crash

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage and  Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage The NTSB updated reporters late this afternoon on the crash that killed former-Senator Ted...

Alaska, Nation Mourns Stevens' Death

Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage Alaska and the...