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.”

Kuskokwim River Flooding Upriver Villages; Red Devil Nearly Evacuated

Breakup on the Kuskokwim River is also flooding some upriver villages. Red Devil was nearly evacuated this weekend before water levels there began to...

UAA Gets Multi-Million-Dollar Donation from Anonymous Supporter

In the past few weeks, mysterious anonymous multi-million-dollar donations have arrived at a number of colleges and universities. One of them is the University...

Lawyers Meet to Discuss Joshua Wade Trial

One day after federal prosecutors filed to seek the death penalty in the Joshua Wade trial, both sides met this morning for a status...

Washington State Reports Swine Flu Cases

Alaska's closest U-S neighbor has 13 probable cases of H-1-N-1 swine flu. Washington State health officials identified the first cases in the state late...

Swine Flu May Divert Some Travelers to Alaska

The swine flu scare may divert some travelers to Alaska. Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

Energy Proponents Upset with Governor Over Stimulus Money

Renewable energy proponents are upset with Governor Sarah Palin’s decision to reject more than 28 million dollars in energy money under the federal stimulus...

Holland America to Reduce Port Calls to Haines in 2010

The cruise ship company, Holland America announce this week plans to reduce the number of port calls in Haines next year. This is the...

State Health Department Prepares for Swine Flu

The State Health Department set up an Emergency Operations Center today to respond to the threat of the swine flu outbreak. There are no...

Mexican Consulate in Anchorage Fielding Calls About Flu Concerns

Health officials say it is only matter of time until the flu gets here, given the frequency of travel to and from Mexico and...

State Officials Prepare for Swine Flu

The state’s chief medical officer says there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Alaska, but he says it’s probable the deadly flu...

Swine Flu Creates Turbulence at Alaska Airlines

The swine flu scare is creating turbulence in the travel industry, including Seattle-based Alaska Airlines. Tom Banse, Northwest News Network Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska Legislators Talk Shop in DC

About a dozen legislators from Alaska are in Washington D-C attending a national conference on issues facing state legislatures. Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC Download...

Delegation Introduces New Version of Sealaska Lands Bill

Alaska’s Congressional Delegation introduced companion bills in the House and Senate Thursday proposing additional land selections in the Tongass National Forest for the Sealaska...

Democrats in Congress Push to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Democrats in Congress continued their push today (Thurs) ofan energy bill that would cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and develop renewable energy. Libby Casey, APRN...

Alaska’s National Parks Receive Boost from Stimulus

Alaska’s National Parks will receive more than 21 million dollars from the Economic Recovery Act. Libby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C. Download Audio (MP3)

Commerce Secretary Seeking Comment on Halibut Fleet

The Secretary of Commerce is taking public comment on a proposed rule that would establish a limited-entry system for the guided sport halibut fleet...

Legislators Look Back on 90-day Session

When the legislature adjourned Sunday night with no special session in sight, lawmakers had a chance to look back on the first year they...

Juneau’s New Senator Wants New Office Building for Capital

A 45 million dollar state office building for downtown Juneau is now a capital city priority for next year’s legislative session. And Juneau’s new...

Indigenous Leaders Meet in Anchorage

Representatives from indigenous peoples all over the world are meeting this week in Anchorage to prepare for this winter’s climate treaty talks in Copenhagen. Steve...

Juneau Has New Senator

The capital city finally has a new senator. Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell administered the oath of office to Dennis Egan last night, after the Senate had...