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.”

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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

The "click-to-cancel" rule aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue the FTC overstepped its authority.
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Teen killed in second East Anchorage shooting Tuesday

Police said the 16-year-old boy’s death does not appear to be connected to another fatal shooting earlier that day.
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This year’s Alaska absentee ballots require two stamps, but USPS will still deliver them if you forget

The extra-long ballots are a result of the ranked choice presidential election. USPS says it'll still deliver them with insufficient postage.
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CVS and Walgreens are ailing. Here’s why.

America’s biggest pharmacy chains are closing hundreds of stores, laying off thousands of workers and rethinking their role in our lives.
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Nenana set to hold new municipal election

Local law allows the town of 417, which held its election Oct. 1, to hold a new one if voters have legitimate complaints about it.
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The city of Palmer has a new interim manager

He will hold the job until a new permanent manager is hired.
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AFN’s annual photo contest captures the spirit of the convention

Judges for the annual Alaska Federation of Natives subsistence photo contest had to pick a winner from than 100 images.
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Teen driver charged with DUI, manslaughter in deadly South Anchorage crash

Stefan Shearer, 17, is also accused of evidence tampering in the Monday crash along Bluebell Drive in South Anchorage.
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Anchorage prosecutor shortage leads to hundreds of criminal cases dismissed

City officials are working to hire more prosecutors, and state prosecutors were said to be stepping in to help.
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State argues court should dismiss climate lawsuit from eight young Alaskans

The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust is the latest effort by young Alaskans to establish a right to a livable climate.
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Central Kenai Peninsula faces shortage of childcare options

The childcare sector is experiencing a nationwide shortage, and the Kenai Peninsula is no exception.
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Petroleum drilling technology is now making carbon-free power

A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone.
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Man fatally shot in East Anchorage; police seeking suspect

Police responded early Tuesday to a man found dead on Rocky Mountain Court, near Russian Jack Springs Park.
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Separation deal limits what Palmer officials can tell former manager’s future employers

The agreement is similar to one now-former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie had with a previous employer.
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Trident Seafoods to sell Kodiak plant to Pacific Seafood

The Kodiak plant is the last to change hands after Trident moved to sell a third of its Alaska facilities starting last year.
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Alaska Capitol may begin screening all visitors in 2025, according to draft security proposal

Alaska's state Capitol is one of a few in the country to remain open to the public without a security screen required.
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Cargo ship headed to sea after weathering intense Unalaska storm

Four crew members evacuated from the Pan Viva, now heading to Washington, are back aboard after it lost its port anchor Saturday.
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Environmental group seeks limits on Alaska trawling

Oceana told the North Pacific Fishery Management Council that trawling threatens sensitive seafloor habitats.
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For Alaska’s leading U.S. House candidates, a grueling travel week that was — and wasn’t — unusual

Nick Begich and Rep. Mary Peltola saw three debates in three days, spanning more than 1,000 miles on the campaign trail.
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‘Cold Case,’ an Iñupiaq story of heartbreak and courage, sees Anchorage premiere

Cathy Tagnak Rexford's award-winning play, set in the fictional village of Gray Bay, tells a story all too real for many Alaska Natives.