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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Legislature relaunches Alaska Children’s Caucus

The revival of a legislative group focused on providing support to children from birth to adulthood comes as the state faces systemic issues in child care and education.
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She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska?

A breast cancer patient who received similar treatments in Seattle and Juneau saw significant differences in cost.

Amidst calls for police reform, Anchorage School District opts to keep School Resource Officer program

The program is used across the country and stations local police officers in public schools.

Oil revenue is up in state’s spring forecast

Lawmakers from the two majorities in the Legislature had different responses to the news. Listen now
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Passenger in Anchor Point plane crash dies as NTSB report shows buckled wing during descent

Alaska State Troopers say Kristen Fenske died Wednesday morning, after the Dec. 8 crash that killed pilot Kurt Stjean.

State receives $56 million in federal relief for 2016 pink salmon season disaster

On Wednesday, the state learned how much of $200 million in federal funds will go to recovery from the 2016 pink salmon season disaster in the Gulf of Alaska. Listen now
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State of Art: Fairy houses turn a normal Anchorage walking trail into something magical

A short walk up the narrow, winding path through the lush forest reveals miniature structures made from natural materials.

Alaskans discuss some of the state’s biggest boondoggles | Alaska Insight

Alaskans have dreamed and schemed some big tourism and economic ideas for the 49th state through the decades. Everything from a giant styrofoam igloo lodge, to a city under a dome and a freshwater pipeline to California.

After car trouble on a rural road, an Unalaska teenager dies of hypothermia

The state medical examiner has ruled hypothermia as the cause of death of Alexis Magalong, an 18-year-old high school senior who was found dead Saturday near Unalaska's Summer Bay.

Kenai Flooding, Some Residents Evacuating

Parts of the Kenai Peninsula are experiencing flooding rivers and waterways as seasonal snow and glacier melt combines with a couple days of consistent...

U.S. House Democrats promoting their own energy plan

The back-and-forth over energy continues on Capitol Hill. Today Democratic House leaders announced their plan to lower gas prices and increase renewable energy. They're...

Wolf attacks creating stir in Fairbanks

The Department of Fish and Game held a public meeting in Fairbanks last night to share information on recent wolf attacks east of town...
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All 5 passengers aboard Titan sub are dead after a ‘catastrophic implosion’

All five passengers aboard the missing Titan submersible have died following a "catastrophic implosion of the vessel," the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.

How A Juneau Kid Turned His Passion Into A Profession

Jon Devore started skiing and skydiving as a kid growing up in Juneau. Now, he skydives, speedrides and performs Hollywood stunts for a living. Download Audio
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3 men sentenced for wading in river with feeding bears at Katmai

One of the men was caught on a livestream camera wading into Brooks Falls and taking a selfie in front of the bears.

Tea Party Express Comes to Anchorage

Story and Photo Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage Top officials with the Tea Party Express were in Anchorage on Monday to begin campaigning for...
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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified-documents case

Aileen Cannon cited the manner in which a special counsel was appointed to investigate Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

Gov. Palin Continues Last Tour of State

Gov. Sarah Palin is touring the state in her final days in office. In the last few weeks, she's visited Kotzebue and Fairbanks to...

DeeDee Jonrowe second musher to scratch in 2018 Iditarod

Willow musher DeeDee Jonrowe has scratched from the 2018 Iditarod. Listen now
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Without the Alaska Moose Federation, roadkill salvage falls to charity

Moose didn’t stop crossing the road when the Alaska Moose Federation closed up shop late last year. And there are still hungry families that can use the roadkill meat.