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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Alaska Airlines workers to vote on a new contract that could put them among the highest paid airline workers in the industry

IAMAW represents around 5,300 Alaska Airlines reservations and customer service agents, ramp workers and other employees. About 900 of those workers are spread out across Alaska.

Investigation shows BP Alaska reckoning with multiple accidents and leaks

BP isn't disputing that the incidents took place. The company has already taken extreme steps to address the issue. Listen now

Alaska lawmakers struggle with dividend debate

Alaska lawmakers are running out of time this session to pass legislation aimed at resolving the annual debate over what size dividend should be paid to residents from the state’s oil wealth fund.

Polar bears take center stage in the US House

At a U-S House hearing today, critics of the delay in listing polar bears as threatened were dissatisfied by the answers they heard from...
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Two Alaska reporters explain the sexual assault allegations against Iditarod musher Brent Sass

The Iditarod's decision came nearly four months after the race received a letter accusing Sass of sexual assault.

SEARHC Medevacs Turned Over To Private Company

Guardian Flight takes over all SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium medevacs on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Amid assault allegations, Rep. Zach Fansler resigns

District 38 Representative Zach Fansler has resigned. Listen now
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After a pandemic year, ‘extreme hip hop’ aerobics takes hold in Anchorage’s Pacific Islander community

Community leaders say that after the severe impact of COVID-19 on the Pacific Islander community, there's been a renewed focus on health and fitness.
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Alaska senators say time running out on funding for scholarships, medical education, Power Cost Equalization

State senators in Juneau raised alarm on Tuesday about the money swept from state budget accounts into a harder-to-access piggy bank: the Constitutional Budget Reserve.

Wildlife Managers at Odds Over Wolves

State and federal wildlife managers are at odds over wolves in the eastern interior. The feds are concerned about a declining wolf population...
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Here’s how to track campaign cash in Alaska elections

A guide to searching the records of the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
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No one hurt in Talkeetna taco truck explosion

The blast damaged nearby buildings and could be heard miles away.

Fiery Testimony, Complex Problems at Mat-Su Visit From VA Secretary

A listening session held Thursday night in Wasilla by the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs was dominated by complaints about the healthcare system for veterans.

Sullivan ad criticized for ‘anti-Semitic’ images

The campaign of Sen. Dan Sullivan is taking heat for an ad that critics say is anti-Semitic.
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Alaska Native dance groups perform for packed crowd at Quyana Night

“We’re always happy to share the songs of our ancestors,” said Jolene John, who performed Thursday night with her dance group from Toksook Bay.

Legislators talk up smarter crime fighting

The Legislature today opened this year’s session with a major push toward reducing crime in the state. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau

Mushing Explained Video: Genetic super-dogs

How exactly are sled dogs different from typical house dogs? Dr. Stuart Nelson, the Iditarod’s chief veterinarian, compares dogs to NFL players. On a pro team, the sled dogs would be the wide receivers. “They’re fast, they’re light on their feet. A lab would be more like a defensive tackle,” said Nelson.

Federally funded heat pumps are coming to Prince of Wales Island

Spruce Root partnered with Alaska Power & Telephone to secure the $2.5 million award, which will also support a technician training program.

Attorney General pushes back on ACLU lawsuit over court cuts

Department of Law says it doesn't believe the governor's vetoes are unconstitutional, and that the ACLU's suit risks elevating the judiciary above other branches of government.

‘Stop the Violence’ Walk Asks Community to Pay Attention

After two recent shooting deaths of local teenagers, more than 60 people marched through the rain in East Anchorage on Sunday afternoon to raise awareness of violence in the community. Download Audio