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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Peltola’s superpower: US House nominee disarms with unexpected niceness

Alaska congressional candidate Mary Peltola says there's power in making friends.
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Ketchikan Republicans censure Sarah Palin over ‘bridge to nowhere’ controversy

Despite the censure, the party chapter is still recommending that voters rank Palin ahead of the Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola.
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Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions

The decision by the conservative court majority sets the stage for further limitations on the regulatory power of other agencies as well.
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State health officials stress importance of vaccinating youngest Alaskans against COVID

Health officials also emphasized how thorough the research was on pediatric vaccines before they were authorized.
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In Sitka, more cats than you’d expect have more toes than you’d expect

Cats with polydactylism are born with extra digits. In Alice’s case, that means six toes on each front paw, for a total of 20 toes. Most cats have 18.
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Anchorage’s largest homeless shelter will close Thursday after 2 years. Here’s what to know.

Dozens of people will be left without a place to stay when the Sullivan closes on Thursday morning, officials say. They hope some will move into a new sanctioned campground.

Alaska rejected more than 7,500 ballots in the US House special primary. Here’s why.

The biggest reason for rejections was a lack of a witness signature, accounting for more than a third of rejected ballots.
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Two Rivers arson suspect pleads guilty to torching homes and lodge

Jamison Gallion's sentencing is scheduled for November 2-4.
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The East Fork Fire is no longer threatening lower Yukon River communities

Cooler, moister weather forecast for the coming days is expected to reduce the fire risk even more.
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Gov. Dunleavy signs budget, keeping forward funding for education and a $3,200 PFD

The budget is fairly close to what was passed by the Legislature in May, though Dunleavy did veto about $780 million in spending before signing it.
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Former Juneau mayor and Alaska broadcaster Dennis Egan dies at 75

Former Juneau mayor and state senator Dennis Egan died Tuesday morning in Oregon. He was 75. Egan served as mayor of Juneau from 1995 to...
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Despite community pushback, some say authorized homeless campground in Anchorage is needed

Community leaders say the abrupt opening of the Centennial Campground in East Anchorage was poorly planned, but homeless advocates say it’s a place where campers can feel safe.
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How are rising prices impacting you?

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Legislative aides call Anchorage Democratic Rep. Tarr’s behavior troubling

In a series of interviews, they describe a decade-old pattern of behavior.
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Northeast Anchorage residents air frustrations over Bronson plan for Centennial homeless camp

Northeast Anchorage residents are angry at the lack of notice from Bronson over opening Centennial Campground to homeless campers.
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The Anchorage woman stabbed by a known offender at Loussac Library is fighting to walk again — and close the loopholes that let him go free

Charges were dismissed again this month for the man who randomly attacked Angela Harris. She fears he could be released from a civil commitment and harm others.
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Abortion remains legal in Alaska, but some lawmakers hope a constitutional convention could change that

The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled repeatedly that abortion rights are guaranteed under that right to privacy.
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Norwegian Sun cruise ship docks in Juneau after hitting iceberg

The ship hit an iceberg near Hubbard Glacier on Saturday.