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.”

Murkowski and Sullivan strike familiar Alaska themes in response to Russian attack on Ukraine

Alaska’s U.S. senators renew calls to advance home-state priorities in response to Russia's war.
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After mishandled investigations, advocates cautious as Nome police try rebuilding trust

Under new leadership, the Nome Police Department has made some positive reforms, but advocates say a lot more work needs to be done to repair trust with the community.

Dunleavy urges calm as a volatile economy and tourism warnings add to Alaska coronavirus anxiety

As the coronavirus continued to cause havoc for the global economy Monday in ways that threaten the stability of Alaska's budget, the Permanent Fund and tourism, Governor Mike Dunleavy called a news conference to soothe Alaskans' anxiety.

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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It’s dipnetting season, and Alaskans say the annual tradition is about more than just filling their freezers

Alaskans fishing in Kenai said they enjoyed spending time with family and the sense of community built on the busy beach.

Whittier Harbor Expansion Dredges Up Old Oil Spill

Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage Efforts to expand the harbor in Whittier have run up against an old oil spill.  Last month, Harris...
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Anchorage School District principals to administrators: ‘We’re fed up.’

Anchorage School District principals expressed frustration and dissatisfaction about the way the school year has started at the ASD School Board meeting Tuesday.

Alaskans Pay Respects to Ted Stevens

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage At about 9:30 this morning, the body of Senator Ted Stevens arrived at All Saints Episcopal Church for a public...

Fresh, Drifting Snow Slowing Progress Along Iditarod Trail

In the final push for Nome, Iditarod mushers are making big moves and cutting rest, but fresh snow, and drifted trail isn’t only slowing the leaders – trail conditions have also slowed dog teams in chase mode. Download Audio

USFS chief says no to delay of Tongass timber transition

This morning in Washington, Forest Service chief Tom Tidwell said the same thing several different ways. He repeatedly insisted the plan to move to young-growth trees in the Tongass can sustain Southeast Alaska’s timber industry. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is unconvinced. Download Audio
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Tribe to hold virtual Dena’ina workshop for early language learners

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe received a two-year Emergency Native Language grant from the American Rescue Plan Act to hold free Dena’ina language workshops for beginners.
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Alaska’s U.S. senators pair help for Ukraine with border funds

Sending money overseas for Ukraine’s defense has become controversial among Republicans.

Pollock skins for Fido!

Like many pet owners, you may toss your dog tidbits from your plate – a fatty piece of meat here, a bit of fish skin there. Well, a couple of University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers are experimenting with turning some of Alaska’s finest scraps into dog treats.

Coalition of Alaska Native Groups Plan to Sue Over Critical Polar Bear Habitat

Jake Neher, KBRW – Barrow A coalition of Alaska Native groups say they plan to file suit against the Federal Government over...

Juneau police confirm Mayor Greg Fisk found dead at home

Juneau’s newly elected mayor was found dead in his home Monday afternoon. Greg Fisk was 70-years-old.

Army Troops Cope In The Cage

109 members of the military gather at JBER for two days of unsanctioned fighting.

About half of BP’s Alaska employees have accepted a job with Hilcorp

BP intends to sell its entire Alaska business to Hilcorp for $5.6 billion.
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‘People really pulled together’: Volunteers help fix Nenana’s frozen-up water plant

After Nenana’s water-treatment plant froze up Monday, leaving about 150 homes without water, city workers and volunteers got the system back up and running in about 12 hours.

Fire crews continue battle with Taixtsalda Hill fire, estimated at 4,700 acres

Hot, dry weather in the Interior is bringing wildfires to life. The Taixtsalda Hill Fire near Tok is estimated at 4,700 acres, after being started Monday by an unknown cause. Listen now