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.”

State announces tentative deal with ExxonMobil to supply gas for Alaska LNG project

Agreement links Point Thompson production requirements to deal on Alaska LNG project. Listen now

Two major candidates file papers to run for Anchorage mayor

Rebecca Logan is the main challenger taking on incumbent mayor Ethan Berkowitz in the first election to be conducted by mail for the municipality.
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Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws

Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month.
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Iran’s president has died in a helicopter crash, state media reports

Iranian state media reported Monday that no survivors had been found at the site of the crashed helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi.

Kodiak Pacific Spaceport Complex participates in missile defense test

Kodiak Island’s rocket launch facility was one of the players in a missile defense test this week. Listen now

Dunleavy says Alaska is in a better position than other states to reopen some businesses

Gov. Mike Dunleavy said on Wednesday that Alaska is in a better position than other states to reopen hair salons, nail shops and tattoo parlors.

Arctic policy conference brings international leaders to Anchorage. Russia not included.

Arctic Encounter has taken on new focus as Russia's invasion of Ukraine put the Arctic Council on pause.

F-35s fly first training missions in Alaska skies

The small squadron on hand for Northern Edge is a preview of what’s in store for the Air Force in Alaska during the next few years. Listen now

First major interior wildfire blazing near Venetie

The season’s first major wildfire in the interior is drawing state and federal aircraft and personnel to the Yukon Flats.  The fire is burning...

Alaska’s Supreme Court Justice Talks About Diversity On The Court

The Alaska Supreme Court was in Barrow last week to hear a climate change lawsuit on the Barrow high school stage. Chief Justice Dana Fabe says it’s important for students to learn how their legal system works. The Chief Justice feels strongly that diversity on the bench helps communities have faith in the decisions judges make. In her chambers at the Boney courthouse in downtown Anchorage she spoke highly of her predecessor Jay Rabinowitz who believed all Alaskans should have equal access to the judicial system. Download Audio

Ice Jam on Yukon Causing Major Flooding in Eagle

An ice jam on the Yukon River is causing major flooding in Eagle. National Weather Service hydrologist Ed Plumb says both old and new...

Hickel recommends legislators turn down TransCanada gas plan

Former Governor Wally Hickel this morning asked legislators to reject Governor Palin's proposal to license TransCanada as developer of a North Slope gas pipeline...
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Contract negotiations to resume after striking Mat-Su bus drivers pack school board meeting

“This bus company does not care about the safety of these children as much as we bus drivers do,” Alice Smith told the school board.
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Congresswoman-elect Peltola lands in Bethel before heading to Washington D.C.

“I am so excited that we have actually elected a U.S. representative who is from here and she’s a woman," said Kathy Hanson.

Tanana Chiefs Conference Receives Suicide Grant

The Tanana Chiefs Conference is one of the recipients over 50 million dollars in youth suicide prevention grants announced yesterday for states and tribes across the country.
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New Juneau statue remembers ‘Titanic of the Pacific’s’ mythical sole survivor

A statue of Tommy the dog now stands in Juneau's Tee Harbor, near where he reportedly swam to shore after the 1918 sinking of the SS Princess Sophia.
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Conflict erupts between Bronson and Assembly on sixth night of combative mask testimony

A stark conflict between Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and Assembly leadership marked the sixth day of chaotic public testimony on a proposed mask mandate for the city.
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Anchorage man’s fate again before a jury in Spenard triple homicide

Anthony Pisano is charged with killing three men at a Spenard gold shop in 2017. An earlier jury failed to reach a verdict.

Most Alaska students are not proficient in reading and math, state test scores show

Seventy percent of third through ninth graders were not proficient in English, while 77% were not proficient in math.
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Haines residents could weigh in on divisive dock project

Mayor Tom Morphet said he wants an advisory vote to make sure “50 percent plus one of the community” is on board with how to rebuild the Lutak Dock.