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.”

Governor declares emergency for Alaska Native languages

Gov. Walker’s order directs the state to use traditional place names on state signs and to promote indigenous languages in public education. Listen now

Alaskans arrested in anti-Kavanaugh protest at US Senate

Alaskans protesting the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court were arrested Tuesday morning outside the D.C. office of Sen. Dan Sullivan. "I want a world where all teenage girls believe that we're going to care, even 50 years later," one Alaskan organizer said. Listen now

Report: Maintaining service levels would leave state short $200 million next year

The report lets lawmakers know that some of the things in the budget this year can’t be repeated. Listen now

Alaska has a climate change policy. Now what?

The state of Alaska recognizes that climate change is happening. And rather than wait around for outside help, the 37 page document outlines the prospect of local solutions to mitigate the damage. Listen now

Murkowski: Kavanaugh debate now about ‘victims and their ability to tell their story’

Alaska senator says the discussion has moved beyond the nominee's qualifications and become "a greater dialog, a national conversation, about women who've become victims." Listen now

Murkowski said to find Kavanaugh accuser ‘very credible’

Sen. Murkowski told a reporter at midday that she was withholding her judgment until she heard from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now

Sullivan undergoes emergency appendectomy, in ‘good health’ following procedure

Senator Dan Sullivan underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Listen now

Protesters gather at Murkowski’s Alaska offices asking her to torpedo Trump’s Supreme Court pick

Across Alaska today, hundreds gathered at Sen. Murkowski’s satellite offices - rallying against Kavanaugh's nomination. Listen now

Walker would seek tougher penalties for drug and sex crimes

The other candidates for governor want to repeal Senate Bill 91. Listen now

Gov. Walker’s ‘roadless rule’ panel takes shape

Timber, fishing and mining interests have been tapped by Gov. Walker for an advisory panel over development in the Tongass National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service is eyeing an Alaska-specific rule that could relax road building and logging restrictions. Listen now

Red Dog Mine, in hunt for more ore, proposes new road

One of Alaska’s largest mines is moving toward a significant expansion, applying for state and federal permits to build a 10-mile road to a pair of new prospects in a remote part of Northwest Alaska. Listen now

Murkowski’s office deluged with calls about Kavanaugh

Sen. Murkowski's spokeswoman won't say how the calls are split, pro vs. con, but Alaskans urging a "no" vote are making their case loudly, and the ACLU is  flying dozens to D.C. to deliver that message in person.

Federal kidnapping, drug charges announced in 2017 Anchorage case

U.S. Attorney's Office uses high-profile case to emphasize growing cooperation between law enforcement agencies in Alaska.
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FEMA assesses issues after national emergency alert test

“Some people didn’t receive it at all. Some people received it multiple times. Some people had their phone on silent and only heard a vibration. Other people didn’t hear anything at all,” a FEMA official explained. Listen now

Assessing the state of Alaska’s recession

Alaska’s economy has been in recession for three years now. But 2019 may be a turning point. Listen now

Alaskans take flight in last-minute push to persuade Murkowski to vote no on Kavanaugh

With Sen. Lisa Murkowski one of the undecided Republicans who could sink Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, Alaskans who oppose him are boarding flights to make their case to the senator in person. Listen now

Federal judge weighs Fairbanks Four civil case

The Fairbanks Four allege racial bias drove police misconduct — including coercion of false confessions and fabrication of evidence — that led to their wrongful murder convictions. Listen now

Three-way race for governor complicates campaign strategies

There’s a large early lead for Republicans in requests for absentee ballots. Listen now

Murkowski votes ‘No’ but Kavanaugh nomination advances

Sen. Murkowski said she found Kavanaugh’s angry, confrontational demeanor at a Senate hearing to be a breach of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Listen now

Alaska GOP vows ‘significant response’ against Murkowski

The chairman of the Alaska Republican Party is vowing to repercussions against Sen. Lisa Murkowski for opposing the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now