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.”

Alaska GOP accuses Joe Miller of campaign finance violations

The GOP alleges Miller is misusing campaign dollars to inflate his real level of support. Listen Now

Central Council, state working to expand tribal court jurisdiction

Southeast’s largest tribal organization will soon be able to offer an alternative to the court system for some criminal cases. Listen Now

Sen. Sullivan address water concerns at AFN

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan spoke at AFN this afternoon about improving water and sewer access in rural Alaska and about helping Alaska Native veterans. Listen Now

Nikiski residents in limbo after LNG land grab

Over the last two years, the Alaska LNG project bought about 630 acres of land in Nikiski, on the Kenai Peninsula. That’s where the state and its partners hoped to build a giant natural gas liquefaction plant — and several homes were razed. Listen Now

Alaska’s largest Native organization endorses Clinton for president, first endorsement in history

For the first time, the Alaska Federation of Natives has endorsed a candidate for president — Hillary Clinton. Listen Now
Henry Phillips, originally “Ka-Ka-Ish,” was 12 years old in 1887 when he arrived at the Carlisle Industrial Indian School in Pennsylvania. His student file says he arrived from the Presbyterian Mission in Sitka, though both of his parents were still living. He returned to Skagway to work as a printer at the Daily Alaskan newspaper. (Public Domain image from National Archives and Records Administration)

Group working to bring remains of 15 Alaska Natives home from Pennsylvania

The remains of 15 Alaska Natives may soon journey home from the Carlisle Industrial Indian School in Pennsylvania. A small group of people working with the U.S. Army and the First Alaskans Institute have authored a resolution they hope to see passed at this year’s Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Fairbanks.
Fairbanks police Sgt. Allen Brandt was shot 5 times early Sunday. The suspect remains at large. (Dash cam screen grab from the Fairbanks Police Department)

Man arrested for shooting of Fairbanks police officer

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting of a Fairbanks police officer. Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie was taken into custody by Fairbanks police Tuesday morning in connection with the shooting of police Sergeant Allen Brandt. Listen Now

Really? Alaska in play in presidential race?

Alaska has not voted for a Democrat since LBJ in 1964. But pundits say even red states like Alaska are in play now. Pollster Celinda Lake says Hillary Clinton has made gains with Alaska men. Listen Now

Firefighters work to continue fighting Moose Creek wildfire

Firefighters working to contain the Moose Creek wildfire near Sutton are dealing with diminished winds after three days in which gusts, at times, reached 60 mph. Listen Now

For Caelus CEO, North Slope ‘big find’ wouldn’t be the first

In a shallow bay off Alaska’s North Slope, Caelus Energy may have made the biggest oil discovery the world has seen since 2010. If developed, the field could have a major impact on Alaska’s economy and the global oil market. But that’s a big “if” — there are plenty of obstacles to overcome. Listen Now

Elders and Youth conference kicks off today in Fairbanks

More than a thousand Alaska Natives, young and old, from across the state are meeting today at the 33rd annual Elders and Youth conference. The event, hosted by the First Alaskans Institute, is usually an opportunity for 13- to 18-year-olds to learn about leadership, civic engagement and consensus building alongside their elders. Listen Now

Late-season fire burning near Sutton

A late-season fire near near Sutton is keeping fire crews on their toes. The Moose Creek Fire was reported early Saturday morning, and as of Sunday afternoon is charted at around 300 acres. Listen Now

Wielechowski, Kastner fight for votes in East Anchorage

For a decade, Democrat Bill Wielechowski has represented an East Anchorage Senate district where Republicans outnumber Democrats. He attributes part of his success to one of the oldest political activities: knocking on neighbors’ doors, one at a time. Listen Now

Russian aggression unlikely to hit Arctic, say security experts

Moscow is antagonizing the U.S. on multiple fronts - in Europe, in Syria and in cyberspace. But security experts say in the Arctic, Russia is still playing nice. Listen Now

Fisheries panel hears transboundary mine concerns

Critics of British Columbia mining told a legislative committee Wednesday about the dangers of mineral extraction along transboundary rivers. Listen Now

Fairbanks advocates file another lawsuit against EPA over air quality

Fairbanks area air quality advocates have filed another lawsuit aimed at forcing the Environmental Protection Agency to adhere to Clean Air Act deadlines. Listen Now

Tribe explores ‘self-determination’ options in downtown Craig

Indian law is often complicated and obscure. But one bit of Indian law just got a lot more concrete for the Southeast community of Craig: the concept of land into trust. The Craig Tribal Association is the first Alaska tribe to apply to put property in trust with the federal government. The property in question: A building and parking lot in central Craig. Listen Now

Murkowski, Sullivan resign GOP posts after denouncing Trump

Alaska's two U.S. senators resigned leadership posts in the state Republican party in denouncing GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Listen Now

One last chance to protest at the end of an era for the Tongass

The federal government is getting close to finalizing a plan that could shape the future of timber in the Tongass National Forest. Various stakeholders have given input through the years. But if the objection letters are any indication, several agencies and groups are still not content — for different reasons. Listen Now

Pew report sees Alaska ahead of other states in its ‘sovereign wealth fund’

A national report says other states can learn from the example of the Alaska Permanent Fund as they seek to grow their own funds they’ve built from natural resource extraction. Listen Now