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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.”

Allen Scheduled for Sentencing, Loses Plea for Delay

The man at the center of Alaska’s political corruption scheme will be sentenced next Wednesday. Today a federal judge denied...

Justice Department Anti-Corruption Head Stepping Down

The head of the Justice Department's anti-corruption unit is stepping down after the office's botched trial of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. The...

State Loses Key Child Welfare Case

The state of Alaska has again lost an attempt to overturn a decision that favors Alaska tribes in child welfare proceedings. The...

Crawford Raises $18,700 to Unseat Young

State Representative Harry Crawford (D-Anchorage) has raised $18,700 for his bid to unseat Congressman Don Young. Libby Casey, APRN – Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Shell Gets White House Approval to Drill in Beaufort

The Obama Administration has approved a drilling plan by Shell Oil in the Beaufort Sea – with conditions.  The federal Minerals Management Service...

Public Gets Access to Developing State Energy Plan

The leaders of the state Senate Resources Committee on Monday opened a way for the public to participate in developing a statewide energy...

Federal Relief for Western Alaska Yet to Arrive

Federal relief for Western Alaska residents is not on the way anytime soon. Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

Missing Denali Plane Located

Yesterday's search for a small Cesna missing in the northern part of Denali National Park ended when the crash site was located. Dan Bross,...

Homeless Team Meets in Anchorage

Representatives from over 30  agencies, organizations and government departments gathered at Anchorage City Hall for the initial meeting of the "Homeless Team." They...

Governor Offers Update on Rural Energy Plans

During his brief address, the governor also gave an update on the administration’ buy cheap kamagra s plans for helping rural Alaska with their...

NOAA Head Says Offshore Oil Plans Should be Reined In

The head of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration says proposed offshore drilling plans for Alaska’s coasts should be reined in because of concerns...

Bethel Votes to Reverses Damp Status

Alcohol will become unrestricted in Bethel. Bethel has been damp for 32 year but that's sure to change now. Proposition One ...

Juneau Sailor Recovering in Anchorage Hospital

A Juneau man whose boat sank in Sitka Sound over the weekend is recovering in an Anchorage hospital. Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka Download...

An Insidious Drug on the Rise in Anchorage

In Anchorage, use of an insidious drug is on the rise, while treatment programs for addicts are squeezed for funds to treat clients. Ellen...

CIRI Aiming to Help Railbelt Energy Needs

Cook Inlet Regional, Incorporated, or CIRI, an Alaska Native Corporation on Friday added another piece to help fill the long-term energy needs of...

Fairbanks Formally Welcomes Back Stryker Brigade

The Stryker Brigade Combat team based out of Ft.Wainwright was formally welcomed home at a ceremony in Fairbanks on Thursday. Dan Bross, KUAC –...

State Rep. Coghill to Fill Vacant Senate Seat

North Pole Representative John Coghill (R) has been chosen to replace Republican Gene Therriault in the state Senate. Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Download Audio...

Federal Workers in Alaska Could Get “Locality Pay”

Federal workers in Alaska may soon start getting what’s called “locality pay” instead of a COLA, or Cost of Living Adjustment. Libby Casey, APRN...

Bethel Overturns Alcohol Restrictions

In Bethel, voters have overturned alcohol restrictions in place since 1977. The election results are unofficial, but if they stand, Bethel will no...

Mat-Su, Homer Say No to Sales Tax

Municipalities across the state held elections yesterday. In the Mat-Su Borough voters defeated a three percent sales tax/property tax cap proposition by a...