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.”

Stimulus Money to Finance Alaska Research Vessel

A new, 242-foot research vessel is on the way for the University of Alaska's School of Fisheries and Ocean Science. To be paid for...

State Fights Season’s First Wildfire

The state is fighting the season's first big wildfire in the interior. The Broken Snowshoe Fire is burning about 10 to 15 miles north...

Violations of Open Burning Suspensions Continuing

Despite fire officials' best efforts and the biggest wildfire on the Kenai Peninsula in two years, people continue to violate the open burning suspension...

Governor Palin Asks For Federal Disaster Help

Governor Sarah Palin is asking the federal government for help with recovery efforts after heavy flooding this spring. Palin sent a letter to...

Senator Begich Tours Afghanistan

Senator Mark Begich is in Afghanistan with four other Senators, meeting with soldiers and government officials. Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Yukon Floodwaters Are Receeding Near Russian Mission but Still Pose Threat

Photo by Gabriel Duny Yukon River floodwaters are beginning to receed in Russian Mission, although the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings in...

Denali Climber Remains Missing, Search Continues

No sign so far of a missing solo climber on Denali.i National Park Service spokeswoman Maureen McLaughlin says there was no sighting of 41-year-old...

Governor Palin Vetoes $28 Million in Stimulus Money

Governor Sarah Palin today on Thursday followed through on her threat to veto federal stimulus money for energy conservation projects. The Governor is giving...

Ocean Conference Opens in Seward

The 33rd Annual Conference of the Center for Oceans and Law Policy is underway at the Marine Education Center in Seward. The conference in...

Congress Passes Restrictions on Credit Card Rules and Bill to OK Guns in Parks

Alaska's Congressional delegation has voted to tighten regulations on credit cards - and to allow loaded guns in national parks. The credit card reform...

Senator Murkowski Lifts Hold on Interior Pick

Senator Lisa Murkowski has lifted her hold on the President's pick for Deputy Interior Secretary. She and fellow Republican Bob Bennett of Utah were...

Skwentna Man Facing Charges for Feeding Bears

A Skwentna man who has gotten international attention for feeding bears outside his cabin faces twenty counts of criminal misdemeanor charges for his activities. Dave...

Target Range Draws Fans and Foes

Bodenberg Butte, just Southwest of Palmer, is a rural community edging the Knik River. The area is popular with local folks for its fishing, canoeing...

Oversight Panel to Explore Contracts With Alaska Native Corporations

The head of a U.S.  Senate oversight panel is looking into the small business contracts awarded to Alaska Native Corporations. Senator Claire McCaskill, a...

Villages Still Battling Yukon High Waters

Flood waters are still roiling along the Yukon River. Many villages are not out of danger by any means, and river watch flyover teams...

The Kenai Catches A Weather Break

The weather is now cooperating with firefighters battling the East End Road wildfire outside of Homer. Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer Download Audio (MP3)

Wildfire Spread Near Homer

The wildfire burning near Homer has grown to over a thousand acres in size. By last night, 124 fire personnel were on scene, 17...

Crews Battling Wildfire on the Kenai

Photo By Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer Fire crews continue to battle the first major wildfire to hit the Kenai Peninsula this year at mile...

Senator Murkowski Battles Interior Nominee

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski helped lead the Republican charge Wednesday to block President Obama's nominee for a top Interior Department post. David Hayes's...