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.”

Vials of vaccine on a table

Despite rising vaccination numbers, health experts fear fourth wave of COVID-19 in Anchorage

Last Monday, Anchorage reported 112 coronavirus cases, its highest daily case count since January.

Initiative Limiting Access to Political Process Withdrawn

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau The supporters of the ballot initiative that would limit access to the political process Thursday withdrew today from the heated...
sign posted on green grass says "sign here" and says ranked choice voting "get rid of it"

Anti-ranked choice voting initiative clears first hurdle on way to November ballot

The state Division of Elections is working to verify signatures for the anti-RCV initiative, as well as one to increase the state's minimum wage.
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Alaskapox no more: Newly discovered disease and virus is to be called ‘borealpox’

The disease and virus likely exists in the environment well beyond the state’s borders, making the new name more scientifically accurate, officials say.

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