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.”

Senate to vote on energy bill

The U.S. Senate is expected to take a procedural vote tomorrow to see if an energy bill focused on renewable sources and conservation can...

Ice loss dramatically affecting walrus population

Biologists are getting a clearer picture of how walrus responded to the early and rapid ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea last summer. Annie Feidt,...

Plan would return sea birds to infested island

The federal government released a plan today to exterminate rats from Rat Island, on the Aleutian chain. Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge website Lori Townsend, APRN...

Anchorage wolf pack targeting dogs

It looks like Fairbanks isn't the only city in the state dealing with a rash of pet dogs being attacked and killed by packs...

Move made to offset shrinking pollock quota

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has voted to nearly double the size of the Bering Sea yellowfin sole fishery for 2008. Charles Homans, KIAL...

NASA study sheds new light on auroras

Scientists are now one step closer to understanding the inner workings of the northern lights. Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage

Still no takers for Mat Maid

The state is still trying to find a buyer for Matanuska Maid Dairy. Friday's bid deadline came and went without a single offer. Ellen...

Search called off for missing Medevac chopper

Rescuers have called off the search for a Medevac helicopter that went missing a week ago with four people on board. Annie Feidt, APRN -...

Palin calls for 4% increase in state budget

Governor Sarah Palin introduced her state spending plan today for the legislature to consider during next year’s session. Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

Wolf attacks creating stir in Fairbanks

The Department of Fish and Game held a public meeting in Fairbanks last night to share information on recent wolf attacks east of town...

Supreme Court rejects Hale property case

The Hale family, formerly known as the Pilgrims, have come to the end of the road in a fight with the National Park Service...

Ex-lawmaker Kott gets six years for corruption

Former lawmaker Pete Kott was sentenced this morning to 6 years in federal prison for his role in Alaska's ongoing corruption scandal. David Shurtleff, APRN...

Palin wants huge boost in school funding

Governor Sarah Palin today presented a $3 billion budget to pay for the state’s education needs for the next three years. Dave Donaldson, APRN -...

Salmon controversy goes international

In recent months, salmon fishermen in western Alaska have complained that levels of chinook salmon caught by Bering Sea pollock fishermen have hurt their...

Obama setting up shop in Anchorage

Presidential candidates typically ignore Alaska during primary season, but that could be changing. Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

State files lawsuit against Mercer for shortfall

The state today filed suit against the consulting firm that was monitoring and advising the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems when the current...

Decision could drop pollock catch limit

Federal regulators are poised to approve a large drop in the catch limit for Bering Sea pollock, Alaska’s largest fishery. Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska

Kenai plant closure leaves 150 jobless

One of the largest employers on the Kenai Peninsula closed its doors for good today. The Agrium fertilizer plant in Nikiski is laying...

ConocoPhillips chief visiting DC for pipeline plan

The President of ConocoPhillips Alaska, Jim Bowles, is in the nation's capitol today rounding up support for the gas pipeline proposal that was given...

Governor releases savings plan

The Palin Administration has unveiled its plan for the state to save and invest more than $7 billion of increased oil revenues and reserves...