Political observers say Alaska could be the path to presidential victory. Plus, a grant aims to help communities respond to climate issues.

Over time, medical mistakes are identified and corrected, but what is modern medicine getting wrong today?

A Valley Performing Arts production of the comedy musical "Something Rotten" opens this weekend.

Criminal cases in Anchorage are dismissed due to a lack of prosecutors. Plus, a discussion on subsistence rights at the AFN convention.

Sitka residents examine the impacts of the child care shortage. Plus, Trident Seafoods' sells its Kodiak fish processing plant.

Alaska's candidates for U.S. House debate the issues, less than a month from Election Day. Plus, Fairbanks has a new borough mayor.

The eclectic music improvisation program will be debuting their 10th season on Thursday, October 17 at Bear Tooth.

As tastes change in Japan, the lucrative Alaska herring market is disappearing. Plus, the Alaska Zoo gets a new addition: an Amur tiger.

New data shows Alaska donors are more likely to back moderate legislative candidates. And a Juneau hunter survives a brown bear attack.

Military officials consider Nome as a strategic seaport. Plus, the largest snow crab processing plant in the nation will remain closed.

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