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.”

Alaska Natives concerned over Stevens indictment

Reaction from the Alaska Native community over the indictment has been mostly one of concern for the future stability of funding for rural communities...
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LISTEN: How an Alaska hospital’s understanding of COVID-19 has evolved

Among those watching the coronavirus the closest is Alaska Regional Hospital's Infection Prevention Coordinator Jenny Mayo, who works with frontline staff and hospital administration on minimizing the impact of infections from things like viruses.
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COVID-19 cases grow among Juneau’s homeless population

A cluster of positive COVID-19 cases among Juneau’s homeless population has risen to 31 people.

Wielechowski to file suit against Permanent Fund Corp. on Friday

Senator Bill Wielechowski plans to file a lawsuit Friday seeking to force the Permanent Fund Corporation to transfer the full amount for Permanent Fund dividends this year. Listen now

Alaska’s next west coast storm forecast to hit farther north, as some communities still recover from September flooding

The most serious impacts are expected from Shishmaref to Kotzebue and up the coast to Utqiagvik.
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No new mandates: Gov. Dunleavy will continue to rely on voluntary measures in response to COVID-19

More than 20% of the 1,539 Alaskan cases have been announced in the last five days.
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‘We are working on this’: Troopers get significant tip in 2020 Interior missing-persons case

Troopers Capt. Eric Spitzer says this week's break advances one of four cases of Alaska Native people reported missing in the Fairbanks area two years ago.
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Alaskans line up at polls, as large number absentee ballots wait to be counted

There were long lines at polling places across Alaska on Tuesday, despite more votes being cast early and by mail than in the past.

Judge OKs Compensation Plan for Sexual Abuse Victims

A judge has approved a compensation package for victims of sexual abuse by clergy overseen by the Fairbanks Diocese. Anchorage attorney Ken Roosa...

Supreme Court agrees to hear Alaska Hovercraft case again

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to rehear the case of an Alaska moose hunter whose use of a hovercraft in the Nation River got him in trouble with the National Park Service. Listen now

Chinese delegation visits Kodiak as Trump administration issues new proposed tariffs

A delegation from China visited Kodiak Island with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, touring fish processing plants in Kodiak and Larsen Bay. Listen now

Enstar to Lower Rates

Residents in Southcentral Alaska can expect to pay lower natural gas rates starting in January. Enstar Natural Gas Company’s annual rate change...

Grounded Landing Craft near Kodiak will Float Soon

The U.S. Army Reserve is preparing to move the landing craft Monterrey, which  has spent all week aground near Kodiak. The vessel struck a...
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Alaska’s 2nd fatality-free year of commercial fishing could be part of a trend

The U.S. Coast Guard says the credit belongs to the fishermen themselves.

Alaska Interior mayors gather to demand state's help with energy costs

Local mayors will lead a rally in Fairbanks tomorrow to draw attention to the energy crisis in the interior. The rally is timed to...

Legislators Becoming Skeptical of Some of Parnell's Economic Data

Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau Lawmakers have become skeptical of some of the data they’re getting from the Parnell administration about the future of the...

Campbell Won’t Seek Reelection

Lt. Governor Craig E. Campbell announced today he will not seek another term as Lieutenant Governor and is withdrawing from the August 24, 2010...
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Murkowski wins Alaska’s U.S. Senate race

With ranked choices tabulated, Murkowski got 53.7% of the vote to Kelly Tshibaka’s 46.3%.

XS Platinum Hopes to Revise Old Mines, Open New Ones

Daysha Eaton, KDLG – Dillingham A mine is in the works for Togiak National Wildlife refuge near Dillingham. Mining claims were made for...