Feeds | KBRW - AM/FM Silakkuagvik Communications https://www.kbrw.org “Top of the World Radio” Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:44:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 No decision on MMHOP: The controversial housing proposal is postponed https://alaskapublic.org/news/anchorage/2026-10-08/no-vote-on-mmhop-the-controversial-housing-proposal-is-postponed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:44:23 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/no-decision-on-mmhop-the-controversial-housing-proposal-is-postponed/ Sponsor Erin Baldwin Day called for a work session Wednesday to sort through more than a dozen proposed amendments.

]]> Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it. https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5963905/suicide-black-americans-discussion-analysis Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:37:02 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/suicide-is-up-among-black-americans-we-need-to-talk-about-it/ NPR’s Michel Martin hosted a panel conversation about mental health and suicide in the Black community, exploring a difficult subject in deeply personal conversations.

]]> 3 Alaska governor candidates say they’ll make Juneau mansion home https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-08/3-candidates-for-alaska-governor-plan-to-live-in-juneau-mansion-if-elected Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:21:17 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/3-alaska-governor-candidates-say-theyll-make-juneau-mansion-home/ Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Republicans Bernadette Wilson and Dave Bronson all pledged to live in the Juneau mansion during a candidate forum in the capital city. Republican Treg Taylor did not attend the event.

]]> Alaska gubernatorial candidate settles campaign finance complaint with state regulators https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-08/alaska-gubernatorial-candidate-settles-campaign-finance-complaint-with-state-regulators Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:58:09 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/alaska-gubernatorial-candidate-settles-campaign-finance-complaint-with-state-regulators/ Treg Taylor agreed to pay a penalty and update his campaign finance reports.]]>

Treg Taylor agreed to pay a penalty and update his campaign finance reports.

]]> Alaska governor hopeful Bernadette Wilson’s court record shows lawsuits over unpaid bills https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-08/alaska-governor-hopeful-bernadette-wilsons-court-record-shows-lawsuits-over-unpaid-bills Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:55:58 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/alaska-governor-hopeful-bernadette-wilsons-court-record-shows-lawsuits-over-unpaid-bills/ Wilson was the top Republican vote-getter in the August primary, but questions have lingered about her troubled financial history, starting with problems paying a mortgage and, later, her company’s bills.

]]> The Anchorage Weekender: A ski swap, a gaming expo and 6 more local events https://alaskapublic.org/the-anchorage-weekender/2026-10-08/the-anchorage-weekender-a-ski-swap-a-gaming-expo-and-6-more-local-events Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:19 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/the-anchorage-weekender-a-ski-swap-a-gaming-expo-and-6-more-local-events/ The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. Luckily for us, there is plenty to do.]]>

The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. Luckily for us, there is plenty to do.

]]> New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5995360/venezuela-nicolas-maduro-torture-charges Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:05:37 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/new-u-s-indictment-charges-former-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-with-torture/ U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.]]>

U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.

]]> Trump to rally for Sullivan in Wasilla next week https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-08/trump-to-rally-for-sullivan-in-wasilla-next-week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/trump-to-rally-for-sullivan-in-wasilla-next-week/ Polls show Sen. Dan Sullivan faces stiff competition to keep his seat. Alaska is one of seven tossups that could decide whether the GOP keeps its Senate majority.

]]> 4 people on NASA’s Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5992845/nasa-spacex-crew-12-international-space-station-iss-splashdown Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:34:39 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/4-people-on-nasas-crew-12-mission-return-to-earth-after-8-months-in-space/ Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science experiments and research.]]>

Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science experiments and research.

]]> White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5994416/white-house-correspondent-april-ryan-reflects-on-reporting-while-under-attack Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:24:23 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/08/white-house-correspondent-april-ryan-reflects-on-reporting-while-under-attack/ Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump’s crosshairs. Her new book is Notes on a Blacklash.

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