25 years after Sophie Sergie was found dead in a UAF bathtub, Alaska State Troopers make an arrest
State troopers used new DNA technology to identify a suspect now living in Maine.
Alaska Supreme Court rejects laws restricting Medicaid coverage for abortions
On a 4-1 vote, the court held that the definition of “medically necessary” violated the state’s equal protection clause.
Gov. Dunleavy offers Alaska National Guard for Mexican border patrols
In short video, the governor says a Mexican border issues could threaten Alaskans.
Cuts to homeless services in Dunleavy budget would displace hundreds of vulnerable people, providers say
The cuts would ultimately cost Alaska more in emergency medical calls, jail stays and increased use of the state foster care system, said one official.
Dunleavy budget prompts hiring freezes and warnings of local tax increases
Local government administrators said they are evaluating big budget cuts as a result of policy changes and reduced spending.
‘One of my worst fears’: Colorado trail runner who killed mountain lion describes his life-or-death fight
He locked eyes with the cat, yelled and waved his arms over his head to make himself look bigger. But it lunged for his face anyway.
Dunleavy places chairman of Alaska oil and gas oversight commission on administrative leave
Hollis French has been put on leave with pay, while Gov. Mike Dunleavy considers his future employment over complaints that he breached security and was frequently absent.
Kodiak chiropractor charged with assaulting woman withdrawn from state board
Christopher Twiford, 45, was arrested after a physician called Kodiak police to report that a woman’s injuries were likely caused by an assault, including strangulation.
Fairbanks police name officers who shot and killed suspect
The four officers have all been placed on administrative leave, the Fairbanks Police Department said.
Fishermen using beacons to track gear could face fines up to $19K per day
Automatic identification systems attached to fishing gear are regarded as a godsend by many fishermen. But those who use them could face big fines.
Dunleavy budget plan would ‘gut’ University of Alaska system and force big cutbacks for public schools, educators say
Campus closures, program cuts and layoffs loom if the budget moves forward as planned, the UA president says.
State paying private consultants $1 million a month to pull API from brink of regulatory disaster
Alaska’s only psychiatric hospital is under four separate “grievous letters of correction” from four different agencies.
