Michelle Theriault Boots is a reporter who covers news and features about life in Alaska, and has been focusing on corrections and psychiatric care issues in the state. Contact her at mtheriault@adn.com.
The ruling means more Alaskans incarcerated without in-person legal advice -- or opportunity for trial -- for more than a year will finally get to see their lawyers.
Cockrell has worked in Alaska law enforcement for decades as a fish and wildlife officer, director of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers and head of the Alaska State Troopers.
A campaign adviser for former Alaska administration commissioner Kelly Tshibaka said a disastrous experience with movers drove up costs for her family’s 2019 move north for a Dunleavy administration job.
After years of steady growth, Knik Glacier has exploded as a destination this winter, especially for fat-tire cyclists.
Three heli-ski clients, including a Czech billionaire, and two well-known guides were headed out of the Chugach Mountains when the helicopter struck the mountain and rolled downhill. One of the clients survived.
The Alaska Criminal Justice Commission recommended the Alaska Legislature adopt a “second look” law.
The incident served as a stark reminder of the dangers of traveling on the frozen glacial lake that officials say has seen more usage this season.
The FBI received a tip about Aaron James Mileur, 41, posting pictures and video footage of himself inside the U.S. Capitol building on Facebook.
Lee Screnock, the former owner of Arctic Treasures, was sentenced to five years of probation.
The head of Alaska’s leading tribal health organization stepped down after a former assistant accused him of “forcing and requiring sex” to keep her job. He denies wrongdoing and says their relationship was consensual.
The pre-pandemic paradigm for homeless shelters in Anchorage is likely gone for good. What comes after the Sullivan Arena model has yet to be decided.
He also resigned Tuesday from the University of Alaska Board of Regents. The ANTHC’s board of directors were meeting Tuesday afternoon “to address leadership transition.”
