Public Safety
Homer Spit damage from high seas declared local emergency
A full moon pushed tides to over 22 feet starting Friday, which continued to build with each tide.
‘Enough is enough’: King Cove officials hail Biden Administration backing for Izembek road
While residents call the road a matter of life and death, environmental advocates say it could threaten vital wildlife habitat.
Making Alaska roadways safer | Talk of Alaska
Anchorage has had a lethal stretch of pedestrian deaths in recent months. We discuss what’s being done to lower these tragedies on this Talk of Alaska.
Anchorage police shootings review calls for better nonlethal tools, de-escalation and officer supervision
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says the review of 45 police shootings is informing changes to policies and officer training.
Juneau man accused of killing 1-month-old infant
The Friday arrest of James White, 44, follows a seven-month investigation by police into the girl's April 15 death.
Trump’s threats of mass deportations lead to hard discussions for families
As Donald Trump ramps up promises, 11 million Americans related to immigrants without legal status are having hard talks.
Anchorage Assembly considers budget amendment to study civilian oversight of police department
The proposed amendment would be for a $75,000 contract with NACOLE, the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement.
Troopers choose Bethel as their new HQ for western and northwest Alaska
Capt. Andrew Merrill, commander of troopers' C Detachment, said the move is part of a push to make rural Alaska an agency priority.
Kuskokwim River search continues for missing ATV rider near Bethel
Troopers say another rider traveling behind the man Friday reported seeing tracks leading into a hole through ice on the frozen river.
‘One person at a time’: Anchorage’s new HOPE team aims to boost outreach to the city’s homeless population
The team pairs an Anchorage Police Department officer and a social worker, and works to connect homeless people with resources and assistance.
Memories, stories and family heirlooms make the final move from Newtok
The Newtok Village Council has decommissioned the village, deeming it too unsafe to live in.
Former Pilot Station mayor pleads guilty to felony election interference
Arthur Heckman Sr. admitted Thursday to concealing municipal ballots and directing officials to not hold an election.
Man dies in early-morning Muldoon shooting
Police say the man was found shot in a vehicle early Friday off Muldoon Road. Medics tried to save his life but declared him dead.
Trump announces he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general
"Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System," Trump said.
‘All public services … decommissioned and shut down’: Newtok’s end is imminent
The last residents are moving to Mertarvik, as the local tribal government has deemed the village too unsafe to remain there this winter.
Anchor Point man arrested after shots fired at Homer health nonprofits
Police say Josiah Kelly, 30, confessed to shooting at a clinic for people recovering from addiction and substance use disorder.
Man arrested in Tuluksak following early morning shooting
Troopers say 28-year-old Peter Napoka allegedly shot an adult male in the foot and fired at others.
At least 8 teens injured in an explosion at a Kodiak beach party
“Thankfully, at this point, nobody has died from this — this tragic incident," said a trooper spokesman.
3 nominated for upcoming vacancy on Alaska Supreme Court
Gov. Mike Dunleavy will have 45 days to make a final selection that will make the court majority female for the first time.
Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in South Anchorage, police say
This marks the 14th pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Anchorage this year.
FBI seeks suspect who painted swastikas on Wasilla pregnancy center
The FBI says the suspect painted nearly a dozen swastikas early Oct. 20 on the HeartReach crisis pregnancy center.
Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons
People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol hope Donald Trump fulfills his promise to pardon them.
Fairbanks mother charged with murdering her 5-year-old son
Police say Cedar Mae Sarten, 42, faces a first-degree murder count in the Oct. 14 death of Robert Sarten.
Alaska fisher could get 6 months in prison after attempting to kill sperm whale
Dugan Paul Daniels pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor earlier this year, and prosecutors released their sentencing recommendation.
Anchorage police are still searching for the mother of an infant found dead last week
“We're concerned about her well-being at this point in time,” Anchorage Police Department Capt. Amanda Fisher said.
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