Corinne Smith
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Troopers investigate in-custody deaths, “just as we would for any other unanticipated death that occurs in Alaska,” a spokesperson said. -
Alaska Head Start programs are reeling after the regional federal office was closed, uncertain about grant administration and future funds. -
Lawmakers still haven’t resolved the looming deficit caused by a collision between education spending, the PFD and lower oil revenue. -
House Bill 36 requires a court hearing within seven days to help prevent foster youth from unnecessarily long stays in acute psychiatric facilities. -
DOC officials attributed more in-custody deaths to “natural causes,” like illness and chronic disease, and say they’re working to improve suicide prevention measures. -
The Key Coalition for Alaska's advocacy week focused on protecting Medicaid benefits, eliminating support-service waitlists, supporting infant learning programs and more. -
National crime data for 2023 shows Alaska’s overall violent crime rate was more than 540% the national rate, largely driven by aggravated assault. -
“It’s been a nightmare,” said David Owens with the union American Federation of Government Employees. “I’ve had people call me all day long." -
Researchers estimate 22% to 38% of observers are victimized each year. Women are twice as likely to experience some form of harassment, intimidation or sexual assault. -
Bargaining parties reached a tentative deal with support from federal mediation, after talks stalled in a deadlock last month.
