Corinne Smith
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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. -
Every year, more than 2 million fish return to the Copper River delta, and crews benefit from strong marketing, as well as being the first on the water. -
Flights across Southeast Alaska have been diverted or delayed after a small commercial plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Friday morning at Juneau’s airport.
