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Goals for new Alaska crime law range from harsher penalties for drug dealers to reducing recidivism
Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday signed into law a bill originally aimed at curbing the meteoric rise in opioid overdoses in the state, but which turned into comprehensive crime legislation that Alaska lawmakers approved in the final hours of the legislative session. A bill-signing ceremony was held at the Department of Public Safety’s aircraft hangar […] The post Goals for new Alaska crime law range from harsher penalties for drug dealers to reducing recidivism appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year. "It’s about preserving the lifestyle that keeps us in Juneau, which is about clean air, clean water, pristine environment and easy...
Damage control: Peltola walks back her support for Ambler mine access
Rep. Mary Peltola threw her staff under the bus during a radio interview on Tuesday, saying she did not approve of her name being put on a press release that was published by the Alaska delegation, which favors the construction of the Ambler Access Project, a road to a state-owned mining district.
The average single-family home costs more in Juneau than anywhere else in Alaska, study says
The average sales price for a single-family home in Juneau was nearly $510,000 in 2023 — which makes it the second year in a row that Juneau had the most expensive average in Alaska. That’s according to a study released by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development this month.
Anchorage Police update latest officer involved shooting
Police confirmed the shattered windshield of a patrol car was caused by a responding officer shooting at the suspect from inside the car, although police said the suspect was likely struck by shots fired after the officers exited their vehicle.
Daughter of Big Lake woman who was struck by motorcycle speaks out
A 79-year-old woman died tragically after being struck by a motorcycle on a paved walking path near Big Lake on Monday. Debbie Bitney, daughter of Nadara Williams, said her mother was on a walk with one of her best friends when the dirt bike hit her. Bitney says her mother was born in Anchorage, moved out of state, then moved to Big Lake about three years ago.
Former City of Houston treasurer sees prison time for pair of embezzlement schemes
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason sentenced the former treasurer for the City of Houston, Alaska to two and a half years in prison Tuesday for wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. Court documents say 67-year-old Jess Adams abused his exclusive access to city accounting...
State identifies trooper who fatally shot Soldotna man
The Alaska Department of Public Safety on Thursday identified the state trooper it says fatally shot a man in Kasilof early Monday morning as Gabriel Holmann. Troopers say Holmann shot 67-year-old Soldotna resident Kirk Medak after Medak charged a trooper patrol vehicle on South Kasilof Beach. Two troopers responded to the beach after receiving reports of Medak wielding a weapon. Medak was declared dead at the scene.
Homer Volunteer Fire Department extinguishes fire on Ocean Drive
The Homer Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire last Monday. According to Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Kirko, the owner of a building that is the former Qwik Stop convenience store and gas station on Ocean Drive found a fire on the west side of the building.
Pastor Banned From Airline After Allegedly Assaulting Wife on Flight
In a wave of recent mishaps in the sky, another has occurred. This time Involving a domestic dispute that ended with a pastor being banned from an airline. The incident occurred on an Alaska Airlines flight headed to Anchorage, Alaska from Seattle, Washington. Pastor Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. caused the disturbance on the aircraft. When he struck his wife in the head during the July 2nd flight.
Duckling who had hook removed from throat recovering at Anchorage’s Bird TLC
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A baby duck is recovering at Anchorage’s Bird Treatment & Learning Center after staff say a man found the young Mallard with a fishing line dangling from its throat at Cheney Lake Sunday. “There was only about an inch or two of line sticking out...
New survey shows some signs labor shortage in Anchorage is easing
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation released a report in May analyzing the jobs, skills, education levels and certifications most sought after by employers in Anchorage. AEDC president and CEO Jenna Wright said Anchorage still has more job openings than people that can take them, largely due to outmigration. But she...
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