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Live Blog: Hoonah homicide trial day 1

Live Blog: Hoonah homicide trial day 1

John Marvin, Jr., 47, stands trial for the August 28, 2010 deaths of Hoonah police officers Matt Tokuoka and Tony Wallace. After allegedly shooting both … more

Oregon sex abuse case documents out 7 scout leaders in Alaska

Oregon sex abuse case documents out 7 scout leaders in Alaska

Files show that seven scout leaders in Alaska used their position of power and trust to abuse children in five communities.

Hoonah double homicide trial to start Monday

John Marvin, Jr. is competent to stand trial. Superior Court Judge David George made that ruling on Friday afternoon after hearing from two psychologists give their opinion of Marvin.

Nevada woman charged in Alaska fraud case

A Nevada resident has been indicted for falsely taking annual checks given to Alaska residents for their share of the state’s oil wealth.

Accused shooter’s mental competency questioned

An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Friday morning in Juneau Superior Court in the state’s case against John Marvin, Jr. of Hoonah.

That could mean … more

Hoonah defendant to undergo another exam

Hoonah defendant to undergo another exam

John Marvin, Jr. stands trial on October 22nd for the alleged murder of two Hoonah police officers.

Tlingit artist told he’s violating federal law

A prize-winning Tlingit artist has been told he violated federal law by using feathers in his art work.

Palin seeks more than $22,000 in attorneys’ fees in dismissed lawsuit

Sarah Palin is seeking more than $22,000 in attorneys’ fees after a federal judge tossed a lawsuit brought against her.

Airline passenger charged with disorderly conduct

An airline passenger’s joke about a bomb caused authorities to shut down the main terminal at Alaska’s largest airport.

Suspected meth lab closed down

Two men arrested after police seized drug-making materials at the Hoonah lab.