A man found guilty of sexually assaulting and killing a woman in Tenakee Springs a decade ago has won an appeal for post-conviction relief. The Juneau Empire reports the Alaska Court of Appeals ruled Friday that James Harmon received inadequate representation from an attorney appointed to represent him. Harmon was sentenced to 72 years in…
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More Alaska families choosing home schooling for their kids
A growing number of families in Alaska have been enrolling their children in a home schooling program that officials say offers flexibility to those who live far from their nearest school. The Peninsula Clarion reports that Interior Distance Education of Alaska, based out of Galena School District on the Yukon River, is attracting students throughout…
Kenai Peninsula College now implementing UA’s tobacco ban
Staff and students at the Kenai Peninsula College have started the spring semester with the campus’ new tobacco ban now in effect. The Peninsula Clarion reports the policy has been implemented for the entire University of Alaska system since Dec. 31. The use of tobacco or substitutes, vape pens and e-cigarettes is prohibited on all…