Kotzebue police work a little differently than in bigger cities in Alaska. For starters, most of them aren’t residents of the city, or even the state.
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REAL ID deadline extended to October 2021 as coronavirus limits DMV access nationwide
The federally-compliant REAL IDs were set to be required by October of this year for anyone traveling by plane throughout the United States.
State extends deadline for PFD applications to April 30
State PFD offices have been closed to the public since mid-March due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, prompting the extension.
Bush Alaska lawmakers seek extension of REAL ID deadline due to coronavirus concerns
Legislators who represent the bulk of Alaska’s villages are asking the state’s congressional delegation to try to extend the deadline for Alaskans to get REAL ID-compliant identification.
Updated: Alaska state basketball tournaments canceled
The Alaska School Activities Association canceled this year’s state basketball and cheerleading tournaments due to concerns over the coronavirus. They had previously been postponed.
Revisions to VPSO laws gain support from Native groups, though some parts remain controversial
A bill that would substantially reform the state’s Village Public Safety Officer Program received public testimony last week from various Native leaders across the state.