The investigation resulted in part from the Disability Law Center’s 2020 complaint that the state has relied too heavily on locking up children with behavioral health disorders — often at out-of-state, for-profit psychiatric institutions.
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Hundreds of Anchorage residents could have COVID-19 vaccine appointments canceled
About 500 residents signed up for vaccinations even though they weren’t eligible under the state’s current criteria, according to city health officials.
Ketchikan borough assembly to consider opposing Roadless Rule lawsuit
The Trump administration’s Tongass exemption opened up approximately 9.4 million acres of federal forest land to potential road building and other development.
Haida centenarian to celebrate birthday in Craig
Hamilton’s advice is to be friendly, help others and to not dwell on bad things that may happen in life.
Without justice, Nome women seek path forward after sexual assault
The second in a five-part series called “Seeking Protection, Wanting Justice” that explores the community dynamics around sexual assault in Nome — and efforts by law enforcement to heal long-standing mistrust within the Alaska Native community.
Alaska’s Murkowski among senators pushing stripped-down relief package
The proposal of the 10 Republican senators includes direct payments of up to $1,000 but with lower income limits than earlier COVID aid bills.