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May 22 2019

Palmer man dies in Prince William Sound floatplane crash

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI-Homer | Crime & Courts, Federal Government, Public Safety, Southcentral, Transportation

A Mat-Su Borough man was killed in a floatplane crash on Tuesday in Prince William Sound, about 20 miles southwest of Valdez. It’s the third fatal floatplane crash in Alaska this month.

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI-Homer | May 22, 2019 6:00 pm

May 21 2019

Boards bar access and signs declare no trespassing at 401 Harris St. in Juneau, pictured here on Oct. 1, 2018.

Juneau explores using fines to address ‘chronic nuisance properties’

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Crime & Courts, Juneau, Public Safety

The city is looking into a new way to deal with properties that make frequent appearances on the police blotter.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | May 21, 2019 1:15 pm

May 20 2019

Boats tie up at Dillingham's small boat harbor on Wednesday, with many waiting to be pulled from the water at high tide. (Photo by Austin Fast/KDLG)

Judge dismisses Pebble-funded lawsuit against BBRSDA

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | Crime & Courts, Economy, Energy & Mining, Fisheries, Politics, Southwest, State Government

A Superior Court judge has dismissed a Pebble-backed lawsuit against Bristol Bay’s regional seafood development association.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | May 20, 2019 5:51 pm

May 17 2019

Murkowski sticks with GOP to confirm anti-abortion nominee to bench

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Federal Government, Politics

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped the Senate confirm President Trump’s 65th federal trial court judge. The nominee, Wendy Vitter, overcame substantial criticism from abortion rights groups.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | May 17, 2019 2:45 pm

May 16 2019

Alaska lawmakers say compromise crime bill repeals Senate Bill 91

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The compromise bill, which repeals a controversial criminal justice reform law passed in 2016, would lead to longer criminal sentences. The Alaska Legislature plans to take it up next week.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | May 16, 2019 4:56 pm

May 16 2019

A building in Kiana's old town. Inupiat people have occupied the site at the confluence of the Kobuk and Squirrel rivers since at least the late 1700s, according to archaeological investigations conducted by Brown University.

Lawless: One in three Alaska villages have no local police

By Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News | Community, Crime & Courts, Local Government, Northwest, ProPublica, Public Safety, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, State Government, Western

At least 1 in 3 Alaska villages has no local law enforcement. Sexual abuse runs rampant, public safety resources are scarce, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to cut the budget.

By Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News | May 16, 2019 4:19 pm

May 16 2019

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy describes his plans for a special session on the budget, education funding and criminal justice legislation, May 15, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Legislature’s failure to finish work leads Dunleavy to call immediate special session

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Economy, Juneau, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Dunleavy’s call for the special session focused on three budget bills, education funding, and criminal justice legislation.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | May 16, 2019 1:41 am

May 14 2019

Liz Cornejo explains the Palmer Project at a public forum focused on mining and water on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Cornejo is vice president of community and external affairs for Canadian company Constantine Metal Resources Limited. (Photo by Daysha Eaton, KHNS)

Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan and environmental groups appeal decision in mining case

By Claire Stremple, KHNS-Haines | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Crime & Courts, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Local Government, Southeast

A federal judge ruled in March that the Bureau of Land Management doesn’t have to consider future mine impacts when permitting for exploration.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS-Haines | May 14, 2019 3:54 pm

May 13 2019

Alaska lawmakers are trying to fight crime by toughening prison sentences. Not everyone agrees that will work.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | 2 Alaska, Alaska's Energy Desk, Crime & Courts, State Government

People who work with released prisoners say the best way to combat crime is enhancing access to programs that target mental health problems and drug addiction — not increasing prison terms.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | May 13, 2019 6:47 pm

May 13 2019

Workplace anti-discrimination agency sues free sample company, alleges ADA violations in Juneau

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Business, Crime & Courts, Health, Juneau

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges Club Demonstration Services denied a Juneau employee extra bathroom breaks to accommodate her medical condition in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | May 13, 2019 6:29 pm

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Crime & Courts

Palmer man dies in Prince William Sound floatplane crash

Juneau explores using fines to address ‘chronic nuisance properties’

Judge dismisses Pebble-funded lawsuit against BBRSDA

Murkowski sticks with GOP to confirm anti-abortion nominee to bench

Alaska lawmakers say compromise crime bill repeals Senate Bill 91

Lawless: One in three Alaska villages have no local police

Legislature’s failure to finish work leads Dunleavy to call immediate special session

Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan and environmental groups appeal decision in mining case

Alaska lawmakers are trying to fight crime by toughening prison sentences. Not everyone agrees that will work.

Workplace anti-discrimination agency sues free sample company, alleges ADA violations in Juneau

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