Kevin Nauska is headed to trial for manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 3 death of Jordon J. Sharclane.
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Fairbanks Four indictments and convictions thrown out, men walk free
A Fairbanks judge has dismissed the indictments and convictions of four men who have served 18 years in jail for a murder they say they did not commit.
West Juneau stabbing suspect indicted on manslaughter charge
Nauska will be arraigned in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday.
Adak sifts through aftermath of disastrous storm
Tugs broke from their moorings, roofs were torn off, and windows were broken in. Several air-cargo containers were also blown across town.
Narcotics worth $24K stolen from Bethel clinic
Clinic workers arrived at the clinic to find the front door busted, the safe forced open, and glass from the pharmacy door shattered across the floor.
Nome judge admits to misconduct, will undergo sensitivity training
He had previously denied all wrongdoing. But before the commission, Dooley acknowledged the insensitivity of his comments and apologized.
Young defends right to arms for people on ‘no-fly’ list
Alaska Congressman Don Young doesn’t think much of the proposal to keep people on the no-fly list from buying guns.
State to Fairbanks 4: Say you’re guilty and go
The deal would also require the four men withdraw claims of innocence, and not pursue compensation for wrongful conviction.
Juneau keeps conversation going on heroin
Legislators, police officers and behavior health specialists are gathering together this weekend in Juneau for a townhall discussion on heroin. They’ll be focused on finding local solutions to help people suffering with addiction.
State embraces new justice report with prison reform specifics
Unless the state reforms its criminal justice system, all of Alaska’s prisons will be full by 2017.