A former FBI agent says Fairbanks police violated fundamental investigative protocol following the 1997 murder of John Hartman.
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Accused murderer appears in court
Bail was set at $1 million cash for 32-year-old Christopher D. Strawn.
Fairbanks Four: Fear, confusion prompted false confessions
Two of the Fairbanks Four say they lied to police about some of what they did the October 1997 night John Hartman was attacked, but maintain they did so out of fear and confusion, not guilt.
Alaska Supreme Court may hear Rayco Sales lawsuit
Simone Kim’s family allege that gun shop owner Ray Coxe is liable for his murder.
Updated: Juneau police investigate murder
Juneau police have identified the victim in Tuesday night’s shooting as 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook.
Church fire causes $40,000 worth of damage
The kitchen at Faith Lutheran Church caught on fire Tuesday afternoon. It started after cooking oil was left unattended on the stove.
Expert disputes boot print evidence in Fairbanks Four case
Bootprint evidence used to link one of the Fairbanks Four to the 1997 murder of John Hartman, are disputed by a forensic expert.
Who do you call to fix failing earthquake monitors? Volcano scientists.
A backlog of deferred maintenance and a lack of funding, coupled with the extreme environment, have caused some of the seismic monitoring stations to quit working over the past several years.
Suing A Nursing Home Could Get Easier Under Proposed Federal Rules
Many families must sign a binding arbitration agreement when a loved one is admitted to a nursing home, pledging not to sue if something goes wrong. Proposed rules would ban that requirement.
Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain
In one prison, spinning helps keep the pounds and rage at bay.