Sitka is one of several local departments who say the cuts are so deep, it could force their jail to close.
Public Safety
“Justice Not Politics Alaska” fighting changes to Alaska’s judge selection process
A statewide group is fighting a proposed change in Alaska’s judge selection process pushed by a Fairbanks Senator.
Four rescued after grounding near Kodiak
The crew of the 80 foot fishing vessel Savannah Ray issued a mayday call when they went aground in Chiniak Bay at about 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Shipping company pleads guilty to oil pollution
A shipping company has pleaded guilty to illegally dumping oily bilge water in the eastern Aleutians last summer.
School District settles with former teacher and coach
Bill Byouer receives $150,000 after his dismissal that stemmed from the Oregon boxing incident in 2012.
Juneau man “critical” after Mendenhall Valley assault
Juneau Police have charged a 48-year-old man with assault for allegedly beating another man so severely that he had to be medevaced to a hospital outside the city.
Rescued hiker: “We definitely got more than we bargained for”
Matt Callahan, one of four Juneau hikers rescued off a wind-scoured mountain earlier this month, says they got more than they bargained for in their search for adventure.
Haines Police faces serious shortfall in state budget
The Haines Borough Police Department and dispatch services could face a dramatic funding loss under Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed budget.
Chief Justice stresses need for rural presence
Chief Justice Dana Fabe made the case for preserving the judicial branch’s funding in her annual speech to the Legislature on Wednesday.
Firefighters respond to North Douglas house fire
No injuries were initially reported in the house fire on the 6400 block of North Douglas Highway.