But the governor says the Alaska House of Representatives should take its own look at the legislation, and make any changes members deem necessary.
Public Safety
Leroy Dick Tells Judge He Killed VPSO Madole
At a first felony appearance before the magistrate at the Dillingham courthouse Wednesday morning, Leroy B. Dick, Jr, 42, of Manokotak, initially refused legal counsel, telling the judge: “To be honest, I could say I’m guilty of the crime.”
VPSO Thomas Madole Killed in Manokotak
A Village Public Safety Officer has been shot and killed in the community of Manokotak, about 25 miles southwest of Dillingham.
Juneau police officers testify against bill reclassifying drug crimes
Senate Bill 56 would make it a misdemeanor to possess small amounts of narcotics like heroin, oxycodone, cocaine and meth with no intent to sell – crimes that are currently considered felonies.
Alleged meth dealer arrested at Juneau airport
Sheena Agustin is charged with misconduct involving a controlled substance in the third degree. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center, where she’s being held on no bail.
Dillingham plane crash victims recovered
The weather cleared up Saturday in the Bristol Bay region allowing the Alaska National Guard to recover the bodies of the pilot and copilot that were killed in Friday’s cargo plane crash north of Dillingham.
Jury rules in favor of city in Homer airport shooting case
A jury yesterday ruled in favor of the City of Homer and three Homer Police officers who were accused of acting recklessly during a 2006 shootout at the Homer Airport.
Begich Bill Would Define Mental Incompetence For Guns
Senator Begich said he does not know how many people fit that qualification in Alaska, but he estimated the number to be in the thousands.
Business owners charged with not remitting sales taxes
George and Virginia Jefferson both face 26 misdemeanors.
Updated: One dead, two injured in Haines skiing incident
One person is dead and two are injured after a backcountry skiing accident near Haines on Sunday.