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OPINION: One brave Alaskan takes on a corrupt & compromised legal system

CrimeJuly 4, 2022

About 20 years ago Alaska’s state fish and game interests learned that the plight of rural Alaskans was linked to wolf control. The savvy bumper sticker “Eat Moose: 10,000 Wolves Can’t Be Wrong” said it well. No moose meant no meat in the Alaskan

Fairbanks employee with concealed gun thwarts robbery attempt

CrimeJune 27, 2022

During an attempted armed robbery at a Fairbanks tool shop this past Friday, an employee stopped the would-be perpetrator from stealing a bandsaw kit. According to the Alaska State Troopers’ dispatch, the attempted robbery took place on June 24, just after

Murkowski to speak with Alaska education leaders about guns & schools

CrimeJune 15, 2022

Correction: Sen. Murkowski was not one of 10 Republicans to announce support for new gun control measures. Murkowski said the group’s announcement was an encouraging step, but she has not yet given it her backing. Days after announcing that she is open

Alaska Troopers launch online reporting system for certain crimes

CrimeJune 10, 2022

The Alaska State Troopers have introduced a new crime reporting system that allows Alaskans to report information about certain crimes online. The new system, launched June 10, is for certain non-emergency crimes where the suspect is unknown and the incident

Anchorage pro-life center vandalized with graffiti, broken glass and nails

AbortionJune 9, 2022

A prominent pro-life pregnancy center in Anchorage was vandalized last week with graffiti, a broken front door and nails placed upright in the cracks of the parking lot. It is the latest in a string of attacks against pro-life centers and churches across the

Democrats must denounce violence & mayhem threatening our Union

AbortionMay 16, 2022

In all the efforts to demonize conservatives, be they congressmen, legislators, parents in front of school boards, columnists and commentators, the threats coming from the far left have either been ignored or approved by the leaders of the Democratic Party.

TODAY: Alaskans to honor fallen officers at memorial ceremonies

CrimeMay 13, 2022

On Friday, May 13, law enforcement officers from around the state, will gather in various locations to honor the 68 officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Alaska. In Anchorage, a gathering will occur outside of the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection

Chickaloon tribal police expansion to serve local and rural communities

CrimeApril 12, 2022

Chickaloon Native Village is in the early stages of revamping and expanding its tribal police force with the long-term goal of providing a unique law enforcement arrangement to Alaska Native tribes in areas where policing is historically limited or

Rep. Kurka backs effort to restore constitutional rights of Alaska grand juries

CrimeApril 11, 2022

Allegations of systemic corruption committed by state officials has captured the attention of gubernatorial candidate and current House Representative Christopher Kurka, who released a statement last week saying he believes the rights and duties of individual

Kenai Courthouse protest to resume against state officials thwarting grand jury investigations

CrimeApril 1, 2022

Alaskans concerned about the inability of state grand juries to investigate corrupt judges and officials, held a protest outside the Kenai Courthouse on March 30. The next demonstration is set for Wednesday, April 6. More than 30 people attended the first

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