January 23, 2026 (Juneau, AK) – Last week, Ernest Roy Johnson Jr., 37, was sentenced on two counts of Attempted Sexual Assault in the Second Degree. Johnson’s convictions were based on a June 2024 incident in which Johnson attempted to have sex with …
Since her announcement, the momentum has been undeniable. Supporters have poured in from every region of Alaska. Volunteers are signing up. Local leaders are speaking out. Communities that have been ignored are rallying behind a candidate who understands …
The Alaska Annual Drug Report provides a statewide overview of illegal drug trafficking trends, narcotics seizures, drug-related arrests, and enforcement activity across Alaska during 2025. The report highlights emerging drug threats, summarizes efforts by …
This monthly report provides a preliminary overview of statewide drug and alcohol seizures investigated by the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit during December 2025, including year-to-date trends and comparisons to prior reporting …
January 14, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK) – On January 13, 2026, Martin Hietala, 42, was sentenced to 34 years for the 2018 kidnapping and assault of a woman in a Fairbanks hotel room. On July 15, 2018, Mr. Hietala restrained victim J.B. in a Fairbanks hotel room …
January 14, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK) – Today, Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Kirk Schwalm sentenced 34-year-old Devin Wright, Sr. to 82 years imprisonment for convictions relating to the sexual abuse of a minor in 2021 and 2022. Wright was tried in March …
Initiatives like this aren’t designed to improve election security. They are designed to create fear and confusion. Across the country, similar measures have been used to: Undermine trust in election outcomes Spread misinformation about voting Stoke anti- …
Established by Alaskans for Alaskans Fifty years ago, in 1976, Alaskan voters amended the state constitution to set aside a portion of the state’s revenues from oil and minerals to establish the Alaska Permanent Fund to benefit future generations of …
January 13, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK) – On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Robert Reichmann, 40, was convicted by a Fairbanks jury of one count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, and two counts of Assault in the First Degree. Testimony and video evidence at the …
January 9, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, the State of Alaska filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking clarity on election day rules in its case Watson v. Republican National Committee, No. 24-1260. In 2024, the Republican National …
January 12, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK) –On Jan. 9, 2026, Albert Nickoli pled guilty to Assault in the First Degree for allegations stemming from a June 2024 assault on Hillary Evans. On June 11, 2024, Nickoli contacted Ms. Evans at her home in Galena, Alaska, …
January 8, 2026 (Palmer, AK) – Yesterday, Superior Court Judge Kristen Stohler sentenced 59-year-old Ronald Komakhuk to serve 25 years of incarceration after being convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree and Sexual Assault in the Second …
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Fish The Nush expands luxury services across Bristol Bay fishing lodges, delivering upscale lodging, expert guides, and a premium fishing experience in Alaska. DILLINGHAM, AK, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fish The Nush, a …
January 5, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Sept. 25, 2025, involving Alaska State Trooper Sgt. Daniel Cox and Tyler Moyer in Anchor Point. The review determined that …
NAKNEK, AK, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful and celebratory, but for many residents in Naknek, South Naknek, and King Salmon, it can also be one of the most emotionally and …
ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alaska’s mining sector continues to drive opportunity across the state. In 2023, the average wage for workers in the industry hit $122,568. That amount is nearly double the state …
January 2, 2026 (Wasilla, AK) – On Dec. 31, 2025, Superior Court Judge Jonathan Woodman sentenced Richard Ray Pacheco, 52, to 44 years for sexual abuse of a minor and incest. On Feb. 21, 2025, a jury convicted Richard Ray Pacheco of two counts of Sexual …
December 31, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Attorney General Stephen J. Cox this week sent a letter to Alaska Airlines seeking clarification of company policies that discourage employees from cooperating with law enforcement efforts to interdict illegal …
December 31, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom today announced that ballot initiative petition 24ESEG has been properly filed, meeting all constitutional and statutory requirements under Alaska law. The initiative seeks to repeal …
