This episode of The Empty Office Podcast features a wide-ranging discussion with retiring state lawmaker Andy Josephson from Anchorage. Josephson has been a member of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2013 and currently serves as a co-chair of the …
Dr. Margaret Smiechowski completes Alaska’s first therapeutic salt cave at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, opening a new wellness chapter in Fairbanks. FAIRBANKS, AK, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A major milestone in wellness …
The Anchorage Election was on Tuesday, April 7th. The Anchorage Assembly will certify the results and swear in new assembly members on April 28th. The Elections Commissions posted updated results on April 23rd and showed the following results: Assembly …
Dear friends and neighbors, As Anchorage prepares to swear in the newly elected members of the Assembly and School Board, I want to commend our municipal elections team for successfully managing another election. Much of the recent election’s success is …
April 17, 2026 (Anchorage, Alaska) – An Anchorage jury convicted Nathaniel Neketa, 40, of Assault in the Second Degree for strangling and beating his girlfriend in Oct. 2023. The entire assault lasted over 30 minutes and included multiple instances of …
April 22, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, Anchorage Judge Josie Garton sentenced 35-year-old Brian Steven Smith to a composite sentence of 42 years to serve, with an additional 26 years suspended for the sexual abuse of his stepdaughter. The sentencing …
April 22, 2026 (Ketchikan, AK) – On April 17, 2026, a Ketchikan jury convicted Justin Carpenter of multiple counts of Felony Assault, following a three-day trial. The charges stemmed from an incident from the evening of Oct. 18, 2025. Justin Carpenter …
Seven Alaska Projects Selected from Competitive Federal Port Infrastructure Development Program Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that Alaska has secured more than $115.4 million in federal grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port …
April 21, 2026 (Kenai, AK) – A Kenai jury found 58-year-old Eddie Dewayne Partin guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, and Incest. In …
April 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced 47-year-old Kirt Filoialii to a composite sentence of 53 years to serve with 10 years suspended for eight felony convictions after three jury trials in 2025. …
April 20, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – Two Department of Law Attorneys, Ron Dupuis and David Boyer, have been selected to fill [recent or upcoming] judicial vacancies. “These appointments are a testament to the great work that these employees have done at …
Seven Anchorage and Wasilla businesses searched as part of ongoing investigation. April 16, 2026 FBI Agents and Anchorage Police Officers speak outside Phoenix Spa in Anchorage. Courtesy: FBI Anchorage (Anchorage, Alaska) - Following a year-long joint …
April 16, 2026 (Anchorage, Alaska) – Following a year-long joint investigation, law enforcement officers from the Anchorage Police Department, Alaska State Troopers, the FBI Anchorage Field Office, and other partners executed search warrants this week at …
Telehealth services for transgender adolescents and adults remain available statewide April 2026 | Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Alaska — United States ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the announced …
This monthly report provides a preliminary overview of statewide drug and alcohol seizures investigated by the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit during March 2026, including year-to-date trends and comparisons to prior reporting periods …
April 13, 2026 (Kenai, AK) – Last week, Kenai Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson sentenced 58-year-old Randy Lewis to a composite sentence of 45 years with 15 years suspended, leaving 30 years to serve, following his guilty plea to two consolidated counts …
NAKNEK, AK, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As winter continues across Bristol Bay, Cama’i Community Health Center is encouraging residents to recognize the difference between common winter fatigue and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD …
WHEREAS, situations that require the assistance of law enforcement, firefighters, or emergency medical responders can occur at any time; and WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics is …
WHEREAS, children are our most precious resource, and the early years of a child’s life are vital for social and cognitive development; and WHEREAS, a brighter future for Alaska depends on the quality of early childhood experiences provided to our children …
April 10, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Jan. 1, 2026, involving Alaska State Troopers John Faul and Wyatt Miller in Fairbanks. The State will not file criminal …
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