Governor Appoints Allard to Court of Appeals
Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell Friday appointed Marjorie Allard to the Alaska Court of Appeals. Allard will fill the vacancy created by the forthcoming retirement of Chief Judge Robert Coats.
Governor Parnell Promotes Higher Teacher Evaluation Bar
Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell, in a letter to the State Board of Education and Early Development, expressed hope that the board will adopt higher professional content and performance standards for teachers and principals.
Reported Flu and Pertussis Cases Increase in Alaska
ANCHORAGE — Influenza activity in Alaska has increased in recent weeks and has been confirmed in most regions of the state, according to the Alaska State Virology Laboratory. Pertussis (whooping cough) cases are also still on the rise.
Venetie Woman Receives Five Years for Leaving the Scene after Hitting Retired School Teacher
Venetie woman, Sonja Yatlin, age 33, went before Superior Court Michael McDonald on Monday for a sentencing hearing and was served up a sentence of over five years in prison for hitting 92-year-old Yolanda Rockar then driving away.