Juneau – As SB 54, the crime and sentencing bill recommended by the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission makes its way through the Alaska Legislature’s 4th Special Session, another report highlighting reform efforts in Alaska was released this week. The report and response from Governor Walker (attached) were required by Senate Bill 55, the omnibus crime […]
Juneau – The House Health and Social Services Committee will hold a hearing Thursday afternoon related to the Alaska Legislature’s ongoing efforts at criminal justice reform. Specifically, the committee will examine the implementation of provisions in last year’s omnibus crime bill to reinvest savings into resources to help those struggling with substance abuse. “Alaska is […]
On Sunday, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Juneau pulled over a red Dodge Ram pickup for traffic violations on Hospital Drive in Juneau and contacted the driver, Kayla Mcintosh, age 33, and her passengers, 23-year-old Desiree Littlefield, and 39-year-old Jeremy Pittser. The trooper would find that Littlefield and Pittser had outstanding warrants. Littlefield had two warrants […]
A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued two hunters from Blackerby Ridge Trail, located in the Tongass National Forest near Juneau, Alaska, Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Juneau watchstanders received a VHF channel 16 call from two men, ages 22 and 24, at 8:30 p.m., stating they were not prepared to stay […]