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Criminal Justice

Alaska Voters to Decide Retention for 21 Judges

The 2026 midterm election ballot includes retention votes for judges across Alaska's court system.


Drug Crime

Live Poll

Are local resources for intercepting drug trafficking in your area sufficient to ensure community safety?

Drug Crime

DEA Holds Alaska Workshop on Drug Prevention

Federal officials gathered in Anchorage to discuss strategies for combating drug trafficking and overdose deaths.

DEA Holds Alaska Workshop on Drug Prevention

Corruption

Live Poll

Do you believe campaign workers should accept harsh treatment as part of high-pressure political work?

Corruption

James Carville Criticized Peltola Campaign Staffers

The Democratic strategist dismissed allegations regarding workplace mistreatment in the Alaska Senate campaign.

James Carville Criticized Peltola Campaign Staffers

Law Enforcement

Live Poll

Do you trust local government reviews of officer-involved shootings in your community?

Law Enforcement

Alaska Prosecutors Cleared State Trooper in Shooting

The Office of Special Prosecutions declined to file criminal charges against Sgt. Brent Hatch following a review.

Alaska Prosecutors Cleared State Trooper in Shooting

Sex Crimes

Live Poll

Should transgender inmates be housed in prisons according to their stated gender identity?

Sex Crimes

Inmate Filed Lawsuit Seeking Transfer to Women’s Prison

The legal action follows an inmate’s stated goal to secure a transfer to a female facility through gender-affirming care.

Inmate Filed Lawsuit Seeking Transfer to Women’s Prison