After 3 Years And $1.5 Million Testing Rape Kits, Alaska Made One New Arrest

In the state with the highest rate of sexual assault in the nation, testing the backlog of rape kits may not be enough.

Alaska’s Governor Wants To End Sex Offenders Becoming Cops

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is proposing changes to state law that would improve police hiring standards and oversight.

Can Alaska’s Failing Public Safety Officer Program Be Saved?

A task force of Alaska legislators is proposing an overhaul of key elements of the state’s failing Village Public Safety Officer Program.

Mid-Air Alaska Float Plane Crash Victims Identified

Six people were confirmed dead following the crash on Monday near Ketchikan, Alaska.

11 Rescued From Alaska Mountain After Plane Crash

The passengers were rescued amid poor visibility and overcast skies.

Sarah Palin's Son Arrested On Assault Charges Against Father

Track Palin previously faced domestic violence charges in 2016. ​

5-Year-Old Alaska Boy Kills Himself After Finding Gun In Drawer

Police warned residents not to leave guns where they are easily accessible and to use gun locks.

Mounted Zebra Head Plays Key Role In Arrest

The head was found in the trunk of a cab.

Alaska Won't Seek Death Penalty In Cruise Killing

While the state of Alaska does not have capital punishment, the death occurred while the ship was in U.S. waters.

Las Vegas Shooting: North Pole Dad Shot 3 Times, Friend Says

In a personal note on his real estate website, the victim said he enjoys the outdoors and operates a business called Santa's Fireworks.

In Remote Alaska Town, Locals Call Cabbies For Illicit Booze: Authorities

Cab drivers, mostly from South Korea and Eastern Europe, have flocked to Bethel, where there's a traditional taxi for every 107 residents.

Alaska Cruise Ship Killing: Utah Man Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Wife

One witness said Kenneth Manzanares told him: "She would not stop laughing at me," referring to his slain wife, Kristy Manzanares.

Alaska Cruise Ship Killing: Utah Husband Indicted On Murder Charge

Kenneth Manzanares, who was indicted Wednesday, told a witness, "'She would not stop laughing at me,'" according to an FBI complaint.

Alaska Man Makes Bogus 911 Calls To Divert Chasing Cops: Troopers

State police say they saw Clayton Nelson of Kasilof, on Saturday and tried to stop him for an outstanding felony warrant in an assault case.

No Police? No Problem For Remote Alaskan Town

"It's difficult in rural Alaska," city officials said. "If you're on an island, you can't borrow officers from the next community."

Sarah Palin, New York Times Lawsuit: Judge To Rule This Month

Palin sued the paper, citing an editorial about gun control published after Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise was shot.

Utah Woman Killed On Alaska Cruise Was Trusted Adviser: Employer

"Kristy was a dedicated and loving mother who juggled her business schedule to make her children the top priority."

Alaska Cruise Ship Killing: Utah Man Kills Wife For Laughing At Him, Authorities Say

Kenneth Manzanares was found in the couple's room on the Emerald Princess with blood on his hands and clothes, authorities said.

Utah Woman Dies Aboard Cruise Ship Near Alaska, FBI Probing

Princess Cruises says the death occurred Tuesday night on the Emerald Princess. The ship arrived in Juneau on Wednesday.