Alaska State Troopers, Wildlife Troopers, Village Public Safety Officers, the State Crime Lab, and fire and life safety. Covers search and rescue and rural law enforcement across the state.
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Senate Finance hears omnibus crime bill targeting AI child porn, raising age of consent
Senate Finance Committee heard testimony Monday on an omnibus crime bill that would criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material and raise Alaska's age of consent from 16 to 18 across more than 24 criminal offenses.
by Alaska News4d ago6 min readState Capitol, Juneau3 viewsAI
Anchor Point Man Arrested After Assault, Vehicle Theft
Guy Foreman, 45, of Anchor Point was arrested April 28 on charges of vehicle theft, assault and driving with a suspended license after allegedly assaulting someone and stealing their vehicle.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAnchor Point, Happy Valley11 viewsAI
Alaska expands background checks to all medical professionals
The Senate Health and Social Services Committee adopted changes requiring fingerprint-based criminal background checks for all physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, and physician assistants seeking Alaska licenses, not just those applying through interstate compacts.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readJuneau7 viewsAI
Senate panel adopts changes to health care compact bill
The Senate Health and Social Services Committee adopted a committee substitute for SB 281 that removes PA scope language, adds background check requirements, and revises the rural health advisory council structure.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readJuneau7 viewsAI
Wasilla Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Assault Charge
Alaska State Troopers arrested Ross Turner, 33, on domestic violence assault charges after a late-night disturbance at a Wasilla residence where a child was present.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readWasilla, Alaska5 viewsAI
Senate panel advances two nominees to Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board
The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended two gubernatorial appointees — Anna Cometa seeking a second term and Joel Hard, a new nominee with 40 years in law enforcement — for confirmation to the Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board, which has seen a 32% increase in applications since 2022.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readJuneau4 viewsAI
House committee hears bill to reclassify emergency dispatchers as first responders
The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony on House Bill 234, which would define emergency dispatchers as first responders and adjust their retirement benefits to match those of peace officers and firefighters.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readHouse4 viewsAI
State seeks bids for $1M-$2.5M roof replacement at DPS headquarters
The state is accepting bids through May 13, 2026, for a $1 million to $2.5 million roof replacement project at the Department of Public Safety headquarters in Anchorage.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAnchorage4 viewsAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Kenai Peninsula roads April 13
The state transportation department is imposing seasonal weight restrictions on Kenai Peninsula roads beginning April 13 to protect pavement during spring thaw, with most roads limited to 50-75 percent of legal axle weight.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAlaska6 viewsAI
Senate cuts House domestic violence funding additions in half
The Senate Finance Subcommittee reduced House additions for domestic violence and sexual assault programs by 50 percent while approving a $357 million Department of Public Safety budget.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska House Approves $2M for Talkeetna Trooper Post Using ANWR Funds
The Alaska House of Representatives voted to allocate $2 million from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease revenues to reestablish a state trooper post in Talkeetna, addressing public safety concerns along the Parks Highway corridor.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAlaska, USA3 viewsAI
House panel hears bill to extend confidentiality to tribal victim advocates
The House Tribal Affairs Committee heard House Bill 384, which would add tribal governments to the definition of victim counseling centers, extending confidentiality protections to survivors who seek help from tribal organizations.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readJuneau1 viewAI
State seeks bids for new sidewalk at Soldotna Alaska State Troopers post
The Alaska Department of Public Safety is accepting construction bids until May 21, 2026, for a new sidewalk at the Soldotna Alaska State Troopers post.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSoldotna1 viewAI