Alaska State News

The Alaska Court System says a lack of accommodations has created unnecessary burdens for prospective jurors from a dozen nearby villages. Beginning in January 2026, trial jury service will be limited to Bethel residents.

Author Lani Hulse releases her children’s book "Aanaq? Am I your sunset?" to support the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund.

The SBA announced on Dec. 11 that it had already approved nearly $3.7 million in loans to restore typhoon-damaged homes for 63 individuals.

Troopers said they received a report on Nov. 29 that 44-year-old Adrian Kailukiak had taken tribal police officer Gregory Karl hostage at gunpoint, but that another tribal police officer had been able to defuse the situation. More than two weeks later, Kailukiak's whereabouts remain unknown.

Over $3 million in housing assistance has been committed to reimbursing the State for supporting people who evacuated their homes after Typhoon Halong.

The fund facilitated by the Alaska Community Foundation is comprised of donations to support disaster relief.

The Kuskokwim River community of Napaskiak has regained power on Dec. 10 after four days without electricity.

Begich is one of two Democrats running for the seat, which will be on the ballot this coming November.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and State of Alaska say scam artists may pose as government officials, aid workers, or employees of insurance agencies.

BNC said its annual shareholder and elder distribution will be sent out on December 11.