Atcharee Buntow said she’s happy to be back, but she’s afraid of what will happen next.
Public Safety
Alaska extends disaster declaration for west coast storms
The original disaster declaration signed on Oct. 9 was set to expire on Sunday.
Officials, advocates say date rape drugging difficult to confirm, but an ongoing issue in Alaska
Advocates urge the public to be aware of the danger, seek medical care if needed and to intervene on predatory behavior.
Alaska Supreme Court orders disgraced former federal judge Kindred disbarred
The 67-page order published Friday includes information about former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred’s inappropriate relationships with two federal prosecutors.
Alaska’s public schools serve as emergency shelters. Those buildings are also in crisis
Across hundreds of Alaska communities, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
The number of debt collection cases in Alaska state courts is soaring, following national trends
Consumer debt is at record-high levels, and the number of Americans behind on their credit card payments is also on the rise.