The Alaska State Troopers are returning to television with a new show set to air in January. The self-titled documentary series follows troopers responding to calls across the state, including cities in the interior and villages in rural Alaska.
Public Safety
Skagway’s lone paramedic is suing the city, alleging retaliation by fire department officials
A memo by the borough’s manager says the fire department’s actions do not require the agency’s leaders to be fired.
Judge gives city OK to refile eviction cases against Telephone Hill residents
The city wants to demolish the homes on the hill this winter to make way for denser housing, but some tenants are refusing to leave and filed a lawsuit to prevent demolition and preserve the homes.
Alaska state utility regulators approve secrecy orders for billionaire’s takeover of GCI
John Malone, one of the wealthiest people in the United States, is preparing to take control of a majority of GCI Liberty’s voting power.
Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say
Some work on critical infrastructure projects will continue, but the state’s focus will transition to supporting storm-impacted communities and evacuated residents through the winter, officials said.
State official sues Alaska Landmine over suggestion she stole state money
Earlier this month, the Alaska Landmine said on social media Dorene Lorenz used a state grant to restore a historic building “for herself.” Lorenz says that crossed a line.