Carney spent part of her first State of the Judiciary address responding to concerns over delays in court proceedings highlighted in recent news stories from the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica.
Public Safety
Authorities suspend search for skater who fell through ice in Haines
State troopers said local author Thomas McGuire, 79, went skating alone and failed to return, and that his vehicle was found in a parking lot near the lake.
Searchers find missing Bering Air plane, but no survivors
The Coast Guard said three people were found dead inside of the plane. The agency did not mention the other seven on board.
Landslide researchers have more clues about what caused Wrangell’s devastating 2023 slide
It’s been over a year since a landslide devastated the Wrangell community, killing six people. Last month, geologists presented their work from a visit to the slide over the summer.
Juneau firefighters point to dangerous levels of understaffing as wage negotiations begin
Members of the Juneau’s firefighter union spoke out again about the lack of competitive wages leading to staffing shortages in Juneau.
Teen driver fatally shot by man at Mendenhall Valley roundabout
Police say the alleged shooter called in to report what happened and waited at the scene for police to arrive. After a preliminary investigation, police released him from custody.