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Published on April 29, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Historic Anchorage Hotel Launches Essential Alaska Wildlife Travel Guide for Guests

ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Historic Anchorage Hotel, the city’s premier historic boutique property, today announced the release of its new Alaska Wildlife Travel Guide. This comprehensive resource is …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 23:58 GMT

Palmer Juries Convict Darren Robbins of Felony Assault and Misconduct Involving a Weapon

April 28, 2026 (Palmer, Alaska) â€“ Yesterday, following a week-long trial, a Palmer jury found 55-year-old Darren Robbins guilty of five counts of Assault in the Third-Degree. Another Palmer jury found the defendant guilty of Misconduct Involving a Weapon …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 16:52 GMT

Juneau Jury Convicts Brent Clancy for Assault

April 27, 2026 (Juneau, AK) â€“ Last week, a Juneau jury convicted 52-year-old Brent Clancy of one count of Assault in the Third Degree, one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree, two counts of Assault in the Presence of a Child, and one count of Violation …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 17:57 GMT

Jury Convicts Brian Kurtzman of 11 Counts of Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse of a Minor

April 24, 2026 (Juneau, AK) â€“ Yesterday, following a two-week trial, a Juneau jury found 53-year-old Brian Kurtzman guilty of three counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, one count of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, four counts of …

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Published on April 25, 2026 - 20:40 GMT

Dr. Margaret Smiechowski Completes Alaska’s First Truly Therapeutic Salt Cave at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks

Dr. Margaret Smiechowski completes Alaska’s first therapeutic salt cave at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, opening a new wellness chapter in Fairbanks. FAIRBANKS, AK, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A major milestone in wellness …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 19:37 GMT

Nathaniel Neketa Convicted of Assault in the Second Degree for Strangulation

April 17, 2026 (Anchorage, Alaska) â€“ An Anchorage jury convicted Nathaniel Neketa, 40, of Assault in the Second Degree for strangling and beating his girlfriend in Oct. 2023. The entire assault lasted over 30 minutes and included multiple instances of …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 01:32 GMT

Brian Steven Smith Sentenced to Forty-Two Years for Sexually Abusing Stepdaughter

April 22, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ Today, Anchorage Judge Josie Garton sentenced 35-year-old Brian Steven Smith to a composite sentence of 42 years to serve, with an additional 26 years suspended for the sexual abuse of his stepdaughter. The sentencing …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 01:32 GMT

Ketchikan Jury Convicts Justin Carpenter on Multiple Counts of Felony Assault

April 22, 2026 (Ketchikan, AK) â€“ On April 17, 2026, a Ketchikan jury convicted Justin Carpenter of multiple counts of Felony Assault, following a three-day trial. The charges stemmed from an incident from the evening of Oct. 18, 2025. Justin Carpenter …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

Eddie Partin Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

April 21, 2026 (Kenai, AK) â€“ A Kenai jury found 58-year-old Eddie Dewayne Partin guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, and Incest. In …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 22:26 GMT

Kirt Filoialii Sentenced for Multiple Counts of Assault and Intent to Distribute Drugs

April 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ Yesterday, Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced 47-year-old Kirt Filoialii to a composite sentence of 53 years to serve with 10 years suspended for eight felony convictions after three jury trials in 2025. …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 22:26 GMT

Two Department of Law Attorneys Chosen to Fill Judicial Roles

April 20, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ Two Department of Law Attorneys, Ron Dupuis and David Boyer, have been selected to fill [recent or upcoming] judicial vacancies. â€œThese appointments are a testament to the great work that these employees have done at …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 02:47 GMT

Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests

Seven Anchorage and Wasilla businesses searched as part of ongoing investigation. April 16, 2026 FBI Agents and Anchorage Police Officers speak outside Phoenix Spa in Anchorage. Courtesy: FBI Anchorage (Anchorage, Alaska) - Following a year-long joint …

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 14:50 GMT

QueerDoc Expands Telehealth Access to Gender Affirming Care Across Alaska Following Identity Alaska Closure

Telehealth services for transgender adolescents and adults remain available statewide April 2026 | Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Alaska — United States ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the announced …

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 05:28 GMT

Randy Lewis Sentenced to Serve 30 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree

April 13, 2026 (Kenai, AK) â€“ Last week, Kenai Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson sentenced 58-year-old Randy Lewis to a composite sentence of 45 years with 15 years suspended, leaving 30 years to serve, following his guilty plea to two consolidated counts …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 17:14 GMT

Cama’i Community Health Center Raises Awareness on Seasonal Depression in Bristol Bay Communities

NAKNEK, AK, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As winter continues across Bristol Bay, Cama’i Community Health Center is encouraging residents to recognize the difference between common winter fatigue and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 01:21 GMT

Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Fairbanks Officer-Involved Shooting

April 10, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Jan. 1, 2026, involving Alaska State Troopers John Faul and Wyatt Miller in Fairbanks. The State will not file criminal …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Shawn Douglas Robert Bavilla Convicted of Two Counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree

April 9, 2026 (Anchorage, Alaska) - Yesterday, an Anchorage jury found 27-year-old Shawn Douglas Robert Bavilla guilty of two counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree. The convictions stemmed from conduct occurring on Jan. 1, 2019. Bavilla had been at …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 00:57 GMT

Jury finds Aaron Hague Guilty of Manslaughter, Theft, and Tampering with Physical Evidence in Fairbanks "No Body" Homicide ...

April 8, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK) â€“ Yesterday, a Fairbanks jury returned guilty verdicts against 37-year-old Aaron Hague for Manslaughter, Theft in the Second Degree, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. For his convictions, Hague faces a sentence of up to …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

Roderick McClam Pleads Guilty to DUI Manslaughter and Assault

April 7, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ Today, Roderick McClam, 35, pled guilty to Manslaughter, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Driving Under the Influence for the Sept. 2022 killing of Robert Malone and for the injuries sustained …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 22:56 GMT

Devon Guthrie of Ketchikan to Serve 13 years for Sexual Assault

April 6, 2026 (Ketchikan, AK) â€“ On April 2, Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand sentenced Devon Guthrie, 24, to 25 years imprisonment with 12 of those years suspended, followed by 20 years of felony probation. A Ketchikan jury found Guthrie guilty of …

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