Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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119 inmates test positive in Goose Creek COVID-19 outbreak
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com POINT MACKENZIE — The largest prison in Alaska now has the largest outbreak of inmates who
COVID-19 threat adds to dangers in prison
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman In the age of COVID-19, don’t get arrested. Prison isn’t the
All the places you’ll see Jesus
By Holly Christensen Faith I had never stepped foot into a prison until a few years ago when I went
State officials speak about COVID-19 testing in prisons
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com MAT-SU — As Alaskans deal with being confined to their homes as social distancing measures
Palmer Correctional to be reopened
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com In a surprise move during testimony on House Bill 187 in the House State Affairs
DOC responds to ACLU
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com ANCHORAGE — The Department of Corrections responded to a request by the Alaska branch of the
Sutton Community Council, local representatives address future of Palmer Correctional Center
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com SUTTON — The Sutton Community Council met for their regularly scheduled business on Thursday and ended
Ghost town; Sutton elected officials question empty Palmer Correctional Center
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com SUTTON — The Palmer Correctional Center’s lights remain on, but no prisoners will fill the
DOC to send Alaska prisoners to Lower 48
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com ANCHORAGE — Alaska Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom announced on Tuesday that the DOC will
SB 91 and Alaska prison populations
By Sebastian Garrett-Singh When it was passed by the Legislature in 2016, the goals of SB 91 were to
PRESS RELEASE: Prison riot at Spring Creek
by STAFF Frontiersman.com SEWARD — The Department of Corrections’ Professional Conduct Unit and Alaska State Troopers are investigating a riot
SPECTRUM: Detox, treatment desperately needed
By MICHAEL CARSON “If dope houses are open 24/7 then, we need to be open for business 24/7