Alaska Judge Denies Voters the Right to Correct Absentee Ballot Errors, Sparking Debate Over Voting Rights and Election Integrity

Anchorage, Alaska — An Alaska Superior Court judge has ruled that the state’s constitution does not require election officials to give voters a chance to correct absentee ballots with errors. The decision, delivered by Judge Yvonne Lamoureux in Anchorage on Friday, counters the efforts of various advocacy groups that argue such “ballot curing” procedures are essential to ensuring every vote counts. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by the Arctic Village Council, the League of Women Voters of Alaska, and two individual voters. These plaintiffs took legal action following the June 2022 special primary … Read more

$27 Million Lawsuit Claims Alaska Airlines and Flight Academies Liable for Trainee Pilot’s Fatal Accident

Anchorage, Alaska — A $27 million lawsuit has been filed against Alaska Airlines and two pilot training schools after the tragic death of a student pilot. The case revolves around the fatal accident that occurred on April 23, involving a single-engine plane crash that claimed the life of the aspiring pilot. According to the lawsuit, the young pilot, who was under instruction from two flying schools, Hillsboro Aero Academy LLC and Horizon Air Industries Inc., succumbed to the fatal injuries during a solo flight. The legal claim argues that these entities involved did not adequately … Read more

Alaska Jury Convicts Woman in 2020 Murder of Court-Appointed Supervisor

Anchorage, Alaska – A Homer woman was declared guilty by an Anchorage jury on Monday of the first and second-degree murder of her supervising officer, highlighting a tragic case that dates back to 2020. Sarah Dayan, 39, faced accusations concerning the death of 57-year-old Keith Huss, a Kenai resident, who was appointed to oversee her following a legal order. Dayan was convicted on 15 out of the 22 charges levied against her, a decision that brought some resolution to the victim’s grieving family, who were present during the reading of the verdict. Michael Huss, the … Read more

Verdict Pending: Former Alaska Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux Faces Judgment in High-Profile Election Misconduct Trial

Anchorage, Alaska — The trial of former Alaska Representative Gabrielle LeDoux, which began on November 18 and ran for seven days, has finally concluded its proceedings. The jury, having deliberated over the Thanksgiving weekend, is poised to deliver a verdict early this week in a case that has seen multiple delays since charges were first brought in 2020. LeDoux faces allegations of election misconduct during her 2018 primary and general election campaigns. In 2020, Alaska state prosecutors charged LeDoux with encouraging non-residents of her district to cast votes in her favor. This followed a detailed … Read more