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Analysis: Chicago foundation paid $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County to keep career criminals, like DeCarlos Brown, on the streets

BySW Alaska NewsSep 11, 2025

Mecklenburg County received $3.3 million from a Chicago-based political foundation after leaders agreed to “reduce the use of incarceration” for repeat criminals like DeCarlos Brown, Jr.


April: 29 lawyers held active licenses to practice law in cities in Bethel Census Area

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Kodiak Island Borough in August compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Kodiak Island Borough in August remained the same in comparison to the previous month.
John Lettieri, President and CEO of Economic Innovation Group

Bristol Bay Borough saw 6.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers contributed 9.6% of income in Bristol Bay Borough. How does this compare to historical figures?
How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Kodiak Island Borough as of July?

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Kodiak Island Borough as of July?

Cities in Kodiak Island Borough recorded 24 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of July.

Aleutians East Borough ranks 26th in Alaska for government transfer dependency at 7% in 2022

BySW Alaska NewsJul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 7% of income in Aleutians East Borough—ranking it 26th least dependent among Alaska counties.


April: 29 lawyers held active licenses to practice law in cities in Bethel Census Area

April: 29 lawyers held active licenses to practice law in cities in Bethel Census Area

There were 29 lawyers in good standing in cities in Bethel Census Area as of April.
Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

Kodiak Medicaid spending on National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies rises to $575,933 in 2024

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Kodiak billed $575,933 for National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies services, representing an 18.8% increase compared with the prior year.
Jackson Krug

Which Southwest Alaska area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Feb. 9?

The upcoming week starting Monday, Feb. 9 will feature this former Southwest Alaska area high school athlete.