Kyle Hopkins
One Woman Died on an Alaska Mayor’s Property. Then Another. No One Has Ever Been Charged.
Before they died, Jennifer Kirk and Sue Sue Norton were both victims of domestic violence, but the men involved — the ex-mayor’s sons — faced few consequences despite a long history of similar allegations.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
Anchorage City Commissioner Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining $1.6 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds for Her Charity
Despite a history of fraud allegations, Rosalina Mavaega and her husband received one of the city’s largest awards under the American Rescue Plan Act. Prosecutors say the couple spent the funds buying cryptocurrency and on other personal uses.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
Anchorage Gave Her a $1.6 Million Grant Despite Prior Fraud Allegations. Now She’s Under Investigation Again.
Despite a history of fraud allegations, Rosalina Mavaega was made an Anchorage city commissioner and given a large grant to support her homeless services charity. Federal investigators are looking into her business dealings.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
In Secret Recording, a Top City Library Official Calls Alaska Natives “Woke” and “Racists”
Despite Judy Eledge’s history of inflammatory comments and social media posts, Alaska’s governor has awarded her public money and a national role. What’s more, city and state agencies meant to protect Alaskans’ civil rights have been hamstrung.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
Judge Dismisses Sex Abuse Case Against Alaska’s Former Acting Attorney General
The former AG resigned in January 2021 as the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica prepared to publish an article about the allegations.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
Alaska Says It’s Now Legal “in Some Instances” to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Individuals
On the advice of the state’s attorney general, Alaska’s civil rights agency quietly deleted language promising equal protections for LGBTQ Alaskans against most categories of discrimination, and it began refusing to investigate complaints.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
From Penis Cookies to Spying: A Growing List of Allegations at Anchorage City Hall
Here’s a timeline of some of the scandals and accusations that have hit the seat of government in Alaska’s largest city since Mayor Dave Bronson took office in July 2021.
by Kyle Hopkins and Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
It Was Good to Be Friends With the Mayor. Then the Investigations Began.
An influential friend of the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, is at the center of a burgeoning scandal at City Hall.
by Kyle Hopkins and Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
Alaska Charges Former Acting Attorney General With Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Ed Sniffen faces three counts of sexual abuse of a minor for having sex with a 17-year-old girl he coached in high school in 1991.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network
Her Story Brought Down Alaska’s Attorney General. A Year Later, She Feels Let Down.
Nikki Dougherty White came forward to say Alaska’s acting attorney general had an inappropriate relationship with her when she was a teen, and he resigned. That was more than a year ago, and the state’s investigation has barely moved.
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News,
Local Reporting Network