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February 4, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Alaska Steps into Secure State Interests in a New Chapter of Disagreement Over the Long-Awaited King Cove Road

(Anchorage, AK) – The State of Alaska has filed three new motions to intervene in support of the King Cove Road project.

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February 4, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Fairbanks Man Found Guilty of Indecent Exposure in the First Degree

(Fairbanks, AK) – On February 3, 2026, a Fairbanks jury convicted 42-year-old Stanley Olson of Indecent Exposure in the First Degree.

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February 4, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Three Department of Law Attorneys Chosen to Fill Judicial Roles

(Anchorage, AK) – Three Department of Law Attorneys have been selected to fill judicial vacancies. Two state appointments were made by Governor Mike Dunleavy, and one federal nomination by President Trump confirmed today by the U.S. Senate.

Attorney General Stephen J. Cox

Attorney General
Stephen J. Cox

Mission

The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans.


Vision

The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the state through a valued and well-trained team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to public service.

Values

We serve Alaska in a way that earns the trust of the public and fosters confidence in criminal prosecutions and state government.

We seek fair and just resolutions to legal disputes while honoring the rights of crime victims and other injured parties.

We foster a healthy work/life balance.

We encourage professional development.

We encourage a respectful, collaborative, and professional workplace where excellence, integrity, trust, diversity, and accountability are prioritized.