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January 12, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Galena Man Pleads Guilty As-Charged to Assault in the First Degree, Sentenced to 10 Years

(Fairbanks, AK) – On Jan. 9, 2026, Albert Nickoli pled guilty to Assault in the First Degree for allegations stemming from a June 2024 assault on Hillary Evans.

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January 9, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Alaska Asks Supreme Court for Clarity on Election Day Rules

(Anchorage, AK) – Today, the State of Alaska filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking clarity on election day rules in its case Watson v. Republican National Committee, No. 24-1260.

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January 8, 2026 • PRESS RELEASE

Ronald Komakhuk Sentenced to Serve 25 Years for Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse of a Minor

(Palmer, AK) – Yesterday, Superior Court Judge Kristen Stohler sentenced 59-year-old Ronald Komakhuk to serve 25 years of incarceration after being convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree and Sexual Assault in the Second Degree.

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.