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A critical gap in Alaska’s highway safety is widening: the 160-mile stretch of the Parks Highway between Willow and Cantwell—vital for locals and tourists alike—is dangerously underserved by law enforcement. With no permanent troopers since 2016, response times are slow, emergencies go unaddressed, and communities demand action. Funding nearly secured in 2025 was pulled by the Senate, leaving thousands without timely help. Now, with growing traffic and tourism, it’s time to act—before another year slips away.

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