By Zaz Hollander: Only Grunwald defendant not charged with murder takes plea deal. His brother did the same in another killing.
PALMER – Devin Peterson bounced his knees as he sat in a Palmer courtroom Friday and agreed to prison time for his role in the death of David Grunwald.

Peterson, the only teen involved in the high-profile Valley murder not actually charged with killing Grunwald, made state and federal plea deals that promise six and three years in prison for a total of nine years flat time.
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Federal employees furloughed as government shutdown continues
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Alaska economist discusses government shutdown effects
 
 
 
 
By Kyle Hopkins: Ramp agents charged with massive theft of computers headed for Alaska schools
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: Akiak man faces charges for alleged death threats toward Troopers
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: 12 sled dogs pack into a Prius for the start of a race
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: Rebecca Logan files for Anchorage mayor, challenging Berkowitz
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: State sells ferry Taku for $171,000
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: A day of remembrance and celebration at the Alaska Zoo
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Mic Check in the Morning: The Moxie Strings
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Mic Check in the Morning: The Anchorage Folk Festival
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Mission Complete: young Alaskans test their inventions