‘Large fight’ breaks out at Alaska’s maximum-security prison in Seward amid downsizing effort

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 512

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Officials with the Alaska Department of Corrections told lawmakers a “large fight” with a hefty price tag broke out at the state’s maximum security prison in January, amid downsizing and cost-cutting efforts.

The fight at Spring Creek Correctional Center involved 50 inmates, some of whom sustained minor injuries, officials said.

“Quick napkin math, we believe it to be just under $200,000 that that cost us,” Jen Winkelman, the commissioner for the corrections department, …

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