Alaska’s Public Records Act assures its residents the legal right to find, get, and utilize records kept by government bodies, including arrest records, court records, marriage and divorce certificates, and records of traffic violations, and this privilege also includes the locals of Whitestone. These laws, or set of laws, offer Whitestone people the opportunity to hunt for, report, and utilize these records, including particulars about those involved, when the event took place, the results of any municipal action, and details on what transpired. This legislation, that is largely based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to guarantee U.S. Citizens and citizens of Whitestone have the ability to recognize their rights, and hold authorities and criminals culpable regarding their actions, promoting a free and open society for all.