Alaska leaders have pledged action to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Senator Lisa Murkowski and Governor Mike Dunleavy have both stated their commitment to improving data collection and working with Alaska Natives. However, when Data for Indigenous Justice requested a list of homicide victims investigated by state police, the state refused. The nonprofit, which built its own database due to a lack of government tracking, filed public records requests for this fundamental data. The state cited administrative burdens and an inability to compile the information as reasons for denial. This denial occurred despite the state having a council on murdered and missing Indigenous people and employing investigators for such cases. Governor Dunleavy's administration has consistently promised support and collaboration with Alaska Native groups on this issue. The state's refusal to provide basic homicide victim data highlights a significant gap in addressing the crisis. Data for Indigenous Justice plans to continue its efforts to collect this vital information. The state police investigate a notable portion of murders in Alaska, suggesting the requested data is manageable. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges in quantifying and addressing the scale of violence against Indigenous communities.