JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – In response to the growing problems with fentanyl and other illegal drugs in Southeast Alaska, the Alaska National Guard’s Counterdrug Support Program and 103rd Civil Support Team will conduct two separate informational briefings with Ketchikan first responders, Feb 5 and 6. The Guardsmen will also present on fentanyl awareness and […]
Final Phase of Development Reached In almost seven years, StrongHearts Native Helpline opened call lines, developed a training curriculum steeped in Native American culture and tradition, expanded hours of operation to 24/7, and increased access by offering options to text or use online chat. “A critical phase of development has been reached as we announce […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – 100% of tested water bodies in Southcentral Alaska contained tiny pieces of plastic, according to a new report by Alaska Environment Research and Policy Center. Thirty-nine water locations including rivers, lakes, beaches and kitchen taps from the lower Kenai Peninsula up through Anchorage and the Mat-Su were sampled between June and September […]
(Juneau, AK) -Thursday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation that requires all law enforcement agencies and healthcare providers to participate in a comprehensive statewide Sexual Assault Examination Kit Tracking Program. “Public safety is my top priority and ensuring the swift and transparent tracking of sexual assault examination kits is essential for both accountability and […]