Scientists and local volunteers have detected a new invasive species in the waters of Southeast Alaska. Alaska Sea Grant’s Gary Freitag, Marine Advisory agent in Ketchikan, is a member of the scientific team that discovered Bugula neritina, an invertebrate filter feeder also referred to as a branching bryozoan. These tiny organisms form colonies and are […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska State Troopers will be conducting focused enforcement patrols on Wednesday to ensure the safety of Alaskans celebrating Halloween. In the spirit of safety, the ramped-up holiday enforcement will focus on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs. Local law enforcement agencies will also participate in the enforcement efforts on Halloween. Regardless […]
While the death of a Spring Creek inmate is not the result of foul play, the investigation is continuing to uncover the details. Staff members of the Spring Creek Correctional Center notified the Alaska State Troopers of the death of 27-year-old Doran Jenning of Bethel on Friday. Correctional officers say that his death likely occurred […]
Inbound and outbound traffic was diverted to the South Birchwood Offramps following a fatal crash involving three vehicles on the Glenn Highway on Tuesday afternoon. APD patrol officers and medics responded to the fatal crash scene at 4:07 pm on Tuesday following an accident on slippery roads north of Anchorage. One person was declared deceased soon […]