Alaska State Troopers Make Arrest in Death of Lisa Johnson in Quinhagak
Alaska State Troopers announced an arrest in the death of 25-year-old Lisa Johnson, who was found deceased along the trail near Quinhagak earlier this month.
Noorvik VPSO Confronted with Shotgun on Disturbance Call
Noorvik VPSO Bobby Itta responded to a disturbance call at 2 am on Saturday in Noorvik and had a close brush with a shotgun, it was reported in the trooper dispatch.
Panel Recommends Listing Depression as a Risk for Heart Disease
An extensive review of scientific literature indicates that depression should be added to the list of risk factors associated with heart disease. Others include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking.
USFWS Seeks Comments on Proposal to Re-Introduce Steller's Eider in Alaska
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking input on the proposed reintroduction of threatened Steller’s eiders to Alaska. Specifically, the Service would like to determine the scope of the issues to be considered in an environmental assessment.