Alaska State Troopers reported on Friday that K9 Kenny apprehended a hit-and-run suspect after a collision incident in Fairbanks on Wednesday morning. Troopers were notified of a crash on Phillips Field and Peger Road at 7:23 am on Wednesday. The caller also supplied troopers with a vehicle description and license number. The vehicle, a gold […]
Steller sea lions were once abundant throughout the North Pacific, and Indigenous peoples and settlers used them for meat, hides, and oil. The Western distinct population segment is endangered, while the Eastern population has recovered and is no longer listed. Steller sea lions are the largest of the “eared seals,” with males weighing up to 2,500 pounds. These […]
Highest Rates in States with Higher Gun Ownership Rates, Weaker Gun Violence Prevention Laws Washington, DC — States with lower rates of gun ownership and stronger gun violence prevention laws have the lowest overall suicide rates in the nation according to a new Violence Policy Center (VPC) analysis of 2020 data (the most recent year […]
Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on retirement solutions in AARP “video voters’ guides” Anchorage, ALASKA – Wednesday, AARP Alaska released state issue support findings from a 2022 election survey that shows Alaskans 50+ support State action to encourage and promote retirement savings and related programs. More than three-fifths (61%) of 50+ voters are more likely to […]