Biololgist Steve Hayes: The Run is Not Looking Good
Those words from Alaska Department of Fish and Game Biologist Steve Hayes on his observation of the Yukon River King Salmon run bode ill for subsistence fishermen on the river.
Syria Conflict Puts Hezbollah Ally in Delicate Position
BEIRUT – The conflict in Syria is having a spillover effect on many of its neighbors and placing some allies of the Syrian government in a delicate position. Violence is affecting Lebanon's Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah.
Russian Ship Turning Back Over Suspected Arms Shipment to Syria
CAIRO – A cargo ship believed to be carrying Russian-made attack helicopters has been halted on its way to Syria after its insurance coverage was withdrawn. Some analysts say the nature of the cargo was what kept the vessel from reaching its destination.
Begich, Young Call on USPS, FBI, and DEA to Crack Down on Drug Trafficking in Southeast Alaska
In response to recent reports of drug trafficking through the U.S. Postal Service into Southeast Alaska, Senator Mark Begich and Congressman Don Young today wrote to federal officials calling for a coordinated response between federal, state, and local law enforcement to crack down on the illegal flow of drugs through the mail.