Detroit Files for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Protection
The ailing auto industry in Detroit as well as its declining population has prompted that city to file for bankruptcy, making it the largest U.S. city to do so.
Parnell Asks Walmart's CEO to Reconsider Salmon Buying Decision
In a letter to WalMart, Alaska's Governor Sean Parnell urged the company to reconsider the company's decision to discontinue purchasing salmon from sources that lack certification as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
Togiak Man Forfeits Fishing Vessel after Fishing in Closed Waters Last Friday
It was announced on Thursday by the Alaska State Troopers that 20-year-old Togiak resident Michael Poulson had pled guilty to fishing in closed waters in Dillingham District Court after being caught fishing in closed waters on Friday.
North Korea Demands Panama Release Chongchongang and Crew
Even as reports are coming out with the details of the composition of the illegal weapons found on the North Korean-flagged ship seized in Panama, Pyongyang is demanding release of the vessel and its crew.