Sally Jewell Begins Her New Job as Secretary of the Interior
Sally Jewell was sworn in as the 51st Secretary of the Interior on Friday, and spent her first full day on the job on Monday.
Russian Citizen Sentenced for Wire Fraud in 'Crash for Cash' Scheme
A citizen of Russia was sentenced in Anchorage's U.S. District Court last Tuesday for running an insurance scam that netted him tens of thousands of dollars. He had been indicted on three counts of wire fraud.
Letter Containing Possible Ricin Addressed to President Obama Intercepted
Another letter was intercepted in Washington on Tuesday. This letter contained the same language as the letter that was addressed to Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi. This time, the letter was addressed to President Obama.
Two Arrested at the 'Top Dog' in Wasilla for Theft
Alaska State Troopers received a report of a stolen purse at the "Top Dog," in Wasilla on Sunday just before 3 in the afternoon.