Research conducted by scientists at the University of York has revealed how recreational ketamine abuse damages the bladder. In two studies, one of which is published this week, the team shows how ketamine present in urine causes damage to the epithelial lining of the bladder, allowing urine to penetrate into underlying tissues which causes inflammation […]
A Soldotna man was arrested on Animal Cruelty charges on Wednesday following a report of a loud disturbance at a residence on Snowflake Court, the trooper dispatch revealed on Wednesday night. When troopers responded at 2:54 pm, and investigated the incident, they discovered that 44-year-old Soldotna resident, Samuel Stroer “had used a large metal pipe […]
Anchorage, Alaska — The inaugural Alaska Safe Children’s Act Task Force meeting was held in Anchorage, Alaska. The Task force was established this past session by House Bill 44, The Alaska Safe Children’s Act, to provide school districts with curriculum recommendations regarding child sexual assault and abuse, dating violence, suicide and FASD prevention. Task force […]
Juneau — Saturday may be the first day of spring, but it also marks just thirty days until the end of the First Session of the 29th Alaska Legislature. While the legislature is sorting out many new issues, the legislation known as Erin’s Law still remains stalled. Erin’s Law was widely supported last session and […]