It was on this day, 132 years ago, on May 3rd, 1885, that the iconic Revenue Cutter Bear was turned over to the Treasury Department by the U.S. Navy for use for patrolling Alaskan and Arctic waters. As Alaska’s Revenue Cutter, it would perform in that capacity for 41 years, a patrol in Alaska that […]
“The Little Alaskan Halibut Cookbook is yet another extraordinary culinary and artistic addition to this Ketchikan couple’s outstanding body of work. LaDonna’s recipes using Alaska’s favorite flatfish are creative, fun, easy to follow and absolutely delicious. Ole’s Alaska photos, as always, are a delightful addition, but his exquisite food photos are guaranteed to make you […]
The U.S. Justice Department revealed on Monday that Anchorage man, 42-year-old Alfa Souvandara was sentenced for Conspiracy to Import Methamphetamine following his February 16th Guilty plea. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonas Walker reported that the sentencing was in connection with a September 2015 importation of 352,000 doses of meth sent by Souvandara’s co-conspirator in California. It […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – The State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is assisting communities in preparation for breakup along Alaska’s major river systems this spring. Breakup is a time of both excitement and anxiety. Residents anticipate the ability to travel along the rivers, but are also concerned with the threat that […]