Shorebirds breeding in Alaska are being exposed to mercury at levels that could put their populations at risk, according to new research from The Condor: Ornithological Applications. Thanks to atmospheric circulation and other factors, the mercury that we deposit into the environment tends to accumulate in the Arctic. Mercury exposure can reduce birds’ reproductive success […]
Troopers are seeking assistance in locating a North Pole teen who has been missing since his disappearance on July 11th. 15-year-old Albert Seibel was reported missing from his North Pole residence at 4 am on July 11th. It is believed that Seibel is in either the North Pole or Fairbanks area. Seibel is described as […]
Troopers are asking for assistance from the public in locating a Kobuk man who is charged with multiple Sexual Assault charges. A warrant was issued for the man’s arrest on June 1st. Authorities have been seeking to arrest 53-year-old Clifton R. Sun since charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor I, Sexual Assault I, Sexual […]
JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker Monday signed into law Senate Bill 91, an historic reform of the state’s criminal justice system. The law advances data-driven, research-based policies to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and curb corrections spending. It is projected to reduce the state’s prison population by 13 percent by 2024, saving the state $380 million. Governor […]