Children whose parents smoked when they were toddlers are likely to have a wider waist and a higher BMI by time they reach ten years of age, reveal researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte Justine Research Centre. “We suspect the statistics we’ve established linking childhood obesity to exposure to parents’ […]
Alaska State Troopers are investigating two structure fires in the community of Atmautluak along the Pitmiktakik River in southwestern Alaska over the weekend. On Saturday, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a structure fire at the Tribal Office there at 4:20 pm. Local residents, along with the Atmautluak Public Safety officer were able to address […]
Food Bank of Alaska is participating in the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Meals will be made available free to all children 18 years of age and under. Acceptance and participating requirements for the Program are the same regardless of race, sex, color, age, disability or national origin. Meals will be provided at the […]
It was announced by the U.S. Justice Department on Monday that former Anchorage Hostel owner, 45-year-old Jason Jayavarman, was found “Guilty” of Attempted Sexual Exploitation of Children and Attempted Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct in a Foreign Place. Jayavarman was tried before U.S. District Court Judge Sharon L. Gleason and found […]