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 […]
Anchorage – Wednesday, two former foster youth, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and foster care advocate Amanda Metivier, released sobering numbers for the growing number of Alaska youth in foster care. They are also calling for attention to the over 2,400 foster youth for which the state is the legal guardian. “No parent or guardian would […]