WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump called Monday for a $54 billion annual increase in defense spending, describing the 10 percent jump as a “landmark event,” a message aimed at assuring the world of “American strength, security and resolve.” Speaking to U.S. governors at the White House, Trump said, “We must ensure that our courageous servicemen […]
(STATEWIDE, ALASKA)—The 14th annual nationwide Family Violence Warrant SWEEP was conducted across the country on October 19, 2016. The SWEEP is a day-long event in which law enforcement agencies across the United States attempt to serve outstanding family-violence warrants. The SWEEP has been held annually for the last 13 years with a total of 64,048 […]
(Juneau) — Avian influenza has been confirmed recently in wild birds in northwestern Washington and southwestern Oregon, but risks are negligible to waterfowl and waterfowl hunters in Alaska where hunting seasons remain open in some regions. “This is primarily a waterfowl issue in Washington and Oregon, but can be a threat to domestic poultry,” said […]