Operation Barnacle Buster was an eight-day inspection blitz executed at the Alaskan Port of Alcan on the border of the United States and Canada. The operation was conceived because of the continual threat of invasive species entering the State of Alaska. The Service also used the operation as an opportunity to enforce Federal, State, foreign, […]
An Identity Theft Protection Specialist with Harvard Risk Management of Alaska in Anchorage pleaded “Guilty” to charges of Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft in front of U.S. District Court Judge Sharon L. Gleason, it was announced by the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday. 51-year-old Kara Hayden of Anchorage, who also worked as an insurance salesperson, […]
A study found that consumers with food allergy concerns often misunderstand food labels about allergens that say “may contain” or “manufactured on shared equipment.” While they should avoid such products to prevent what could be a serious allergic reaction, up to 40 percent bought food items with precautionary allergen labels. Food allergy affects approximately 8 […]
BOSTON – Children whose parents or caregivers misuse alcohol or use, produce or distribute drugs face an increased risk of medical and behavioral problems. According to a new clinical report by experts at Beth Israel Medical Center (BIDMC) and Boston Children’s Hospital, pediatricians are in a unique position to assess risk and intervene to protect […]