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Soldier from Provo dies after being hit by suspected DUI driver in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A U.S. soldier from Provo died after he was hit by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol Monday night, according to the Fairbanks Police Department. Pfc. Arturo Alejandro Gomez, 29, was working as a gate guard at Fort Wainwright in...
Boaters urged to watch out for entangled whale near Unalaska
The entangled whale was last spotted Monday afternoon trailing a faded orange bullet-shaped buoy about one foot long and 4.5 inches wide, along with an unknown length of loose line. The entangled humpback whale in Nateekin Bay has moved outside of the surrounding Unalaska Bay and is trailing a buoy....
Living The Alaska Dream: Kenai’s New Fire Chief Wraps Up First Week On The Job
The City of Kenai’s recently installed fire chief, Jay Teague, didn’t just wrap up his first week of a new job on Monday; he and his wife wrapped up their first week of a lifelong dream: moving to Alaska. It’s a sentiment familiar to many Alaskans who checked...
Anchorage doctor and husband indicted on federal health care fraud and tax evasion charges
A grand jury has indicted an Anchorage doctor and her husband in a case that allegedly involved deceiving patients about the medications being injected into their bodies. That’s according to an indictment handed up in federal court July 17 against rheumatologist Claribel Tan and her husband Daniel Tan, who did administrative work at his wife’s clinic, charging them with healthcare fraud and tax evasion.
Drivetime: Roger McCollum, UAF chairman
Roger McCollum is in his first year as chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The veteran aftermarket industry executive was elected as chairman in November of 2023, replacing longtime chair Bob Egan, who transitioned to the role of chairman emeritus. Before becoming chairman at UAF, McCollum spent more...
Soldotna Open To First Cycle Of Mini Grant Applications
The City of Soldotna is accepting applications for the Mini-Grant Program from now until August 15. The purpose of the mini-grant program is to recognize the valued contributions being provided through the volunteer efforts of community organizations and agencies on behalf of the community. This the first of two grant cycles opened annually by the city.
Dental health among young Alaska children improved significantly since 2009, report says
Alaska children’s tooth health improved over a decade in nearly all parts of the state, showing that multiple dental initiatives and strategies may be paying off, a new state report said. Among children 3 and younger, tooth decay prevalence is down, as is consumption of sugary beverages, while visits to dental offices for checkups are […] The post Dental health among young Alaska children improved significantly since 2009, report says appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
U.S. intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The U.S. military intercepted several Russian and Chinese bombers in international airspace near the coast of Alaska Wednesday. Two Russian Tu-95s and two Chinese H-6s entered what is known as the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement Wednesday night.The aircraft were "detected, tracked and intercepted," NORAD said. They remained in the Alaska ADIZ and did not enter U.S. airspace.The bombers were intercepted by U.S. F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, along with Canadian CF-18s and other support aircraft, a U.S. defense official confirmed to CBS News. The official said that this marks the...
DOJ accuses Alaska doctor of $10 million in health care fraud
(The Center Square) – An Alaska doctor and her husband are facing federal charges for allegedly filing $10 million in false health care claims, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Rheumatologist Claribel Tan operated a medical clinic in Anchorage along with her husband, Daniel Tan, according to the DOJ. They are accused of misrepresenting the type and dosages of medication given to their patients and creating false medical records. ...
‘A little crazy is good’: Two women ready to swim portion of Cook Inlet
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Bracing against the cold Cook Inlet water — which averages 56 degrees — Anchorage swimmer Shannon Titzel and Jordan Iverson are jumping in on Wednesday night in hopes of making history. The two swimmers aim to be the first two women to ever swim...
Anchor Point Woman Dies From Injuries Sustained In ATV Crash
An ATV rollover last week claimed the life of a woman in Anchor Point. According to the Alaska State Trooper dispatch on the crash, AST was notified of the rollover on Anchor River Road shortly before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Troopers and EMS responded to the scene and transported 49-year-old Anchor Point resident Erica Bell to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Bristol Bay Fisheries Report: July 23, 2024
Get in touch and share some perspective — give us a call at 907-842-5281 or send an email to fish@kdlg.org. If you’d like to get a message out to the fleet on this show, send your messages to the fleet to fish@kdlg.org. The Numbers. The baywide catch on...
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