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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.
NORAD intercepts bombers from China, Russia off Alaskan coast
Fighter jets intercepted Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska from China and Russia, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced Wednesday. NORAD said it detected and tracked two Russian TU-95 and two Chinese H-6 military aircraft that were operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday. NORAD said its fighter jets…
Permanent Fund drama: Board votes for new leadership of Board of Trustees
During the quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund on Wednesday, the board voted to replace Ethan Schutt at chairman and Ellie Rubenstein as vice chairwoman. The new board chairman is Jason Brune, former Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner, and vice chairman is Adam Crum, currently the state commissioner of the Department of Revenue.
Art show honors Homer artist’s late wife
Art galleries across Homer feature artists as part of its First Friday offerings. This month, Homer Council on the Arts is hosting a show from Leo Vait. The HCOA gallery hosts various exhibits and shows throughout the year, from paintings and ceramics to jam sessions and theater performances. This month, the gallery is filled with paintings, carvings and sculptures.
Anchorage Man Found Floating In Kenai River Dies
An Anchorage man who was found floating in the Kenai River on Monday has died in Anchorage despite lifesaving efforts. Alaska Wildlife Troopers were notified shortly before 12:30 on Monday, July 22, that an adult male had been spotted floating in the Kenai River near the Bings Landing area. A response team of Alaska State Troopers, Alaska State Park Rangers, and Emergency Medical Services quickly responded to the area.
Oral arguments begin for former Alaska legislator’s voter misconduct case
This week marks the beginning of a long-awaited trial for former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, who is accused of voter misconduct and unlawful interference with voting in the 2018 primary and general elections for State House. The trial, scheduled for Thursday, comes more than four years after LeDoux and two associates were first accused of violating […]
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