Nearly 250 Alaskans died of drug overdoses last year. Six of every ten drug overdoses in Alaska involved fentanyl.
Claire Stremple
Alaska News Reporter
I believe every Alaskan has a right to timely information about their health and health systems, and their natural environment and its management. My goal is to report thoughtful stories that inform, inspire and quench the curiosity of listeners across the state.
Closure of Juneau’s COVID-19 emergency operations center brings changes to testing, data reporting
City officials acknowledge that there are still high rates of COVID-19 in Juneau, but the change indicates that it’s no longer being treated as an emergency.
Newscast — Friday, April 29, 2022
In this newscast: A Juneau mental health organization is helping people formerly involved in the justice system get housing; Juneau’s COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center is closing down at the end of April—here’s how you can access services; Alaska authorities have seized thousands of fentalnyl-laced pills and other drugs this week in a series of busts…
Bartlett Regional Hospital names new head of mental health department
Tracey Dompeling will take over in the lead role from interim officer Karen Forrest on June 20.
Alaska military bases fall short on climate readiness, federal report says
Images released with the report show flooding and damaged infrastructure at Alaska military installations, though the details are classified.
Alaska teens host anti-tobacco summit online
The teens create tobacco prevention videos that teachers across the state use in their classrooms.
Pet owners scramble for care as a Juneau veterinary office closes
The vet shortage is not just a Juneau or an Alaska problem. It’s part of a nationwide trend — as practicing vets retire, there aren’t new ones to fill the gap.
Tlingit and Haida launches online tool for addiction treatment and education
Tribal citizens in Southeast Alaska who are experiencing addiction have access to a new, free online treatment.
Mariculture conference in Juneau builds momentum for budding industry
Supporters of mariculture in Alaska are working to build a $100 million industry out of shellfish and seaweed over the next two decades.
Wolverines, lynx and moose: Fish and Game screens wildlife for COVID
Biologists are collecting samples from moose and mustelids — that’s wolverines, minks and martens. There are plans to test caribou and Sitka black tail deer, as well as seals and belugas.