The city of Homer has received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant through Homeland Security for an assistant fire chief at the Homer Volunteer Fire Department.
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Should Alaskans fear diseases frozen in the permafrost?
Scientists have talked about the possibility of epidemics caused by thawing permafrost, but until now, it’s only been a theory. If the Siberian anthrax outbreak is traced back to spores in the permafrost, it would be a troubling development.
Anchorage police ID men found dead in park
Anchorage police have released the name of a second man who was found dead in a local park over the weekend. Kevin Turner, 34, of Anchorage was one of two homicide victims found early Sunday morning at Valley of the Moon Park, police said. Police also have identified the other man as Bryant Dehusson, 25, of Anchorage.
City of Homer updates domestic animal policies
At a recent Homer City Council meeting the council unanimously approved an ordinance that updates city code related to domestic animals.
Nikiski students spearhead campaign to get more books
A group of Nikiski High School students are spearheading an effort to get more books into the hands of Kenai Peninsula middle school students.
State should talk to U.S. Department of Justice before certifying primary results, lawmakers say
Concerns focus on how the recent primary election was handled in some precincts.
Pepper-spraying bicyclist sought in assaults
Police in Alaska’s largest city are looking for a man on a bicycle who is accused of pepper-spraying at least four people.
Anchorage police investigate deaths of 2 men found in park
Anchorage police are investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found near each other in a local park.
Science and cooking collide to fight botulism
Scientists are trying to learn how to prevent botulism in seal oil, a main ingredient in many traditional Alaska Native foods.
Salvation Army seeking donations for Coats for Kids
The Salvation Army is collecting coats for school-age children again this year, and they are relying on more individual donors.