According to preliminary data from the Alaska Division of Health and Social Services, six out of every 10 drug overdose deaths in Alaska last year involved fentanyl. It’s been called an explosion of the dangerous drug on Alaska’s streets.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -
“He wasn’t able to participate in the things he loved anymore and our whole family struggled to help him for several years,” she said. Late last summer there was a breakthrough. Snodgrass said her son was accepted into a treatment program and graduated clean and sober. She described the transition as “huge.”But not long after, Bruce went for a ride on his mountain bike and never came back. His body was found two days later behind a grocery store.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Biden names Anchorage attorney to serve as U.S. attorney for AlaskaAnchorage attorney S. Lane Tucker has been nominated to serve as the top federal law enforcement officer in Alaska, the White House announced Wednesday.
Les mer »
Anchorage man sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder of Alaska Zoo groundskeeperClayton Andrew Charlie, who pleaded guilty in 2019 to second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a groundskeeper at the Alaska Zoo, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison.
Les mer »
Alaska reports nearly 5,500 new cases over 2 days as hospitals contend with stubborn staffing issuesThe state reported nine additional COVID-19 deaths. Health officials predict the peak in Alaska is still a few weeks away.
Les mer »
Staffing issues due to omicron variant add to woes for most hospitals around AlaskaAs the omicron variant continues to spread, COVID-19 hospitalizations are climbing at the same time that scores of health care workers are calling out due to being sick or exposed. The result is that ICU bed capacity is becoming limited once more.
Les mer »
Big weather swings keep snowplows busy in Southcentral AlaskaThe recent weather has kept the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plow crews occupied plowing, sanding and thawing culverts, trying to keep up with the ever-changing elements.
Les mer »
Alaska Senate unanimously opposes plan to cut legislators’ payMembers of the Alaska Legislature are facing a $9,000 gross pay cut after an independent commission recommended reductions in expense payments.
Les mer »