Anchorage, Alaska declares a civil emergency over looming cuts
The Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska has declared a civil emergency in preparation of a dramatic increase in homelessness and public
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Federal agency to investigate ‘avoidable’ plane crashes in Alaska
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a rare investigative hearing in Anchorage on Thursday to learn more about the
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U.S. Attorney General announces new focus on Alaska Native issues
The U.S. Department of Justice is rolling out a new focus on Alaska Native issues. In Anchorage last week to discuss
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Eastern Finland is this summer’s snakebite hotspot
Physicians are reluctant to resort to antivenom, which costs more than 3,000 euros per dose. Finland only has one venomous
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Fight against forest fire continues in Sweden
The helicopters went back in the air early Thursday morning to continue fighting the forest fire that began last Thursday,
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Aggressive elk in northern Sweden prompt police warning
Police in northern Sweden are warning residents to be on the lookout for aggressive elk who reportedly lunged at people
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