The Kuskokwim river is freezing around Bethel, but you still need to be careful if you are going to use it to travel to and from nearby villages. That means keeping trucks and cars off the river for now.
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Researcher presents findings on sexual violence in Bristol Bay
Alaska has the highest rate of forcible rape in the United States according to the 2015 FBI statistics. Researcher and author Jeremy Braithwaite conducted research on sexual assault in Bristol Bay last year for his dissertation. He returned last week to present that research in Dillingham.
Nunapitchuk man faces multiple sexual assault charges
Alaska State Troopers arrested a man from Nunapitchuk on a warrant connected to multiple sexual assault charges, but they believe that there are other incidents involving the accused that they don’t know about.
JPD arrests man thought to be using stolen bank cards
Juneau police arrested a man believed to be using stolen bank cards at area businesses, according to a department news release.
Palmer man dies in Glenn Highway crash
Alaska State Troopers are investigating a weekend crash on the Glenn Highway that left a Palmer man dead and another person seriously injured.
Several Wrangell boats broken into over weekend
Several boats in Wrangell were broken into over the weekend. Wrangell Police Department was notified of the break-ins early Saturday morning.