Alaska SeaGrant officials are working on a tester for paralytic shellfish poisoning, an illness that can cause tingling in the lips, tongue, fingers and toes and eventual breathing problems. Officials say testing currently costs $125 per test and has a time delay, as samples need to be sent in to the state.
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Wasilla man dies in Glenn Highway crash near Chickaloon
A Wasilla man died Monday afternoon in a crash on the Glenn Highway. Alaska State Troopers say a car driven by Joshua Campbell, 31, collided with another vehicle at Mile 94 about eight miles west of Chickaloon.
Heavy rain prompts flood advisory for Seward creeks, rivers
The National Weather Service is warning of possible flooding in Seward because of heavy rain. A small stream flood advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday for streams and rivers, including the Resurrection River.
Man rams 3 police cars, 3 civilian cars, attempting escape
ANCHORAGE — A man wanted by Anchorage police rammed six vehicles, including three police cars, as he attempted to escape arrest Monday night. Trevon Allridge, 25, now faces felony assault and criminal mischief charges, police said.
Anchorage police seek 2 men suspected of kidnapping woman
Anchorage police continue to seek two men on kidnapping charges and say one suspect may be in Fairbanks. Police over the weekend asked for help in finding 18-year-old William Burgess and 24-year-old Serge Azede.
Homeless advocates take fist-bumping world record
Three hundred people in Alaska looking to raise awareness of homelessness are the new world record holders in fist-bumping. KTVA-TV reports a Guinness World Records representative verified each of the fist bumps passed along a line of registered participants in a fenced-off area Saturday. An improper fist bump could have meant disqualification. The United Way…