A respiratory pathogen that scientists previously believed to be restricted to sheep and goats has been detected in moose and caribou in Alaska.
Associated Press
Judge rejects effort by Palin’s son to bar media from court
An Alaska judge has rejected efforts by the eldest son of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin to bar the media from covering proceedings in an assault case against him in therapeutic court.
University of Alaska Regents approve 2019 budget
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the budget includes $327 million in state unrestricted general funds. This year’s state appropriation is a $10 million increase from last year’s state funding.
California man pleads guilty in Alaska meth conspiracy case
Alfonso Francisco Sandoval, 31, and Arthur Ruben Castillo, 31, were arrested in October following an investigation by state and local police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.
Explore Fairbanks signs deal with China marketing company
Explore Fairbanks’ lead promoters on May 25 signed the contract in Beijing while part of Gov. Bill Walker’s 12-day “Opportunity Alaska” trade mission to the country.
Alaska man faces murder charge in death of baby daughter
A criminal complaint states that James Lee Jimieson, 22, of Fairbanks took the baby to a hospital on May 11, saying she was lethargic and wouldn’t eat, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported.