For three months, officers have worked to identity local distribution networks using confidential informants and undercover officers, a news release said.
Aleutians
Volcano in Aleutian Islands erupts again
A volcano in the eastern Aleutian Islands has erupted for the second time in two days prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to issue its highest alert level for aviation.
Alaska Volcano Observatory lowers Bogoslof volcano aviation alert
A volcano in the eastern Aleutians erupted suddenly Tuesday afternoon. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says several pilots reported seeing an ash cloud about 34,000 feet above Bogoslof volcano.
Police arrest two in Unalaska in counterfeit money case
Two men have been charged with fraud for making counterfeit money, Unalaska Department of Public Safety said. Henry Zablan and Nicholas Hough were taken into police custody over the weekend and later charged with fraud.
Beth Kerttula returns to Juneau with a message: It’s time to plan for ocean’s future
Kerttula helped two regions write the country’s first marine plans, and worked on some issues particularly important to Alaskans.
Aleutians museum director resigns after four months, cites ‘personal family’ issues
Neal Hitch signed a three-year contract with Unalaska’s cultural history museum in August. But last week, he said unforeseen circumstances have forced him to leave the island.