Fentanyl is so concentrated that it poses new trafficking challenges. But new screening tactics raise red flags with the ACLU of Alaska.
Health
Alaska births and deaths both declined in 2023, and population total held steady, state says
The state’s population has increased gradually over recent years, the report shows, despite more than a decade of net outmigration.
Flu shot clinic Saturday at Thunder Mountain Middle School
The Juneau Public Health Center will host a clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gastineau Human Services opens new substance use treatment center in Lemon Creek
This comes a month after Bartlett Regional Hospitalʼs Rainforest Recovery Center shut its doors.
Alaska healthcare facilities conserve IV fluids during national shortage
After Hurricane Helene hit a major production facility, hospitals aim to prevent a severe crisis.
Tongass Voices: NAMI Juneau’s Aaron Surma on how to combat the winter blues
Winters in Juneau can be tough, and it takes creativity — and small steps — to keep your mental health strong when it’s dark and cold.