Today, June 27th, is National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. PTSD can arise from many events such as car accidents, combat, natural disasters, or an assault. People can develop PTSD at any age and the factors that contribute to the disorder are most often out of that person’s … [Read more...]
Summer Water Safety
Whether it be a nearby lake or river, or a trip to the ocean, many Alaska residents are enjoying spending time on the water this summer. While out on the water, be it on a boat or along the shore, it's important to take precautions to ensure everyone has a safe and fun experience. Be aware of hazards in and along the water, always use a personal flotation device and sun protection, … [Read more...]
Distracted Walking: Stay Aware of Your Surroundings
April showers bring May flowers. If you live in the interior of Alaska, May also brings twenty-four hours of sunshine. By the time June has made her appearance, Alaskan summer is in full swing. It is no wonder that after winter’s cold, dark months, Alaskans are anxious to get outside as much as possible while there’s little or no snow on the ground. However, while the ground isn’t as … [Read more...]
Distracted Walking: Put Your Cell Phone Up
There is no place like the interior of Alaska in the summer bringing, as it does, warmer weather and twenty-four hours of sunlight. Along with the preferable weather summer brings, interior Alaska also sees an uptick in pedestrian activity as the winter’s inhospitable temperatures no longer banish people to the insides of their motor vehicles. However, along with more foot traffic comes … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Miranda v. Arizona
This day in U.S. History: On June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the Miranda v. Arizona case. The Court found Miranda's confession to be illegitimate. Further, the Supreme Court found Miranda's right violated under the 5th and 6th Amendments. The decision came down to a 5-4 vote in the U.S. Supreme Court. Miranda v. Arizona: The Case On March 13, 1963, police arrested … [Read more...]
The Whittier, Alaska Fire of 1953
On June 17, 1953 a fire broke out on the military port of Whittier, Alaska. In under four hours the fire destroyed three warehouses, a 1,200 foot wharf, and a large amount of supplies. The cost ended up being $20 million – the costliest fire in Alaska to date. General Buckner Builds Whittier Whittier, Alaska was the brainchild of Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., the American general in … [Read more...]
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