“The right to an abortion is on the ballot. Healthcare is on the ballot. Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “Our very democracy is on the ballot. Your vote doesn’t just affect who becomes president—it affects every aspect of our lives.” Progressive activists, labor unions, and lawmakers who have […]
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Learn more about our partners and colleagues and how they contribute to NOAA Fisheries’ mission. Join us in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, as we recognize Native Americans’ respect for natural resources and the Earth and honor native cultures. We celebrate the sacrifices, contributions, and achievements of […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A federal jury convicted an Eagle River man late last week for trafficking firearms from Alaska to California after a five-day trial. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, from February 2021 to April 2022, Cornelius Smith, 33, bought 28 firearms from gun stores and private parties in Alaska. During […]
[content id=”79272″] (Petersburg, AK) – On Oct. 31, a jury found 31-year-old Kelsey McCay guilty of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree. The conviction relates to a sexual assault at a social event that occurred in September 2019. A Petersburg jury heard from numerous witnesses, including the victim, in the case and deliberated less than […]