June 15th, 1921
Lincoln Memorial Turns 100
WASHINGTON — Dedicated on May 30, 1922, the stately Lincoln Memorial in Washington is a beloved symbol of the United States. It honors America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who led the country from 1861 to 1865 and is often considered its greatest president. Lincoln, who fought to end slavery while preserving the nation, led the country […]
750-Mile Engineless Boat Race to Alaska Returns with a New Twist
PORT TOWNSEND, WA— Race to Alaska is back for year six after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. No motors or support allowed—the R2AK is about the physical endurance, saltwater know-how, and bulldog tenacity that it takes to navigate the 750 cold water miles from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska. “As these teams sail into the […]
Washington State Man Sentenced to Eight Years on Drug Charges
JUNEAU – A Washington state man was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy M. Burgess to eight years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. According to court documents, Roderick Ayers, 33, personally packaged 10 ounces of methamphetamine in a box which […]