News published on Federal Newswire in December 2018

News from December 2018


News Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa - A resident of Wilkinsburg, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Broward County Resident Sentenced to Over Thirteen Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a  Firearm, Drugs and Personal Identifying Information

News Release: On Nov. 28, 2018, Trenard Caldwell, 27, of Broward County, was sentenced to 161 months in prison by U.S. District Judge William P. Dimitrouleas, after previously pleading guilty to being a felon unlawfully in possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of unauthorized access devices, and aggravated identity theft.



Lake Quinault Community Reception Postponed

News Release: The Quinault community reception planned for Wednesday evening is postponed in observance of the National Day of Mourning and will be rescheduled for a later date.


Assateague Island National Seashore to Offer Free Admission on Five Days in 2019

News Release: Berlin, MD - The National Park Service announced that the public will be invited to experience all national parks, including Assateague Island National Seashore, without entrance fees, on five days in 2019.


Search Efforts For Micah Tice On Sunday Significant Aerial Operations

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members continued to search the Longs Peak area for Micah Tice who was last seen on Saturday, November 24. Today’s ground search efforts focused in the Boulder Field, Mount Lady Washington, Battle Mountain, Storm Pass Trail and the Boulder Brook drainage.


Search Efforts For Micah Tice Continue Saturday In The Longs Peak Area

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members continue to search the Longs Peak area for Micah Tice. All of today’s ground search efforts will be focused in the Boulder Brook drainage and Storm Pass area. Over the last week the overall search area has encompassed approximately 10 square...


News Release: WASHINGTON-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and senior member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today made the following statement marking World AIDS Day...


Two Charleston Men Sentenced to Prison for Their Roles in Federal Drug Conspiracy

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Two Charleston men were sentenced to prison for participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. United States District Judge Joseph Robert Goodwin sentenced Richard Sales, 40, and Eric Davison, 26, to 25 and 40 months in prison, respectively. Stuart praised the work of the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT).


Rockville Man Dies in Clara Barton Parkway Crash

News Release: Bethesda, MD- On 12/1/18 at approximately 4:06 am, US Park Police Officers were dispatched to inbound Clara Barton Parkway in the area of Lock 5 for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Arriving units discovered a head-on collision between two vehicles.


Chairman Royce Statement on Passing of President George H. W. Bush

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement on the passing of President George H. W. Bush...


Changes to Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs & Improve Visitor Experience

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announced today Canaveral National Seashore will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. Effective Jan. 1, 2019 the entrance fees to the park will be $15 per vehicle or $10 per...


Fossil Butte Scenic Drive Closed for Season

News Release: Kemmerer, WY- Due to recent and predicted snowfall, the Fossil Butte National Monument scenic drive is now closed for the season. It will re-open in Spring 2019 when the weather permits. The drive is gated at the Visitor Center parking lot, and at the two northern BLM entrances.


Opening Reception for BorDNAndo Exhibit

News Release: Superintendent F. Gus Sanchez is pleased to announce the opening reception for the BorDNAndo exhibit in Chamizal National Memorial’s Franklin G. Smith Gallery. The reception will take place from 6-8:30 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The El Paso community and visitors are invited to browse the exhibit, enjoy live entertainment, and meet artist Mirna Ajo (MAJO).


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement following the death of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement following the death of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush...


Walden Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement following the death of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush...


News Release: Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, Crater Lake National Park offers visitors an on-line option to pay park entrance fees with no additional costs. The seven-day vehicle, motorcycle or individual pass along with the $50 Crater Lake National park annual pass will be available for purchase any time before visiting the park.