News published on Federal Newswire in September 2019

News from September 2019


News Release: RENO, Nev. - A Reno resident who was on parole when he downloaded over two thousand images and videos of child pornography was sentenced today to 6 ½ years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.


TSA officers detect loaded firearm at Boston Logan International Airport

Release: BOSTON - A Dublin, New Hampshire man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers on Monday, Sept. 2, with a loaded firearm in his carry-on bag at Boston Logan International Airport.


News Release: WEST VALLEY, N.Y. - EM workers recently installed a new electrical service and distribution system at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), providing more reliable power to cleanup operations.


Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate Remains Under Federal Firearm Charges In The Northern District Of California

News Release: Kate Steinle killed by bullet fired from gun possessed by Garcia-Zarate.


News Release: Also Possessed Brass Knuckles in Connection With His Drug Sales.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Todd Jason Erwin, of White Post, Virginia, has admitted to his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will suspend all visitor services beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. According to current forecasts, it is likely that Hurricane Dorian will impact the parks in the coming days.


Statement From Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella on Labor Day

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella released the following statement regarding Labor Day: “Today, we mark the 125th Anniversary of Labor Day, a Federal holiday that was created out of appreciation and respect for the work done by the men and women of this country.


Conception Dive Boat Tragedy

News Release: At approximately 3:30 a.m., Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard and partnering agencies responded to a vessel fire off the north shore of Santa Cruz Island near Platt’s Harbor in Santa Barbara County.


Increased Smoke Expected on Lava 18 Fire at El Malpais

News Release: El Malpais National Monument News Release.


Hurricane Dorian Closures At Cape Lookout National Seashore

News Release: Harkers Island, NC - Hurricane Dorian is forecast to be a potential threat to Cape Lookout National Seashore, as current projections show the storm passing across or very near to the coast of Eastern North Carolina. The National Weather Service is forecasting the entire area to experience significant...


Outer Banks Group prepares for Hurricane Dorian- Ocracoke services to be suspended (Manteo)

News Release: The Outer Banks Group is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Dorian. As of 8:00 a.m. today, regional forecasts show that Hurricane Dorian is projected to approach and impact the Outer Banks later this week. Staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright...


News Release: Louise Scott designed and made the wildflower designs, then hand embroidered them. She created two of these quilts exactly alike. The first quilt was for a benefit auction. Louise loved the quilt so much, she made another one exactly like the first. This second quilt is owned by her niece Sue Smith. Louise turned 103 years old this summer.


Small Wildfire Spotted Deep in Olympic National Park Wilderness

News Release: Park staff confirmed yesterday that an approximately two acre wildland fire is burning in the wilderness of Olympic National Park. The Mt. Dana Fire is located about 21 miles south of Port Angeles in the geographic center of the park. The fire was reported on August, 31 after there was a series of lightning strikes on the Olympic Peninsula recorded from August, 28 - 31.


Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, and Wright Brothers To Suspend All Operations Sept 3 (Manteo)

News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will suspend all visitor services beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. According to current forecasts, it is likely that Hurricane Dorian will impact the parks in the coming days.


News Release: The Outer Banks Group is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Dorian. As of 8:00 a.m. today, regional forecasts show that Hurricane Dorian is projected to approach and impact the Outer Banks later this week. Staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright...


News Release: Due to mandatory evacuation orders for the state of Georgia east of I-95 in advance of Hurricane Dorian, the Savannah Office of the United States Attorney will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 3, Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5. Further advisories will be issued as conditions necessitate.


Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, and Wright Brothers To Suspend All Operations Sept 3 (Manteo)

News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will suspend all visitor services beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. According to current forecasts, it is likely that Hurricane Dorian will impact the parks in the coming days.


News Release: The Outer Banks Group is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Dorian. As of 8:00 a.m. today, regional forecasts show that Hurricane Dorian is projected to approach and impact the Outer Banks later this week. Staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright...


News Release: Luray, Virginia: Shenandoah National Park will temporarily close the Whiteoak Canyon parking area on Route 600 in Madison County beginning Sept. 16, 2019. The closure will remain in effect for approximately four weeks while a new bridge is being constructed. During this temporary closure there will...