Ava DuVernay, Levar Burton and more honored at National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Monday, December 4 by ABC NewsOn Sunday evening, December 3, the Los Angeles Press Club held its 16th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, and a handful of stars were also honored for their work outside the world of journalism. Ava DuVernay was presented with the Visionary Award for her humanitarian... Read More.
5th National Climate Assessment – What Does It Mean for the North Sound Monday, November 27 by Ted BuehnerFive years in the making, the fifth edition of the National Climate Assessment was released earlier this week. This assessment is a congressionally mandated report and provides the latest regional and national evaluation of where our climate has been and is moving ahead, along... Read More.
‘Double joy’: Rare elephant twins born in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve Saturday, November 25 by ABC News(LONDON) -- An elephant in Kenya has given birth to a rare set of twins, conservation group Save the Elephants has announced.The two baby elephant calves – both female - were born to a mother elephant named Alto in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve."Yet another... Read More.
You can buy a Christmas tree for as little as $5 if there’s a national forest nearby Wednesday, November 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some heavy lifting.The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging Americans to cut down their Christmas trees at a nearby... Read More.
Hiker found safe after going missing in Big Bend National Park Friday, November 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A hiker who had been missing for over a week in Big Bend National Park has been found safe, according to authorities.Christy Perry, 25, had been missing since Nov. 9, when she did not show up to her camping reservation at... Read More.
Hiker missing for over a week in Big Bend National Park Friday, November 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A search is underway in Big Bend National Park for a hiker who has been missing for over a week, according to to authorities.Christy Perry, 25, has been missing since Nov. 9 when she did not show up to her camping... Read More.
National Adoption Day Celebration Thursday, November 16 by Marcee MaylinAdoption Day is coming soon. On Friday, November 17, 2023, Snohomish County Superior Court, in co-sponsorship with the County Clerk's Office and CASA Program, will join others nationwide in participating in National Adoption Day. For this annual celebration, the Superior Court, Clerk's Office, and CASA Program will... Read More.
Tens of thousands expected in DC for pro-Israel rally, with National Guard assisting police Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The National Guard will be assisting local police on Tuesday as tens of thousands of people are expected to attend two large-scale demonstrations in the nation's capital, according to officials.The first rally, the "March For Israel," is being organized by the Jewish... Read More.
National Zoo’s popular pandas heading to China Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- They're leaving town -- and for millions of their adoring fans -- you could call it, well, unbearable.After more than two decades of "panda diplomacy," Washington's popular pandas were being returned to China Wednesday.The Smithsonian National Zoo's three current pandas, Mei Xiang... Read More.
Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell reflects on playing national anthem at Seahawks game Tuesday, October 31 by ABC NewsAlice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell rocked the national anthem ahead of his hometown Seattle Seahawks victory over the visiting Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 29.In an Instagram post reflecting on the experience, Cantrell writes, "What a great weekend, got to... Read More.
Marysville Mayor Proclaims October 28th as National First Responders Day Friday, October 27 by Marcee MaylinWhen you fall off the roof or ladder, a loved one is having a heart attack, the house in on fire, there’s a wreck on the street, your child swallows a coin or worse got into something poisonous, who do you call? 9-1-1. Below... Read More.
Angela Bassett, Jeremy Renner and Awkwafina to narrate natural history shows for National Geographic Monday, October 16 by ABC NewsNational Geographic has tapped Oscar nominees Angela Bassett and Jeremy Renner, and Emmy nominee Awkwafina to narrate a trio of shows bound for Disney+. Bassett, who was nominated for playing Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, will produce and narrate Queens, which "features matriarchies and female leaders around the world to... Read More.