Richard Spinrad confirmed as 11th NOAA administrator
Scientist Richard “Rick” W. Spinrad is back at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this time as the agency’s 11th administrator.
Engine cut-off switch now required for recreational boaters
A new law requiring recreational boaters to use an engine cut-off switch, or ECOS, and associated ECOS link is now being enforced by the Coast Guard for all recreational boats less than 26 feet in length with over three horsepower, that were built in January 2020 or later.
High schooler designs earthquake warning device
A low-cost seismometer that delivers earthquake early warnings for homes and businesses could someday be as regular a household safety appliance as a smoke detector, says Vivien He, a California high school junior who built such a device for under $100.
Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Bill would expand support for sexual assault survivors
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced in Congress would improve and expand access to help for sexual assault survivors needing medical care, including sexual assault examinations.
In Anchorage, US and Chinese officials spar in 1st face-to-face meeting under Biden
Top U.S. and Chinese officials were set to meet again on Friday after offering sharply different views of each other and the world in their first face-to-face talks since President Joe Biden took office.
USCG Cutter Polar Star returns to Seattle
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star returned to its homeport in Seattle on Saturday, Feb. 21, after a months-long Arctic deployment to provide security throughout the region, develop future Arctic sailors and gather high-latitude scientific data.
Murkowski, 6 other Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial
"If I can’t say what I believe that our president should stand for, then why should I ask Alaskans to stand with me?" Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.
Democrats: Trump ‘inciter in chief’ of Capitol attack
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who supported the constitutionality of impeaching former president Donald Trump, criticized the quality of Trump's defense, saying that opening arguments had been a "missed opportunity" for the defense.
Coast Guard seizes $211M in cocaine, marijuana
U.S. Coast Guard and Navy personnel have offloaded at San Diego $211 million worth of cocaine and marijuana seized in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
