Matt Volz, Author at Valley News

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 9, 2018 file photo, Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., left, speaks next to Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Republican incumbents were swept out of office in 2018 after a tally of late-arriving ballots. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

North Carolina Race Shines Light on ‘Ballot Harvesting’

by Matt Volz Associated PressDecember 6, 2018

Helena, Mont. — An investigation into whether political operatives in North Carolina illegally collected and possibly stole absentee ballots in a still-undecided congressional race has drawn attention to a widespread but little-known political tool…

With a precautionary face mask protecting her from the smoky air, Kathleen Soza pays a visit to Skinner Butte Park in Eugene, Ore. with family and friends Monday Sept. 4, 2017, as smoke from nearby wildfires cause health concerns for area residents. (Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP)

Western Wildfires Threaten Iconic National Parks

by Matt Volz Associated Press, and Sudhin Thanawala Associated PressSeptember 4, 2017

This undated photo provided by Glacier National Park/National Park Service shows the Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Mont. A wildfire has cut off the return route for dozens of people staying at the backcountry chalet, leaving them the choice of remaining until rangers tell them it's safe or hiking out along a longer and more difficult trail, park officials said Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (Glacier National Park/National Park Service via AP)

Fire Blocks Route For Dozens in Glacier National Park Chalet

by Matt Volz Associated PressAugust 12, 2017