The Latest: Etsy Says Policy Bans Alaska Native Ivory Sales

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on online sales site Etsy terminating the accounts of some Alaska Native artists (all times local): 2:20 p.m. The online sales website Etsy says it no longer allows Alaska Natives to sell such animal products as ivory. The company made the comments in response to criticism prompted by the removal of such items from accounts held by Alaska Native artists who have been selling ivory and other animal parts that Etsy says are prohibited from the site. The company says in an email it has updated its policies to reflect the global nature of its business and says the artists' accounts remain active. Republican U.S.

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