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Published on Aug 20, 2026

St. Joes picket | Hunger strike ends | Alaska airlines understaffed

Thursday, August 20, 2026 LOCAL ► From the Stranger — Hunger Strike Over Poor Food Quality at NWDC Concludes — After nearly a week, more than 140 immigrants detained in the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) have concluded their hunger strike in protest …

Source: The Stand - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Trump-backed candidates struggle, and other takeaways from Florida, Wyoming, Alaska primaries

WASHINGTON — As the year’s midterm primaries draw to a close, Tuesday’s results in Florida, Wyoming and Alaska continued to underscore an unpredictable election season marked by unreliable polls, intra-party divides and surprise showings by political …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on Aug 20, 2026

To build healthcare affordability in Alaska, we need to look at care costs

Imagine tearing a ligament on a weekend hike and calling around for a price on the surgery, only to find that the same procedure costs twice as much at one hospital as it does at another less than a hundred miles away. No difference in the treatment, no …

Source: Alaska Beacon - Center-left
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 21, 2026

News from around the nation. Severe weather brings two tornadoes to New York City and Long Island; an Air Force-chartered civilian just crashes in Alaska, killing all 8 on board; California officials protest plan to sell public lands for oil projects; …

Source: Kiowa County Press - Colorado - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Alaska’s Mukluk Fire Grows to Nearly 5,500 Acres as Evacuations, Disaster Aid Continue

A wildfire burning near Tok in Interior Alaska has expanded to an estimated 5,533 acres, prompting continued evacuation orders, a state disaster declaration and an active firefighting response involving multiple agencies. The blaze, designated the Mukluk …

Source: NTD - Right-wing
Published on 03:30 GMT

The LNG Energy Relay

On the last day of February 2026, the Strait of Hormuz closed. It is nineteen miles of water between Oman and Iran, and about a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas goes through it — almost all Qatari, almost all loaded at one complex called Ras …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Florida, Alaska, Wyoming Hold Primaries: What to Watch

Voters in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming head to the polls on Aug. 18 to cast their ballots in key primary races that could determine control of Congress. In California, a special election is being held to replace Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned …

Source: The Epoch Times - Right-wing
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Primaries in Florida, Alaska, California; Israel strikes Syrian air base; Congo’s Ebola outbreak

A staff member of the International Organization for Migration takes temperature of a passenger from an intercepted boat outside Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Aug. 6, 2026. Photo by Xinhua via Getty Images. Tuesday, August 18 …

Source: Drop Site - Center-left
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Significantly Higher Size Standards and New Competition for ANC, Tribal, and NHO Government Contractors

SBA Proposed Size Standards: Key Takeaways SBA is proposing a top-to-bottom rewrite of its size standards. A proposed rule to be released on August 20, 2026 (RIN 3245-AI67) seeks to replace nearly 1,000 industry-specific size standards with 338 standards …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

U.S. Travelers Lost 3.9 Million Hours to Flight Delays in 2025—Here’s What Airlines Owe You When Your Trip Goes Wrong

Key Points About one in four U.S. commercial flights was delayed in 2025, but airlines generally do not owe passengers cash compensation for delays. Airline commitments may cover rebooking, meals, and hotels, while select travel credit cards can reimburse …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Opinion: Alaska needs a governor who understands fish

Alaska Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Photo courtesy Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins) I’m a commercial fisherman and a fisheries advocate. I spend most of my life working alongside people with widely differing backgrounds and beliefs. …

Source: Anchorage Daily News - Alaska - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

I’ll admit it: I’ve cycled through red lights. But Britain’s traffic laws are to blame, not me

I plead guilty. I have loved and used the streets of London all my life, as a cyclist, driver and pedestrian. Touch wood, I have done so without accident, blemish or insurance claim. Yet now I find myself perpetually on the wrong side of the law. …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Illinois hospital prices cheaper than Wisconsin, Shortening criminal sentences

A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that hospitals in Wisconsin are charging much more for inpatient services than in Illinois. A newly-created state board meets to consider Wisconsin’s first commutations in decades. And, hear about …

Source: Wisconsin Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 21, 2026

‘It was like driving by an open oven:’ Mukluk Fire claims family’s home as fire spreads

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Matt Miller and Nicole Goolsby are two of three siblings who grew up in Tok with their mother Michelle Miller. Michelle and her children built their home which they called “homebase”. “We built that house, I was I think 9 or 10 …

Source: Alaska's News Source - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Top 4 in U.S. Senate race: Peltola, Sullivan, Sullivan, and Heikes

Early vote counting in Alaska’s statewide, top-four primary election showed no surprises in the state’s two federal races. For U.S. Senate, Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola led a 16-candidate field with 378 of 403 …

Source: Petersburg Pilot - Alaska - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Republicans Dealt Quadruple Polling Blow in Race Against Abdul El-Sayed

Republicans were dealt a quadruple polling blow in the Michigan Senate race this week as four new polls gave progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed a lead over former Representative Mike Rogers, a Republican. El-Sayed’s victory over centrist Representative …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Your Mortgage Servicer May Have Charged You for Insurance You Already Had — 46 States Just Made Newrez Pay $15.5 Million ...

A $15.5 million settlement was announced today involving one of the country’s largest mortgage servicers — and the practice at its center is one that affects millions of American homeowners without most of them ever knowing it happened. Newrez, the …

Source: Live Insurance News - Neutral
Published on Aug 20, 2026

Governor Dunleavy Activates Disaster Assistance Programs for Mukluk Fire

Homeowners and Renters in Affected Areas Encouraged to Apply for Recovery Grants The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection Division is actively fighting the Mukluk Fire. GO NOW! evacuations remain in place north of the Alaska Highway from Mackenzie …

Source: Alaska Native News - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 20, 2026

Poverty is rising in America | In Focus

Published 2:50 pm Thursday, August 20, 2026 As you all know, inflation is up. Food prices are up. Gasoline is up. Insurance is up. Housing and rent prices are rising. If you’re wealthy, it’s annoying and a nuisance. If you’re middle class you may not go …

Source: The Courier-Herald - Washington State - Pending

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

NAPIA Applauds Massachusetts for Protecting Policyholders’ Right to Hire a Public Insurance Adjuster

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) applauds Massachusetts for enacting Senate Bill 785, An Act relative to insurance claims, an important consumer protection …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

LTC Simple Highlights Why High-Net-Worth Households Are Rethinking Self-Insurance for Long-Term Care

Affluent families are taking a closer look at the financial and planning tradeoffs between self-insuring and long-term care insurance. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Affluent Americans are often advised that having …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 00:36 GMT

Owner of Redding Landscaping Company Charged with Failure to Maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy

(Rocky Hill, CT) - The owner of Shoots to Roots Plant Care Corp., a Redding landscaping company, has been arrested and charged with operating a business without a proper workers’ compensation insurance policy. Matthew Lang, age 44, of Redding, was arrested …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 23:59 GMT

Former insurance agent pleads guilty to wire fraud

Thomas Robert Hoyt, 32, a former insurance agent from Melfa, pled guilty today to wire fraud related to a scheme to pocket the premiums he was paid for policies he sold.

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 14:23 GMT

SLED Charges Greenville County Man with Insurance Fraud

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Jonathan Martinez-Garcia, 26, with two counts of Forgery – Value $10,000 or More, and two counts of Making a False Statement or Misrepresentation – 1st Offense on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

THE 40% COVERAGE DROP: HOW TEXAS INSURERS’ SHIFT TO “ACTUAL CASH VALUE” CAN LEAVE EL PASO HOMEOWNERS EXPOSED

Learn how shifting insurance policies to "Actual Cash Value" can leave El Paso homeowners with unexpected out-of-pocket costs for roof repairs. EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Texas homeowners …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 22, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

ParcelRecordsUSA Expands Property Search Across All 24 Maryland Jurisdictions

ParcelRecordsUSA Expands Property Search Across All 24 Maryland Jurisdictions BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BALTIMORE, Md. — ParcelRecordsUSA has expanded its Maryland property-records directory with dedicated …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

FD Beck Wins Best Insurance Broker in Bayside for 2026

FD Beck wins Best Insurance Broker in Bayside for 2026, recognising its client service, trusted advice and strong local reputation. CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melbourne insurance brokerage recognised for service quality, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Insurance Industry ...

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

NAPIA Applauds Massachusetts for Protecting Policyholders’ Right to Hire a Public Insurance Adjuster

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) applauds Massachusetts for enacting Senate Bill 785, An Act relative to insurance claims, an important consumer protection …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

Ready Electric Recognized as Best Electrician Service in Los Angeles for Fast Response

Ready Electric earns recognition for fast-response electrical service, trusted repairs, and professional residential electrical solutions across Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **LOS ANGELES, …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Electronics Industry ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

LTC Simple Highlights Why High-Net-Worth Households Are Rethinking Self-Insurance for Long-Term Care

Affluent families are taking a closer look at the financial and planning tradeoffs between self-insuring and long-term care insurance. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Affluent Americans are often advised that having …

Distribution channels: Insurance Industry ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 16:25 GMT

Next Hour Named Best Garage Door Repair Company in Santa Clarita

Next Hour Garage Door Repair earns 2026 recognition for fast response, 24/7 service, and trusted garage door repairs across Santa Clarita, CA. SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Hour Garage Door …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot Awarded Best Garage Door Repair Company in Long Beach, CA

Award-winning On The Spot highlights fast response times, 24/7 service, and trusted garage door repair across Long Beach, CA. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **LONG BEACH, CA —** Garage Door Repair Long …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

WoundScribe AI Unveils Usage-Based Pricing: A Free Wound Care EMR and AI Scribe, With AI Charting Available on Demand

Free unlimited seats, unlimited patient records, no setup fee. Clinicians use the AI to draft a complete, coded chart in minutes, and they simply use credits. STEVENSON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WoundScribe AI …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Financial Services Entrepreneur Digna Deleon-Morris Introduces 90-Day Agency Game Plan

The plan behind more than $37 million in agency production over 18 months at Nationwide Financial Firm. SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationwide Financial Firm has put a name to one of the systems behind its …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Surety Home Launches Alarm.com My Circle for Teens and Aging Parents

The new in-app feature shows how loved ones are feeling, where they are and whether they are up and about, at no extra charge on two Surety Home plans. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surety Home today launched …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Steve Caya Named 2027 Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Madison

Nowlan Injury Law Partner earns peer-reviewed recognition for his work representing injured people throughout Wisconsin MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nowlan Injury Law is proud to announce that Partner Steve …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 22:07 GMT

Tod Long Publishes The Income Standard: a Blueprint for Retirement Income

Retirement income architect Tod Long's debut book reframes retirement planning as an engineering problem, with real case studies and free calculators. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tod Long, founder of The …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Book Publishing Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 21:46 GMT

8 Measures Designed To Reduce Or Eliminate Disputes From 'Unforeseen Circumstances' In Commercial Construction Disputes

The nature of “unforeseen circumstances” often requires case-by-case analysis to determine cause & effect, making them more difficult to address in a contract. MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Even with …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

86,400-Gallon Leaks: Aging Underground Plumbing and Ground Movement Create Emerging Property Risks Across Kern County

Kern County property owners face aging infrastructure and land subsidence, making professional evaluation of buried plumbing lines essential. BAKERSFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kern County property owners face a …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:49 GMT

MATAX, Inc. wins two categories at the 2026 Xero Awards US

The San Francisco operational infrastructure firm takes home the AI Efficiency Champion award and Advisory Innovator of the Year, for the second year running. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MATAX, Inc., a firm …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

Analysis of $426 million in employer health spending identified $54 million in potential savings

Simple Healthcare Roadmap shows self-insured employers where healthcare dollars go today, what opportunities exist to lower them, and what each one is worth. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simple Healthcare …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Insurance Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

OmniMD Closes Seven Operational Gaps, Lifting Monthly Collections From $25K to $150K for Texas Nephrology Practice

A six-provider McKinney, TX nephrology practice closed 7 operational gaps and raised monthly collections from $25K-$30K to $150K within two months. HAWTHORNE, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OmniMD, a US healthcare IT …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

THE 40% COVERAGE DROP: HOW TEXAS INSURERS’ SHIFT TO “ACTUAL CASH VALUE” CAN LEAVE EL PASO HOMEOWNERS EXPOSED

Learn how shifting insurance policies to "Actual Cash Value" can leave El Paso homeowners with unexpected out-of-pocket costs for roof repairs. EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Texas homeowners …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

IPEX Health Deploys Agentic AI to Redefine Patient Engagement at Scale

As Healthcare Moves Toward Medicine 3.0 and Hyper-Personalization, a 20x Surge in Patient Touchpoints Demands a New Approach Using Conversational Intelligence TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IPEX Health, a …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

FD Beck Wins Best Insurance Broker in Bayside for 2026

FD Beck wins Best Insurance Broker in Bayside for 2026, recognising its client service, trusted advice and strong local reputation. CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melbourne insurance brokerage recognised for service quality, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Insurance Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:45 GMT

Tow Truck Insurance: Insurance Brokerage Secures Competitive Premium Pricing by Comparing Truck Type Across Carriers

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insurance Navy today announced a new tow truck insurance brokerage service that secures competitive premium pricing for towing companies nationwide. The service compares truck type, driver …

Distribution channels: Insurance Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:25 GMT

CMBYND and Orion Governance Collaborate to Accelerate Trusted Data and AI Adoption

The partnership offers advanced Enterprise AI Data Fabric solutions to help accelerate customer adoption of AI and support regulatory obligations. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CMBYND, a purpose-built …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Energy Industry ...