West News Strong Winds Could Lead to Explosive Fire Growth in West FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Lisa Wells looked out the window of her home office and saw a plume of smoke.... Read More
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News Bird Flu Drives Free-Range Hens Indoors to Protect Poultry DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is it OK for free-range chickens to not range freely? That’s a question free-range egg... Read More
International News As Russia Faces Potential Default, Investors Weigh Legal Options NEW YORK/LONDON –– As Russia teeters on the brink of a historic default, foreign investors in the country’s debt have... Read More
International News Viewpoint: PCS Says Insured Losses From Conflict in Ukraine Reach $20 Billion The conflict in Ukraine has already had a significant impact on the specialty lines re/insurance market. Although it could take... Read More
West News Federal OSHA Mulls Yanking Arizona’s Work Safety Oversight PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona may lose the authority to oversee its own workplace safety program because of a pattern of... Read More
West News New Mexico Fines ‘Rust’ for Willful Gun Safety Failures SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine against a film... Read More
West News Arizona Wildfire Doubles in Size Near College Town FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona wildfire doubled in size overnight into Wednesday, a day after heavy winds kicked up... Read More
West News After Wildfires, Scorched Trees Could Disrupt Water Supplies TWIN BRIDGES, Calif. (AP) — In a California forest torched by wildfire last summer, researcher Anne Nolin examines a handful... Read More
West News Man Charged With Setting Fire at California Home Depot SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A man charged with setting a fire that gutted a Northern California Home Depot, prompted... Read More