{"id":38506,"date":"2025-10-01T17:04:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T22:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=38506"},"modified":"2025-10-31T09:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:48:44","slug":"postal-news-october-2025-click-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/01\/postal-news-october-2025-click-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Postal News October 2025 &#8211; Click Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 31, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_4bad176e\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/crime\/californa-man-federally-charged-for-mailing-threat-to-injure-kill-florida-media-personality-central-florida-news-tampa-charlie-kirk-october-25-2025\">California man federally charged for mailing threat to injure &amp; kill Florida media personality<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naps.org\/post\/NAPS-Newsbreak-NAPS-Approves-USPS-EAS-Pay-Decision-Thru-May-22-2026\">NAPS Approves USPS EAS Pay Decision Thru May 22, 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/31\/these-stamps-put-the-us-in-usps\/\">These stamps put the \u2018us\u2019 in USPS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedpma.org\/upma-president-announces-2025-pay-talk-decision\/\">UPMA President Tony Leonardi announces 2025 Pay Talk Decision<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/witl.com\/ixp\/692\/p\/usps-holiday-package-scams-michigan\/\">Michigan, Watch for Fake USPS \u201cRedelivery\u201d Texts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/world\/7-vintage-stamps-that-could-be-worth-thousands-collectors-guide\/ar-AA1PzEqb\">7 Vintage Stamps That Could Be Worth Thousands: Collector&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/news\/news-releases\/opm-announces-faster-paperless-options-for-federal-retirees\/\">OPM Announces Faster, Paperless Options for Federal Retirees<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 30, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_289495cb\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/30\/convicted-mail-thief-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-harris-county-tx\/\">Convicted Mail Thief Sentenced to Seven Years in Harris County, TX<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2025\/pb22688\/html\/cover.htm#ep1389565\">2025 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsfa.com\/video\/2025\/10\/30\/he-deserves-justice-family-prays-killer-will-be-arrested-alabama-postal-workers-2009-murder\/\">\u2018He deserves justice\u2019: Family prays killer will be arrested in Alabama postal worker\u2019s 2009 murder<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kxnet.com\/news\/top-stories\/man-charged-drug-delivery\/amp\/\">Bismarck man facing jail time for getting drugs through mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 29, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_18351861\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/articles\/amazon-now-offers-doorstep-return-162008557.html\">Amazon now offers doorstep return pickups through USPS &#8211; What we know<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mynorthwest.com\/local\/mail-in-voting\/4148539\">Election officials urge ballot boxes over USPS as new policies could delay deliveries<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2025\/1029-usps-to-close-for-veterans-day-on-nov-11.htm\">U.S. Postal Service To Observe Veterans Day Holiday, Nov. 11<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox10phoenix.com\/news\/study-shows-average-15078-pieces-mail-lost-each-month\">Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2025\/1029-usps-provides-sneak-peek-at-2026-stamps.htm\">U.S. Postal Service Provides Sneak Peek at 2026 Stamps<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motortrend.com\/features\/nasa-electric-mail-truck-1970s-ev-experiment\">That Time NASA Built an Electric Mail Truck in the 1970s<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/ups-usps-ground-saver-surepost-deal-terms\/804005\/\">UPS, Postal Service reach \u2018preliminary agreement\u2019 in Ground Saver talks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/news\/15415773\/usps-reverses-non-domiciled-driver-rule-illegal-immigrant-truck\/\">USPS quietly reverses rule to ban certain drivers from delivering mail as millions of Americans risk losing packages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/two-women-seen-abandoning-suv-121840834.html\">Two women seen abandoning SUV tied to upstate NY postal worker shooting<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/13wham.com\/news\/local\/us-postal-inspection-service-looking-to-identify-2-people-in-connection-with-henrietta-shooting-usps-employee-shot-jefferson-road-rochester-main-post-office-facility-stolen-vehicle\">U.S. postal inspectors looking to identify 2 people in connection with Henrietta shooting<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/mail-election-ballots-stolen-least-185025038.html\">Mail-in election ballots stolen in at least 2 N.J. towns<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/29\/steiner-usps-has-a-promising-future\/\">PMG Steiner: USPS has a promising future<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokesman.com\/stories\/2025\/oct\/28\/ballots-could-now-be-tossed-if-voters-submit-them-\/\">Ballots could now be tossed if voters submit them via U.S. Postal Service due to postmarking delays<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 28, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_3a92ef88\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/minnesota\/video\/minnesota-activists-call-for-action-after-postal-worker-dies-in-police-custody\/\">Minnesota activists call for action after postal worker dies in police custody<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/leaders-seek-solutions-for-slow-mailbox-repairs-amid-arrow-key-theft-break-ins\">Leaders seek solutions for slow mailbox repairs amid arrow key theft, break ins<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/amazon-quietly-makes-major-move-073300381.html\">Amazon quietly makes a major move to help get your money back faster<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/28\/this-team-helps-usps-find-its-way\/\">This team helps USPS find its way<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/chatham-county-ballots-missing-after-being-mailed-to-voters\/ar-AA1PhpJj\">Chatham County ballots missing after being mailed to voters<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/cybersecurity\/2025\/10\/opm-bringing-protections-for-data-breach-victims-to-an-end\/\">OPM bringing protections for data breach victims to an end<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2025\/10\/27\/2026-cola-set-2-8-for-csrs-and-social-security-2-for-fers\/\">2026 COLA Set: 2.8% for CSRS and Social Security, 2% for FERS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 27, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_5d58c04\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/usps-tried-ban-immigrant-truck-111740212.html\">USPS tried to ban immigrant truck drivers \u2014 it went horribly<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propublica.org\/article\/phoenix-post-office-homelessness-funding-cuts\">U.S. Postal Service Cuts Funding for a Phoenix Mail Room Assisting Homeless People<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedsmith.com\/2025\/10\/27\/manage-your-flexible-spending-account-funds-before-they-are-forfeited\/\">Manage Your Flexible Spending Account Funds Before They Are Forfeited<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/benefits\/2025\/10\/many-federal-retirees-get-2-8-in-2026-cola-but-some-to-see-a-smaller-increase\/\">Many federal retirees get 2.8% in 2026 COLA, but some to see a smaller increase<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 26, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_20d1e155\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/life\/2025\/10\/usps-has-warns-of-scam-involving-receiving-packages-you-didnt-order.html\">USPS warns of scam involving packages you didn\u2019t order<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/opinion\/gun-owners-sue-usps-to-end-a-100-year-gun-ban\/ar-AA1PdqoA\">Gun Owners Sue USPS to End a 100-Year Gun Ban<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.potomaclocal.com\/2025\/10\/25\/police-seek-information-after-armed-robbery-of-postal-carrier-in-woodbridge\/\">Police seek information after armed robbery of postal carrier in Woodbridge<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2025\/10\/21\/discontinued-healthcare-plans-under-fehb-and-pshb-for-2026\/\">Discontinued Healthcare Plans Under FEHB and PSHB for 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepingposted.org\/open-season-information-for-usps-annuitants.htm\">Open Season Information for USPS Annuitants<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 25, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_36a19c43\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmz.com\/news\/area\/berks\/operation-postal-storm-uncovers-drug-trafficking-ring-shipping-cocaine-from-puerto-rico-to-reading-via\/article_b2909fad-be49-4a99-9c9d-11043c5531b4.html\">\u2018Operation Postal Storm\u2019 uncovers drug trafficking ring shipping cocaine from Puerto Rico to Reading via mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/video\/on-air\/as-seen-on\/nj-community-put-on-alert-for-man-allegedly-posing-as-postal-carrier-to-steal-mail\/6409473\/\">NJ community put on alert for man allegedly posing as postal carrier to steal mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/10\/25\/feds-confirm-mail-burning-incident-is-under-investigation\/\">Feds confirm mail burning incident is under investigation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/becker-community-reeling-over-sudden-loss-of-its-local-post-office\/ar-AA1P98KC\">Becker, MN community reeling over sudden loss of its local post office<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 24, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_57cbc42\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/new-jersey\/jersey-city\/100k-reward-offered-thief-who-dressed-mailman-steal-mail-jersey-city-nj\">$100K Reward Offered For Thief Who Dressed Up As Mailman To Steal Mail In Jersey City NJ<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox35orlando.com\/news\/mail-found-stuffed-avalon-park-storm-drain-prompts-federal-investigation\">Mail found stuffed in Avalon Park storm drain prompts federal investigation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksnt.com\/news\/local-news\/postal-worker-recovering-after-dog-attack-in-downtown-topeka\/\">Letter carrier recovering after dog attack in downtown Topeka<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesabitribune.com\/news\/local\/your-ballot-or-other-mail-may-not-get-postmarked-by-usps-the-day-its-dropped\/article_b96ffe2f-3c4f-416d-8718-104fb682397a.html\">Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it&#8217;s dropped off<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/federal-managers-daily-report\/usps-cites-seasonal-hiring-other-steps-in-advance-of-holiday-season\/\">USPS Cites Seasonal Hiring, Other Steps in Advance of Holiday Season<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 23, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_74b5ecaa\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2025\/1023-a-new-book-about-the-history-of-the-postal-service-is-now-for-sale.htm\">A new book about the history of the Postal Service is now for sale<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/other\/postal-carriers-universal-key-snatched-in-bold-daylight-heist-at-boynton-beach-plaza\/ar-AA1P39mN\">Postal carrier&#8217;s universal key snatched in bold daylight heist at Boynton Beach plaza<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/amazon-us-postal-service-doorstep-returns\/803544\/\">Amazon links up with USPS for doorstep returns<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/firearmslaw.duke.edu\/2025\/10\/litigation-highlight-plaintiffs-file-second-amendment-challenge-to-federal-ban-on-mailing-firearms\">Plaintiffs File Second Amendment Challenge to Federal Ban on Mailing Firearms<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisn.com\/article\/usps-workers-accused-of-stealing-menards-rebates-from-mail\/69127542\">USPS workers accused of stealing Menards rebates from mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kxly.com\/news\/spokane-county-mail-thief-used-fake-postal-key-to-steal-thousands-prosecutors-say\/article_f38fa435-1de7-4ebf-a34c-93d0eee84282.html\">Spokane County mail thief used fake postal key to steal thousands, prosecutors say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/23\/got-questions-about-benefits-get-answers-here\/\">Got questions about benefits? Get answers here &#8211; USPS will offer a virtual fair throughout open season<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/nalc-executive-council-meets-and-continues-collective-bargaining-preparations\">NALC Executive Council meets and continues collective-bargaining preparations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/23\/no-piece-of-mail-is-worth-a-body-part\/\">No piece of mail is worth a body part &#8211; USPS reminds employees to be safe when operating equipment<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fox4kc.com\/news\/feds-missouri-woman-stole-2-1m-in-lottery-mail-fraud-scheme\/amp\/\">Feds: Missouri woman stole $2.1M in lottery mail fraud scheme<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/usps-facility-evacuated-bomb-threat-115036110.html\">USPS facility evacuated for bomb threat after employee finds \u2018possible device\u2019<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 22, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_12cf26a2\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/22\/usps-ready-to-deliver-for-2025-holiday-season\/\">USPS ready to deliver for 2025 holiday season<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missouriindependent.com\/2025\/10\/22\/half-of-missouri-zip-codes-see-postal-service-cuts-under-consolidation-plan\/\">Half of Missouri ZIP codes see postal service cuts under consolidation plan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfft.com\/news\/van-wert-postal-worker-caught-burning-undelivered-mail-at-home\/article_ff0108f9-5148-4e2e-9e14-27ed718303ea.html\">Van Wert, OH postal worker caught burning undelivered mail at home<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wusa9.com\/article\/news\/crime\/us-postal-carrier-robbed-packages-woodbridge\/65-b33a7352-73b4-4700-8b37-6cbffe864d17\">US Postal carrier robbed of packages by masked stranger in Woodbridge<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kdvr.com\/news\/local\/over-2-year-sentence-handed-down-in-2023-strongarm-robbery-of-usps-carrier-in-aurora\/\">Over 2-year sentence handed down in 2023 strongarm robbery of USPS carrier in Aurora<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/jose-humberto-romero-charged-intoxication-manslaughter-crash-killed-usps-worker-steven-marks-houston-texas\/18051515\/\">Jose Humberto Romero charged with intoxication manslaughter in crash that killed USPS worker Steven Marks in Houston, Texas<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 21, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_6e8f5ca4\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/21\/new-film-shows-how-postal-inspectors-brought-an-employees-killer-to-justice\/\">New film shows how postal inspectors brought an employee\u2019s killer to justice<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/21\/ups-to-expedite-a-c-vehicles-to-hottest-states\/\">UPS to Expedite A\/C Vehicles to Hottest States<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/21\/missouri-injury-law-firm-addresses-rising-dog-bite-concerns-as-st-louis-ranks-among-top-u-s-cities-for-postal-worker-attacks\/\">Missouri Injury Law Firm Addresses Rising Dog Bite Concerns as St. Louis Ranks Among Top U.S. Cities for Postal Worker Attacks<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/21\/requests-for-commercial-information-can-be-denied\/\">Requests for commercial information can be denied &#8211; The Postal Service has a special exemption in the Freedom of Information Act<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khou.com\/article\/news\/crime\/mail-carrier-killed-houston-texas-steve-marks-jose-humberto-romero\/285-5789146b-48f4-45f9-bf95-c9d5cbb71495\">Court declines bond reduction for man accused of killing longtime mail carrier<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebeaconnews.org\/stories\/2025\/10\/20\/usps-missouri-service-priority-mail-2025\/\">Half of Missouri ZIP codes see Postal Service cuts under consolidation plan, but millions still rely on the service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksnt.com\/news\/crime\/i-am-feeling-very-happy-to-be-alive-man-shoots-kills-dog-attacking-topeka-postal-worker\/\">\u2018I am feeling very happy to be alive\u2019: Man shoots, kills dog attacking Topeka postal worker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/experts-view\/how-does-my-fehb-pshb-plan-stack-up-heres-how-to-tell\/\">Does My FEHB\/PSHB Plan Stack Up? Here\u2019s How to Tell<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 20, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_2d8eaf4e\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thv11.com\/article\/news\/nation-world\/postal-worker-killed-harris-county-remembered\/285-34d76c96-fa6f-4753-b8a3-fc0a0dd02520\">&#8216;He was our friend&#8217; | Postal worker killed while delivering mail remembered by community, family<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawandcrime.com\/crime\/4-inch-slash-to-his-left-vertebral-artery-man-murdered-mail-carrier-in-front-of-his-mother-after-telling-neighbors-to-stop-filming-the-ordeal-so-he-could-handle-it\/\">&#8216;4-inch slash to his left vertebral artery&#8217;: Man murdered mail carrier in front of his mother after telling neighbors to stop filming the ordeal so he could &#8216;handle it&#8217;<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/three-colorado-men-sentenced-for-punching-robbing-postal-carrier\/\">Three Colorado men sentenced for punching, robbing postal carrier<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/news\/goose-creek-sc-us-zip-code-carnes-crossroads-homes\/article_700ed697-1f89-477d-9b0d-812b3930655f.html\">Goose Creek residents living in confusing area await proposed new ZIP code<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 19, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_951e58b\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/19\/texas-letter-carrier-killed-in-crash-driver-charged-with-intoxication-manslaughter\/\">Texas letter carrier killed in crash; driver charged with intoxication manslaughter<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/18\/she-rescued-a-customer-who-had-fallen-inside-her-home\/\">This USPS employee came to the aid of a woman who was dizzy and vomiting<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercebytes.com\/2025\/10\/19\/usps-places-2-week-hold-on-unused-label-refunds\/\">USPS Places 2-Week Hold on Unused Label Refunds<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/denmark-postal-service-canada-post-9.6942307\">Denmark&#8217;s postal service is dumping letter delivery. Could Canada?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workerscompensation.com\/daily-headlines\/postal-workers-attacked-in-separate-incidents\/\">Postal Workers Attacked in Separate Incidents<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 18, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_1b5af29e\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/17\/senate-recognizes-usps-anniversary\/\">Senate recognizes USPS anniversary -The resolution praises the Postal Service for 250 years of innovation, resilience<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/life\/2025\/10\/usps-is-warning-americans-about-mystery-packages-coming-to-their-doorstep.html\">USPS is warning Americans about mystery packages coming to their doorstep<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myupnow.com\/news\/usps-fleet-police-honor-late-mailman-with-procession-through-iron-mountain\/article_270eca7f-3f60-4db9-8136-1a4e3ac5b1cc.html\">USPS fleet, police honor late mailman with procession through Iron Mountain<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/companies\/fedex-vs-amazon-vs-ups-which-carrier-has-the-largest-fleet\/ar-AA1OHkRr\">FedEx Vs. Amazon Vs. UPS: Which Carrier Has The Largest Fleet?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/management-alert-issues-identified-counterfeit-postage\">OIG Management Alert: Issues Identified with Counterfeit Postage<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 17, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_678ab703\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2025\/10\/17\/postal-worker-flown-hospital-after-being-attacked-by-dog-officials-say\/\">SC letter carrier flown to hospital after being attacked by pit bull<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc10.com\/article\/news\/local\/sacramento-homeless-encampment-stolen-ballots-mail-theft\/103-473d4871-3828-488a-bc10-88c9852582b8\">Nearly 100 stolen mail-In ballots found at Sacramento homeless encampment, officials investigating mail theft<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/federal-managers-daily-report\/report-cites-some-revenue-positives-for-postal-finances-but-cautions-about-expenses\/\">Report Cites Some Revenue Positives for Postal Finances but Cautions about Expenses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kotaradio.com\/2025\/10\/17\/rural-south-dakotans-voice-concerns-over-usps-delivery-delays-ahead-of-winter\/\">Rural South Dakotans Voice Concerns Over USPS Delivery Delays Ahead of Winter<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/17\/an-early-experiment-in-automation\/\">An early experiment in automation -A \u2018turnkey\u2019 Post Office opened 65 years ago<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapinto.net\/towns\/edison\/sections\/business-and-finance\/articles\/upsp-unveils-new-tech-and-vehicles-at-sorting-and-delivery-center-in-edison-township\">USPS Unveils New Tech and Vehicles at Sorting and Delivery Center in Edison Township<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/california-3-district-delivery-operations-los-angeles-ca-area\">OIG: California 3 District: Delivery Operations in the Los Angeles, CA, Area<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 16, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_1019706f\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/13wham.com\/news\/local\/postal-employee-shot-in-jefferson-rd-post-office-parking-lot\">Employee shot outside U.S. Postal Service facility in Henrietta, N.Y.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salemreporter.com\/2025\/10\/13\/west-salem-woman-sentenced-to-6-years-for-mail-theft-fraud-that-victimized-hundreds\/\">West Salem, OR woman sentenced to 6 years for mail theft, fraud that victimized hundreds<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/us-postal-service-opening-sorting-delivery-centers\/802667\/\">USPS plans to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers next month<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kptv.com\/2025\/10\/16\/man-guilty-murder-stabbing-killing-off-duty-postal-worker-home-clackamas\/\">Man guilty of murder for stabbing, killing off-duty postal worker at home in Oregon<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/16\/a-new-pmg-biography-is-now-available\/\">USPS: A new PMG biography is now available<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2025\/pb22687\/html\/cover.htm#ep1389894\">Postal Bulletin 22687: Open Season 2025: Invest in You. Your Benefits, Your Choice: November 10 \u2013 December 8<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 15, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_3f4a8fbe\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/15\/postal-service-health-benefits-pshb-2026-premiums\/\">Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) 2026 Premiums<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2025\/10\/14\/the-fehb-pshb-health-insurance-premiums-increase-for-the-2026-plan-year\/\">NARFE: The FEHB\/PSHB Health Insurance Premiums Increase for the 2026 Plan Year<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitsnews.com\/2025\/10\/15\/south-carolina-mail-carrier-hospitalized-following-pit-bull-attack\/\">South Carolina Mail Carrier Hospitalized Following Pit Bull Attack<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/experts-view\/understanding-your-2026-federal-health-benefits-options-fehb-pshb-and-fedvip\/\">Understanding Your 2026 Federal Health Benefits Options: FEHB, PSHB, and FEDVIP<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/15\/these-500-pages-tell-a-250-year-long-story\/\">These 500 pages tell a 250-year-long story<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/articles\/20-vintage-photos-mailmen-hard-140942424.html\">22 Vintage Photos of Postal Workers in Action<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/opm-details-coverage-changes-plan-dropouts-for-fehb-pshb-in-2026\/\">OPM Details Coverage Changes, Plan Dropouts for FEHB\/PSHB in 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 14, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_6f9f9030\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/federal-managers-daily-report\/poll-shows-usps-as-only-agency-viewed-positively-overall-numbers-for-several-others-drop\/\">Poll Shows USPS as Only Agency Viewed Positively Overall; Numbers for Several Others Drop<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/14\/usps-is-modernizing-retail-lobbies-to-improve-the-customer-experience\/\">USPS is modernizing retail lobbies to improve the customer experience<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cjr.org\/analysis\/postal-service-delays-newspapers.php\">Postal Service Delays Are Making the Already Tight Newspaper Business Even Harder<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/external-affairs-defence-security\/news\/india-post-resumes-mail-services-to-us-from-oct-15-with-50-duty-125101401523_1.html\">India Post resumes mail services to US from Oct 15 with 50% duty<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/story\/the-coolest-places-around-the-world-from-where-you-can-mail-a-letter\">The Coolest Places Around the World From Where You Can Mail a Letter<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 13, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_58b75243\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrbl.com\/news\/250k-reward-in-2009-murder-of-camp-hill-postal-driver\/\">Heartbreak lingers 16 years after Camp Hill postal driver\u2019s murder; $250K reward offered<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradenton.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article312456961.html\">Bradenton woman stole over $100K from local postal union, prosecutors say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thegrio.com\/2025\/10\/13\/family-of-black-postal-worker-who-died-after-police-ignored-his-stroke-files-120m-lawsuit\/\">Family of Black postal worker who died after police ignored his stroke files $120M lawsuit<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linns.com\/news\/us-stamps-page\/tennessee-town-celebrates-oktoberfest-with-postmark\">Tennessee town celebrates Oktoberfest with postmark<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 12, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_2371f216\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/12\/california-man-charged-federally-for-mailing-threat-to-injure-and-kill\/\">California Man Charged Federally for Mailing Threat to Injure and Kill<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/video\/signs-of-stroke-ignored-minnesota-postal-worker-dies-in-jail-cell\/22196064\/\">Video: Signs of stroke ignored, Minnesota postal worker dies in jail cell<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vicksburgpost.com\/news\/vicksburg-man-charged-with-drug-trafficking-after-postal-investigation-49be59eb\">Vicksburg man charged with drug trafficking after postal investigation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-ca\/news\/politics\/mail-will-resume-next-week-canada-post-says-ahead-of-rotating-strike\/ar-AA1OeYPd\">Mail will resume next week, Canada Post says ahead of rotating strike<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/10\/11\/sports\/bills-fan-made-a-life-sized-mailbox-of-this-buffalo-great-and-it-even-talks\/\">Bills fan made a life-sized mailbox of this Buffalo great \u2014 and it even talks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 11, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7b9d488b\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/11\/usps-employee-arrested-for-theft-of-city-funds\/\">USPS Employee Arrested for Theft of City Funds<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13seattle.com\/news\/mental-health-evaluation-amazon-shooter\">Mental health eval ordered for Amazon delivery driver that shot USPS carrier<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boernestar.com\/article\/11835,not-sun-not-rain-not-lack-of-gas-stops-postman\">Not sun, not rain, not lack of gas stops postman<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/two-national-level-interpretive-disputes-filed-by-nalc\">Two national-level interpretive disputes filed by NALC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/world-at-work\/canadian-postal-workers-resume-mail-delivery-saturday-begin-rotating-strikes-2025-10-10\/\">Canadian postal workers to resume mail delivery on Saturday, begin rotating strikes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 10, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7d6e006\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/10\/opm-announces-2025-open-season\/\">OPM Announces 2025 Open Season<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/10\/senator-grassley-discusses-oversight-of-safety-measures-at-usps-our-communities-deserve-so-much-better\/\">Senator Grassley Discusses Oversight of Safety Measures at USPS: \u201cOur Communities Deserve So Much Better\u201d<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/minnesota\/news\/postal-worker-stroke-jail-death-lawsuit\/\">Minnesota postal worker died in jail cell after officers ignored signs of stroke, lawsuit says<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle7\">| Also see:<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kare11.com\/video\/news\/local\/kare-11-investigates-postal-worker-died-after-police-mistook-stroke-for-drug-impairment\/89-2424bd59-7cb4-4a43-9955-6cd119b11279\">KARE 11 Investigates: Postal worker died after police mistook stroke for drug impairment<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govexec.com\/pay-benefits\/2025\/10\/federal-and-postal-workers-see-double-digit-health-care-premium-increases-again-next-year\/408729\/\">Federal and postal workers to see double-digit health care premium increases again next year<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2025\/10\/09\/narfe-large-premium-increases-further-erode-appeal-of-federal-employment-highlight-need-for-fehb-pshb-enrollees-to-compare-plans\/\">NARFE: Large Premium Increases Further Erode Appeal of Federal Employment, Highlight Need for FEHB\/PSHB Enrollees to Compare Plans<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wjla.com\/news\/local\/usps-mail-carrier-robbed-gunpoint-armed-robbery-reston-virginia-investigation-postal-inspection-service-no-injuries-guns-weapon-crime-public-safety\">USPS mail carrier robbed at gunpoint in Reston<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/10\/usps-helps-this-group-deliver-support-to-breast-cancer-patients\/\">USPS helps this group deliver support to breast cancer patients<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/financial-history-us-postal-service-0\">OIG: A New White Paper Explores the Financial History of the U.S. Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13seattle.com\/video\/1721835\">Postal worker shot in face expected to lose eye; GoFundMe started<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 09, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7d779a3a\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotusblog.com\/2025\/10\/court-debates-lost-catalogs-and-delayed-christmas-cards-while-hearing-case-on-intentionally-undelivered-mail\/\">Supreme Court debates lost catalogs and delayed Christmas cards while hearing case on intentionally undelivered mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/09\/nyc-dot-expands-pilot-initiative-to-cut-down-on-package-theft-and-reduce-truck-traffic-using-secure-public-delivery-lockers\/\">NYC DOT Expands Pilot Initiative to Cut Down on Package Theft and Reduce Truck Traffic Using Secure Public Delivery Lockers<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/news\/local\/mail-opened-thrown-ditch-durham-county-october-2025\/\">Mail found opened and thrown into a ditch in Durham County<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.uspsoig.gov\/mail-carrier-busted-smuggling-narcotics-into-us\/index.html\">OIG: New Digital Story: Mail Carrier Busted for Smuggling Dangerous Narcotics into the United States<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/09\/these-employees-were-honored-for-their-heroism\/\">These employees were honored for their heroism\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; Four rural carriers receive recognition for saving lives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebanner.com\/community\/local-news\/columbia-cluster-mailboxes-us-postal-service-UG4S76QYFNGDFMNKHOTE2QDBTM\/\">The problem with Columbia\u2019s aging cluster mailboxes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 08, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_5d2b9448\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/08\/a-contractor-gets-prison-time-for-defrauding-usps\/\">A contractor gets prison time for defrauding USPS<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; See PENs coverage\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/02\/14\/norcross-ga-business-owner-pleads-guilty-to-defrauding-u-s-postal-service\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2025\/10\/07\/supreme-court-postal-service-usps-mail-delivery\/86552299007\/\">Landlord says mail wasn&#8217;t delivered because she is Black. Supreme Court weighs in<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle7\">| Also see:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/event\/public-affairs-event\/supreme-court-hears-case-in-lawsuit-against-us-postal-service\/435787\">Supreme Court Hears Case in Lawsuit Against U.S. Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/7f7bc9fab7ed4c569abd8fe207e56843\">OIG: New Interactive Story Looks at Changes to USPS\u2019s Post Office Network<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linns.com\/news\/us-stamps-page\/u.s.-postal-inspectors-warn-of-fake-postage-stamp-scams\">U.S. postal inspectors warn of fake postage stamp scams<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/white-papers\/international-approaches-adjusting-universal-service-obligation\">OIG: New White Paper Examines International Approaches to Amending the Universal Service Obligation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hagerty.com\/media\/automotive-history\/the-first-modern-factory-built-ev-from-a-major-automaker-was-a-postal-jeep\/\">The First Modern, Factory-Built EV from a Major Automaker Was a Postal Jeep<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/turnto10.com\/news\/coronavirus\/show-us-something-good\/providence-postal-worker-and-artist-spreads-kindness-with-free-prints-at-window-usps-pen-drawing-free-october-7-2025\">Providence postal worker and artist spreads kindness with free prints at window<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 07, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_6ccaf7c9\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/07\/u-s-postal-inspection-service-and-nypd-conduct-joint-operations-in-queens-targeting-mail-thieves-and-criminal-enterprises\/\">U.S. Postal Inspection Service and NYPD Conduct Joint Operations in Queens Targeting Mail Thieves and Criminal Enterprises<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/07\/usps-to-close-for-columbus-day-on-oct-13\/\">USPS to close for Columbus Day on Oct. 13<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsfa.com\/2025\/10\/07\/reward-climbs-250k-2009-alabama-postal-drivers-murder-case\/\">Reward climbs to $250K in 2009 Alabama postal driver\u2019s murder case<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcphiladelphia.com\/news\/local\/videos-man-attacks-female-postal-worker-philadelphia\/4281414\/\">Videos: Man attacks Philly postal worker, sources say<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; don&#8217;t block the street!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/federal-managers-daily-report\/ig-finds-use-of-overtime-at-usps-declining-but-not-as-much-as-planned\/\">IG Finds Use of Overtime at USPS Declining but Not as Much as Planned<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/07\/the-hatch-act-sets-boundaries-for-political-participation\/\">The Hatch Act sets boundaries for political participation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/06\/temporary-price-changes-take-effect\/\">Temporary price changes take effect<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/amazon-contractor-accused-everett-usps-postal-worker-shooting-claims-self-defense-police-investigation-assault-public-safety-crime\">Amazon contractor claims self defense in shooting of postal worker, Everett PD says<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mag.uchicago.edu\/law-policy-society\/scam-stops-here\">The scam stops here<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 06, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_5e8d2adc\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercebytes.com\/2025\/10\/05\/usps-may-have-free-rein-with-prc-leadership-vacancy\/\">USPS May Have Free Rein with PRC Leadership Vacancy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/06\/temporary-price-changes-take-effect\/\">Temporary price changes take effect<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.al.com\/news\/2025\/10\/post-office-has-a-new-way-to-prevent-mail-theft.html\">Post office has a new way to prevent mail theft<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/06\/sdc-retail-lobbies-are-getting-a-major-makeover\/\">S&amp;DC retail lobbies are getting a major makeover<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krdo.com\/news\/top-stories\/2025\/10\/06\/viewers-express-concern-about-mailboxes-o-n-sidewalks-in-se-colorado-springs-neighborhood\/\">Viewers express concern about mailboxes on sidewalks in SE Colorado Springs neighborhood<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 05, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_72f5f190\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakemchenryscanner.com\/2025\/10\/04\/man-arrested-after-purchasing-hotel-room-in-lake-forest-arranging-sexual-meetup-with-13-year-old-girl\/\">Postal carrier charged after arranging sexual meetup with 13-year-old girl at Lake Forest public park, purchasing hotel room in North Chicago<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/05\/former-pennsylvania-apwu-treasurer-pleaded-guilty-to-one-count-of-embezzling-74259-in-union-funds\/\">Former Pennsylvania APWU Treasurer pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling $74,259 in union funds<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/05\/former-michigan-nalc-vice-president-indicted-on-one-count-of-embezzlement\/\">Former Michigan NALC Vice President indicted on one count of embezzlement\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/05\/former-nebraska-nalc-president-pleaded-guilty-to-one-count-of-failing-to-maintain-and-retain-union-records\/\">Former Nebraska NALC President pleaded guilty to one count of failing to maintain and retain union records\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/05\/former-editor-of-apwu-local-488-489-found-guilty-following-a-two-day-trial-of-one-count-of-false-pretenses-of-1000-or-more-but-less-than-20000\/\">Former Editor of APWU Local 488-489 found guilty following a two-day trial of one count of false pretenses of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/larongenow.com\/2025\/10\/04\/canada-post-union-says-latest-contract-offer-is-step-backwards\/\">Canada Post union says latest contract offer is a \u2018major step backwards\u2019<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 04, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_3cd491ef\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/usps-postal-worker-shot-in-everett-by-package-delivery-driver-washington-state-crime-public-safety-police-investigations\">Letter carrier shot in Everett, package delivery driver arrested<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsherald.com\/story\/news\/crime\/2025\/10\/04\/bay-county-florida-us-postal-service-carrier-and-her-husband-charged-in-mail-fraud-scheme\/86479520007\/\">US Postal Service employee and her husband accused of running Bay County mail fraud scheme<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/04\/while-others-watched-a-fire-spread-he-took-action\/\">While others watched a fire spread, he took action<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/articles\/golden-retriever-unsuccessfully-tries-postal-231000590.html\">Golden Retriever Unsuccessfully Tries to Get Postal Worker&#8217;s Attention and It&#8217;s Adorable<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/agency-oversight\/2025\/10\/usps-regulators-chairman-who-challenged-sweeping-changes-under-dejoy-is-stepping-down\/\">USPS regulator\u2019s chairman, who challenged sweeping changes under DeJoy, is stepping down<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 03, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_10560031\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotusblog.com\/2025\/10\/how-a-mail-delivery-dispute-made-it-to-the-supreme-court\/\">How a mail delivery dispute made it to the Supreme Court<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/threats-other-types-of-usps-workplace-violence-not-fully-reported-ig-says\/\">Threats, Other Types of USPS Workplace Violence Not Fully Reported, IG Says<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/solution-possible-chronic-safety-issues-us-postal-service-vehicles-parked-lincoln-park-rep-mike-quigley-says\/17926529\/\">Solution possible for &#8216;chronic safety issues&#8217; with US Postal Service vehicles parked in Lincoln Park<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/03\/carrying-on-a-family-tradition\/\">Carrying on a family tradition<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5vegas.com\/2025\/10\/03\/video-man-repeatedly-attacking-mailboxes-off-sahara-near-hollywood\/?outputType=amp\">Video: Man repeatedly attacking mailboxes off Sahara near Hollywood<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/postal-service-management-overtime-hours\">OIG: How Has USPS Been Managing Staff Overtime? Read Our Audit Report to Find Out<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 02, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_3164b2ac\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/02\/second-amendment-foundation-victorious-in-post-office-carry-case\/\">Second Amendment Foundation Victorious in Post Office Carry Case<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kfdm.com\/news\/local\/developing-postal-worker-shot-in-the-eye-with-powerful-toy-gun-teen-in-custody\">DEVELOPING: Texas letter carrier shot in the eye with powerful toy gun, juvenile in custody<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2025\/1002-usps-launches-new-informed-delivery-app.htm\">USPS launches new Informed Delivery app<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleypost.com\/usps-announces-changes-to-post-offices-in-new-york\/\">USPS Announces Massive Changes to Post Offices In New York<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/02\/sen-banks-pushes-to-secure-unique-zip-codes-for-indiana-communities\/\">Sen. Banks Pushes to Secure Unique ZIP Codes for Indiana Communities<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/lifestyle\/lifestyle-buzz\/husky-siblings-have-hilariously-over-the-top-reaction-when-ups-man-gives-them-treats\/ar-AA1NKkiO\">Husky Siblings Have Hilariously Over-the-Top Reaction When UPS Man Gives Them Treats<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>October 01, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_56575bf4\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochesterfirst.com\/crime\/im-petrified-usps-employee-speaks-out-after-violent-attack\/\">\u2018I\u2019m petrified\u2019: USPS employee speaks out after violent attack<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2025\/10\/01\/springfield-man-sentenced-to-15-months-imprisonment-for-theft-of-mail\/\">Springfield Man Sentenced to 15 Months Imprisonment for Theft of Mail<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.local10.com\/news\/local\/2025\/10\/01\/hialeah-man-posed-as-postal-worker-while-on-mail-stealing-spree-near-airport-deputies-say\/\">Hialeah man posed as postal worker while on mail-stealing spree near airport, deputies say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2025\/1001-jimmy-carter-forever-stamp-now-available.htm\">USPS releases Jimmy Carter commemorative Forever stamp<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/postal-service-ground-advantage-poshmark-shipping\/760754\/\">Poshmark taps USPS Ground Advantage for lower shipping rates<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/review-postal-regulatory-commissions-compliance-federal-information-0\">OIG Audit Finds Ways to Improve the Postal Regulatory Commission\u2019s Information Security Program<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/us-postal-inspection-services-expense-purchase-card-use\">OIG: We Audited the Postal Inspection Service\u2019s Expense Purchase Card Use<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/white-papers\/evolution-post-office-network\">OIG: New White Paper Looks at Changes to USPS\u2019s Post Office Network<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-ca\/news\/canada\/canadian-postal-workers-protest-as-strike-enters-seventh-day\/ar-AA1NGYi3\">Canadian postal workers protest as strike enters seventh day<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2025\/10\/01\/leading-usps-into-the-future\/\">A special episode of \u2018Mailin\u2019 It!\u2019 features the PMG &#8211; 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